What do we do next?
What do we do next?
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Are you completely overwhelmed by the news cycle and find yourself just looking for direction, guidance, a plan and a semblance of hope? Finding yourself unsure of how to communicate with friends, family and professional relationships but feel compelled to do more? You are in the right place. The goal of this podcast is to give you actionable advice to empower you and enable you to empower others. It's not breaking news, you get enough of that. Together we will find a path forward by having conversations that move the needle and give us all the direction we are looking for. whatdowedonext.substack.com
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The podcast explores themes of empowerment, community action, and political engagement, with episodes delving into topics such as local elections, the intricacies of immigration law, and navigating personal and parental conversations around sensitive issues. Specific episodes include deep discussions on running for office, engaging with local governance, and understanding the stakes of immigration terminology.
Are you completely overwhelmed by the news cycle and find yourself just looking for direction, guidance, a plan and a semblance of hope? Finding yourself unsure of how to communicate with friends, family and professional relationships but feel compelled to do more? You are in the right place. The goal of this podcast is to give you actionable advice to empower you and enable you to empower others. It’s not breaking news, you get enough of that. Together we will find a path forward by having conversations that move the needle and give us all the direction we are looking for.
On this episode Eva Posner and I get into the messiness of politics: the long hours, the emotional exhaustion, the constant fundraising, and the ways it can stretch and strain even the most well-meaning candidates. But we also talk about why it’s worth it and how local politics, despite being overlooked, might be our most powerful tool for creating lasting change.
This episode isn’t about hype or false hope. It’s about the truth, the kind of truth that helps you figure out where you actually fit in this fight. We talk about what it means to build something from the ground up, how to support campaigns that align with your values, and how to show up for your community without burning out. We also get into why both major parties have serious blind spots, and why being disillusioned doesn’t mean giving up, it means getting smarter.
If you’re thinking about running for office, we break down the questions you need to ask yourself first and if running’s not for you, we talk through real, practical ways to still make a difference. From funding and volunteering to just unplugging from the doom-scroll and connecting with your neighbors, this conversation is packed with ideas for action.
Because the truth is: no one’s coming to save us. But that’s not a reason to panic, it’s a reason to step up. And this episode will help you figure out how.
Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:23 – Running for Office: Considerations05:28 – “Unqualified for Public Office”10:09 – Preparing for Political Leadership11:40 – Barriers to Running for Office14:28 – Life Spreadsheet Planning20:22 – Comprehensive Political Fundraising Solutions21:33 – Affordable Campaign Training Programs27:22 – Local Governance and Infrastructure Woes28:13 – Local Issues and Solutions34:18 – “Encouragement to Run for Office”37:47 – “Infrastructure’s Role in Political Change”42:02 – “Collaborative Efforts Drive Change”43:25 – “Get Involved: Fascism’s Urgency”47:14 – Podcast: A Beacon Amidst Chaos48:57 – Outro
Quotes:”If you want to take your power back, you’re gonna have to work for it”- Eva Posner
“One of the things that keeps happening is that the Supreme Court essentially keeps saying, ‘Okay, we’re going to push it back to the States.’ If that’s their play, then it’s up to us in the States to say, ‘Heard, bet, got it.'”- Eva Posner
“Nobody will save us. Together, brick by brick, we protect each other and move forward.”- Molly Ruland
Key Takeaways:Running for Office is Life-Changing—Do Your HomeworkQualifications Are More Than a Resume—Bring Your Real Life to the TableLocal Offices Make the Biggest ImpactIf Not You, Support Someone Who IsBuild Your Rolodex—Campaigns Run on NetworksLosing Isn’t the End—It’s Building Power for Next TimeDon’t Burn Out—Pick Your Battles & Protect Your SanityNo One’s Coming to Save Us—It’s On Us, Together
Connect with Eva Posnerhttps://www.evincostrategies.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evinco-strategies/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/evincocampaigns/
Book a Call with Eva Posnerhttps://www.evincostrategies.com/book-a-callBook a call if you want to run for office, you run a local or community org that needs more resources, or just want to get involved, and you don’t know where to start
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