Dec. 17, 2021
5. Beyond the Capitol: How to influence regulation with guest Jaime Schrabeck
Advocacy is not just about lobbying the Legislature or Governor's Office. Advocates should pay attention to the less known but highly impactful "rulemaking process". California agencies adopt, amend, and repeal regulations i…
Nov. 29, 2021
4. How advocacy organizations can build their capacity to win with guest Ludovic Blain
There is so much knowledge in my interview with Ludovic Blain I don't know where to start! Mr. Blain is the Executive Director of California Donor Table , a statewide community of donors who pool their funds to make investme…
Nov. 15, 2021
3. Raising your community's voice in Sacramento with Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes
There are few lawmakers I admire more than California Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-47). The first Latina to hold this leadership position, Leader Reyes is an unequivocal champion for working families in her…
Nov. 8, 2021
2. How to build bipartisan support with Assemblymember Chad Mayes
As any good lobbyist in Sacramento will tell you, at the end the day what matters is getting the 21/41 votes you need to move your bill. This has always been a significant challenge; in our era of toxic political polarizatio…
Oct. 28, 2021
1. How to become a more effective advocate with guest Amy Everitt
Today, I talk with Amy Everitt, President of Golden State Opportunity, a nonprofit that strives to end poverty and improve the lives of low-income workers in California. Ms. Everitt shares with me the top 4 lessons she's lea…