In this conversation, Michelle Glogovac and Rhonda Foxx discuss the importance of women's voices in politics, the creation of the Persist network, and the need for civic engagement. Rhonda shares her experiences running for Congress and the challenges women face in political spaces. They emphasize the significance of grassroots organizing and the power of community in advocating for change. The conversation highlights the role of education in civic engagement and the necessity for women to support one another in their political endeavors.

What We're Talking About

• The Persist network aims to keep women connected and politically engaged.
• Women need to be encouraged to run for office and take leadership roles.
• Civic education is crucial for empowering future generations.
• Politics affects every aspect of our lives, making engagement essential.
• Grassroots organizing can lead to significant change in communities.
• Women often need to be asked multiple times to run for office.
• Political campaigns can be grueling and require resilience.
• Community building is vital for sustaining political movements.
• Advocacy and calling representatives can influence political decisions.
• The future of women's representation depends on collective action and support.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Women's Voices 02:50 The Persist Network: Building a Coalition 05:48 The Role of Politics in Everyday Life 09:03 Civic Engagement and Education 12:04 Running for Office: Rhonda's Experience 18:00 The Challenges of Political Campaigning 20:52 Engagement and Advocacy: The Power of the People 25:11 Future of Persist and Community Building

Links Mentioned

The Persist Network on Instagram

‌https://instagram.com/ThePersistNetwork 

The Persist Network on BlueSky

https://bsky.app/profile/thepersistnetwork.bsky.social