Today we welcome lobbyist Leah Barros of Barros Clay and Associates. Barros is a familiar face in Sacramento, having worked in the Capitol as a staffer and later as a lobbyist for various firms before launching her own shop. Among her notable wins was leading the lobbying effort to enact The CROWN Act, the first statewide law in the country to prohibit racial discrimination on the basis of natural hairstyles in the workplace and schools. That experience changed her perception of what she could - and should - do as an advocate. Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics?

1:00 Cap Weekly update

1:49 Capitol Weekly interns

6:35 Abuse survivors in LA County

7:20 Leah Barros

7:39 A look back at the session

10:01 Origin story

14:28 "My best friend Delilah Clay"

17:54 When session ends the work doesn's stop

20:10 Dealing with turmoil in #caleg

22:17 The CROWN Act

26:31 How to have a good relationship with clients

31:00 #WWCA

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