Episodes
Feb. 23, 2024
Camille Moore: Powerhouse Sr. VP for the American Association of Blacks in Energy
On this episode, Madam Policy welcomes a rockstar in the energy space, Camille Moore, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). From being a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Energy Fellow to...
Feb. 20, 2024
Living Everyday Ubuntu: Rev. Naomi Tutu & Author Mungi Ngomane
Kicking off 2024 and Black History Month, Madam Policy welcomes two amazing and recognized leaders for race, social justice, and gender equality, Reverend Naomi Tutu and Author Mungi Ngomane! Daughter and granddaughter of the honorable Archbishop...
Dec. 18, 2023
Award-Winning Author Mary Chung Hayashi, Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation
** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a discussion of death by suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Award-winning author and former California State Assemblymember, Mary Chung Hayashi, is a trailblazer and a leading advocate for...
Dec. 14, 2023
COP28 in 8: Renewables Champion Lindsay Fitzgerald, Vice President of Government Affairs, GEVO
Top advocate for renewables and GEVO Vice President of Government Affairs Lindsay Fitzgerlad joined Madam Policy upon her return from COP28, sharing her insight and wisdom! As a leading renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, GEVO’s...
Dec. 11, 2023
COP28 in 8: Lisa Jacobson, Business Council for Sustainable Energy President and Energy Policy Powerhouse
President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and policy powerhouse Lisa Jacobson continues Madam Policy’s COP28 in 8 series, joining us on “Gender Day”! Lisa talks with hosts Dee Martin and Kendall Mitchell while in Dubai for the...
Dec. 8, 2023
COP28 in 8: Cipher Founding Executive Editor Amy Harder, Top National Climate & Energy Reporter
Kicking off Madam Policy’s COP28 in 8 series is Founding Executive Editor of Cipher and top national energy and climate reporter Amy Harder. Amy joins hosts Dee Martin and Carolyn Spector from Dubai for the 28th United Nations Climate Change...
Dec. 7, 2023
Celebrating 100 Episodes! U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Dr. Geri Richmond: A Trailblazer Who is “Relentlessly Pleasant in the Face of Adversity”
Madam Policy is 100! We’re celebrating Madam Policy’s 100th episode and no better way than hosting trailblazer Dr. Geri Richmond, DOE’s Under Secretary for Science and Innovation! The brilliant physical chemist Dr. Richmond leads the Office of...
Nov. 14, 2023
G-Man Honors 10th Anniversary: FBIAA President Natalie Bara & Vice President Jen Morrow, Special Agents & Trailblazing Leaders
Earlier this year, the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) made history by electing FBIAA President Special Agent Natalie Bara and FBIAA Vice President Special Agent Jen Morrow, the first female-duo, to lead the Association. The FBI Agents Association is a...
Oct. 25, 2023
Self!sh: A “Playbook for Life” by Actor & Author Stephanie Szostak
Are you ready to take some time for yourself every day? Restore your confidence? Rejuvenate your mind? Then pick up your copy of Self!sh by actress and author Stephanie Szostak today! Self!sh is your personal playbook for your mindset. Stephanie calls...
Oct. 18, 2023
Beth Brooke, Co-Chair of VERITY NOW: Making the Change to Prioritize Gender Equity
“You’ve been given gifts, use them” is the advice that Co-Chair of VERITY NOW and policy powerhouse Beth Brooke would give to her 24-year-old self. Beth has dedicated her career to creating an inclusive space for women and the LGBTQ+ community....
Oct. 10, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Carrin F. Patman: Trailblazer, Leader & Mentor
Do you know what “if you see it, you can be it” means? It’s a phrase designed for trailblazers like Ambassador Carrin Patman. Ambassador Patman has inspired thousands of young women to excel through her years of extraordinary service in the...
Sept. 28, 2023
Dr. Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator for Tech, Policy, and Strategy (Fmr.), NASA: Exploring Space, Addressing Orbital Debris & Enjoying Golgappa!
“Learn to be a storyteller” is just one of the pieces of advice that the brilliant Dr. Bhavya Lal would give to her 24-year-old self. Dr. Lal and her analyses have been at the forefront of space policy for the past decade; she created and curated...
Sept. 21, 2023
U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09): Kicking Off CBC’s Annual Legislative Conference!
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, inspired by her mother former New York City Council Member Dr. Una S. T. Clarke and a predecessor of her current congressional seat U.S. Representative Shirley Chisolm, has dedicated her life to public service....
Sept. 11, 2023
Onward for Afghan Women Leader Lina Tori Jan: Honoring the Experiences and Supporting the Work of Afghan Women
Lina Tori Jan currently leads the implementation of Georgetown University’s new Afghanistan Initiative, Onward for Afghan Women, elevating and supporting Afghan women leaders with opportunities to continue their advocacy on behalf of Afghan women...
July 31, 2023
Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR): Words of Wisdom from a Capitol Hill Pro!
“Be open to new and different opportunities along the way”—sage advice from Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff to Sen. John Boozman (R-AR). With an impressive tenure of over two decades on Capitol Hill, Toni-Marie has worked her way up from...
July 6, 2023
Dr. Evelyn Wang, Director, ARPA-E & World-Renowned Mechanical Engineer: Driving High-Risk, High-Reward Energy Innovation
“Persistence and resiliency” are words to live by, according to trailblazer and innovator Dr. Evelyn Wang. During her successful tenure as Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),...
June 22, 2023
Founder and Chair of Susan Davis International: Susan Davis: Intersectional Resiliency in a Changing World
“Do well while doing good” is the philosophy that global public affairs and policy powerhouse Susan Davis has followed throughout her four-decade long career. As owner of Susan DavisInternational and global activist, Susan has received numerous...
May 31, 2023
Emory Debate Trailblazers Eugenia (Eu) Giampetruzzi & Grace Kessler: Quick Minds, Quick Words & Unstoppable Talent
In an activity awash with top minds and top talent, Eugenia (Eu) Giampetruzzi and Grace Kessler stand out as two of the best, brightest, and fastest collegiate debaters in the country. This pair of scholars from Emory University recently finished the...
May 15, 2023
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA): Leader for Iowa, Veterans’ Healthcare & Energy Security
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) is a military veteran, a doctor, and a strong champion of ethanol, biofuels, and energy security. What listeners may not know is that the Congresswoman wanted to be a teacher and a series of events...
May 4, 2023
Illinois Champion U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL): Bipartisan Leadership & State Fair Diplomacy
U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) has just finished her first 100 days in office. Tune in to hear about her important work on behalf of Southern and Central Illinois, on the Farm Bill, and on rural and veteran healthcare. No stranger to...
April 25, 2023
Visionary Alaskan Leader Rachel Kallander: Founder & Ex. Dir., Arctic Encounter // CEO, Kallander & Associates
Born and raised in Cordova, Alaska, Rachel Kallander grew up with the motto “know who you are, know who you represent.” Rachel carries that motto with her today, and it drives her work on behalf of Alaska and the Arctic. As the founder and...
April 5, 2023
Trailblazer & Author Robin Schepper on Finding My Way: A Memoir of Family, Identity and Political Ambition
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Trailblazer and author Robin Schepper is committed to transparency and democracy—two throughlines in her new memoir...
March 28, 2023
Be Present, Committed, and Consistent: MWAA's Judith Batty on "Propelling" Your Voice in the Workplace
Global leader and history maker Judith Batty is no stranger to being in the room where history is made. Judith spent over 25 years at Exxon Mobil, she was the first Black CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and she was one of the first youth delegates...
March 9, 2023
New York Times Reporter & Author Emma Goldberg: Exploring the Future of the Workforce
Published author and award-winning journalist Emma Goldberg is on a mission: to understand why people do the things they do. Curiosity at an early age drove her to ask questions about human behavior, and the role of reporter provided the perfect...