See Beth Run
See Beth Run
Beth Finn
Welcome to See Beth Run, an intimate journey inside what it takes to run for office with first-time candidate Beth Finn for Philadelphia City Council at Large.
Week 21 - October 28, 2018 - Social Pressure, Real People, and Doing Something
In this week's episode, I make a final push for people to vote in the Midterm elections, experience the toughest 37 doors of my canvassing career, and look at turning data into action. I also remember the victims from the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy, become Leslie Knope, and describe living my Jewish Values. --- Links --- Tree of Life Synagogue: https://www.tolols.org/ Jenn O'Mara: https://www.voteomara.com/ Women for Wolf video: https://www.facebook.com/WomenForWolf/videos/314540972661692/UzpfSTEwOTA2ODE2NTQ6MTAyMTI2MDI0OTk1NTI2OTU/ Parks and Recreation: https://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation Rodeph Shalom: https://rodephshalom.org/ Interfaith Vigil: http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting-philadelphia-interfaith-service-20181028.html?fbclid=IwAR3ktCSdqLBFF-heHLRuGDs5yvPJWrX6-6iUvqrUIm1L2dcBxlcyJ0C7qfY HIAS Pennsylvania: http://www.hiaspa.org/ Voter infographics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ADRUuEJRUtD2ccK47 PA Voter Information: www.VotesPA.com Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Dec 9, 2018
44 min
Week 20 - October 21, 2018 - Fundraising, Badass Women, and Demi the Donkey
In this week's episode, I remember Rep. Mike O'Brien, I talk about fair compensation for work done, and work on improving my elevator pitch. I also talk about voting as a social act, standing up to bullies, and being a cheerleader for people doing good work for democracy. --- Links --- Mike O'Brien: http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/statemike-obrien-philadelphia-representative-fatal-heart-attack-20181015.html Marina Stamos Coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinastamos/ Philadelphia Democratic Women's Caucus: https://www.facebook.com/PHLDemWomenCaucus/ Emerge PA: www.emergepa.org Mary Gay Scanlon: https://www.scanlonforcongress.com/ Red2Blue: www.red2blue.org --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Nov 21, 2018
21 min
Special Episode - November 4, 2018 - 2018 Midterm Elections GOTV Roundtable
In this very special episode, I'm joined by my fellow get out the vote volunteers Matthew Flaschen, Crystal Cheepedum, Jack Meyer, and Greg Lyles. We have a roundtable discussion about getting out the vote, election day on Tuesday, and so much more! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6! In Pennsylvania, the polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm. As long as you are in line by 8 pm, you are allowed to vote! Give or get rides to the polls: http://www.carpoolvote.com/ or 804-424-5335 Voter Information or Trouble Voting? Call 717-596-0800 in PA or 1-866-OUR-VOTE nationwide. --- Links --- Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Nov 5, 2018
1 hr 27 min
Week 19 - October 14, 2018 - Elevator Pitches, Christian Dior, and a Proud Dad
In this week's episode, I wax poetic on how to encapsulate all that I am in 2 minutes or less, I share my love of networking, and I discuss fighting bigotry. I also talk about how it's not all about me, how important it is to make sure we see ourselves reflected in our elected officials, and how I've been challenged to a door knocking competition by my canvassing friends. --- Links --- Dior exhibit: https://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/873.html Dan Smith, Jr.: https://danielsmithjr.com/ Brian Sims: http://sims4pa.com/ Katie Muth: https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Race for Hope Philadelphia: http://bit.ly/RFH18BEF by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Nov 4, 2018
32 min
Week 17/18 - October 7, 2018 - Confidence, the Bonds of Sisterhood, and 2018 Doors
In this week's episode, I focus on taking action when things seem bleak, tailoring my message to my audience, and the unique skills that women bring to the table. I also admire people standing up for themselves, think about how I'll get to all 66 Wards, and get to appear in a video and a radio show. --- Links --- Intern application/job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12viVe7FlEAHehhvYwhB674l0l3ZsraF1ksJhzeoFcv4/edit?usp=sharing Lauren Vidas: https://www.facebook.com/votevidas/ Amy Cozze: https://www.amycozzeforstaterep.com/ Emerge PA: www.emergepa.org The Confidence Effect by Grace Killelea: http://www.theconfidenceeffectbook.com/ Philadelphia Democratic Women's Caucus: https://www.facebook.com/PHLDemWomenCaucus/ Mike Doyle: https://www.mikedoyleforpa.com/ Women for Wolf video: https://www.facebook.com/WomenForWolf/videos/314540972661692/UzpfSTEwOTA2ODE2NTQ6MTAyMTI2MDI0OTk1NTI2OTU/ The Missing Branch on G-Town Radio: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ssjhmzyotzxjnpe/Missing%20Branch%20Show%2010-3-2018%20Women%20Voters%20Final.mp3?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR05UcWY-pk19Sv47wgMnJInnq-aP1vLWDlKkuvwjpb74hv44r_IWRWDw00 by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Nov 3, 2018
53 min
Week 16 - September 23, 2018 - Leslie Knope, Happiness vs. Meaning, and Cautious Optimism
In this week's episode, I reflect on leaving a legacy, attending some incredible events, and fighting back against impostor syndrome. I also get to be in the room where it happens, to say thank you to two of my political heroes, President Obama and Senator Elizabeth Warren, and to feel like Pennsylvania is at the center of the universe. --- Links --- Intern application/job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12viVe7FlEAHehhvYwhB674l0l3ZsraF1ksJhzeoFcv4/edit?usp=sharing Red2Blue: www.red2blue.org Multiply Your Vote: https://multiplyyourvote.org/ Parks and Recreation: https://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation Claudette Williams: https://claudetteforthepeople.com/ Turn PA Blue: https://turnpablue.org/ PA Blue Victory Fund: https://www.pabluevictory.org/ Race for Hope PA: http://bit.ly/RFH18BEF John Fetterman: https://johnfetterman.com/ Madeleine Dean: https://www.mad4pa.com/ Mary Gay Scanlon: https://www.scanlonforcongress.com/ Chrissy Houlahan: https://www.chrissyhoulahanforcongress.com/ Susan Wild: https://wildforcongress.com/ PCCC: https://www.boldprogressives.org/ Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Nov 2, 2018
57 min
Week 15 - September 16, 2018 - Voter Interactions, Tax Abatements, and Picnics
In this week's episode, I think about being present in the moment, explain why the suburbs are so important to Philadelphia's future, and figure out how to hire an intern. I also let my data nerd flag fly, describe my views on voting being the foundation of our democracy, and get some face time with one of the members of my Kitchen Cabinet. --- Links --- Rodeph Shalom: https://rodephshalom.org/ Twitter thread re: tax abatements: https://twitter.com/Beth4Phl/status/1042890933677838336 Intern application/job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12viVe7FlEAHehhvYwhB674l0l3ZsraF1ksJhzeoFcv4/edit?usp=sharing Red2Blue: www.red2blue.org Moving Philly Forward: https://www.movingphillyforward.org/ Meredith Buck: www.votemeredithbuck.com Maria Collett: www.mariaforpasenate.com Tina Davis: http://votetinadavis.com/ Emerge PA: www.emergepa.org Dan's Podcast, Schmolitics: http://www.schmoliticsshow.com/ Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Oct 17, 2018
41 min
Week 14 - September 9, 2018 - Holidays, Call Time, and GOTV
In this week's episode, I celebrate my birthday, reflect on Rosh Hashanah, and recognize Labor Day. I also talk about anticipating how hard it will be to ask for money for myself, how easy it is to engage voters through texting, and getting out the vote in the rain. --- Links --- Cherelle Parker: http://phlcouncil.com/CherelleParker Red2Blue: www.red2blue.org Sign up for GOTV Canvassing: https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/padems/?event_type=1&per_page=25 Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Oct 15, 2018
20 min
Week 13 - September 2, 2018 - Minority Parties, My Overflowing Plate, and So Many Doors
In this week's episode, I talk about the potential for a very crowded City Council race with more than one minority party, the need to address our aging school buildings, and promising 1500 doors to Governor Wolf. I also discuss the concept of disagree and commit, contemplate my very full plate, and emphasize the need for making time for friends and family. --- Links --- 101 candidates: http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/clout/clout-city-council-at-large-candidates-2019-20180831.html Governor Wolf: https://www.wolfforpa.com/ Senator Casey: https://bobcasey.com/ Pennsylvania NOW: http://pennsylvanianow.org/ Philadelphia NOW: https://www.phillynow.org/ Madeleine Dean: https://www.mad4pa.com/ Race for Hope Philadelphia: www.raceforhopepa.org Katie Muth: https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Dwight Evans: https://www.dwightevans.com/ Mary Isaacson: http://www.mary4staterep.com/ Dan Williams: https://www.citizensfordanwilliams.com/ Chrissy Houlahan: https://www.chrissyhoulahanforcongress.com/ Joe Ciresi: http://ciresiforpa.com/ Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Oct 7, 2018
40 min
Week 12 - August 26, 2018 - Voter Engagement, Girl Power, and Telling My Story
In this week's episode, I compare texting to canvassing, get to knock doors with a candidate, and look at the benefits of a consolidated campaign. I also talk about how I really enjoy engaging with voters, being surrounded by incredible women, and learning to not bury the lead when I'm telling my story. --- Links --- Senator John McCain: http://bit.ly/2DCZ2a2 Glioblastoma (GBM): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glioblastoma/cdc-20350148 National Brain Tumor Society: www.braintumor.org Race for Hope Philadelphia: www.raceforhopepa.org Red2Blue: www.red2blue.org Emerge PA: www.emergepa.org Meredith Buck: www.votemeredithbuck.com Maria Collett: www.mariaforpasenate.com Mary Auker-Endres: www.maryforpa.com Amy Cozze: www.amycozzeforstaterep.com Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
Sep 28, 2018
27 min
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