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Edit Your Life Ep. 136: Dreaming Big + Making Change [with Amy McGrath]

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On November 6, Americans will have the opportunity to vote for a record number of women running for public office. One who burst onto the scene last year is former fighter pilot and mother of three Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 6th US House district. In Episode 136 of Edit Your Life, we rebroadcast Christine’s November 2017 interview with Amy. In this wide-ranging, personal conversation, Christine and Amy talk about finding and using your voice, how best to support kids, the pivotal moment that prompted Amy to run for Congress, and how she’s juggling the demands of family life while on the campaign trail.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

  • Minimalist Parenting (our book)
  • Amy McGrath’s “Told Me” campaign announcement video
  • Photo of Amy + Christine (behind Christine’s smile she is FREAKING OUT INSIDE)
  • Amy McGrath For Congress website (her history, key issues, etc.)
  • Should you feel inspired to donate to Amy McGrath’s campaign!
  • Organizations working to support new/women candidates: Emily’s List, She Should Run, Emerge America, Run for Something
  • Amy McGrath’s Chelsea Handler interview
  • Lizzie Fletcher for Congress (Texas)
  • Violet’s note
  • Related Edit Your Life episode: Editing In Passion Projects

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Asha Dornfest is a writer, parent, and insistent optimist living in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of PARENT HACKS, co-author of MINIMALIST PARENTING, and co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast.

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