In episode 8, host Algene Sajery speaks with Waikinya Clanton, Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, President and CEO of WJSC Enterprises, LLC., creator and host of the web show for women, Politically Sassy,  founder of Power of the PUMP, and  Equity Advisor to international beauty brand, Sephora.  Waikinya wears many hats, all of which exemplify her deep passion for equity,  justice, and to helping women WIN.    We are so excited to feature this successful and inspiring changemaker on The Minority Leaders!Waikinya Clanton’s full bio can be found here.  You can find her on Twitter at  @WJSClanton and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WjsClantonPlease don't forget to subscribe and review where you listen to podcasts, and follow us on: Instagram: @minorityleaders  | Twitter: @WeLeadPodcast and @catalyst4good  | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weleadpodcast and https://www.facebook.com/catalystglobaldcLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In episode 7, host Algene Sajery speaks with Ana Quintana, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America and the Western Hemisphere at the Heritage Foundation. Ana’s research at Heritage focuses on U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on civil-military issues and rule of law in the Western Hemisphere.Ana, a Cuban-American raised in Miami, has a unique perspective on U.S.-Latin America relations and the “Latino” experience in the United States. On this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode, she shares her views on U.S. foreign policy towards the region, U.S. immigration policy, the homogenization of the U.S. Latino population by politicians and the mainstream media, and the challenges and opportunities she has encountered along her career journey. Get ready to be inspired by this accomplished and impactful Washington thought leader!Ana Quintana’s full bio can be found here. Please don't forget to subscribe and review where you listen to podcasts, and follow us on: Instagram: @minorityleaders  | Twitter: @WeLeadPodcast and @catalyst4good  | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weleadpodcast and https://www.facebook.com/catalystglobaldcLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In episode 6, host Algene Sajery speaks with Jessica Lee, Senior Research Fellow for the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Jessica's research at QI focuses on U.S. foreign policy toward Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on alliances and North Korea.Jessica shares her views on U.S. policy towards the region, her work to advance a new U.S. foreign policy centered on diplomatic engagement and military restraint,  Asian American representation in national security, and the challenges and opportunities she has encountered along her career journey. Get ready to be inspired by this accomplished and impactful Washington changemaker!Jessica Lee's full bio can be found here. Follow her on Twitter: @JessLee_DCPlease tune in, and share this episode on: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInAnd don't forget to subscribe and review where you listen to podcasts, and follow us on: Instagram: @minorityleaders  | Twitter: @WeLeadPodcast and @catalyst4good  | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weleadpodcast and https://www.facebook.com/catalystglobaldcLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In Episode 5, host Algene Sajery welcomes her mentor Reta Jo Lewis, Senior Fellow and Director of Congressional Affairs at The German Marshall Fund of the United States to the show. A former diplomat, lawyer, and current co-chair of Women of Color for Biden-Harris, Reta Jo discusses the value of diversity in the foreign policy and national security sector, DC Fellowship opportunities, mentorship, and the importance of harnessing the political power of women of color, particularly African American women, in this election cycle. Get ready to be inspired by this accomplished and impactful Washington change maker!Reta Joe's full bio can be found here.Follow her on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retajolewis/https://twitter.com/RetaJoLewisAnd don't forget to subscribe, review, listen, and share The Minority Leaders!With gratitude and inspiration,Algene SajeryP.S.-- Don't forget to follow us on: Instagram: @minorityleaders Twitter: @WeLeadPodcast and @catalyst4goodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weleadpodcast and https://www.facebook.com/catalystglobaldcLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In Episode 4, host Algene Sajery welcomes  Kendra Gaither and Brionne Dawson from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the show to discuss their unique career paths, democracy and rule of law, and the value of public-private partnerships in international economic development. Guest Bios:Kendra Gaither is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director for the Americas, where she assists members with economic policy issues across the Western Hemisphere.​ ​She also leads the Chamber’s Rule of Law Coalition that highlights the private sector’s commitment to promoting good governance across global markets.  Kendra previously served as a global initiatives advisor at Carnegie Mellon University after spending a decade in the State Department as a diplomat and a civil servant.Brionne Dawson is the Chamber’s Senior Director for East & Southern Africa, where she manages the U.S.-Africa Business Center and advocates for increased trade and investment in the region. She served under the Obama Administration as a Congressional Liaison Specialist for USAID and has years of experience doing democracy promotion work in the African continent.Get ready to be inspired by these two dynamic women! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this episode of The Minority Leaders, host Algene Sajery speaks with Deesha Dyer, former Social Secretary for the Obama White House. She is the founder of BeGirl.World, an organization that empowers African American teenage girls through global education and travel, a former Resident Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, and a social entrepreneur.   Deesha’s unconventional path to the White House and subsequent career is nothing short of inspirational.  She is a sought after keynote speaker known for delivering engaging talks on topics spanning women in leadership, diversity, and social change. She was named to Marie Claire’s new guard of women changing the world and the Root’s most influential African-Americans.Deesha shares sage advice about leadership, authenticity, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and what it’s like to have former First Lady Michelle Obama as a mentor! Tune in for this very special episode!You can find Deesha at Deeshadyer.com and HookandFasten.com, or connect with her on twitter @DeeshaDyer!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this second episode of The Minority Leaders, host Algene Sajery speaks with Mieke Eoyang,  Senior Vice President for National Security at Third Way, a national think tank that champions center-left ideas. Mieke is one of the most respected thought-leaders on foreign policy and national security issues in Washington.  She is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of women of color in that male dominated field.  In this episode, Mieke shares some of her experiences as an Asian American woman in national security-- from being told that people in the intelligence community prefer to work with people “who look like Americans” to having to overcome cultural barriers to be an effective policy staffer-- while offering sage advice to our listeners. Mieke also discusses the significance of Senator Kamala Harris’s historic nomination to be the next Vice President of the United States and the critical foreign policy challenges the next administration will face.  Please listen, subscribe, rate, and share!!  Follow Mieke on Twitter: @MiekeEoyangFollow Algene on Twitter: @weleadpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this inaugural episode of The Minority Leaders, host Algene Sajery speaks with leaders of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA)— an organization focused on helping to promote and mentor  Black women congressional staffers. BWCA co-founders Keenan Austin Reed and Christina Henderson discuss how a "bring your own wine" happy hour evolved into the premier professional network dedicated to empowering black women who work on Capitol Hill.  So get your glass of wine, and join Algene, Keenan, and Christina for this candid conversation about the influential and inspirational sister circle that’s challenging the status quo in the halls of Congress. Follow Algene Sajery:Instagram: @as1913LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/algene-sajeryTwitter: @weleadpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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