United SHE Stands

In episode 8 of the United SHE Stands podcast we talk about how to stay involved and hold your elected officials accountable by using your voice after elections are over. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References https://issuevoter.org/   https://justfacts.votesmart.org/   https://popvox.com/ https://www.opensecrets.org/   https://www.ohiosenate.gov/   A User's Guide to Democ...

In episode 7 of the United SHE Stands podcast we are excited for you to hear from our guest, Megan Hartwick.  Megan lives in Wisconsin with her partner, Sam, their two boys and Boston terrier. She served as the executive director for United Way of Jefferson County for 8 1/2 years and just recently left that job to start her own business, MK Hartwick Consulting. She offers copywriting, marketing su...

In episode 6 of the United SHE Stands podcast we dive deeper into our legislative branch to walk through the process on how bills become laws. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References congress.gov house.gov A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works - Kindle or Paperback After You Vote: A Woman's Guide to Making an Impact, from Town Hall to Capitol Hill by Courtney...

In episode 5 of the United SHE Stands podcast we dive into an overview of the Legislative branch at the Federal, State and Local levels. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References U.S. Senate: Powers and Procedures The House Explained A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works - Kindle or Paperback After You Vote: A Woman's Guide to Making an Impact, from Town Hall to...

In episode 4 of the United SHE Stands podcast we have our first guest, Jessica Connell Esq.  Jessica is a prosecutor for the city of Akron, Ohio.  She has her undergraduate degree in criminal justice and legal studies from Lake Erie College and her law degree from the University of Akron’s School of Law.  She spent four years as a public defender before becoming a prosecutor in 2020.  In this epis...

In episode 3 of the United SHE Stands podcast we talk about why the topic of Civil Rights is so hard, and we give three tips to navigating your relationships and conversations when Civil Rights are on the line. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission. This is a public episode. If you'd like to dis...

In episode 2 of the United SHE Stands podcast we dive into the gender gap in American politics. Let's connect: United SHE Stands Instagram References Represent Women Women's U.S. History: A Timeline 19th Amendment Voter Suppression More Information for the Fight on Women's Suffrage National Organization for Women After You Vote: A Woman's Guide to Making an Impact, from Town Ha...

We're so glad, excited, and blown away (we could keep going if you haven't got the picture yet) that you are here! We're here as two average, midwestern women to build a community where we can bring kindness and women into politics. In episode 1 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we dive into who we are, what we hope to do with this podcast, and why we are doing it! Ready?  We are! L...

When it comes to the American political landscape, have you felt like your voice isn’t represented? Have you been upset about what’s happening around you but don’t know how to get involved?  Have you disengaged because you’ve felt defeated or helpless?  If you’ve answered yes to any of those questions, then you’re in the right place.   For years we’ve felt this way too.  There were times we’ve wan...