Podcasts about New American Leaders

On the radio show this week, we cover the continued outrageous attacks on access to abortioncare and reproductive health medications including Mifepristone; why representation matters and how you can run – or help someone run - for office; the tragic rise in mass shootings and what you can do about it; and why it's important for people of all genders to have access to care policies like paid family/medical leave and more to help close the wage gaps.   *Special guests include:  J.J. Straight, Liberty Division at National ACLU, @ACLU; Ghida Dagher, New American Leaders, @NewAmericanLd; Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang, @stephanielily; and Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @MomsRising TAPED ON: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

On the radio show this week, we cover the continued outrageous attacks on access to abortioncare and reproductive health medications including Mifepristone; why representation matters and how you can run – or help someone run - for office; the tragic rise in mass shootings and what you can do about it; and why it's important for people of all genders to have access to care policies like paid family/medical leave and more to help close the wage gaps. *Special guests include: J.J. Straight, Liberty Division at National ACLU, @ACLU; Ghida Dagher, New American Leaders, @NewAmericanLd; Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang, @stephanielily; and Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Ghida Dagher on Twitter: @GhidaDagher New American Leadership on Twitter: @NewAmericanLd New American Leadership Action Fund on Twitter: @NALActionFund New American Leadership's website: NewAmericanLeaders.org New American Leadership Fund's website: NALAF.org Learn more about New American Leadership's training program HERE. Paul Egan at the Detroit Free Press: State budget director defends spending plan that drains $9.2B surplus Beth LeBlanc and Craig Mauger at The Detroit News: Michigan House OKs Democratic tax plan as tensions hit Capitol Craig Mauger at The Detroit News: Ex-governor hopeful Perry Johnson exploring presidential bid, preps Super Bowl ad Chris Savage can be found on Twitter at @Eclectablog. MoReno Taylor II can be found on Twitter at @MI_MADE_Man. Support the pod by becoming a Patreon donor HERE! Give us a five-star review at iTunes! The GOTMFV Show Facebook page is HERE! Music clips Intro and transition music: Tell Me What I Want to Hear by Mike Wagner/Total Strangers Outro music: Complain (from the movie Bob Roberts) by David Robbins & Tim Robbins

Ghida Dagher came to the U.S. at age 9 seeking asylum after she and her family fled their home in Sierra Leone amidst civil war. Soon after locating in Dearborn, MI the 9/11 attacks created more instability in her Arab-American and Muslim community and helped forge her own budding political conscioussness. Her focus on politics and public service led her to become Director of Appointments for Governor Gretchen Whitmer and, more recently, to take the helm as President & CEO of New American Leaders - an organization committed to preparing first and second generation Americans to run for political office. In this conversation, Ghida talks her amazing story as an immigrant and refugee and how it motivates her work with New American Leaders to change the face of US politics. IN THIS EPISODEGhida's roots as both 3rd generation Sierra Leonese AND 100% Lebanese…The amazing story behind Ghida's family held hostage in a burning hotel before escaping war-torn Sierra Leone…Ghida's early memories of the US as a 9 year-old…Ghida talks about the impact of 9/11 on her community and political consciousness...Ghida gives a flavor of Dearborn, MI – “the Arab American Capital of the US”…Ghida's 101 on the multi-faceted Arab American community…Ghida's path changes from focusing on the medical profession to working in politics…Ghida's entry in the political orbit of Gretchen Whitmer….Ghida talks the nuts-and-bolts of being a senior aide and Director of Appointments for Governor Whitmer…Ghida talks important advice she received from Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, and her influence as a trail-blazer…The impact of the organization New American Leaders on Ghida & her path to eventually becoming its President / CEO…Going deep on the work Ghida and New American Leaders are doing to elect more 1st and 2nd Generation Americans…Ghida talks her leadership strategies and best practices in running a big political operation… AND Munira Abdullahi, Alter Road, apple committees, Bill 1070, Blood Diamond, George W. Bush, Ron DeSantis, Ford Motor Company, Al Gore, green zones, Shahana Hanif, Orville Hubbard, John Kerry, Shekar Krishnan, magic sauce, Mammy Yoko, Maronites, Genevieve Mina, Steven Raga, the Red Cross, Suzanne Sareini, Nabeela Syed, taboos, Raquel Terán, third culture kids, unusual suspects, visitors' visas & more!

Today's Reframed Brain episode engages the connection of mindset, clarity and manifesting your ideal life with guest Rebecca Thompson, Clarity Coach + Founder, Live In Your Light. If you would like to receive 5 Best Brain Health Tips and a playlist curated with you in mind, join the TRB community and subscribe: www.TheReframedBrain.com Please subscribe and like The Reframed Brain Podcast YouTube channel today! Rebecca Thompson is a Clarity Coach for high-achieving Black womxn and Founder of the Live In Your Light Bootcamp, a transformative 3-month personal and professional executive coaching experience for high-achieving Black womxn who want the clarity and confidence to transform their lives from the inside out. She has traveled the world training womxn, especially Black womxn, to run for elected office. Rebecca also works with numerous local, statewide, and national progressive organizations focusing on leadership development, electoral politics, and civic engagement. Rebecca got her start in politics at just 14 years old when she served as an intern for a womxn elected official in her hometown of Detroit. She has since served as a Vice President at Deliver Strategies, one of the leading progressive direct mail firms in the country, and as the RUN to WIN Director for EMILY's List, leading the largest candidate recruitment and training program in the organization's history. Rebecca is a graduate of the Women's Campaign School at Yale, EMILY'S List, VoteRunLead and numerous other leadership programs. She is on the faculty for the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and has been a trainer for ElectHer, New American Leaders, the Front Line Leaders Academy, and others. Rebecca has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, and Essence Magazine and was one of the American Association of Political Consultants' Top 40 Under 40 award recipients in 2018. She was inspired to create “Changing the Face of Power” – the first podcast in the country dedicated to inspiring black womxn to run for office – after losing her election for State Representative in Michigan by just 6 votes. She wants to teach Black womxn candidates everything she learned the hard way so they can run and win the first time. She resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her dog Donny Hathaway. Rebecca can be reached at: rebecca@rebeccamthompson.com You can connect with Rebecca Thompson here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/goliveinyourlight/ Website: http://www.rebeccamthompson.com/ If you or someone you know may be considering death by suicide, please, please call or text one of the numbers. You are loved and not alone. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 1–800–273–8255 National Institute of Mental Health Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7 National Institute of Mental Health WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=... Disclaimer: Erica Savage is not a medical practitioner, therapist, or counselor. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health services. Erica's brain health expertise is centered in having sustained a traumatic brain injury in March 2021 and having to adapt a new life managing disabilities and chronic illness brought on by the brain injury. Erica's life is one involving active healing and advocacy for health disparities.

The numbers are paltry when it comes to AANHPI representation in politics on every level. According to recent data, AANHPI are the most underrepresented in politics at less than 1%. When it comes to Asian women, the number is even smaller. Meanwhile, Congress is still 74% white and 73% male. Wow! All the more reason to help shape and train potential AANHPI women to run for office and that's exactly what New American Leaders and its Women Rising program is trying to do. In this episode, May speaks with Sara Le Brusq, NAL COO, about how they are preparing women to enter the, often, brutal world of public service as well as talking with Tongan American trainee, Celina Tupou-Fulivai, who wants to serve because she's tired of the invisibilization of AANHPIs like herself. One person, one voice CAN make a difference, but it also takes organizational and community support.

This week we talk with Felicia Singh (@feliciasinghnyc)! Felicia is former Democratic nominee for City Council in Queens District 32, an advocacy and campaigns manager for the Jahajee Sisters, and trainer for the New American Leaders. Jahejee Sisters is the only NYC survivor-led gender justice organization for Indo-Caribbeans, and New American Leaders focuses on training first and second generation Americans to run for office. We talk about Felicia's work in each with some fun and funny questions! For example, "Your opponent basically called you 'pro-crime.' What are some of your favorite crimes?" As always, if you want to support us, please give us 5 stars on Apple or Spotify. -- WHAT'S POLITICALLY ASIAN PODCAST? Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and events related to Asian Americans through the lenses of history, class, and advocacy. Think John Oliver's show, but there's two of us, and we're Asian. -- CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Our memes are so good Asian people will mention them when they meet us in real life. ➤ Instagram: https://instagram.com/politicallyasianpodcast/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicasianpod ➤ Website: https://politicallyasianpodcast.com -- INQUIRIES: politicallyasianpodcast@gmail.com -- SUPPORT US ON PATREON (currently fundraising for Canva Premium for even better memes and for episode transcription services): https://patreon.com/politicallyasian -- ALGORITHM? Chinese American Politics, Korean American Politics, Japanese American Politics, South Asian politics, Asian American politics, AAPI politics, Asian American Political Alliance, Asian American leader, Asian American Protests 1960s, Asian American policy, Asian leftist, Asian American leftist

Today I am chatting with Sayu Bhojwani. Sayu is a political scientist, author and outspoken advocate for shaking up the status quo in our democracy. In 2019, CQ Roll Call named her one of three people outside of the Beltway to watch. Since 2010, she has served as the founder and president of New American Leaders. In that capacity, she has recruited, coached and supported over 50 first and second generation Americans who now serve in local, state or federal office. A proven expert on diversity and democracy, she gave a widely viewed TED talk on immigrants’ critical role in our democracy. In 2018, her first book, People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door, was published by The New Press. A proud immigrant New Yorker, she also served as New York City’s first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs from 2002 to 2004.   Key points addressed were   Sayu’s ambitious professional story beginning with analysis and implementation of immigration issues following 9/11  We also unpacked the goal of New American Leaders .or g and its effort to shine transparency and applicability on the process of running for public office for 1st & 2nd generation immigrants and individuals that identify with these communities We also briefly explored her book titled People Like Us: The new Wave of Candidates Knocking At Democracy’s Door

Join Model Minority: Uniquely American and Project Voice this week for a very special collaboration: Enigma - The Political Lives of Asian Americans! In this episode, we explore reflections on why the political lives of Asian Americans are... somewhat of an enigma, or puzzle. We examine the ways in which Asians are left out of the political narrative, and how we can work to ensure we aren't simply pandered to with no benefit, or sometimes even fully left out of our country's political decisions. The team at project voice conducted interviews with Helena Berbano of the New American Leaders in NYC, and CeCe Horbat - a student studying environmental justice in Michigan. Nidhi at Model Minority: Uniquely American produced, wrote, and narrated these interviews into story form. Shukriya/thanks for joining us on today's episode of Model Minority: Uniquely American! Follow this podcast and Project Voice on Facebook and Insta for more great, impactful podcasting! Image: "Puzzle" by Felix the Cat is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nidhi-shastri/support

Author and speaker Sayu Bhojwani is on a mission to bring first and second-generation immigrant voices into public office through the New American Leaders project. She shares how she attracts and motivates talent in this episode of “Behind the Talent.”

Senator Julie Gonzales represents Colorado’s Senate District 34, which includes north, west, and downtown Denver. First elected in 2018, she currently serves as Chair of the Finance committee, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the Appropriations Committee. She is also the Secretary for the Colorado Democratic Latinx Caucus. In her first two years, she championed the repeal of the death penalty, banned ICE from conducting unconstitutional courthouse arrests, advanced social equity for retail marijuana licenses, strengthened immunization requirements for school entry, and secured millions of dollars for affordable housing. A proud Chicana with roots that go back in Colorado for generations, Julie has dedicated her life to organizing and building power for marginalized communities both within and outside of the Capitol. Prior to running for office, Julie served as a paralegal to non-citizens navigating the broken criminal justice and immigration systems, organized a statewide grassroots movement to defend and advance immigrant rights, supported parents and students organizing to advance educational justice and demand an end to the school-to-prison pipeline, and brought labor and community together to hold developers accountable through a community benefits agreement. Julie is a co-founder and former statewide board chair of the Colorado Latino Forum, a founding board member of United We Dream, and a trainer with New American Leaders. She holds a B.A. in History and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration from Yale University. She lives in Denver’s Northside with her husband Ben and their shih-tzu mutt Chookie.Music: Inte-Gritty by Bianca MikahnArt by Maite Nazario | http://www.maitenazario.comPodcast Producer - Julius Hinton | https://www.theplug-agency.com/

Now more than ever, we need to elevate folks who have toiled for better conditions for the undocumented and those living on the margins. We discussed the importance of immigrant leaders and more in our enlightening conversation with Sayu Bhojwani, President of New American Leaders.

President Trump says that he wants to halt parts of the immigration system in response to COVID-19, leaving many in limbo, including those who were on their way to obtaining green cards.On Today's Show:Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of New American Leaders and the author of People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door  (The New Press, 2018) talks about the president's latest return to immigration as a central issue, and reflects on stories of uncertainty from listeners in the immigrant community.

Sayu Bhojwani, founder & president of New American Leaders, an organization leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in elected office. Bhojwani is an activist, an advocate, speaker and writer, and in our conversation, she discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York s first Commission of Immigrant Affairs, her organization mission, and her book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door. FOLLOW SAYU BHOJWANI: Sayu Bhojwani on Twitter New American Leaders Sayu Bhojwani People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door https://amzn.to/30AuOem Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of On The Brink, Julissa is joined by Sayu Bhojwani, Founder and President of New American Leaders. New American Leaders works to build the power and potential of first and second generation Americans to run for office. They discuss the importance of immigrants to American democracy and what the “For the People Act” or H.R.1 could do to address systemic barriers to voting.  

@KGNUClaudia, Claudia Cragg, speaks here with  She is author of ''. Sayu Bhojwani served as New York City's first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, for then Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and is also the founder of South Asian Youth Action, a community-based organization in Queens. Since 2010, she has served as Founder and President of . Bhojwani's work to build a more inclusive democracy has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and in the New York Times. She has shared her personal journey in The National and contributes frequently to the The Huffington Post and Medium. focuses on the importance of immigrants to American democracy. Application for the Ready to Lead candidate training - .    People can also find out more about the RTL program on the website - . 

President of New American Leaders, Sayu Bhojwani, CEO of Republican Main Street Partnership, Sarah Chamberlain, and other top political analysts and advocates, explore what factors propelled a record number of women to run for Congress 2018.

America’s political leadership remains overwhelmingly white, male, moneyed, and Christian; even at the local and state levels, elected office is inaccessible to the people it aims to represent. But this trend is changing, says political scientist Sayu Bhojwani. She made her way to Town Hall’s stage to share accounts of the diverse and persevering range of new politicians from across the country who are challenging the status quo, winning against all odds, and leaving a path for others to follow in their wake. She introduced us to these political newcomers with stories from her book People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door. Bhojwani met with Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. Together they shined a light on the political, systemic, and cultural roadblocks that have prevented government from effectively representing a rapidly changing America—and offered forward-thinking solutions on how to get rid of them. Join Bhojwani and Wallace for an inspiring story of the foreign-born, lower-income, and of-color Americans who are successfully taking on leadership roles to embody an inclusive and multiracial democracy that has been a long time in the making. Sayu Bhojwani is an advocate, speaker, writer, and former Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in New York City. She is the founder of South Asian Youth Action, and the founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office at the local and state levels. Sophia Jordán Wallace is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. She specializes in Latino Politics, representation, social movements, and immigration politics and policy. Her work has been published in theAmerican Journal of Political Science, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and many others. Recorded live at Rainier Arts Center by Town Hall Seattle on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Despite the fact that whites, both male and female, comprise only 63 percent of the U.S. population, 81 percent of Congressional members are white males. Those numbers are also closely mirrored in elected officials in state and local offices. However, one activist feels that could very well change in this year’s elections. Guest: Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office. Perspective is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Richard Baker, communications professor at Kansas State University. Perspective has been continuously produced for radio stations across the nation by K-State for well over six decades. The program has included interviews with dignitaries, authors and thought leaders from around the world. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A conversation with Professor Matt Grossmann about his research on how the two major parties are changing and resulting in a wide polarization and dysfunctional governing. The Republican Party he says, is the vehicle of an ideological movement while the Democratic Party is a coalition of social groups. Republican leaders prize conservatism and attract support by pledging loyalty to broad values. Democratic leaders instead seek concrete gove rnment action, appealing to voters' group identities and interests by endorsing specific policies. Guest: Matt Grossmann is the Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and Associate Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University. He is co-author with Professor David Hopkins of the new book Asymmetric Politics: Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats. Then, the new wave of candidates running for office with Sayu Bhojwani. Guest: Sayu Bhojwani is the founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office. She served as New York City's first commissioner of immigrant affairs. She is author of People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door.   The post The Changing Nature of the Two Major Political Parties. Then, Immigrants Running for Office appeared first on KPFA.

While the congressional midterm elections and some statewide races dominate mainstream media coverage, there's a lot of action at the local, grassroots level. As minority communities grow and the dominance of the white majority wanes, immigrants and first generation Americans are running for office — and winning. Sayu Bhojwani served as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs in New York City, and eight years ago she founded the nonprofit New American Leaders. Her new book is People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking on Democracy's Door. She profiles a new generation of candidates of color across the country, and their paths to election. Bhojwani explains that the ACLU has sued local governments to enforce a portion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to establish district elections. Compared to running “at large” in an entire jurisdiction, district elections lower the barrier to entry for new candidates, allowing community-based campaigns with smaller budgets and more personal contact with voters. Bhojwani also notes that, in states like Arizona, public campaign financing has empowered people with limited resources to challenge powerful incumbents, and win. We also touch on Michigan's ballot initiative 18-2, which would establish a citizens' redistricting commission to draw the district lines following the 2020 Census. And Bhojwani closes with some advice for listeners who are considering running for local office.

Sayu Bhojwani, an advocate, speaker and writer, discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York City's first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, her organization New American Leaders, and her forthcoming book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door." https://www.NewAmericanLeaders.org/ http://www.SayuBhojwani.com/ https://amzn.to/2MpSFe3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back from Netroots Nation 2018 held in the Crescent City of New Orleans Louisiana! Today on the show, New York Attorney General Candidate, Zephyr Teachout on using the office as a tool to stop anti-trust and corruption. Shaunna Thomas from Ultraviolet on creating a cost for sexism in the work place. Sayu Bhojwani, from New American Leaders, on the importance of electing 1st and 2nd generation immigrants into government. Stephen Miles, Director of Win Without War, will discuss the struggle of getting the anti-war message in to the mainstream media. Mark Jablownowski will explain the extent you can be targeted online with political ads, using your voter files. David Neiwart will talk about his new book Alt- America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump We will also have interviews from Jehmu Greene from Vote Run Lead and Faith Winter who's hoping to turn the Colorado State Senate, blue, in one of the most important races coming up in November. And finally, the Connecticut Secretary of State, Denise Merrill will discuss voter suppression and why the Kobach Commission was a complete fraud.

Sayu Bhojwani, Founder and President of New American Leaders, tells Ali that American democracy will be stronger when our elected officials mirror the nation's diversity. And, with the March 5 deadline for DACA looming, who among the Republicans in Congress is going to "give a little" as President Trump says?   

Election Day 2017 - In this episode of The Great Battlefield podcast Nathaniel Pearlman chats with people involved in the 2017 election about lessons learned and where we go from here. Guests include Catherine Vaughn, Flippable; Gaby Goldstein, Sister District; Will Robinson, New Media Firm; Sayu Bhojwani, New American Leaders; Stu Trevelyan, NGP VAN; Yoni Landau, Rapid Resist; Erin Vilardi, Vote Run Lead; Emma Brown, Wendy Gooditis for Delegate; Cortney Tunis, Pantsuit Nation; Alex Viskupic, Dante Tanner for Delegate; Heidi Sieck, #VOTEPROCHOICE; A'Shanti Gholar, Emerge America; Betsy Hoover, Higher Ground Labs; Sang Peruri, Voter Circle; Gerard Niemira, Groundgame; Michael Frias, Catalist; Alfred Johnson, Mobilize America.

New American Leaders Project founder Sayu Bhojwani joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about training and recruiting immigrants to run for office and be leaders in their communities | Episode 63

The nation’s highest court finished its term this week with an abortion decision many are calling “this generation’s Roe v. Wade.”