Episodes
June 12, 2023
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold: Protecting Fundamental Freedoms & Inspiring Young Leaders
“Ignore the naysayers,” is the advice that Colorado’s Secretary of State Jena Griswold would give to her 24-year-old self and other young people. Hailing from rural Colorado, hard-working Secretary Griswold became the younge…
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 Univer…
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 teach…
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 healt…
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 …
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 …
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…
March 17, 2023
The #Unbossed & #Unfiltered Reecie Colbert: Building a Successful Media Empire, Having Her Own Show & Using Her Own Voice
Amazon best-selling author, published writer, frequent on-air personality, and radio host Reecie Colbert has always been unbossed and unfiltered. She recently debuted her own show on Sirius XM Urban View called “The Reecie C…
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…
Feb. 27, 2023
Skye Perryman: Moving Democracy Forward One Case & Dinner Party at a Time
Champion for justice and distinguished litigator, Skye Perryman’s mission is to protect democracy. President and CEO of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman returned to Madam Policy to chat about her important work, including D…
Feb. 9, 2023
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16): Reflecting on the SOTU & Forecasting House Dem Policy Priorities
In a special post-State of the Union episode, hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are once again joined by powerful force for constituents and voice for House Dems, Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16). As the newly elected Co-Cha…
Jan. 24, 2023
Societe Generale’s Elena Robciuc: Leading & Financing the Clean Energy Transition
A 20-year veteran and leader in the energy finance space, Elena Robciuc spearheads Societe Generale’s early-mover goals in financing decarbonization strategies, including carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen, biofuels,…
Dec. 20, 2022
“Do the next interesting thing”: Brand Maven Madeline Fetterly on Founding & Leading Be the Brand
Brand maven Madeline Fetterly’s advice to her 24-year-old self? Don’t worry about the path—just do the next interesting thing. Good advice from a woman who not only does the next interesting thing, but also she invents it. B…
Dec. 13, 2022
“Buckle Up!”: Kristi Rogers, P2P Co-Founder & Managing Partner, on Life as a Leader & National Security Expert
When Kristi Rogers sees a problem, she feels compelled to find a solution. Kristi does it all: not only is she the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Principal to Principal, but also she is a leading risk management expert f…
Nov. 29, 2022
Mission 89’s Founder & Executive Director Lerina Bright: Leading the Effort to End Trafficking in Sport
Episode Description: TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a discussion on grooming and youth trafficking and exploitation. Listener discretion advised. Lerina Bright spent years in sports management with international spor…
Nov. 21, 2022
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Deidre DeJear: History Maker, Champion of Education & Role Model for Women Leaders
Trailblazer Deidre DeJear is the first Black woman to earn a major party’s nomination for Iowa Governor. A passionate advocate, Deidre is no stranger to the rush of a good election cycle. From being an organizer on President…
Nov. 14, 2022
Honoring 50 Years of Women FBI Special Agents: Trailblazers Susan Malone & Joanne Misko
“All who follow stand on the shoulders of giants,” said FBIAA Executive Director and former FBI Special Agent Jean O’Connor. In this Madam Policy episode, hear from those giants: the FBI’s first female FBI Agents Susan Malon…
Nov. 8, 2022
The Fuller Project’s CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Xanthe Scharff: Elevating Voices and Raising the Bar for Women in Global Journalism
Dr. Xanthe Scharff, or Madam X according to her childhood nickname, has made it her goal to “bring people together and make space” for those not always at the front of the conversation. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of The F…
Nov. 2, 2022
Midterms 2022 with Kristen Soltis Anderson! Keen Insight from Renowned Pollster, Author & Echelon Insights Founding Partner
“Data does not mean we know the future; it just means we can quantify our uncertainty.” Kristen Soltis Anderson, renowned pollster and author, wrote that in her ground-breaking book The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Lea…
Oct. 27, 2022
Generation Hope CEO & Author Nicole Lynn Lewis: Creating a Better Future for Young Families
Renowned author and inspiring change-maker Nicole Lynn Lewis put herself through the College of William & Mary as a teen mother, starting as a freshman when her daughter was just three months old. Author of her memoir and NP…
Oct. 11, 2022
Dell’s Francesca McCrary on “Bold Fearlessness”: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone & Interrupt the Conversation
“Do things that make you uncomfortable” is the advice that equity champion and tech industry leader Francesca McCrary would give to her 24-year-old self. On this week’s episode, Director of Government Affairs for Dell Techno…
Oct. 6, 2022
AtomicMind’s Founder & CEO Leelila Strogov: An Education Entrepreneur’s Success Through Storytelling
True equality lies in access to excellent education. That belief led entrepreneur and trailblazer Leelila Strogov to create her own education platform that helps students get into top colleges. On this week’s episode of Mada…
Sept. 27, 2022
Adamantine’s Founder & CEO Tisha Schuller: Embracing the Energy Future & Optimism
What is “future proofing”? Hear from Tisha Schuller, an energy policy thought leader who is proactively helping companies navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape. This week, Founder and CEO of Adamantine Energy and ho…
Sept. 20, 2022
The Home Depot’s Heather Kennedy: “Go to the opportunity and ask for a seat at the table”—Advice from a Highly-Successful Lobbyist & Staunch DEI Advocate
Heather Kennedy never thought her career would look like 20+ years with the same company. Why did she stay? Because of The Home Depot’s unwavering commitment to its customers, its associates, and Diversity, Equity and Inclus…