Blueprint for California Advocates Podcast
1) 36. Where we go from here with guest Darcy Totten
There's 21 days left until election day - November 5th, 2024. It's a perfect time for me to share my compelling conversation with guest Darcy Totten, recorded some time back. We discuss the heavy we...Show More
2) 35. How to write for maximum impact at the Capitol with guest Arianna Z. Smith
In this episode of the Blueprint for California Advocates podcast, I'm honored to be joined by Arianna Z. Smith, founder of Arianna Public Affairs. As thousands of competing interests vie for attent...Show More
35. How to write for maximum impact at the Capitol with guest Arianna Z. Smith
19:46 | Jul 1st, 2024
3) 34. How to work with Celebrity Advocates with guest Earl Dos Santos
I have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and p...Show More
4) 33. From the Army to the California Senate: An Unfiltered Take on Policymaking with guest Senator Josh Newman
In today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey ...Show More
5) 32. We are the Changemakers we have been waiting for with guest State Controller Malia Cohen
I'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024 With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explo...Show More
6) 31. What Advocates Need to Know About the Creator Economy with guest Ashwath Narayanan
You may have heard about the “creator economy” and think it has nothing to do with politics or advocacy. It’s time to think again. How we communicate with each other is constantly evolving in the d...Show More
7) Inside the committee process with Senator Lena Gonzalez
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-33), hailing from the great city of Long Beach. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator...Show More
8) 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 w...Show More
9) 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...Show More
10) 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 may...Show More