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Embracing Your Voice

Atima Omara

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Are you a woman of color who feels like you work in spaces that don’t invest in your success? Do you feel like you’re expected to be less than who you are to make your co-workers comfortable? You know being “authentic” at work doesn’t apply to you? Have you gotten the advice to be “twice as good” to succeed at life and work? Are you tired of playing by someone else’s rules (that don’t apply to others) to have the life and career you want? Well this is the right podcast for you. Embracing You ...
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The Electorette Podcast

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The Electorette is one of the longest running feminist podcasts, and offers analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Hosted by Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, The Electorette regularly features award-winning authors, politicians, academics, activists, and organizers like the founder of Mom's Demand Action, Shannon Watts, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and author and MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellow, Nicole Fleetwood. The Electorette is ...
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In premiere of season 3, and in a continuation of season 2, Atima reflects on what does it mean to embrace your voice in the advocacy and active space particularly for women of color? Drawing from her own personal experiences in the work that led her to start her own consulting firm, Omara Strategy Group. This season we'll get to know some great gu…
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Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands, made headlines earlier this year when she defeated a Republican in a special election, and flipped a red district—a district that Trump had previously won by a large margin. And she did it by sharing her own abortion story. Lands joins me to discuss that election, her upcoming legislative goals, as well as, how…
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And here we are at the end of Season 2. This season was focused on the how you can make a difference for your community in politics while being true to yourself and values. And it was quite timely given the historic shake up in American politics! But with MVP Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color nominee for President of a major political…
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Is it possible to build a more equitable workplace, a community, or a world where you can also be unapologetically yourself? Organizer, community builder, and social impact strategist, Christin "Cici" Battle says absolutely. Her determination to make her community better led on her extensive career working in multiple sectors on behalf of her fello…
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Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio discusses her key legislation, including the U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act, as well as, proposed legislation to minimize the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on all U.S. elections. From this Episode: U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Interve…
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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Representative Lauren Underwood joins The Electorette to discuss a new resolution (Resolution 1386) just introduced by Democrats to counter the Republican's Project 2025, and its dark vision for the country. Underwood also discusses the Momnibus Act, Vice President Kamala Harris's s…
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Author, and award-winning political strategist, Atima Omara, joins me to discuss the energy and enthusiasm behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign. We discuss whether this energy will translate to more trust and support for women candidates in the future, particularly Black women, and other women of color who run for office. We …
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In this episode of Embracing Your Voice, host welcomes Yulín Níu, a former legislative aide, community organizer, and public service advocate. Yulín shares her journey from Taiwanese immigrant to being the first Asian American elected to the New York State Assembly for the 65th district. She discusses her early inspirations, her career in public se…
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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), discusses November ballot measures, particularly initiatives that will expand abortion access in states where abortion has been restricted or banned. We also discuss how ballot measures allow ordinary citizens an avenue to transform their communities.…
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So it finally happened, the official Democratic nominee for President of the United States is a woman of color. Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, has made history as the first Black and South Asian American woman, to capture a major political party nomination for President. I didn't think this day was coming for women of color in p…
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Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses Florida's extreme abortion law, which earlier this year banned abortion at 6 weeks — before most women know they're pregnant. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as there is an initiative on the Florida ballot this November, which, if passed, could significantl…
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In recent years, more than ever people in favor of major change rail against the two party system in the United States and how it's not helpful for enacting change through the political process. So we're talking this week about what does embracing your voice: being unapologetically yourself, and representing the interests of your community, look li…
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Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma, and dismantles long-standing notions about what resilience is, while challenging us to rethink how we employ resilience as a source of grit and strength both within ourselves and for others. From t…
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Dr. Regina Davis Moss, the CEO & President of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, discusses the urgency of advocating for reproductive justice ahead of this election, the organizations decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and the history of the Reproductive Justice movement which marks it…
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In this solo episode, I dive into the historic and unexpected developments in the 2024 presidential race. President Joe Biden has suspended his reelection campaign following weeks of speculation after his debate performance against Donald Trump. Biden's decision has significantly shifted the political landscape, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harr…
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Can you be a progressive representing a legislative district that is deeply conservative? In politics, it is often the belief that it's not possible. But there are moderates and conservatives who've represented more liberal districts (and states even!). This is a question that my friend and guest, Sammi Brown, challenged when she ran for office as …
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The first woman Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi called her ascending to the highest leadership role in the house as "breaking the marble ceiling" because the challenges for women to rise in politics as leaders is that much harder. This is especially true for women of color who experience extreme bias as candidates not only d…
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Professor Emily M. Bender, and sociologist Dr. Alex Hanna discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and whether our government can protect us from its potential harms via legislation, and regulation. We also discuss the sociological harms of AI, as well as the environmental impact. Lastly, Professor Bender discusses the reaction to a paper she …
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In this episode, I talk with Madeline Mielke, a nationally recognized rights leader and president and CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAC). With nearly 25 years of experience in political campaigns, fundraising, and political training, Madeline discusses her journey, the importance of increasing Asian America…
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In this episode I interview Alicia Cisneros, The daughter of teachers and granddaughter of a proud IBEW electrician and USPS postal worker, Alicia came to this work rooted in protecting hard working families. She is the Founder and President, Sisneros Strategies, is a 100% Latina woman-owned and led award winning direct mail and field strategy poli…
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In this episode, I interview political strategist Maya Rupert as she shares her journey through advocacy and politics, from managing Julian Castro's 2020 presidential campaign to advising Senator Elizabeth Warren. She discusses the significance of authenticity, particularly for marginalized communities, and her career transition from law to politic…
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In the premiere of season two, Atima reflects on the challenges and rewards of engaging in political work, particularly for women of color. Drawing from her own personal experiences from her career in politics, including microaggressions and systemic barriers, and discusses the motivations behind starting her own consulting firm, Omara Strategy Gro…
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Esteemed sociology professor, Jessica Calarco, discusses her new book "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net." While other countries have an adequate social safety net, with services that include universal childcare, paid leave, and other services, America has instead locked women into this role. In this episode, Professor Cala…
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GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, joins The Electorette to discuss their newly released data about LGBTQ voters, what this data reveals about LGBTQ voter engagement ahead of the election, and how anti-LGBTQ bills will not be a winning voter issue on the ballot. In our conversation, Ellis also addresses the following: Are LGBTQ voters enthu…
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EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights. We also discuss how unified messaging about abortion rights, among all Democrats, will energize voters. Lastly, we discuss the crucial role Vice…
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Esosa Osa, the founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, an organization that fights the harmful information ecosystems that target Black communities, discusses how misinformation and disinformation campaigns target the Black community and voters. Osa served as the Senior Advisor to Stacey Abrams' gubernatorial campaign, and is the former deputy direction of…
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