Show notes
We are joined today by Robin Swanson, a political strategist and communications expert with more than 25 years of political experience in both DC and Sacramento. She is also the co-founder and president of #WinLikeaGirl, a bipartisan group that spotlights the often unrecognized achievements of women who work in politics.Swanson shares the #WinLikeaGirl origin story, talks about the reluctance of some women to showcase their own achievements and how the group is helping to bring women to the center stage.Plus: Who had the Worst Week in CA Politics?2:15 About #WinLikeaGirl3:43 Capitol Weekly's inadvertent role.5:46 A bipartisan org7:17 Women not taking credit9:17 Origin story12:34 The list15:48 #WinLikeaGirl events17:16 Operation Dresscode18:08 Intersection with #MeToo21:20 CA vs. DC26:02 Gale Kaufman27:14: The database29:39 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io
