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Motherhood comes with immense challenges, but when mothers come together, they can spark transformative change. In this inspiring episode, Erin Erenberg, founder of Totum Women and co-founder of the Chamber of Mothers, shares her journey becoming a powerful advocate for maternal rights.   In this episode, we explore:   - Erin's personal and professional journey that inspired her to empower and support mothers.   - The Chamber of Mothers mission: Uniting mothers as advocates to create a better America.   - How this bipartisan group is working to include "point of view diversity" and bridge mothers across all sides of the aisle.   - How the Chamber of Mothers plans to work with the upcoming administration to continue fighting for the rights of all mothers in America.   - What is galvanizing the people who are still motivated, and how to fight any feelings of dread people may be experiencing.   - Strategies for accessing accurate information and taking care of ourselves in an overwhelming time of political divide.   Learn how to join a movement that's not only advocating for mothers but creating a brighter future for the next generation!       LEARN MORE ABOUT ERIN ERENBERG: https://www.totumwomen.com/blogs/news/more-on-our-founder   LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAMBER OF MOTHERS: https://chamberofmothers.com/   JOIN A LOCAL CHAMBER: https://chamberofmothers.com/local-chapters/    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Chamber of Mothers: @chamberofmothers Dr. Sarah Bren: @drsarahbren   ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES: Moms Demand Action - https://momsdemandaction.org/ Vote Mama - https://www.votemama.org/  National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/   CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

In this conversation, Olivia speaks with Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder of Vote Mama, about the importance of having mothers in political positions. They discuss Liuba's journey as a political mom, the challenges faced by women running for office, and the structural barriers that need to be addressed to empower more women to participate in politics. Vote Mama aims to support and endorse women candidates, particularly mothers, to create a more inclusive political landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for policy changes that reflect the realities of motherhood and the importance of community support for women in politics.Liuba Grechen Shirley is the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama, an interconnected trio of organizations dedicated to electing mothers, transforming the political system, and advancing family-friendly policies. These organizations include Vote Mama PAC, the nation's first Political Action Committee focused on electing Democratic moms across the ballot; Vote Mama Foundation, the leading source of research and analysis on the political participation of mothers in the United States; and Vote Mama Lobby, which collaborates with elected officials from both parties to support policies that benefit families and children. These organizations aim to elect mothers, transform the political system, dismantle barriers for mothers running for office, normalize candidacies of mothers with young children, and promote family-friendly legislation.Liuba's career highlights include her historic congressional campaign for New York's 2nd District, where she achieved the highest vote share of any Democrat against the incumbent in 25 years and raised over $2 million without corporate PAC money. She made history as the first woman to receive federal approval to spend campaign funds on childcare. Previously she worked in international development in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, with a focus on women's economic empowerment. Liuba has been recognized as one of Long Island's 100 Most Powerful People and has been featured in major media outlets like CNN, The Today Show, and TIME Magazine. Her academic background includes an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in Politics and Russian from NYU. Liuba resides on Long Island with her husband and three children.Check out Vote Mama: https://www.votemamapac.org/Vote Mama on InstagramLiuba Grechen Shirley on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Are you ready to vote?Are you ready to use your vote? Whether it's your first time or you've done it before, *Vote Without Fear* is here to help you feel prepared and safe every step of the way. From understanding how to vote securely, to knowing where your nearest polling location is, this platform has all the information you need. Don't let uncertainty hold you back—your voice matters. Head to votewithoutfear.com and make sure you're ready to vote with confidence and peace of mind. Remember, it's your vote and you deserve to Vote Without Fear. That's VoteWithoutFear.com Vote Without FearLearn More About Vote Without FearIt's no secret our right to vote is the foundation of our American democracy, but sometimes the process can feel overwhelming or unsafe. That's where Vote Without Fear comes in. Whether you're voting for the first time or the tenth, this platform has everything you need to feel confident and informed—from where to vote, how to vote safely, and...

In 2018, Liuba Grechen Shirley launched a historic congressional campaign to represent New York's 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives—all while raising two young children under six-years-old. As her demanding campaign schedule clashed with limited access to affordable childcare, Liuba quickly realized the whole thing was untenable. So, six months into her campaign, Liuba petitioned the Federal Election Commission, making history as the first woman to receive federal approval to spend campaign funds for childcare. This experience inspired her to launch the Vote Mama Foundation, dedicated to empowering mothers to run for office. In this episode, Liuba discusses the importance of having pro-choice moms elected to office, the double standard that women candidates face, and how electing moms, up and down the ballot, benefits everyone. This episode was made possible with a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through URL Media. In this Episode Vote Mama Candidates Vote Mama PAC Vote Mama Research Giving Circles Climate Power 2024 Election Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. And 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

This week, Busy thinks the internet has broken her brain and is contemplating doing something drastic with her phone, and Caissie explains how she was tricked into staying at the office until 11PM. Then, Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder of Vote Mama stops by to talk about all the moms who are running for office this election and what we can do to support them. Then, Busy and Caissie share some good news they got this week, which would not have been possible without all of you! SPONSORS: http://Cuddly.com/BEST to make a donation that supports animal welfare organizations all over the world! For every $20 one-time donation, Cuddly will gift a snuggly blanket to a rescue animal in need. http://shopify.com/herbest for your one dollar-per-month trial period http://Joniperiodbook.com to submit your period story for possible inclusion in The Book On Periods from Joni Period Products. All submissions must be received by 10/15/24 and every participant will be entered for a chance to win a year's supply of Joni Period Products, worth $300 http://Smalls.com/BEST promo code BEST or 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping on the protein packed, preservative free cat food of the 21st century! http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children's vitamins!

One of the most under-represented groups in elective office is also one of the least discussed: moms, especially mothers of young children. On this week's episode of "The Downballot," we're talking with Liuba Grechen Shirley, the founder of Vote Mama, an organization devoted to electing progressive moms at all levels of the ballot.Grechen Shirley describes her groundbreaking success in getting the FEC to allow her to use campaign funds for childcare when she ran for Congress on Long Island in 2018 and her subsequent efforts to support candidates like her. She explains how electing more mothers will mean more pro-family policies and tells us about some of her top candidates running this fall.Co-host David Nir and guest co-host Joe Sudbay also recap Tuesday's key primaries in Ohio and Illinois, including the blowout GOP Senate primary in the Buckeye State whose results will make both Donald Trump and Democrats happy. They also discuss an important new ruling from the Montana Supreme Court, which just smacked down an attempt by the state's Republican attorney general to keep an abortion rights amendment off the November ballot.

Liuba Grechen Shirley joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics, her 2018 Congressional run and founding Vote Mama, where they work to break down barriers to mothers engaging in politics, particularly as candidates.

Wayne Liebman joins David and Rachel to explain Blue Voter Guide, an organization founded to make voting easy. When you enter your voting address at https://bluevoterguide.org/, up pops your ballot, linked to endorsements from progressive organizations. With shoutouts to Her Bold Move, Vote Mama, and the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada.

Dr. Annie Andrews has an incredibly unqiue political story...a pediatrician turned House candidate turned founder of the new organization Their Future, Our Vote. In this conversation, she demystifies what it takes to become a practicing medical doctor, mines her background studying gun violence, talks her jump to become a candidate for Congress in 2022, what it's like to run for House as a first-time candidate, & the decision that led her to start a new advocacy group focusing on a "kids first agenda".(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com)IN THIS EPISODEWhat drew Annie toward the field of medicine from an early age…What goes into becoming a medical doctor…The historic Republican inclinations of the medical community…Why there is a temptation for doctors to be apolitical…Two of the political figures she most identifies with…Her background researching gun violence and what she knows on the topic that most might not…Annie on the challenge of child hunger…What led her to jump into the SC-01 congressional race in 2022…What surprised her about running for Congress…How she overcame her aversion to “small talk” as a candidate…How her medical background made her a different type of political candidate…Some of the “conventional wisdom” advice she ignored…The groups that did the most to help her campaign…The origin story of her new organization, Their Future Our Vote…What is the day-to-day role as a founder of a new advocacy organization…Annie's most unconventional work habit… AND 314 Action, Cory Booker, Joe Cunningham, daily trauma, Dollar General, doomscrolling, Everytown, food deserts, giant binders, Renee Harvey, Instacart, internet trolls, lovely notifications, the MCAT, Nancy Mace, moderate white suburban women, Moms Demand Action, Barack Obama, organic chemistry, Parkland, Tim Scott, Liuba Grechen Shirley, sticky notes, subtexts, sugared beverages, Vote Mama, Elizabeth Warren, weirdo rates, western Kentucky & more!

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

I'm going to be really upfront here and tell you that I was never interested in politics until I became a mom. I'm embarrassed about it now but honestly, I found it all to be super boring. Mostly white, male candidates never spoke my language and it wasn't until Barack Obama came on the scene that I even bothered to vote. Shameful, yes, but true. Now that I have little people, I have become a whole heck of a lot more invested in what happens in this country, especially when it comes to healthcare, environmental protection, and women's and family issues. I started thinking about why so many political candidates are white males and why so many issues that are important to me as a mother - paid parental leave, universal preschool, safety in schools - never seem to make it “up the hill”. As I started looking into it, I found out that prior to this past election, 7 percent of representatives in Congress and only 5.3 percent of state legislators in the United States are mothers with children under the age of 18. What's being celebrated in the media is Congress's “unprecedented” diversity with 28% of the makeup being women and 23% identifying as non-white -  the most in history. Humph.So, are we doing something wrong here or are the increases in numbers actually encouraging? How can we help more women and mothers get into the political spectrum so we have a fighting chance at actually getting what we need for our families? Let's find out.My guest today is Liuba Grechen Shirley, Founder and CEO of Vote Mama. Liuba ran for Congress in 2018 as a mom of two toddlers with no salary to pay for childcare. She quickly figured out why moms with young children don't run for office and started the fight to change it. Liuba became the first woman in history to receive federal approval to spend Campaign Funds for childcare and she received the highest vote share of any Democrat to run against the incumbent in 25 years. After her campaign, she launched Vote Mama PAC, the nation's first Political Action Committee dedicated to electing Democratic moms up and down the ballot. Since 2019, Vote Mama PAC has helped more than 400 pro-choice, Democratic moms run for office in 31 states. In 2020, Liuba launched the Vote Mama Foundation to break down the barriers that keep moms out of office and make it easier for moms to run and serve. Just recently, Liuba launched the Vote Mama Lobby, a political empowerment app that mobilizes fed-up moms to become an organized civic and voting bloc, volunteer for mama candidates, and lobby for truly family-friendly policies. It just so happens to be the virtual mom group of my dreams. From mental health and managing relationships to raising changemakers and advocating for support, freemom is a podcast dedicated to ensuring that every mom feels heard. You can find us on the gram at @freemomcast orFrom mental health and managing relationships to raising changemakers and advocating for support, freemom is a podcast dedicated to ensuring that every mom feels heard. You can find us on the gram at @freemomcast or on the web at www.freemomcast.com. You can also support the show and help fund production with a sweet little five-dollar donation right here. Thanks for listening!

Liuba Gretchen Shirley is the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama, the nation's first Political Action Committee dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot, as well as the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama Foundation, the leading source of research and analysis about the political participation of mothers in the United States.  In this episode, Liuba joins me for a conversation about normalizing mothers of young children running for office, how to encourage political empowerment, advocating for family-friendly policies, and supporting women in their mission to take up space at the congressional table. 

Listen to The Accidental Activist wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Isha is joined by actress Busy Philipps. Busy got her start starring in the beloved teen dramas “Freaks and Geeks” and “Dawson's Creek,” but she does a lot more than acting these days. In addition to growing her online following, Busy's been a huge leader in the fight against abortion restrictions. Isha and Busy discuss her decision to publicly and proudly share her personal abortion experience and how she's continuing to advocate for equal access to reproductive healthcare. Busy also opens up about how she balances a packed schedule with parenting two children — and how she's helping to get more working moms elected to public office through the organization Vote Mama. Learn more about Vote Mama:  Vote MamaCheck out Busy's weekly podcast: Busy Philipps is Doing Her BestFollow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Wonder Media NetworkWebsiteInstagramTwitter

Listen to The Accidental Activist wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Isha is joined by actress Busy Philipps. Busy got her start starring in the beloved teen dramas “Freaks and Geeks” and “Dawson's Creek,” but she does a lot more than acting these days. In addition to growing her online following, Busy's been a huge leader in the fight against abortion restrictions. Isha and Busy discuss her decision to publicly and proudly share her personal abortion experience and how she's continuing to advocate for equal access to reproductive healthcare. Busy also opens up about how she balances a packed schedule with parenting two children — and how she's helping to get more working moms elected to public office through the organization Vote Mama. Learn more about Vote Mama:  Vote MamaCheck out Busy's weekly podcast: Busy Philipps is Doing Her BestFollow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Wonder Media NetworkWebsiteInstagramTwitter

Heather and Brittany talk to Liuba Gretchen Shirley, Founder and CEO of Vote Mama. Vote Mama is the first Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot. Gretchen shares about her run for political office as the mother of young children, and why it's important to have more mothers represented amongst lawmakers.

In POTUS, Chris (1 of the 7 women trying to keep a great dumbass alive) is a white house journalist eagerly trying to gather the facts around the president's scandal, all while balancing the demands of motherhood. In conversation with Lisa Helmi Johanson (an actress who plays Chris), Liuba Grechen Shirley (Founder and CEO of Vote Mama), and Françoise Olivas (NYS Senate Candidate),  we'll traverse what it means to be a mother and/or a caregiver running for office, the policies/issues they are uniquely fit to address, and why we need more moms and caregivers in the white house - using the events of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive as a launching point. Feed your ongoing curiosities about POTUS on Broadway: potus.moretotalkabout.comPlease note: All of these POTUS conversations deeply impact a range of gender and sexual identities.  This includes cis women, trans women, trans men, non-binary people, and a range of LGBTQIA+ identities who are marginalized.

Health insurance is confusing and complicated with a language of its own...premiums, deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, etc. If you are in the market for a policy, I suggest taking The Insurance People on that journey with you. In this week's podcast episode guest contributor Alexandra Eidenberg helps break down health insurance basics; selecting the best policy for your unique circumstances and why having a health insurance professional assist in the decision making can save you time and money. Alexandra Eidenberg is the Founder and President of The Insurance People, an insurance agency serving everyday families and businesses. Alexandra's speciality is health insurance. She spends her days coordinating individual health insurance and employee benefits for small businesses, helping them access the benefits they deserve.While helping people is something that Alexandra is passionate about. She is also a servant for her community. She founded WE WILL in 2013 to help women and children get involved in their communities and pass legislation. Alexandra also currently serves as the IL State Chair for Vote Mama, a political organization that identifies, cultivates and motivates women with young kids to get elected and stay elected.In addition, she is on the Executive Board of New Trier Democrats, is Co-Chair of Membership and on the Steering Committee with Invest to Elect Illinois and was Illinois Democratic Women, Woman of the Year 2020.Alexandra is a bubbly go getter who gives 100% every day. If you don't know her already, chances are you know someone who does.You can find Alexandra and her company online:https://www.insuranceppl.com/https://www.facebook.com/Insurancepeople/https://www.instagram.com/theinsuranceppl/

Mothers in Congress are leading the way on children and family issues.  In new research Lisa A Bryant and Julia Marin Hellwege found that mothers write, on average, five more bills over their time in congress compared to women who are not mothers, and moms with children under the age of 18 are even more productive.  These congresswomen are more likely to include a variety of policy issues including healthcare access, educational priorities, and family leave.  Basically, we need more moms in office.   Today I'm going to talk to a couple of hardworking mothers who are committed to improving how government can help us, Liuba Grechen Shirley, a mother of three who started Vote Mama PAC and Vote Mama foundation and one of the mamas her PAC supports, congressional candidate of Western North Carolina, and another mom of three, Jasmine Beach Ferrara.  You may be thinking to yourself, Caitlin, you're getting pretty political here.  Well, I created this podcast to share my platform with causes I want to help, organizations that I think are making a positive impact, and Vote Mama is one of them.  And though politics in this country are painfully divisive, I do believe these are two women who are fighting to improve the quality of life for all Americans. So, whatever your political affiliation, I hope you are able to listen to these brilliant mothers who care deeply about our country.Links:https://www.votemama.orghttps://www.votemamafoundation.orghttps://www.jasmineforcongress.com https://www.howcanihelppod.com https://www.citizensofsound.comhttps://www.lesliepowellmusic.com

Topics DiscussedProcessing the overwhelming atrocities committed by Russians in UkraineLiuba Grechen Shirley and Josie Raymond from Vote Mama on the importance of Mom's in officeOutside of Politics: Finding the bright corners of the internet with Erin Hicks MoonUPCOMING EXCITING PROJECTS AT PANTSUIT POLITICSSarah and Beth were featured as GMA3's podcast of the monthGet tickets to our live show in Waco, Texas on April 30th with Clint Harp!Pre-Order our new book Now What?Join the launch team for Now What?Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Global Recycling Day! I'm not sure how popular this "holiday" is, but I want to take this opportunity to share a conversation that I had on my local radio show with the director of Keep Newnan Beautiful - a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful in my hometown of Newnan, GA. In this episode, I share a portion of the interview where we talk about recycling myths and local recycling tips. As you're listening to this, keep in mind that recycling protocol varies from city to city and state to state, so please research your local recycling guidelines. Big thanks to Wren for sponsoring this episode. Go to Wren.co to calculate your carbon footprint and offset it by funding climate-positive projects. If you're interested in running for local office, here are some resources to help! Run for Something - Supporting candidates under 40: https://runforsomething.net/run/ Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities: https://ncil.org/elevate/ Get Her Elected: https://www.getherelected.com/ Vote Mama: https://www.votemama.org/ Keep Newnan Beautiful: https://www.keepnewnanbeautiful.org/ Keep America Beautiful: https://kab.org/ Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hMPl3_t-wZM Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

It is time. It's time to get to the heart of how we think about our societal problems and solutions differently. Thinking differently about public safety, education, health care--dealing with the actual issues and finding common ground, which may be messy and uncomfortable, but can be done. L. Joy begins class with our new Vote Mama candidate Spotlight on Nicole Horn, then brings Professor Alex Torpey to the front of the class to discuss thinking differently about governance. 

That's right. I received a text message from GA Dems saying that they are looking for candidates in my conservative county in Georgia to run for local office. Here's the story of how I was contacted, what happened at the initial interest meeting, and how I'm going to proceed. If you're interested in running for local office, here are some resources to help! Run for Something - Supporting candidates under 40: https://runforsomething.net/run/ Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities: https://ncil.org/elevate/ Get Her Elected: https://www.getherelected.com/ Vote Mama: https://www.votemama.org/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Founder and CEO of the nation's first Political Action Committee dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot, Vote Mama, Liuba Grechen Shirley, joins Jess and Zerlina to discuss childcare expansion, paid family leave, and Vote Mama's efforts to support moms running for office!

How can running for office be more accessible for working parents? Sarah Hague, political director at Vote Mama PAC has got the 411 on a solution that tackles one of the many critical hurdles parents face. Eyeing the need for a more diverse and important set of voices at the table (hello, young working parents), Vote Mama takes aim at changing the campaign finance game. Specifically, the two-pronged organization, which includes not just a PAC, but also a foundation, is lobbying for state finance rules to allow for campaign dollars to be used to pay for childcare. Sound cool yet complicated? Don't worry, Sarah helps to break it all down, answering the how/what/when/why's of it all. P.S. Ask us all your questions and give us all your feedback on IG @girlandthegovthepodcast or via email at girlandthegovthepodcast@gmail.com.Citizen Power with Nathalia Ramos & Ben Sheehanhttps://www.onecommune.com/a/2147492814/nBoX9mJoPrima:https://www.prima.co/ Use code GIRLGOV for 15% offhttp://chng.it/8CNwdhLT79 Prima PetitionVote Mama Fellowships:https://www.votemama.org/jobshttps://www.votemamafoundation.org/join-our-teamBrand Ambassador Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelH0p5KWISaHaBI5-9nKSUItlY_eXiEmvsudpJIcRjKhfgyA/viewformBrand Ambassador Info Sheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/11WAWLwc9dShbSVxPMcUzc1d5Ua8KNdO2/view 

Vote Mama founder and former congressional candidate, Liuba Gretchen Shirley, talks to Katie about the importance of supporting moms running for office. Liuba tells the story of how Vote Mama, a PAC that supports Democratic moms with young children running for office, came to fruition. She also discusses her opinion of why people are against paid maternity leave and childcare, and why we should encourage mothers to run for higher-level political jobs. Plus, are you a mother who is thinking about running for office? If not, know of another mother who is? Listen in for how Vote Mama can assist! Crib Notes: https://www.votemama.org/be-a-vote-mama https://www.votemamafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Vote Mama Foundation, a non-profit working toward gender equity by breaking down the structural and cultural barriers mothers face while running for office, has launched an aggressive campaign to enact the use of Campaign Funds for Childcare for state and local elections in all 50 states by 2023.Vote Mama Foundation founder and CEO Liuba Grechen Shirley was the first woman to receive federal approval to spend Campaign Funds for Childcare during her Congressional run in 2018. Eleven states have enacted legislation, and Vote Mama Foundation is partnering with 18 states in 2021.You will learn about:Liuba's journey leading to the start of this campaignWhy this matters to communities across the nationChallenges in getting it passedHow this helps first-time candidatesWhat comes nextHow YOU can get involved

Join me, Emily, in my third episode of Otterly Mama as I dig into voting in our current tumultuous climate. I'll try my best to keep my political views at bay in order to bring us together as women and as voters rather than continue the political divide. Listen as I interview three moms who have already voted and learn about their voting experiences this year. Did you think I was going to give you all the juicy details of my epsiode here? No, Mama, I know you're busy but you have to listen to hear everything. Links from the episode: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/news/2020/08/18/489651/100-years-19th-amendment-fight-womens-suffrage-continues/ https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote https://thefulcrum.us/amp/same-day-registration-2648207290 Free babysitting at select voting polls in Austin, Texas with Babysitting Connection: https://babysittingconnection.com/vote Politisit is an organization that pays other businesses to watch your children: https://www.politisit.org/voting Free transportation to voting polls provided by: https://rideshare2vote.com Learn about your state's laws for voting: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/how-to-vote-2020/ Hyper local resource to reach out to neighbors for babysitting and transportation help: https://buynothingproject.org Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let's get through this together! Please subscribe! Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening! Instagram: @otterlymama Facebook: Otterly Mama Twitter: @otterlymama Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email emily@otterlymama.com www.otterlymama.com

Vote Mama founder Liuba Grechen Shirley on her new initiative to get more mothers to run for office, sexism in politics, how to change minds, why it is important to diversify Congress and the advice she got from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehardyreport/support