Ep. 51 - Local Leadership, Real Life, and Running for Change with Ebony Spano

This is a great episode where Shana is joined by guest co-host Wendy Leatherberry for a special interview with county council candidate Ebony Spann, and they talk about: Ebony’s decision to run for County Council District 11, what the role actually entails, and why oversight and accountability at the local level matter more than people realize. Balancing campaign life with motherhood, including raising a son with autism and managing the stress and structure that comes with it. Her journey from growing up in poverty to joining the Navy at 17, building a business, and creating a life rooted in independence and resilience. The diversity of District 11 and how her lived experience across different economic and social environments shapes her approach to leadership. County-level challenges like budgeting, jail and wellness center issues, and ensuring qualified people are appointed to key positions. Mental health, economic disparity, and the reality that these issues affect every community regardless of income level. Leadership philosophy, decision-making, and what she hopes to accomplish in her first year if elected. Subscribe for more episodes like this one!