How are you feeling about politicians these days? In my social sphere, even the mere mention of them provokes eye-rolling and a sigh of skepticism. And I get it. But I can also attest, through years of working in policy, that there are some really good people serving as elected officials. There are indeed still politicians with steel spines and soft hearts that work to improve the lives of their constituents and beyond.

Today I am so psyched to be talking to one of the best politicians around: NC Representative Julie Von Haefen.