What does it mean to run — not only in fitness, but in public life?
In this episode of the WISE Immigrants Podcast by Miss Immigrant USA, Magdalena Kulisz speaks with Kyle Little, candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
Kyle is a fitness entrepreneur, small business owner, college professor, and New Jersey native. In this conversation, he shares why he decided to run for Congress, what shaped his leadership, and how his background in fitness, education, and community service connects to his vision for strengthening communities.
This episode goes beyond politics. Kyle speaks about affordability, housing, student loan debt, childcare, healthcare, public education, small businesses, voting rights, gerrymandering, and the concerns he hears from young people in New Jersey.
He also discusses identity and representation as a Black openly gay man, and reflects on Bayard Rustin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the March on Washington, and the continuing meaning of civil rights and voting rights in America.
At Miss Immigrant USA, when we say “immigrant,” we are not speaking only about legal status. We are speaking about roots, culture, family history, movement, contribution, adaptation, and belonging. This conversation with Kyle Little opens a larger civic question: Who gets to feel seen, heard, and represented in America?
Kyle reminds us that strong communities are built like strong bodies — with discipline, endurance, education, support, and the courage to keep going.
This episode is part of Miss Immigrant USA / WISE Immigrants’ nonpartisan civic-education work, helping communities better understand democracy, leadership, representation, public service, and belonging.
Disclaimer: Miss Immigrant USA / WISE Immigrants is a nonpartisan civic and cultural platform. This episode is for public education, community awareness, and civic engagement. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate, campaign, political party, or political committee.
Listen to the full conversation and join us in exploring immigrant identity, democracy, civic participation, and the meaning of belonging in America.