Shannon Watts and Olivia Julianna on how to get involved—at any age

Check out my Substack Live conversation with Olivia Julianna, an abortion rights activist, democracy organizer, and political influencer who lives in Texas. Her massive following across social media platforms is changing the political landscape and ensuring that Gen Z voices are front and center.Olivia and I discuss how she got involved in activism, what it’s like to fight back against the trolls (including the one who showed up in our Live comment section!), and what she envisions for the future of red states. Be sure you’re following Olivia’s Substack, A New Perspective, so that you can keep up with everything she’s doing.My new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age, is available for preorder! Out in June 2025, Fired Up will give you the formula for finding your unique spark and show you how to use it to start fires in your life. By preordering, you can enroll for FREE in Firestarter University, a year-long online program that includes live monthly workshops, workbooks and resources, accountability check-ins, and a community to help you succeed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe