"Seen, Heard, and Valued" with Sarah Jakle, Founder of DemocraShe

What does it take to help young people see themselves as future leaders, public servants, and changemakers? Sarah Jakle believes leadership begins long before someone runs for office. As founder of the nonprofit DemocraShe, she works with high school girls across the country to build the confidence, resilience, and civic skills needed to participate in public life and help shape their communities. In this conversation, Jakle shares how self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a sense of belonging can help young people overcome self-doubt and discover the value of their own voice. From teaching students how government works to helping them navigate fear, criticism, and uncertainty, she offers a distinctive approach that blends leadership development with practical tools for personal growth. Her thoughtful and hopeful perspective reminds us that the future of civic life depends not only on the leaders we elect today, but also on how intentionally we encourage, prepare, and empower the next generation to lead.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note:  [email protected]  Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  CatalystGuest.us  On Substack: Democracy Runs on Dialogue™ Connect on LinkedIn: MattLehrmanProduced by Social Prosperity Partners