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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 49 MIN

A Better Life for All with Congressional Candidate Dr. Melissa Bird

from The Passionistas Project Podcast | Motivational Stories of Passionate Women · host Amy & Nancy Harrington | Women Inspiring Women

In this episode of the Passionistas Project Podcast, Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Dr. Melissa Bird, a passionate advocate, social worker, and congressional candidate for Oregon’s District 4. Dr. Bird shares her journey from grassroots activism to running for Congress, discusses the challenges facing her district — including healthcare, housing, and representation — and emphasizes the importance of authentic advocacy and community engagement. The conversation covers her personal motivations, campaign experiences, and vision for a better, more inclusive future. Learn more about ⁠Melissa Bird for Congress⁠. Learn more about ⁠The Passionistas Project⁠. Read the full ⁠show notes⁠. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build our membership. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our podcast needs. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Opus⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pull video clips for you. Note: We get an affiliate fee if you use the links above (at no additional cost to you.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Passionistas Project Podcast, Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Dr. Melissa Bird, a passionate advocate, social worker, and congressional candidate for Oregon’s District 4. Dr. Bird shares her journey from grassroots activism to running for Congress, discusses the challenges facing her district — including healthcare, housing, and representation — and emphasizes the importance of authentic advocacy and community engagement. The conversation covers her personal motivations, campaign experiences, and vision for a better, more inclusive future. Learn more about ⁠Melissa Bird for Congress⁠. Learn more about ⁠The Passionistas Project⁠. Read the full ⁠show notes⁠. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build our membership. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our podcast needs. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠Opus⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pull video clips for you. Note: We get an affiliate fee if you use the links above (at no additional cost to you.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of the Passionistas Project Podcast, Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Dr. Melissa Bird, a passionate advocate, social worker, and congressional candidate for Oregon’s District 4. Dr. Bird shares her journey from grassroots activism...

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