Mom Running for State Senate: Kristina Irwin on Parental Rights, Education & Fighting for Families | Ep 53

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a mom sees what her kids are really being taught — and decides the only answer is to run for office?In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Kristina Irwin, a mother, first-generation immigrant, and candidate for California State Senate District 24, about the moment COVID lockdowns revealed what was happening inside her kids' classrooms and why that moment changed the course of her life.Kristina shares:- How she went from frustrated parent to grassroots write-in candidate earning 6,300 votes- Why she says public education has become indoctrination- The California bills threatening parental rights — including AB 495 (what she calls "the kidnapping bill")- How the Palisades fire destroyed her children's school and what rebuilding has looked like- Why Prop 36 forced Californians to "vote to make crime criminal again"Whether you're a mom navigating what your kids are being taught, a parent who feels unheard by your government, or someone who's thought about stepping into leadership but didn't know where to start, this conversation will remind you that your voice — and your vote — matter more than ever.🔗 CONNECT WITH KRISTINA IRWIN:Instagram: @kristinairwin2026Website: https://kristinairwin.comDonate: https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/KristinaIrwinforStateSenate2026🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageher———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.