Would you believe a man stepped on the moon before a female councillor was elected in County Leitrim? Yes, you read that right. It's time to spotlight the pressing issue of women's under-representation in Irish County Councils. Joining Finola this week is the ever-insightful Mairead O'Shea, who explores the male-dominated political scene and why such a drastic change is overdue. 

Mairead delves into the inspiring work of See Her Elected, an initiative empowering women by igniting their confidence and skills to run for elections. Mairead unveils the complexities of balancing family life and political duties and the mental barriers that often hinder women from pursuing political roles and provides the essential steps required for a more inclusive political landscape. Key points throughout include:  

Resources:

How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith

https://www.howwomenrise.com/ 

Get connected with Mairead O'Shea:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairead-o-shea-136a2b1a 

https://www.seeherelected.ie/

Get connected with host Finola Howard: 

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

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