Blueprint for California Advocates
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsYou could spend ten years working the halls of the California Capitol to learn these lessons.
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34. How to work with Celebrity Advocates with guest Earl Dos Santos
April 11, 2024 15:43 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBI have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and platform to drive real change in the world. Earl's journey is not your everyday story. With a background in digital marketing, like many of us, he was compelled to get involved in political action after the 2016 presidential election. After working on several political campaigns, he created a...
33. From the Army to the California Senate: An Unfiltered Take on Policymaking with guest Senator Josh Newman
March 26, 2024 12:22 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBIn today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey to the California Senate, from a close election victory in 2016 to being the only legislator in state history to be recalled and then regain his seat. Prepare for a free-ranging and candid discussion about the challenges of governing and advocacy at the state level. From the need for bill intro...
32. We are the Changemakers we have been waiting for with guest State Controller Malia Cohen
March 12, 2024 16:04 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBI'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024 With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explore the art and science behind effective advocacy and the role we all can - and must - play in defending democracy and uplifting our communities. 01:01 Diving Into the Book: The Power of Legislative Advocacy 02:06 The Journey of a Lobbyist Turned Author 04:37 Understanding the Role of Califor...
31. What Advocates Need to Know About the Creator Economy with guest Ashwath Narayanan
February 05, 2024 17:48 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBYou may have heard about the “creator economy” and think it has nothing to do with politics or advocacy. It’s time to think again. How we communicate with each other is constantly evolving in the digital age. Advocates who adapt to and embrace these changes will have a significant advantage when it comes to winning policy and political campaigns. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Ashwath Narayanan, Co-founder & CEO at Social Currant, a Gen-Z-led, DC-based managed service that ...
30. Inside the committee process with Senator Lena Gonzalez
January 16, 2024 07:25 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-33), hailing from the great city of Long Beach. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Gonzalez shared her unique insights into the legislative committee process. We discuss the behind-the-scenes work that goes into vetting and advancing bills and the Senator offers valuable advice to advocates on how to effectively communicate with committee members and ensure their voices are ...
29. How to Win Votes & Influence People with guest Christina Harbridge
September 05, 2023 19:39 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHave you ever given your most passionate, well rehearsed pitch for a bill during a lobby visit, only to find the lawmaker or staff barely listening? You look up to find them with eyes glazed over or worse checking their phone as you speak? It’s happened to me and let’s just say I’ve left those meetings angry and deflated. So what can advocates do to keep our audiences engaged and open? In this week’s podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to groundbreaking communicator and behavioral ch...
28: Narrative change is how we win with guest Michael Tubbs
July 31, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBI had the great fortune recently to speak with Michael Tubbs, former Mayor of Stockton and Founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Mayor Tubbs is also currently serving as Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity to Governor Gavin Newsom. In today's episode, we discuss why and how advocates must focus on narrative change as a key yet often missing component of campaigns for policy and political change. Storytelling is how we make sense o...
27: “If you’re uncomfortable it means you’re growing”: Lessons for women who want to lead with guest Libby Schaaf
July 05, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBOn the 1 year anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, I have the honor to speak with Libby Schaaf, former two term mayor of Oakland and interim executive director of Emerge California. We discuss her journey to public office, why we need to elect more pro-choice women into all levels of government, and what it really means for women to "step into your own power". In this episode you’ll learn: 2:20 - How Emer...
26: “If you’re uncomfortable it means you’re growing”: Lessons for women who want to lead with guest Libby Schaaf
July 05, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBOn the 1 year anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, I have the honor to speak with Libby Schaaf, former two term mayor of Oakland and interim executive director of Emerge California. We discuss her journey to public office, why we need to elect more pro-choice women into all levels of government, and what it really means for women to "step into your own power". In this episode you’ll learn: 2:20 - How Emer...
26: Going into the #CABudget May Revision 2023: What you need to know
May 12, 2023 15:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision" 😱 This is an annual event in which the Governor updates his January budget proposal to account for updated revenue estimates and economic conditions. For FY 23-24, it is almost certain advocates will face far worse proposed reductions to hard fought investments in services and programs from past years. Join Anthony Wright, Executive Director of Health Access CA...
27: Going into the #CABudget May Revision 2023: What you need to know
May 12, 2023 15:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision" 😱 This is an annual event in which the Governor updates his January budget proposal to account for updated revenue estimates and economic conditions. For FY 23-24, it is almost certain advocates will face far worse proposed reductions to hard fought investments in services and programs from past years. Join Anthony Wright, Executive Director of Health Access CA...
25: Inside the First 100 Days in Office with Assemblymember Damon Connolly
May 08, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBI had the pleasure of sitting down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, who represents California's 12th Assembly District, for a spirited conversation recapping his first 100 days in office. Elected to the Assembly in November 2022, Connolly is one of 34 new members of the California Legislature. This is a record number and that turnover will only increase in the next few years. An additional 24 seats will open in 2024 and, according to Close the Gap California, by 2028 a “Motherlode” of ...
24. Trans joy is an act of resistance with guests Evan Minton and Rainer Apostol
March 27, 2023 05:32 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday begins Transgender Week of Visibility and to celebrate I am sharing this special episode with guests Evan Minton and Rainer Apostol. Evan (he/they) is a nationally recognized transgender advocate whose fight for gender-affirming healthcare reached the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a national co-Chair of the Transgender Advisory Committee of the Democratic National Committee and also serves as co-Chair of the Lt. Governor’s Transgender Advisory Council. Rainer (they/them) is a legislati...
23: Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed with guest Tia Orr
March 20, 2023 15:04 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIf you want to understand the landscape of politics and policy-making at the California Capitol, it's hard to underestimate the role of Labor. In today's episode, I have the honor to speak with Tia Orr, Executive Director of SEIU California, one of the largest labor unions in the state. SEIU represents over 700,000 workers in both the public and private sectors. Tia and I dive into the historic power struggle between corporations and workers and the role of unions in combating unchecked ...
22: Inside the Campaign That Broke the Rules and Made History with guest Jane Nguyen
February 27, 2023 18:42 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIf Kenneth Mejia’s groundbreaking campaign for Los Angeles City Controller isn’t on your radar it needs to be. In November 2022, Mejia made history by becoming the first Asian American elected to citywide office in LA. Not only did he win in the second-largest city in the United States, but he also did it in a landslide — earning just over 63% of the vote. So how’d he do it? Meet his campaign manager, Jane Nguyen. A long-time LA housing rights activist, Nguyen had no prior experience in ...
21: How You Can Partner With the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls with guest Lauren Babb
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBI'm happy to share today my excellent conversation with Lauren Babb. Lauren is the chair of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. She is a change-maker and community leader. Last year, she was recognized as one of four black policy movers and shakers by the Women's Foundation. Lauren shares the amazing work that the Commission has accomplished around the state and her vision for the future. She highlights resources and opportunities from the Commission now available f...
20: Behind the scenes with Capitol Press Corps reporter Byrhonda Lyons
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe all know getting positive press coverage is an essential part of a winning legislative strategy. But for those of us without high-powered PR firms on retainer, where do we even start? Byrhonda Lyons, an investigative reporter with the Sacramento-based news organization Cal Matters, shares her valuable insight on producing national award-winning news stories and the role advocates can play in the process. We outline steps advocates can take to elevate their stories and gain more attentio...
19. There is a spiritual core to our activism with guest Victor Narro
December 28, 2022 21:29 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBWe are nearly three years into the pandemic. At the same time we face an escalating climate crisis and are fighting to protect democracy from the rising tide of fascism. Add to this our "normal" struggles of every day life and work. We are coping with a lot. Too much. During this traditional time of reflection and rest, I am sharing my conversation with Victor Narro, faculty at the UCLA Labor Center, author, and renown labor and immigrant rights activist. Mr. Narro recently released hi...
Getting ready for 2023 California Budget Advocacy with guests Scott Graves, Christopher Sanchez, and Jennifer Fearing
November 18, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's mid November and California budget revenue collections are way below projections. Paired with historically high rates of inflation, the Legislature may be facing a $25 billion deficit in FY 23-24. One big difference from budget deficits of the past, however, is the state has $23 billion saved in rainy day funds. Experts agree: Is the situation serious? Without a doubt. Is it a crisis? No. So what does this mean for advocates? Lobbying for new program investments is going to be hella ...
18. Getting ready for 2023 California Budget Advocacy with guests Scott Graves, Christopher Sanchez, and Jennifer Fearing
November 18, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's mid November and California budget revenue collections are way below projections. Paired with historically high rates of inflation, the Legislature may be facing a $25 billion deficit in FY 23-24. One big difference from budget deficits of the past, however, is the state has $23 billion saved in rainy day funds. Experts agree: Is the situation serious? Without a doubt. Is it a crisis? No. So what does this mean for advocates? Lobbying for new program investments is going to be hella ...
17. How to Organize Locally to Make Change in Sacramento with Assemblymember Ash Kalra
September 27, 2022 22:32 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHow do you compel lawmakers to take the hard votes needed to pass bold worker's rights and climate action policies when they have Corporate America breathing down their necks? Last fall I had the honor to interview Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-27 - San Jose) during my advocacy webinar “All Politics is Local”: How Communities can Build Political Power. Mr. Kalra represents the city of San Jose and made history in 2016 as the first Indian-American elected to the California Legislature. An u...
How to Organize Locally to Make Change in Sacramento with Assemblymember Ash Kalra
September 27, 2022 22:32 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHow do you compel lawmakers to take the hard votes needed to pass bold worker's rights and climate action policies when they have Corporate America breathing down their necks? Last fall I had the honor to interview Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-27 - San Jose) during my advocacy webinar “All Politics is Local”: How Communities can Build Political Power. Mr. Kalra represents the city of San Jose and made history in 2016 as the first Indian-American elected to the California Legislature. An u...
16. Five things you need to know when you lobby the California Budget with guest Jennifer Kent
September 02, 2022 00:29 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJennifer Kent, knower of all things California health care policy, shares her valuable insight on how the state budget sausage gets made. Currently the CEO of the Kent Group, Jennifer Kent served under three different Governors, most recently as the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services. She’s held leadership roles in the Health & Human Services Agency and Governor's Office and also spent time in the third house as a lobbyist. Here are my top 5 takeaways from our ex...
Five things you need to know when you lobby the California Budget with guest Jennifer Kent
September 02, 2022 00:29 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJennifer Kent, knower of all things California health care policy, shares her valuable insight on how the state budget sausage gets made. Currently the CEO of the Kent Group, Jennifer Kent served under three different Governors, most recently as the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services. She’s held leadership roles in the Health & Human Services Agency and Governor's Office and also spent time in the third house as a lobbyist. Here are my top 5 takeaways from our ex...
15. Two Sides of the Same Coin: Why advocates can’t afford to ignore political action with guest Bill Wong
July 18, 2022 20:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThere are few who can speak on electoral politics in California with as much authority as Bill Wong. As former Political Director for the California Assembly Democrats, Bill led efforts in 2018 and 2020 to build the largest Democratic “giga” majorities in the state Assembly in over a century. He served as a political advisor to Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and is a regular feature in Capitol Weekly's Top 100 Power List. When I needed to know what was really going on behind the scenes i...
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Why advocates can’t afford to ignore political action with guest Bill Wong
July 18, 2022 20:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThere are few who can speak on electoral politics in California with as much authority as Bill Wong. As former Political Director for the California Assembly Democrats, Bill led efforts in 2018 and 2020 to build the largest Democratic “giga” majorities in the state Assembly in over a century. He served as a political advisor to Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and is a regular feature in Capitol Weekly's Top 100 Power List. When I needed to know what was really going on behind the scenes i...
14. How We Fight Back: California Congressional Races with guest Bryan Blum
June 30, 2022 22:42 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBHow many times have you heard this? “I know federal elections are important, but I live in California - there’s nothing I can do.” Yes, California is as blue a state as they come. But the reality is pro-Trump extremists are active throughout the state and some of them are members and/or candidates for Congress. In California there are many critical Congressional races where grassroots support is urgently necessary. In other words, there is a lot you can do to ensure Trumpists do not win ...
How We Fight Back: California Congressional Races with guest Bryan Blum
June 30, 2022 22:42 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBHow many times have you heard this? “I know federal elections are important, but I live in California - there’s nothing I can do.” Yes, California is as blue a state as they come. But the reality is pro-Trump extremists are active throughout the state and some of them are members and/or candidates for Congress. In California there are many critical Congressional races where grassroots support is urgently necessary. In other words, there is a lot you can do to ensure Trumpists do not win ...
How We Fight Back: California Congressional Races
June 30, 2022 22:42 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBHow many times have you heard this? “I know federal elections are important, but I live in California - there’s nothing I can do.” Yes, California is as blue a state as they come. But the reality is pro-Trump extremists are active throughout the state and some of them are members and/or candidates for Congress. In California there are many critical Congressional races where grassroots support is urgently necessary. In other words, there is a lot you can do to ensure Trumpists do not win ...
How to get people to care what you think with guest Frank Mecca
June 19, 2022 02:33 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWho are the most influential groups in Sacramento? We all know the traditional power players. Organizations that play big in electoral politics. Either they write big campaign checks, mobilize big voter turnout, or perhaps do both. Dig deeper, though, and you’ll see they aren’t the only ones at the Capitol with clout. Just because you don’t participate in electoral politics - for whatever reason – it doesn’t mean you are relegated to the sidelines. Take stock of where you already have po...
13. How to get people to care what you think with guest Frank Mecca
June 19, 2022 02:33 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWho are the most influential groups in Sacramento? We all know the traditional power players. Organizations that play big in electoral politics. Either they write big campaign checks, mobilize big voter turnout, or perhaps do both. Dig deeper, though, and you’ll see they aren’t the only ones at the Capitol with clout. Just because you don’t participate in electoral politics - for whatever reason – it doesn’t mean you are relegated to the sidelines. Take stock of where you already have po...
12. What you didn't learn about politics in high school civics with guest Jovan Agee
May 19, 2022 17:26 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBYou won’t understand politics until you understand power. How it works. Who has it and who doesn’t. And most important of all, how you grow and use it to get what you want. You know there is inequality and injustice and you want to change it. But how? I had the opportunity to talk at length with Jovan Agee, Founder and CEO of Agee Global Solutions. Jovan served as Legislative & Political Director (and my supervisor) at UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, Senior Advisor to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson...
What you didn't learn about politics in high school civics with guest Jovan Agee
May 19, 2022 17:26 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBYou won’t understand politics until you understand power. How it works. Who has it and who doesn’t. And most important of all, how you grow and use it to get what you want. You know there is inequality and injustice and you want to change it. But how? I had the opportunity to talk at length with Jovan Agee, Founder and CEO of Agee Global Solutions. Jovan served as Legislative & Political Director (and my supervisor) at UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, Senior Advisor to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson...
Everything you always wanted to know about California budget advocacy* (*but were afraid to ask) with Senator Sydney Kamlager
April 15, 2022 04:04 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLobbying is not “one size fits all”. As any savvy lobbyist will tell you, securing funding in the California budget is very different from working to get a policy bill signed. You must follow timelines and committees that are separate and distinct from the legislative process. All of this can be intimidating and confusing for advocates, which is why I’m thrilled to have Senator Sydney Kamlager, (D-30) on the podcast. As the new Senate Budget Subcommittee #4 Chair, Senator Kamlager gives us ...
11. Everything you always wanted to know about California budget advocacy* (*but were afraid to ask) with Senator Sydney Kamlager
April 15, 2022 04:04 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLobbying is not “one size fits all”. As any savvy lobbyist will tell you, securing funding in the California budget is very different from working to get a policy bill signed. You must follow timelines and committees that are separate and distinct from the legislative process. All of this can be intimidating and confusing for advocates, which is why I’m thrilled to have Senator Sydney Kamlager, (D-30) on the podcast. As the new Senate Budget Subcommittee #4 Chair, Senator Kamlager gives us ...
Everything you always wanted to know about California budget advocacy* (*but were afraid to ask)
April 15, 2022 04:04 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLobbying is not “one size fits all”. As any savvy lobbyist will tell you, securing funding in the California budget is very different from working to get a policy bill signed. You must follow timelines and committees that are separate and distinct from the legislative process. All of this can be intimidating and confusing for advocates, which is why I’m thrilled to have Senator Sydney Kamlager, (D-30) on the podcast. As the new Senate Budget Subcommittee #4 Chair, Senator Kamlager gives us ...
10. What advocates should know about running for the California Legislature with guest Kipp Mueller
March 23, 2022 05:11 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 2019, Kipp Mueller, a workers' and civil rights attorney, entered the race for California State Senate District 21, challenging incumbent and then Republican Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk. Encompassing northern Los Angeles county and parts of the High Desert, SD 21 was a Republican stronghold for over a decade but voter registration has been trending Democratic. A "dogfight" of a campaign, millions of dollars were pumped into the race by both sides. Neck and neck on election nigh...
What advocates should know about running for the California Legislature with guest Kipp Mueller
March 23, 2022 05:11 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 2019, Kipp Mueller, a workers' and civil rights attorney, entered the race for California State Senate District 21, challenging incumbent and then Republican Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk. Encompassing northern Los Angeles county and parts of the High Desert, SD 21 was a Republican stronghold for over a decade but voter registration has been trending Democratic. A "dogfight" of a campaign, millions of dollars were pumped into the race by both sides. Neck and neck on election nigh...
9. Why advocates need to know about the Gann limit with guest Scott Graves
March 02, 2022 02:50 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe Gann limit hovers over the California capitol like an ominous cloud on an otherwise sunny day. Despite massive tax revenues and a projected discretionary budget surplus of $20.6 billion (with a strong potential to exceed this amount by $15 billion), the state must abide by an arbitrary spending cap adopted over 40 years ago - the Gann limit. This limit severely restrains any new investment by the Governor and Legislature. Budget advocacy is already very challenging. Gann ensures that ...
Why advocates need to know about the Gann limit with guest Scott Graves
March 02, 2022 02:50 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe Gann limit hovers over the California capitol like an ominous cloud on an otherwise sunny day. Despite massive tax revenues and a projected discretionary budget surplus of $20.6 billion (with a strong potential to exceed this amount by $15 billion), the state must abide by an arbitrary spending cap adopted over 40 years ago - the Gann limit. This limit severely restrains any new investment by the Governor and Legislature. Budget advocacy is already very challenging. Gann ensures that ...
How to build political power from the ground up with guest Aquilina Soriano Versoza
February 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBefore you can build political power you need a base. And Aquilina Soriano Versoza knows exactly how to get it done. Aquilina is co-founder and Executive Director of the Pilipino Workers Center based in Southern California. She is President of the Pilipino Action Center, 501(c)4 sibling organization to the PWC. She is a leader in the California Domestic Worker Coalition, which in 2013 won the historic AB 241 (Ammiano) - the Domestic Worker Bills of Rights. And because that’s not enough, ...
8. How to build political power from the ground up with guest Aquilina Soriano Versoza
February 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBefore you can build political power you need a base. And Aquilina Soriano Versoza knows exactly how to get it done. Aquilina is co-founder and Executive Director of the Pilipino Workers Center based in Southern California. She is President of the Pilipino Action Center, 501(c)4 sibling organization to the PWC. She is a leader in the California Domestic Worker Coalition, which in 2013 won the historic AB 241 (Ammiano) - the Domestic Worker Bills of Rights. And because that’s not enough, ...
How we broaden the movement for workers' rights with guest Victor Narro
January 24, 2022 20:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIs your legislation on the infamous Chamber of Commerce "job killer" list? Is your campaign facing stiff opposition from corporate America with its infinite resources? In a battle of David and Goliath, how can marginalized communities come out on top? Today I am honored to be joined by Victor Narro, a nationally recognized expert on immigrant and low-income workers. Project Director at the UCLA Labor Center, Mr. Narro is also on faculty at the UCLA Department of Labor and Workplace Studies...
7. How we broaden the movement for workers' rights with guest Victor Narro
January 24, 2022 20:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIs your legislation on the infamous Chamber of Commerce "job killer" list? Is your campaign facing stiff opposition from corporate America with its infinite resources? In a battle of David and Goliath, how can marginalized communities come out on top? Today I am honored to be joined by Victor Narro, a nationally recognized expert on immigrant and low-income workers. Project Director at the UCLA Labor Center, Mr. Narro is also on faculty at the UCLA Department of Labor and Workplace Studies...
How to break through the noise to make the greatest impact with guest Eduardo Martinez
January 06, 2022 17:41 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBTrying to break through the noise at the California Capitol to get your issue front and center? You're hustling. But why is your message is not resonating? Today I talk with Eduardo Martinez, Legislative Director for the California Labor Federation, who shares his insight - based on years of experience as a legislative staffer - on how to ensure your message is not only received but resonates. Eduardo most recently served as Chief of Staff to former Assemblymember and now Mayor of San Die...
6. How to break through the noise to make the greatest impact with guest Eduardo Martinez
January 06, 2022 17:41 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBTrying to break through the noise at the California Capitol to get your issue front and center? You're hustling. But why is your message is not resonating? Today I talk with Eduardo Martinez, Legislative Director for the California Labor Federation, who shares his insight - based on years of experience as a legislative staffer - on how to ensure your message is not only received but resonates. Eduardo most recently served as Chief of Staff to former Assemblymember and now Mayor of San Die...
5. Beyond the Capitol: How to influence regulation with guest Jaime Schrabeck
December 17, 2021 20:11 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAdvocacy is not just about lobbying the Legislature or Governor's Office. Advocates should pay attention to the less known but highly impactful "rulemaking process". California agencies adopt, amend, and repeal regulations in order to "implement" the laws adopted by the Legislature. For small business owners, these regulations can have a huge impact on everyday operations. In today's episode, I talk with Jaime Schrabeck, veteran beauty industry advocate and owner of Precision Nails. For the...
Beyond the Capitol: How to influence regulation with guest Jaime Schrabeck
December 17, 2021 20:11 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAdvocacy is not just about lobbying the Legislature or Governor's Office. Advocates should pay attention to the less known but highly impactful "rulemaking process". California agencies adopt, amend, and repeal regulations in order to "implement" the laws adopted by the Legislature. For small business owners, these regulations can have a huge impact on everyday operations. In today's episode, I talk with Jaime Schrabeck, veteran beauty industry advocate and owner of Precision Nails. For the...
4. How advocacy organizations can build their capacity to win with guest Ludovic Blain
November 29, 2021 06:52 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBThere is so much knowledge in my interview with Ludovic Blain I don't know where to start! Mr. Blain is the Executive Director of California Donor Table, a statewide community of donors who pool their funds to make investments in communities of color so they have the power and resources they need to elect people who represent their values and needs and help govern and hold decision-makers accountable. He helmed CDT's work, starting in 2010, with community organizations in Orange and San D...
How advocacy organizations can build their capacity to win with guest Ludovic Blain
November 29, 2021 06:52 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBThere is so much knowledge in my interview with Ludovic Blain I don't know where to start! Mr. Blain is the Executive Director of California Donor Table, a statewide community of donors who pool their funds to make investments in communities of color so they have the power and resources they need to elect people who represent their values and needs and help govern and hold decision-makers accountable. He helmed CDT's work, starting in 2010, with community organizations in Orange and San D...