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Transforming Campaigns: Mike Nellis Discusses Political and Fundraising Strategies to Combat Anti-Democratic Threats
In this episode, we're joined by Mike Nellis, founder of Authentic and executive chairman of QUILLER. Mike shares his journey from early political engagement to founding a values-driven digital agency and a pioneering AI platform. He opens up about overcoming personal mental health challenges and emphasizes the importance of empathy, leadership, and responsive government.
What We Discuss:
How Mike Nellis turned a toxic workplace experience into a successful values-based company.
Why mental health and workplace culture are core pillars of Mike’s leadership.
The strategic role of AI in political campaigns and how it’s changing the game.
Insights on effective fundraising, the current political climate, and what the Democratic Party needs to do differently.
Episode Highlights:
01:00 – Mike’s introduction and political fundraising background
02:00 – Leaving a toxic workplace and founding Authentic
04:00 – Mike’s personal journey through mental health and weight loss
07:00 – His daily mental health “toolkit”
12:00 – From Republican household to Obama rally
19:00 – Mike’s evolving political values and client strategies
27:00 – Firsthand experience confronting political abuse of power
35:00 – Diagnosing what went wrong in the 2024 election
48:00 – Navigating AI ethics and strategy
53:00 – Endless Urgency: Mike’s life motto and Substack
Featured Quotes:
“Every day, you should do something for your mind, your body, and your spirit.” – Mike Nellis
“Politics is a game of addition, not subtraction.” – Mike Nellis
“I want a government that shows up when people need it—and then gets out of the way.” – Mike Nellis
Resources Mentioned:
QUILLER.ai – https://www.quiller.ai
Authentic – https://authentic.org/
Endless Urgency Substack – https://endlessurgency.substack.com
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In this episode, we're joined by Mike Nellis, founder of Authentic and executive chairman of QUILLER. Mike shares his journey from early political engagement to founding a values-driven digital agency and a pioneering AI platform. He opens up about overcoming personal mental health challenges and emphasizes the importance of empathy, leadership, and responsive government.
What We Discuss:
How Mike Nellis turned a toxic workplace experience into a successful values-based company.
Why mental health and workplace culture are core pillars of Mike’s leadership.
The strategic role of AI in political campaigns and how it’s changing the game.
Insights on effective fundraising, the current political climate, and what the Democratic Party needs to do differently.
Episode Highlights:
01:00 – Mike’s introduction and political fundraising background
02:00 – Leaving a toxic workplace and founding Authentic
04:00 – Mike’s personal journey through mental health and weight loss
07:00 – His daily mental health “toolkit”
12:00 – From Republican household to Obama rally
19:00 – Mike’s evolving political values and client strategies
27:00 – Firsthand experience confronting political abuse of power
35:00 – Diagnosing what went wrong in the 2024 election
48:00 – Navigating AI ethics and strategy
53:00 – Endless Urgency: Mike’s life motto and Substack
Featured Quotes:
“Every day, you should do something for your mind, your body, and your spirit.” – Mike Nellis
“Politics is a game of addition, not subtraction.” – Mike Nellis
“I want a government that shows up when people need it—and then gets out of the way.” – Mike Nellis
Resources Mentioned:
QUILLER.ai – https://www.quiller.ai
Authentic – https://authentic.org/
Endless Urgency Substack – https://endlessurgency.substack.com
📣 Call to Action:
If you found this conversation insightful, please:
✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform.
✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics
✅ Check out our substack: coreysnathan.substack.com
✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion
🔗 Connect on Social Media:
It's @coreysnathan on...
Our Sponsors:
Let’s keep talkin' politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡
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