Moms on the Trail: Navigating Running for Office and Raising Children with Rose Pugliese

What does it look like to balance motherhood and public service? In this episode of Tips From The Trail, WPLN Founder and President Larissa Martinez sits down with former Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese for a candid conversation about raising children while serving in elected office. Rose shares what it was like to campaign while pregnant, bring a baby on the trail, and navigate the realities of leadership as a single mom in public life. Tune in to hear her insights on building a strong support system, setting boundaries, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and why knowing your "why" is essential for any woman considering a run for office. -- Join WPLN on April 17 for our Women's Political Leadership Training at Casa de Palmas in McAllen, Texas. This half-day experience is designed to equip, inspire, and connect current and aspiring women leaders in the Rio Grande Valley who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-political-leadership-training-tickets-1908417651569 Join WPLN and Level Up in Philadelphia on June 4–5, 2026 for our 2026 National Summit at the historic Union League of Philadelphia as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. Tickets are on sale now: womenspublicleadership.net/national-summit Learn more and register at womenspublicleadership.net/events. -- WPLN is a national nonprofit educating, organizing, and inspiring center- and right-leaning women to seek public office at all levels across the U.S. and become effective leaders. The views and policy positions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not represent endorsement by WPLN.