Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Why Women Are Key to a Thriving Democracy from Work Friends

Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Why Women Are Key to a Thriving Democracy

1 hour 5 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 9:00 am.

Introduction2:33 - Biggest "Oh No" This Week3:03 - Coming of Age8:16 - The SAHM Power Inequity 10:23 - Conservation International11:39 - Growing Up With Sisters13:01 - Healing from Family Trauma15:03 - Getting a Stanford MBA19:29 - Pivoting to Acting27:02 - Making Miss Representation39:57 - Importance of Female Mentorship43:56 - Miss Representation: Rise Up48:43 - Being First Partner of California55:40- Turning the Lens on Men58:58 - Being a Better Consumer1:01:35 - Would You RatherOn Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Camisole, and Single Pleat TrouserOn Jennifer: Argent Bias DressHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan Woldoff @c__bizTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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An award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and the First Partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a staunch advocate for women and girls. It’s been the throughline of her career—from her work with Conservation International to earning a Stanford MBA, from acting on screen to moving behind the lens of her award-winning 2011 documentary, Miss Representation. Now, on the heels of the follow-up, Miss Representation: Rise Up, she joins us to share the real story of her life’s work.For more information on Miss Representation: Rise Up, including how to host a screening and watch the film, visit missrepresentationriseup.org.

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