On this week's episode of Summer's Vibes, we are speaking with Vote Run Lead NY State Director, Jacquelyn Richards. We are talking about how young people can get involved in their community, how they can run for office and how to be inspired to be the change you want to see. 

Jacquelyn Chyrell Richards is the New York State Director for Vote Run Lead. Jacquelyn has over fifteen years of extensive experience working in politics at both strategic and tactical levels and along the continuum from grassroots to statewide scales. Before joining Vote Run Lead, she worked for the New York State Assembly and was an advisor to the New York State Senate Democratic Conference Internship Program. At the same time, she was appointed by the City Council as the youngest sitting member of the City of Albany Commission on Human Rights. Her professional efforts have been recognized by Walker’s Legacy, celebrating the contributions of women around the country with its inaugural Power50 List, She’s A Boss, New York State Young Democrats, and the United State of Women Summit, hosted by the White House under the Obama Administration.

If you are interested in how to get involved in your community or running for office, please visit VoteRunLead

On this week’s episode of Summer’s Vibes Podcast, we are speaking with Career Coach, Jasmine Escalera. We will be discussing knowing your bargaining power, how to negotiate your salary, knowing your worth and knowing when to leave a job. 

Interested in learning more about Jasmine? Then follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jasmineescaleracoaching/). Ready to work with her now? Then schedule a free consult call today (https://schedulewithjasmineescalera.as.me/consult).

On this week's episode we are speaking with Houston Mayoral Candidate, Chris Hollins on why he is running for mayor, changes he will make in the city and the power of your vote.

Chris Hollins has shown what local government can achieve when new ideas and accountable leadership are met with real purpose. Chris led the 2020 elections effort in Harris County as County Clerk and gained national acclaim for protecting and expanding voting rights for 2.5 million Houston-area voters during the most important election in our lifetime. His innovations – which included drive-thru voting, 24-hour voting, online mail ballot tracking, and tripling the number of early voting centers–led to eye-popping record voter turnout despite the ongoing global pandemic. If you know Chris, you know he is Houston through and through. “I love this city,” says Chris. “Houston raised me.”

“When I envision our future, I see the safest major city in America with the strongest local economy. I see a city where my children are valued for who they are and what they can contribute, not based on the color of their skin, who they worship or who they love. I see the best city in America to live, work, and raise a family.

“And I see a city that never goes backward. That’s the Houston I know – always forward.”

This week on Summer’s Vibes Podcast we are speaking with Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard about what he is doing in his district to improve the relationship between community and officer, community policing, the power of your vote and what he will be looking at when it comes to this 2022 Midterm Elections. Tune in and take a listen. Make sure you are subscribed!  Edward is the principle owner of Pollard Legal Group, LLC, a boutique civil litigation law firm located in District J. Edward is also the founder of Suits for Success, a 501c3 organization that mentors teen boys on life skills at District J high schools. The semester long program focuses on public speaking, etiquette training, personal finance, resume building, interview techniques, and how to tie a tie.  As Council Member, Edward serves as Vice Chair of Budget Fiscal Affairs, and serves on the committees of Economic Development, Ethics, Elections and Council Governance, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Childhood and Youth.

On this week's episode we are speaking with Ramsey Personality, Kristina Ellis on student loan debt, the Biden Administration's Student Loan Forgiveness program and tips on how you can tackle your debt. Tune in and take a listen!

After winning $500K in scholarships and graduating from her dream school with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, Kristina set out to help students create their own plan to earn a debt-free education. She’s the bestselling author of Confessions of a Scholarship Winner and How to Graduate Debt-Free. She's a featured expert in the 2021 documentary Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, such as Fox & Friends, The Katie Couric Show, CBN, USA Today, Reuters, Seventeen, and Money. As a Ramsey Personality, Kristina helps thousands of families nationwide navigate the complex waters of college finance and graduate debt-free. 

On this week's episode we have Texas Attorney General Democratic Nominee Rochelle Garza on to talk about what is on the ballot and why this midterm 2022 election is important not only nationwide but also right here in the state of Texas. 

Rochelle Garza is a civil rights attorney and 5th generation Texan from the Rio Grande Valley. Her parents met as public school teachers and together taught Rochelle to have faith, work hard, and that every person is deserving of dignity and respect.

Rochelle became a lawyer for the people and has legal expertise in immigration, family, criminal and constitutional law — fighting for children, immigrants and our most vulnerable. In a landmark case which received national attention, Rochelle took on Donald Trump, Ken Paxton, and Brett Kavanaugh when they tried to prevent an immigrant teen, Jane Doe, from exercising her right to choose — and won.

This case resulted in the reinforcement of reproductive rights across the country with the implementation of the “Garza Notice,” named after Rochelle, which mandates the federal government notify teens in immigration detention of their constitutional right to access abortion care without obstruction or fear of retaliation. As Attorney General, Rochelle will fight for all Texans.

Rochelle graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and from Brown University with honors. Rochelle and Adam, her husband, live in Brownsville with their newborn daughter and their dog, Ramses.

Website: https://www.RochelleGarzaforTexas.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rochellemgarza

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RochelleMGarza/

Questions: [email protected]

Campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6NfSjVWU3M&t=5s

This week, Summer is joined with the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office, Lynn Munford to talk about all things you need to know on how you can register to vote, different ways to vote, what you can and cannot bring with you the day you vote and key dates for Harris County, Texas. To stay informed and keep up to date, visit harrisvotes.com and you can also follow Harris Votes on Twitter and Instagram @harrisvotes. Do not forget, the last day to register to vote in the state of Texas is TODAY, 10/11! Make sure you are registered. 

On this final episode on season two we are discussing things you want to be remembered for and how would you want to be seen as by friends and family. I dedicated this last episode to my grandmother. I hope you all enjoy this season!

You know what year it is? It is Midterm election year in 2022! We have much to cover in this episode. We are talking about how the Biden Administration will play a role in the 2022 midterm elections and how our view of politics has changed over the past few years. Let's get to it!!

As we close 2021, what are some key takeaways that we have learned this year? How do you want to start in 2022?