She's Running
Podcast
If anyone looks like a politician, it's Sophia Houdaigui, Running Start's 2017 #ILookLikeAPolitician Ambassador! Sophia's crazy smart and, at 18, a future major political player. Don't think we won't be all "I knew her when" when Sophia's running the world.
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Our first ever multi-guest interview! Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez join Emily to talk about IGNITE and lighting (igniting) the political passion in young women, #DeclareYourAmbition, and their own political backgrounds (and futures!)
If you're ready to talk about podcasts, being a military spouse, and running for school board with an awesome woman who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in - good news! That's just what you'll get with Mary McIntyre of Charlottesville, VA!
Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, Emily recites poetry and talks to Tara Gaston, who is running for Saratoga Springs City Supervisor. A good time is had by all!
If the President is your neighbor, you should listen to this episode - Vanessa Aronson wants to be your City Council Representative! Vanessa talks to Emily about childhood political ambitions, working as a teacher in NYC, and how she's the most qualified newcomer in her primary.
West coast represent! The pod's first Californian is on to teach Emily a thing or two about county politics. Did you know it's more than just the Sheriff's Department? Susan Ellenberg does.
Emily chats with Alicia Donahue, who is running for US House of Representatives in Minnesota! And Emily is stunned, STUNNED, by the turn out at the Minnesota Women's March! Plus Virginia primaries!
What do you do when those in power deem people like you unwanted? You kick some ass and run for office! Elizabeth Guzeman joins Emily to talk about immigrating to the United States, her campaign for delegate in Virginia, and what it would mean to be the first Hispanic woman in the Virginia Assembly.
Anyone who said you can't run for office with four kids certainly forgot to tell Kathy Tran! Kathy (and special guest baby Elise) joins Emily to talk about immigration, her vision for the future, and running for office when kids outnumber the adults in your household.
We've finally got a doctor in the house! Dr. Christine Eady Mann stops by to chat about health care and her run for Congress. Pro tip - running for Congress is a breeze once you've been through medical school with 3 babies!
