She's Running

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!

Let's get ready for primarieeeeeees! Emily talks real talk about political primaries with Molly Sheehan, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. But first they talk about science, running for office, and bringing facts back in D.C.

Truscha Quatrone, Emerge New Jersey's Executive Director, comes on the pod to talk about Emerge and all the exciting things happening in New Jersey politics.

It's all about Arkansas in this She's Running double feature! We chat with Maureen Skinner, running for Arkansas State Senate, but first we catch up on the Natural State with a very special guest.

"It's a way for women to speak honestly about what they're going through and get feedback and support from others." Emily and Sofia chat about both of Sofia's jobs - Vice Mayor and Community Manager of She Should Run. And even with all that to talk about, Emily manages to brings it all back around to her. (Because that's what you do when you have your own podcast!)

But when I say 'Hey, I’m running as an Independent’, they kind of look at me sideways and say ‘Independent, huh? So what does that mean exactly?’ Emily and Cori discuss the beauty of Virginia, what it's like to be an Independent Candidate, and what exactly a delegate is. A swell time is had by all! Don't forget - subscribe, rate, and review She's Running on iTunes, then send a email with your mailing address to shesrunningpod@gmail.com to get a She's Running campaign button! Neato!

I had that safety net under me and I think that’s probably what sparked in me making sure that other people have that safety net, if not more of a safety net. Emily and Linsey chat about her run for Congress and the importance of having a strong group of people around you. Nerdy Girls Rock!! Get a She's Running button!

Emily and Amy talk schools, Columbus, and what happens when you get asked to run. Featuring special guest, Amy's dog.

It's kind of nice to see that we have helped raise a generation or two behind us, to say 'you wanna do what because I'm a woman?' Emily and Gretchen talk all things Anchorage (Alaska!) and the difficulties of rural life in a conversation that really has no right to be as funny as it is. Go Team Gretchen!

I think we should be looking at our school boards with the same, if not more, urgency and attention and importance as we do with mayors and governors. Emily talks to Erin Upchurch of Columbus, Ohio about the importance of city schools, campaigning with kids, and running for office when you have absolutely no extra time in your day. Who needs sleep?

You know, why not? Because I'm 28 years old, I'm smart, I'm a female, and I have a young new perspective that people should listen to. In this special ALL CAPS Extra Special Episode, Emily talks to Brianna Pierce about her application to be on one of NYC's Community Boards! And Brianna's burgeoning run for office! And what happens when the incumbent you're challenging is in the same party you are! We're VERY EXCITED and MOTIVATED in this episode! YAY!

Just trust me, I can do the impossible. It's no big deal. In Episode 3, Emily interviews Danielle Pellett (twice!), who is running for Congress in Dallas, TX. They talk New Deal, trans rights, and doing the impossible. All in a day's work, amirite?

It's a great way to feel with 8 hours of knocking on doors ahead of you! In Episode 2, Emily talks to Paula Phillips, who is running for public school board in Milwaukee, WI, about her experience being a first-generation American, finding your voice (both physically and politically), and being an over-preparer.

I don't know that I wanted to be President, but I knew that I should be in charge. Emily talks to Tori Engelstad, who is running for Board of Elections in Philadelphia, PA, about her background, first steps in running for an elected position, and what exactly the Board of Elections does (spoilers - it's a lot!).

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