VEST Her Podcast: Women's Political and Civic Engagement
Discover the invisible barriers that hold women back from seizing their rightful places in political and civic spaces.
In this episode, Andy Moore , founder of Let's Fix This and Executive Director of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers , speaks with Mia B. , founder of Voluntarios por Kamala, Blaire Postman, Founder of Cat Ladies for Kamala, and Cortney Tunis , former Executive Director of Pantsuit Nation.
In it, they discuss the fear many women experience around political engagement, strategies to overcome that fear, and the importance of stepping into political conversations, especially when others cannot. The conversation also highlights the significance of local elections and civic engagement, regardless of swing state status and more.?Join us as Mia, Blaire, and Courtney— share their unique insights into overcoming societal pressures that often urge women to prioritize politeness over impactful dialogue. Special thanks to Andy Moore for moderating the session.?
Chapters
0:37 Societal pressures Urging Women to Prioritize Politeness over Dialogue
14:53 The Power of Grassroots Political Engagement
20:37 Digital Political Engagement
35:33 Local Engagement in Political Action
40:17 Empowering Local Political Engagement
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44:35 Embracing Imperfection in Progress
About our Guests
Mia B. is the Founder of Voluntarios por Kamala, a 100% volunteer-powered Spanish-language voter protection corps. She has worked in Corporate Strategy at the Advisory Board Company and EAB, and in Business Development and as In-House Counsel at Abengoa Bioenergía, SA and Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica, SA (now part of Siemens). Mia graduated from Wharton/The Lauder Institute with an MBA/MA and Penn Law with a JD. Connect with Mia on Linkedin.
Blaire Postman?is the Co-Founder and Chief Feline Officer of Cat Ladies for Kamala (CLFK), a grassroots organization supporting Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign. A comedian, writer, and proud advocate, Blaire launched CLFK in July 2024, rallying against misogynistic rhetoric and advocating for women's rights. Under her leadership, CLFK has raised $400,000 for the Harris-Walz campaign and grown to over 130K social media followers. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets, and she continues her advocacy with initiatives like Cat Lady Cafe, mobilizing voters in local businesses. Additionally, Blaire’s solo show, LADY ADHD, will begin its New York City run in October 2024. Connect with Blaire on Instagram.
Cortney Tunis?is the Head of Talent Community and Client Delivery at Inkwell, a recruiting firm that helps companies diversify their executive teams through tech-enabled curated referrals. Cortney was the founding Executive Director of Pantsuit Nation, one of the largest Facebook-based communities in the world, guiding millions of people to use storytelling to build empathy and become more civically engaged. After joining forces, Cortney became the Head of Activation for Supermajority, an organization founded to harness the power of women of all races, backgrounds and ages, to meet the challenges and energy of the current moment. She has a BA from Williams College, an MA from the University of Chicago, and an MBA from Boston University. Connect with Cortney on LinkedIn.
Andy Moore?is a staunch advocate for democracy and diplomacy, for civil and voting rights, and for making your corner of the world a better place. As a Licensed Professional Counselor for more than 10 years, he knows that taking the time to listen and build relationships with others will pave the way to a stronger Oklahoma. Andy received a B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University, as well as an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. His early professional experiences in mental health and public health highlighted the need for common-sense public policy that empowers people, not holds them back. In 2016, Andy founded Let’s Fix This?as a way to encourage civic engagement and promote good policy in Oklahoma. He is now the Executive Director of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers, a broad group of organizations and supporters of pro-voter democracy reform. In 2019, Andy helped start People Not Politicians, a grassroots movement to end gerrymandering by creating an independent redistricting commission in Oklahoma. Andy lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and three fantastic kiddos, and enjoys woodworking, running half marathons, eating tacos, and supporting public education. Connect with Andy on LinkedIn
Show Notes
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