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Are you a mom and also considering running for office? In this episode, Kendra and Meg get real about what it's really like to run for office as working mothers.  And let's face it. We need MORE moms in elected office. But the barriers are tough - balancing parenthood, work, and life while also running for office. In this episode, we're dishing on what it's really like and why, yes we do think you should run.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In our second episode of Season 2, Meg sits down with Jessica Laverty, an activist, and organizer who’s been a part of incredible campaigns from Senator Ed Markey’s re-election to Meg’s very own State Senate campaign. In this chat, Jessica speaks to the importance of prioritizing relationships over transactional campaigning, and why it’s critical for candidates to listen to what the communities they’re running in need. Jessica also gives some great advice for future candidates to build up your networks now so you’re prepped when you run!Don't Agonize, Mobilize: Make Calls for Karen Carter Peterson's Congressional CampaignSupport Kendra Hicks' Boston City Council CampaignSupport the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

We're back Elected listeners! In this first episode of our second episode, Meg's sitting down with Kendra Hicks, our Season 2 candidate. We'll be following Kendra as she runs for Boston City Council and campaigns for equity-centered policies for the people in her communities. In this episode, Meg and Kendra chat about the importance of community, especially in developing policies to build lasting change, finding common ground for progress, and building a movement by activating the community. To learn more and support the podcast, head to electedpodcast.com.Support Kendra Hicks' CampaignSupport the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

Elected is coming back for Season 2! Tune in to hear the announcement of our Season 2 candidate and all the goodness we have in store for you. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!Support the show

All things must come to an end. And just like that, our election and our campaign are over. In this final episode of the first season of Elected, Sam and Meg sit down to chat about what it's like AFTER the election. This is an episode you won't want to miss.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Team Meg is joining us for a special LIVE episode! We're also bringing on special guests - Calla Walsh, one of the high school students who was instrumental in Senator Ed Markey's historic primary win as part of Students For Markey, and Ashawn Dabney-Smalls, the youngest person to run for Boston City Council ever. This episode goes behind-the-scenes as you hear from the members of Team Meg about what it's really like to work on a State Senate campaign, and from our guests on the importance of young people getting involved in politics - and exactly how to do just that. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Support the show

Let’s be honest, women are expected to do everything. Raising our families, doing our jobs, and keeping everything going. So how do you add in campaigning and balance it all? Meg and Sam tackle this touchy subject and more on this week’s episode of Elected. Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

What if I lose? In this episode and in the wake of the primary election here in Massachusetts, Meg and Sam speak to the fears many women have about losing their elections. Will I be able to get a job? Will people like me? Am I going to have enemies because I challenged the status quo? We're talking about it all, and more, here on Elected.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode of Elected, Sam and Meg chat about what it's like when you're running a campaign and a difficult topic comes up - in their case, police reform and #BlackLivesMatter. Do you speak out? Do you avoid taking a stand? How do you handle these difficult conversations when you know it might cost you votes?Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode of Elected, Meg and Sam talk about what they're most proud of in the campaign, why they believe branding matters, what's so troubling about politicians being elected over and over again and becoming entrenched, and why we all deserve to know how our elected officials vote. They also dive into the dark world of campaign financing and why it's so important we get money out of politics. This episode is all about how to run an authentic campaign - one that you can stand behind and be proud of - no matter what the experts tell you.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Meg and Sam get real about the not-so-nice side of political campaigning - dealing with trolls. From not taking it personally to deciding whether or not to respond, they chat about how to handle haters and how to not let it kill your momentum.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Meg and Sam talk about what you have to do to actually get on the ballot and how coronavirus has changed that for a lot of candidates. They also dive into the all-too-real balance, especially for women, of trying to be seen as relatable and a real person, but also as a professional and someone to be taken seriously.To learn more, visit electedpodcast.com.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Meg and Sam talk about how the campaign has reacted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. They’re taking you behind-the-scenes, from being one of the first campaigns to cancel all events and go virtual, to managing a completely remote campaign team, to trying to fundraise and connect with voters entirely online. Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Sam and Meg break down what it takes to build a campaign team - who should be on it, what their roles look like, and how to decide who you need on your team. From campaign managers to body people to interns, they’re sharing their perspectives on the challenges of building your team, and what’s most important to consider.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Meg and Sam take their first listener questions and they're GOOD ones. A huge barrier to women running for office is how to afford to run - whether it's paying for childcare, balancing campaigning with your job so you can pay the bills, and figuring out what to do after the election if you don't win. Meg shares her experience balancing work and running, how she manages to get it all done, and why she's sticking with her job even when a lot of people tell her she needs to campaign full-time. They'll also discuss the wave of bills nationwide to allow candidates to use campaign funds to pay for childcare. Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this episode, Meg and Sam recap Super Tuesday, Elizabeth Warren’s announcement that she’s dropping out of the Presidential race, and what that means for women all over this country. They also take their first listener question and discuss the challenges of crafting your message, especially when you’re running as a woman. To submit a question for the podcast, or to learn more about Meg's campaign, visit electedpodcast.com.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)

In this first episode, Meg (the candidate) and Sam (the campaign manager) introduce themselves and share why they’re in the race for State Senate in the Massachusetts Plymouth and Norfolk District, why they decided to share this behind-the-scenes look into the campaign and what some of the surprises have been from the first week on the campaign trail. To submit a question for the podcast, or to learn more about Meg's campaign, visit electedpodcast.com.Support the show (https://electedpodcast.com)