Flip the Script: The Future is Female

On the fifth episode of Flip the Script: The Future is Female, co-hosts Nicole Capretz and Ismahan Abdullahi dive into a deep conversation with Councilwomen Alejandra Sotelo Solis and Mona Rios as they navigate the tricky waters of sexism and misogyny in politics, especially with their own council colleagues. These two brave and fearless women with deep multi-generational roots in National City find strength in each other, family and community -- and a belief that they must stand up to intimidation and bullying in order to set the stage for a more equitable, inclusive and just future for all residents.  Get ready to be outraged and inspired.

On episode four of “Flip the Script,” hosts Nicole Capretz and Ismahan Abdullahi share conversation with the ‘Ladies of Labor’ - Carol Kim, Political Director ofSan Diego County Building & Construction Trades Council, Bernadette Butkiewicz, Political Director at UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 230, Brigette Browning, President of UNITE HERE Local 30 and Gretchen Newsom, Political Director of IBEW 569. The women reveal the realities of being a female leader in a traditionally male-dominated space, what new dynamic and perspective they bring to the labor movement and how the shifting internal dynamics in labor has them more committed than ever to building larger community coalitions based on shared community values. As always, we end on learning the one policy they each believe would change the game in San Diego.

On the third episode of "Flip the Script", co-hosts Nicole Capretz and Ismahan Abdullahi sit down with the Executive Directors of ACLU (Norma Chavez Peterson) & Alliance San Diego (Andrea Guerrero) as they tell us their personal stories, how they found their voice as Latina immigrants and how they became leaders in the progressive movement. They also explore the current political climate and the respective work they are doing to flip the script in San Diego.

On the second episode of "Flip the Script," co-hosts Nicole Capretz and Ismahan Abdullahi interview City of San Diego Council President Myrtle Cole, the trailblazing first African-American woman on the city council and the representative from District 4. In a rare sit-down, Cole discusses her background, her priorities, the challenges of being a black woman in power, and how she will tackle some of the thornier issues around criminal justice and Civic San Diego.

Hosts Nicole Capretz and Ismahan Abdullahi discuss their personal stories about how they became community organizers and leaders in the progressive movement, and what they want to see for the future of San Diego. In the second half, the hosts talk to Councilwoman Georgette Gomez, who is emerging as a key voice in the new progressive majority. Councilwoman Gomez discusses her trajectory going from a community organizer to an elected official and how she approaches decision-making. She also reveals why she thinks women choose not to run for office. 

Ismahan Abdullahi of PANA (Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans) and Nicole Capretz of the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) in conversation with cutting edge thought leaders and agents of change who will share their ideas for how we can make San Diego a region that is inclusive, progressive and equitable -- with more women in power in all corners of the community.

Check out the teaser, more episodes coming soon!