• EP 3 - Elevating Women in Politics with Executive Director of Eleanor's Legacy Julie Shiroishi

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

EP 3 - Elevating Women in Politics with Executive Director of Eleanor's Legacy Julie Shiroishi

  • Summary

  • Julie Shiroshi, is a significant figure in political advocacy and the executive director of Eleanor's Legacy. Julie recounts her transition from a career in publishing to active political involvement post-2016 election, touching on her roles from managing local campaigns to running for state senate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of AAPI representation and the strides being made through training programs like the Eleanor's Legacy fellows program. Key figures such as Governor Kathy Hochul, Senators Liz Krueger, and Andrea Stewart-Cousins are highlighted for their contributions. The episode concludes with motivational advice for young individuals and underscores the necessity of diverse participation in democracy.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Exploring Women in Politics

    00:32 Julie Shiroshi's Journey into Politics

    01:38 Volunteering and Early Political Involvement

    03:04 Campaign Management and Local Elections

    03:47 Becoming Chief of Staff and County Chair

    05:29 Running for State Senate

    06:53 Joining Eleanor's Legacy

    07:40 The Importance of Representation

    11:40 AAPI Representation and Achievements

    15:36 Future Aspirations and Eleanor's Legacy

    15:46 Impactful Stories and the Fellows Program

    16:29 Training and Embedding Fellows with Candidates

    17:10 Expanding the Fellows Program

    18:27 Virtual Trainings and Boot Camps

    19:42 Encouraging Women to Run for Office

    23:06 Challenges and Rewards of Political Involvement

    26:33 Advice for Young Aspiring Politicians

    28:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

    More about our guest:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-shiroishi

    https://www.instagram.com/julie4nysenate/

    https://empirereportnewyork.com/eleanors-legacy-welcomes-new-executive-director/



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