Sept. 5, 2023
29. How to Win Votes & Influence People with guest Christina Harbridge
Have you ever given your most passionate, well rehearsed pitch for a bill during a lobby visit, only to find the lawmaker or staff barely listening? You look up to find them with eyes glazed over or worse checking their phon…
July 31, 2023
28: Narrative change is how we win with guest Michael Tubbs
I had the great fortune recently to speak with Michael Tubbs, former Mayor of Stockton and Founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income . Mayor Tubbs is also currently serving as Special Adv…
July 5, 2023
26: “If you’re uncomfortable it means you’re growing”: Lessons for women who want to lead with guest Libby Schaaf
On the 1 year anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court Dobbs decision , which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, I have the honor to speak with Libby Schaaf, former two term mayor of Oakland and inter…
May 12, 2023
27: Going into the #CABudget May Revision 2023: What you need to know
The most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision" 😱 This is an annual event in which the Governor updates his January budget proposal to account for…
May 8, 2023
25: Inside the First 100 Days in Office with Assemblymember Damon Connolly
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, who represents California's 12th Assembly District, for a spirited conversation recapping his first 100 days in office. Elected to the Assembly in Novemb…
March 27, 2023
24. Trans joy is an act of resistance with guests Evan Minton and Rainer Apostol
Today begins Transgender Week of Visibility and to celebrate I am sharing this special episode with guests Evan Minton and Rainer Apostol. Evan (he/they) is a nationally recognized transgender advocate whose fight for gender…
March 20, 2023
23: Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed with guest Tia Orr
If you want to understand the landscape of politics and policy-making at the California Capitol, it's hard to underestimate the role of Labor. In today's episode, I have the honor to speak with Tia Orr, Executive Director of…
Feb. 27, 2023
22: Inside the Campaign That Broke the Rules and Made History with guest Jane Nguyen
If Kenneth Mejia’s groundbreaking campaign for Los Angeles City Controller isn’t on your radar it needs to be. In November 2022, Mejia made history by becoming the first Asian American elected to citywide office in LA. Not o…
Jan. 25, 2023
21: How You Can Partner With the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls with guest Lauren Babb
I'm happy to share today my excellent conversation with Lauren Babb. Lauren is the chair of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. She is a change-maker and community leader. Last year, she was recognize…
Jan. 11, 2023
20: Behind the scenes with Capitol Press Corps reporter Byrhonda Lyons
We all know getting positive press coverage is an essential part of a winning legislative strategy. But for those of us without high-powered PR firms on retainer, where do we even start? Byrhonda Lyons , an investigative rep…