We’re in it for the Long Haul: Electing Women to Public Office---a Conversation with Sarah Preston, Executive Director, Lillian’s List.org EP 6

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 We’re in it for the Long Haul: Electing Women to Public Office---a Conversation with Sarah Preston, Executive Director, Lillian’s List.org EP 6 Are you a progressive-minded woman from North Carolina considering a run for public office-- from town council to the United States Senate or anywhere in between? Or, do you know someone whom you believe would make a good political leader?&nbsp; If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, then let me introduce you to Lillian’s List, a not-for-profit dedicated to electing pro-choice, progressive women to public office. It turns out that as many as 20 states---including North Carolina---have organizations devoted to electing more progressive women to office.&nbsp; Heck, women make up 51% of the US population, but recent statistics indicate that women hold only about 30% of elected offices nationwide.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you happen to be a resident of North Carolina----where women make up 54% of the population, but hold only 25% of elective offices---and you want to throw your hat in the ring, you turn to Lillian’s List for guidance, training and support.&nbsp;&nbsp; I recently spoke to Sarah Preston, Executive Director of Lillian’ List to get the inside scoop on what a woman needs to know if she wants to make jump into the political arena.&nbsp; We also chat about: The dynamic women who established Lillian’s List and their guiding mission. The biggest fears women have when considering a run for public office. The biggest campaign challenges a female candidate might face.&nbsp; What training, support and encouragement are available to the female candidate. Why Lillian’s List coordinates with similar organizations in other states and why have state-level organizations at all? How to know if you have what it takes. Recruiting-----How to spot the leader next door, and what to do when you do.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; And so much more… According to Sarah, “Lillian’s List was established to give women a seat at the table.” “Pay equity, reproductive rights, education -- these are women’s issues, and women need to be represented at all levels of government.” “We know it won’t happen overnight,” she continued.&nbsp; “As Jan Allen, one of the co-founders of Lillian’s List often said, “‘We’re in it for the long haul’.”&nbsp; Find out more about Liilian’s List, what you need to know if you are considering a run for office, or how to support Lillian’s List, please visit their website, www.LilliansList.org.&nbsp;&nbsp; Help Me 2 Understand http://helpme2understand.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17972438/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/17972438