In this powerful episode of the Deep Dive podcast, we sit down with Mrs. Wala Blegay, the dynamic voice of working families and a fearless challenger of broken systems. Elected to Prince George's County Council in 2022, Mrs. Blegay has spent almost three years boldly pushing for critical reforms.

Join us as Wala shares her journey, from her family's roots in Liberia and Nigeria to becoming a dedicated advocate and elected official. Discover how her passion for community engagement led her to the County Council, where she's championed groundbreaking initiatives like healthcare reform, advocating for teenage rights, and ensuring real accountability from institutions.

Learn about "the people's agenda" she led, which has tackled vital issues such as long emergency room wait times, mental health support, incentivizing healthy restaurants in food-swamp areas, rent stabilization amidst mass evictions, and introducing electric vehicle infrastructure to the county. Wala Blegay is not just fighting for policy; she's fighting for people, proving that with determination, leadership, and a commitment to community, positive change is possible. She believes people need a voice, and she continues to do the good work.

Tune in to understand what it truly takes to fight for the community and shake the table in the world of politics, people, and power!

Political Inspiration: 00:04:58-00:09:24

Systemic Inequality Efforts: 00:09:03-00:14:11

District Support for Small Businesses: 00:14:16-00:18:41

Event Motivation: 00:18:45-00:21:17

Handling Pressure from Lobbyists: 00:21:25-00:23:21

Senator Van Hollen Meeting Takeaways: 00:23:29-00:25:55

Leading Amidst Bureaucracy: 00:26:03-00:29:03

Advice for Women in Politics: 00:28:10-00:31:22

Motivating Song: 00:31:27-00:34:08

Winning the Election: 00:34:14-00:39:18