EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 1M
The Nucleus of Power: How White House Strategist Ashley Etienne Learned to Play Big
from The Power to Persist
On this episode of Power to Persist, host Dr. Lamell McMorris brings on political advisor Ashley Etienne, former Senior Adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris. The two dive into Etienne’s journey from Houston to Washington, D.C. and her deep commitment to represent her community at the highest levels of power. Etienne's journey exemplifies exceptional work ethic as she recounts pursuing the hardest assignments, which she felt forced her to grow rapidly. Her success as a communications juggernaut is a testament to her agility as a "pure strategist" and problem-solver in high-stakes political environments. This conversation also highlights her dogged determination to never accept no, leading to a remarkable career that broke glass ceilings. McMorris and Etienne end the conversation by highlighting the importance of faith and the role it has played in both of their lives and their success. Follow Lamell McMorris Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lamellmc/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@LamellMcMorris/playlistsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamellmcmorris/ Purchase your copy here: The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience: https://www.lamellmcmorris.com/the-power-to-persist#order-section
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