Running for Office
Running for Office
Claudia Zapata
"I'm going to run for President of the United States one day, but how the heck do I get there?" Join your host, Claudia, as she documents her journey on running for office. You may learn her key to success or how to fail miserably, regardless, join the journey! You will also hear from other candidates around the nation describe how they got involved in politics and the tools and resources they recommend to help get you running. Listen along as you get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run for office and get to know the people wild enough to do it. From my apartment to the White House. Let's get running!
EP13: Political Strategizing is a Privilege
After a couple of weeks on hiatus, Claudia is back with some BIG news! Is she still running for Congress? Has someone talked her out of running? Catch up on the latest in this episode as she shares a major life milestone that has caused her to re-think her campaign. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @whatareyourunningfor and Twitter @runningforpod 
Feb 11, 2021
16 min
EP12: Political Imposter Syndrome and Resources to Curb It (Four Step Campaign Plan Prep)
Looking for resources to help get your campaign off the ground? Want to learn from someone who has already made a HUGE mistake in her campaign planning? Listen in as Claudia lists the resources and Facebook groups she has turned to for assistance and support. You will also learn 4 steps you can take to start building your campaign plan. Facebook and Instagram @whatareyourunningfor and Twitter @runningforpod
Jan 14, 2021
10 min
EP11: Don't Just Praise Women of Color, Empower Them
As we struggle to deal with the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection on our nation's Capitol, we also find ourselves championing womxn of color--especially Georgia womxn of color such as Stacey Abrams. In this episode, learn why praise is nice but is not enough. Claudia provides opportunities for you to educate yourself about Texas womxn of color who are organizing en masse and how you can empower them. Facebook and Instagram @whatareyourunningfor and Twitter @runningforpod
Jan 13, 2021
10 min
EP10: Crime, Murder, and Politics? (Mental Health Powwow)
In this special episode, join Claudia and Christina (host of Crime, Murder, and the Paranormal Podcast), as they open up about their mental health journeys, how equitable treatment of all persons can be solved with social workers, and whether or not it is possible to move criminal justice reform forward without defunding the police. Social media: @whatareyourunningfor on FB and IG; @runningforpod on Twitter. @thecmppodcast on FB, IG, and Twitter.
Dec 23, 2020
1 hr 26 min
EP9: Building a Coalition for a Campaign & How Public Offices Inherently Discriminate
If you are planning on running for office, can you answer not why but WHAT you want your campaign's takeaway message to be? In this episode, Claudia lays out her campaign's purpose, discusses how public offices inherently discriminate against Brown and Black folx, and some platform points she has for higher education. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @whatareyourunningfor or on Twitter @runningforpod
Dec 16, 2020
12 min
EP8: You Are Not Liberal, You Just Chase Clout (Neoliberalism for Dummies)
This episode is for you if you want to know why most liberals are just clout chasers, what you can start doing to enact tangible change in your community, and why your feel-good-o-meter should not fill up so quickly! There is also a very ~official~ call to action to get involved with Claudia's campaign! Big things are happening on this podcast, join the movement! Follow on social media on Facebook and Instagram: @whatareyourunningfor and @runningforpod on Twitter.
Dec 9, 2020
14 min
EP7: Running an Authentic Campaign (& Why Most Candidates Suck)
Most political candidates are forgettable. Don't be forgettable. If you want to know why and how to run an authentic campaign, join Claudia as she shares why being yourself is your branding best friend. Follow on IG or FB at @whatareyourunningfor or on Twitter @runningforpod
Nov 18, 2020
10 min
EP6: A Love Letter to Biden-Harris Voters
The title is not exactly what it seems! Listen in as Claudia shares her personal take on what a Biden presidency means for millions of people, where we go from here and shares her first "tips" on how to run for office. Stay until the end to hear about a new segment starting this Friday! Follow on IG or FB at @whatareyourunningfor or on Twitter @runningforpod
Nov 11, 2020
10 min
EP5: A Love Letter to Trump-Pence Voters
In this micro-episode, Claudia aims to humanize politics. Listen as she speaks directly to Trump-Pence voters; not out of a place of exasperation, annoyance, or anger...but out of love.  Follow on IG or FB at @whatareyourunningfor or on Twitter at @runningfor pod!
Oct 29, 2020
14 min
EP4: A Love Letter to Undecided Voters
In this micro-episode, Claudia aims to humanize politics. Listen as she speaks directly to undecided voters; not out of a place of exasperation, annoyance, or anger...but out of love.  Follow on IG or FB at @whatareyourunningfor or on Twitter at @runningfor pod!
Oct 28, 2020
12 min
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