Katie discusses how witnessing the benefits of school choice on the lives of low-income students in New Orleans pulled her away from pursuing law towards issue-based advocacy.

Declared the winner in her Congressional race on election night and the loser the next morning, Yvette discusses the impact of 9/11, campaigning, and how sharing a skin care tip earned her votes across the aisle.

A former State Representative who gave up her seat to become a County Commissioner,Libby dispels common assumptions about power at different levels of government, and explains why she has more influence (and better pay!) as a local leader

From Public Affairs Director for Newt Gingrich to the leader of an influential national organization and Commissioner of the White House Fellows Program, Lisa Nelson knows how to influence from behind the scenes.

Elected when she was 27 years old, Julie is the youngest woman in the Louisiana Legislature, and lets us in on a secret: constituents are the most powerful lobbyists in politics.

From Venezuelan immigrant to homeschooling mom to Senator, Patricia talks about her unlikely journey and how the bank bailouts in 2008 compelled her step up to ensure the country that she now calls home didn’t become the country that she left behind.

Welcome to Step Up — the podcast where we learn to advocate like a woman! I’m your host Ellen Troxclair. Each week we talk to a different leader about how she became active in policy and politics. No matter the level, in political office or at their kitchen table, women are making a difference. We tell your stories, and help inspire others to step up too! Regardless of political leanings, you are needed and your voice matters.