Your Favorite Black Lobbyist

In this solo episode, I’m stepping back to talk about awareness — what it means to stay informed, engaged, and grounded in a fast-moving political and digital environment.

Too often, civic conversations feel overwhelming or reactive. This episode is about slowing down, understanding systems, and building the kind of literacy that allows you to engage without burnout.

I break down:

• Why civic awareness matters beyond election cycles

• How to consume political information responsibly

• The difference between reacting to headlines and understanding systems

• What’s happening in current events — and what you should be paying attention to

This episode also includes a focused What to Watch segment, where we unpack recent developments and discuss why they matter from a policy and infrastructure standpoint — not from a partisan lens.

In this episode, I sit down with Angela Ingram, owner of Café Bartique, to discuss what it truly takes to build and maintain a brick-and-mortar business. From operational strategy to community engagement, we explore how small businesses operate at the intersection of economics, regulation, and culture.

This conversation highlights the realities behind ownership — the risk, the resilience, and the responsibility that comes with serving a community.

Civic engagement begins with understanding how the system actually works.

In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Kirnon, a lobbyist and civic education advocate, for a conversation on Civics 101. Together, we break down the fundamentals of local, state, and federal government and explore why civic literacy is essential for meaningful engagement and long-term impact.

This conversation is rooted in education—not debate—and is designed to make civic processes more accessible, practical, and empowering.

Season 2 starts with a reset.

In this solo episode, Alexis reflects on growth, missed moments, and the lessons that shaped this next chapter. We talk about intention, leadership, and why understanding the systems around us matters now more than ever.

This episode sets the tone for Season 2 and introduces What to Watch, a new segment focused on political and civic awareness—without the noise or debate.

Season 2 is grounded, intentional, and built for deeper conversations.

This final episode closes out Season 1 with reflection, honesty, and gratitude. I take time to look back on the year — the growth, the grief, the obedience required to keep moving forward even when I didn’t have all the tools or clarity.

This conversation is about trusting the process, caring for yourself even after struggle, and recognizing how faith, resilience, and community carried me through moments I didn’t know how I’d survive.

Season 1 wasn’t perfect — but it was purposeful.

Thank you for listening, supporting, and walking with me through this journey.

🎧 New episodes return in Season 2.

Until then, thank you for being here.

This episode Alexis closes out 2025 with a grounded, honest look at the political landscape and the moments that defined this year. From voter turnout and state-level power shifts to social movements, policy tensions, and civic fatigue, we’re breaking down what actually happened — and why it matters heading into 2026.

In this episode, we cover:
• Declining voter participation and public trust
• How state legislatures reshaped the year
• Polarization of the political parties
• Social movements, protests, and budget shifts
• The rise of political exhaustion — and what we can do about it
• What to expect as we step into a new political season

If you’re looking for context, clarity, and a grounded analysis of the year’s political landscape, this episode is for you.

This episode explores how gratitude can reshape the way we show up during the holiday season—especially when political conversations find their way to the dinner table.

I break down practical tools to help you navigate tense moments, maintain healthy boundaries, and engage with family in ways that encourage clarity rather than conflict.

Whether you’re preparing for difficult conversations or simply trying to stay grounded this week, this episode offers guidance to support your peace and strengthen how you show up for yourself and others.

In this episode of Your Favorite Black Lobbyist, Alexis and Chris Bruce explore the “No Kings” protest and the broader questions it raises about power, accountability, and civic engagement in Atlanta following the election.

This conversation breaks down the origins of the movement, the policies and tensions that brought it to the forefront, and what it reveals about how communities are responding to political systems that feel unresponsive or disconnected.

We also examine the intersection between protest and policymaking — and the role advocates, lobbyists, and public leaders play in bridging the gap between grassroots demands and institutional action.

In this episode:
• Understanding the No Kings movement
• How protests reflect gaps in policy and leadership
• Post-election takeaways in Atlanta
• The tension between inside strategy and outside pressure
• What accountability and community-centered governance should look like

In this episode, Alexis talks with De'Anna Harris, partner at Midnight Rider Consulting, about the realities of navigating politics through the lenses of race, bipartisanship, and advocacy. They discuss the power and pressure of representing diverse communities in partisan spaces, how she defines advocacy beyond party affiliation, and why inclusion must exist across every political table.This episode challenges assumptions and encourages a deeper understanding of what representation truly means in today’s political landscape.

In this episode, Alexis unpacks the growing trend of performative Christianity — where faith becomes content, and authenticity meets the algorithm. She explores how social media has blurred the lines between genuine spirituality and performance, and what that means for believers navigating modern culture.

This episode asks a critical question:
Is online faith expression helping people connect, or are we witnessing a performance for likes and validation?