Step Up Podcast
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWelcome to Step Up with Ellen Troxclair — the podcast where we learn to advocate like a woman! Each week we talk to a different leader about how she became active in policy and politics. Whether it's joining an organization or running for office, you'll come away feeling not only supported and inspired, but determined to step up and be a part of shaping your community and country.
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Episodes
Tiffany Barfield- Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy at the National Academy Foundation
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBTiffany tells us how her sister's disability sparked a passion for advocacy at a young age, the leadership lessons she learned while working at the Whitehouse during 9/11, and gives practical advice on how you can be an effective advocate for a cause that matters to you.
Hadley Heath Manning: Director of Policy at Independent Women's Forum
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBHadley Heath Manning is the director of policy at the Independent Women's Forum where she frequently comments on health care, entitlements and economic policy. She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in Law and Policy in 2016. In this episode Hadley joins Ellen to discuss choices and opportunities for women in the workplace and why the liberal agenda often fails to recognize women’s voices.
Sylvie Légère: Co-founder, The Policy Circle
April 07, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBAfter Sylvie personally encountered the unique challenges women face in public policy, she co-founded The Policy Circle to provide women with opportunities to gain confidence in public policy dialogue. She has more than 20 years of experience working in technology, process and change management, and she is the co-owner of a bicycle shop outside Chicago.
Jason Isaac: former state representative and distinguished fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJoin Ellen as she interviews former state representative Jason Isaac. Jason was her first employer in the public sector when she worked as his chief of staff. They discuss how they've worked together in the past, how the legislature can encourage women in politics, and why your vote in local races matter.
Stacy Hock: Philanthropist, Activist, TPPF Board Member
March 10, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBStacy Hock is a philanthropist, public policy activist, and business owner who has done everything from serving as a gubernatorial appointee to leading the charge on improving our education system. She has also taken on a new role as the Texas GOP 2020 victory chairwoman and is charged with leading the party’s statewide strategy in the upcoming election. Stacy is proof that running for office isn't the only way to make an impact, and Ellen sits down with her to find out how.
Mandy Gunasekara: Former EPA Official and Climate and energy strategist
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBMandy Gunasekara, a Climate and energy strategist and communicator, tells us how she became the presidential appointee for the EPA and gives her insight on why a flourishing economy is key to environmental quality.
Keeping up with Alice Marie Johnson
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBYou may know her as one of the President’s guests at the 2019 State of the Union, from the recent Super Bowl ad featuring her story, or from the attention of a high-profile reality star turned criminal justice advocate. Here’s your chance to hear directly from the woman behind the hoopla you will not be disappointed with her story or her spirit.
Virginia Foxx: U.S. Representative, North Carolina
February 04, 2020 17:35 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBCongresswoman Virginia Foxx details her journey from extreme poverty to Congress and how she uses her platform to encourage others to get involved and make a difference with their talents.
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx: Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district
February 04, 2020 17:35 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBCongresswoman Virginia Foxx details her journey from extreme poverty to Congress and how she uses her platform to encourage others to get involved and make a difference with their talents.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Representative since 2005
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBDid you know that of the nearly 11,000 who have served in Congress, only 366 have been women? In this episode of the Step Up Podcast, Ellen chats with the 200th woman elected to the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, about her experience as one of the few women in Congress and the importance of fostering conservative female leaders.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers: U.S. Representative, Washington
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBDid you know that of the nearly 11,000 who have served in Congress, only 366 have been women? In this episode of the Step Up Podcast, Ellen chats with the 200th woman elected to the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, about her experience as one of the few women in Congress and the importance of fostering conservative female leaders.
Shoshana Weissmann: Digital Media Manager, R Street
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBThe purple-haired social media influencer with 50,000 twitter followers talks about how she’s made mundane topics like occupational licensing reform great again!
Katie Linehan: American Federation for Children, Deputy Communications Director
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBKatie discusses how witnessing the benefits of school choice on the lives of low-income students in New Orleans pulled her away from pursuing law towards issue-based advocacy.
Yvette Herrell: Candidate for Congress, former New Mexico State Representative
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBDeclared the winner in her Congressional race on election night and the loser the next morning, Yvette discusses the impact of 9/11, campaigning, and how sharing a skin care tip earned her votes across the aisle.
Yvette Harrell: Candidate for Congress, former New Mexico State Representative
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBDeclared the winner in her Congressional race on election night and the loser the next morning, Yvette discusses the impact of 9/11, campaigning, and how sharing a skin care tip earned her votes across the aisle.
Libby Szabo: County Commissioner, Jefferson County Colorado
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBA former State Representative who gave up her seat to become a County Commissioner,Libby dispels common assumptions about power at different levels of government, and explains why she has more influence (and better pay!) as a local leader
Lisa Nelson: Executive Director, American Legislative Exchange Council
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBFrom Public Affairs Director for Newt Gingrich to the leader of an influential national organization and Commissioner of the White House Fellows Program, Lisa Nelson knows how to influence from behind the scenes.
Julie Emerson: State Representative, Louisiana
October 23, 2019 21:44 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBElected when she was 27 years old, Julie is the youngest woman in the Louisiana Legislature, and lets us in on a secret: constituents are the most powerful lobbyists in politics.
Patricia Rucker - State Senator, West Virginia
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom Venezuelan immigrant to homeschooling mom to Senator, Patricia talks about her unlikely journey and how the bank bailouts in 2008 compelled her step up to ensure the country that she now calls home didn’t become the country that she left behind.
Ellen Troxclair: Mom, Wife, Conservative, Former Austin City Council
September 30, 2019 22:18 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to Step Up — the podcast where we learn to advocate like a woman! I’m your host Ellen Troxclair. Each week we talk to a different leader about how she became active in policy and politics. No matter the level, in political office or at their kitchen table, women are making a difference. We tell your stories, and help inspire others to step up too! Regardless of political leanings, you are needed and your voice matters.