Are you a mom and also considering running for office? In this episode, Kendra and Meg get real about what it's really like to run for office as working mothers.  And let's face it. We need MORE moms in elected office. But the barriers are tough - balancing parenthood, work, and life while also running for office. In this episode, we're dishing on what it's really like and why, yes we do think you should run.

In our second episode of Season 2, Meg sits down with Jessica Laverty, an activist, and organizer who’s been a part of incredible campaigns from Senator Ed Markey’s re-election to Meg’s very own State Senate campaign. In this chat, Jessica speaks to the importance of prioritizing relationships over transactional campaigning, and why it’s critical for candidates to listen to what the communities they’re running in need. Jessica also gives some great advice for future candidates to build up your networks now so you’re prepped when you run!

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We're back Elected listeners! In this first episode of our second episode, Meg's sitting down with Kendra Hicks, our Season 2 candidate. We'll be following Kendra as she runs for Boston City Council and campaigns for equity-centered policies for the people in her communities. In this episode, Meg and Kendra chat about the importance of community, especially in developing policies to build lasting change, finding common ground for progress, and building a movement by activating the community. To learn more and support the podcast, head to electedpodcast.com.

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