12: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom on the power of women in action

“If we could get all these different female leaders who care about these different issues—whether it's repro rights or gun violence or care—focused on our common humanity and common lived experience as women, I feel like we could move policy forward in a way that's never been moved.”Today on the Firestarters podcast, I’m talking with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, an award-winning filmmaker, and an influential thought leader on gender equality, and the mother of four children with California Governor Gavin Newsom. In our conversation, we talk about the ways being a leader was an expectation in her family growing up, how a sisterhood of women has supported her throughout her life, and how powerful women can be when they come together for a common cause. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe