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

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 Politics00:32 Julie Shiroshi's Journey into Politics01:38 Volunteering and Early Political Involvement03:04 Campaign Management and Local Elections03:47 Becoming Chief of Staff and County Chair05:29 Running for State Senate06:53 Joining Eleanor's Legacy07:40 The Importance of Representation11:40 AAPI Representation and Achievements15:36 Future Aspirations and Eleanor's Legacy15:46 Impactful Stories and the Fellows Program16:29 Training and Embedding Fellows with Candidates17:10 Expanding the Fellows Program18:27 Virtual Trainings and Boot Camps19:42 Encouraging Women to Run for Office23:06 Challenges and Rewards of Political Involvement26:33 Advice for Young Aspiring Politicians28:38 Final Thoughts and Resources More about our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-shiroishihttps://www.instagram.com/julie4nysenate/https://empirereportnewyork.com/eleanors-legacy-welcomes-new-executive-director/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.