Melanie Childers knew she wasn't alone in feeling the impact of the last presidential election and she dove into finding ways to help progressive women interested in stepping up into positions of leadership. Melanie works with women political candidates to help them overcome their insecurities about running for office on any level.

On today's episode, Melanie talks about how she works with candidates to help them confront the thoughts that hold them back and how to turn them around. Melanie discusses why women need better representation, the role collaboration plays and how you can take an active role around a particular passion you may have.