Sticky Note Conversations

• (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
• (00:46) - Meet A'shanti Gholar: A Vegas Original
• (03:19) - The Importance of Self-Care in Politics
• (06:19) - A'shanti's Childhood and Political Awakening
• (09:19) - Journey to the DNC and Coalition Building
• (28:42) - Challenges and Triumphs of Women in Politics
• (32:17) - Emerge: Empowering Women to Lead
• (37:18) - Women Stepping Up: Emerge Rising
• (38:24) - Challenges Women Face in Politics
• (40:51) - Emerge's Role in Supporting Women
• (44:23) - Fundraising and Financial Hurdles
• (47:17) - Impact of Women in Office
• (51:20) - Current Political Climate and Activism
• (57:03) - Defining and Preserving Democracy
• (01:08:33) - The American Dream and Final Thoughts

Join Erika Washington on this week's episode of Sticky Note Conversations as she sits down with A'shanti Gholar, President of Emerge, the largest network of women elected officials and candidates in the U.S. A'shanti shares insights from her journey in politics, her role in empowering women to run for office, and the importance of self-care in activism. They discuss the challenges faced by women in politics, the impact of current policies on democracy, and emerging trends in media and political engagement. Tune in for an inspiring and informative conversation on navigating the political landscape and fostering democracy.

Catch A'shanti's podcast "The Brown Girls Guide To Politics"   https://link.chtbl.com/C_12l7Ov?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac3y0YFdsWjc3J7YQDI6bQQclJumVTgnqhmfJzZoEXwkNR4Ac8neIa-EI7Rdg_aem_N7A04xqSNgN74rqwQlrK_w

Thanks for listening to Sticky Note Conversations with Erika Washington. Hosted and executively produced by Erika Washington.  With editing by Black Gypsy LLC and Simone Endress.  Music and mixing by Black Gypsy LLC.  Special thanks to KUNV 91. 5 in Las Vegas.  This show is powered by Make It Work Nevada, a project of Tide's Advocacy.

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