Elected Women Across America

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This Elected Woman is Building Consensus from Her State's Minority Party Apr 27, 2026

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Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by Brenna Kehew Sculley, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers.

IIn this episode, Brenna sits down with Florida State Representative Yvonne Hinson. An educator and entrepreneur, Representative Hinson has a mission to combat gun violence through local community alliances and strong constituent services. She digs in to what's on her agenda for her final legislative term and the devoted village of extended family members that inspire her work today.

Plus! Do you know how to use your strengths to their full potential? NFWL empowers elected women through our Leadership Academy, and we'll continue to feature a special leadership segment with our interim Executive Director and Clifton Strengths certified coach Renee Dabbs. Tune in now for more valuable opportunities for growth, leadership development, and lasting success! You can learn more about NFWL's Leadership Academy and resources here.

Submissions for the Women of Excellence Awards are now open! The Elected Women of Excellence Award was created to identify elected women who have worked tirelessly, often breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles that once seemed insurmountable, to serve their communities. These pacesetters have engendered an environment where women can now serve in public office and fight for the issues they are passionate about. You can recognize your colleagues here.

For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.
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This Elected Woman is Bringing the Town Hall to her County's Kitchen Tables Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with West Virgina State Delegate Anitra Hamilton. A healthcare professional, Delegate Hamilton has a mission to improve Black maternal health outcomes, particularly in rural regions. She digs in to what's on her agenda for 2026--including her ongoing advocacy to pass the CROWN Act statewide-- and the "Kitchen Table" listening tour that her and her colleagues have embarked on to redefine the town hall and bring lawmakers directly to the people.

Plus! Do you know how to use your strengths to their full potential? NFWL empowers elected women through our Leadership Academy, and our podcast will now feature a special leadership segment with our interim Executive Director and Clifton Strengths certified coach Renee Dabbs. Tune in now for more valuable opportunities for growth, leadership development, and lasting success!

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Who Inspires You? Our Elected Women on the Trailblazing Women That Came Before Them Mar 31, 2026

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Tune in for a special episode of Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle.

Join our host, Brenna Kehew Sculley, as she reflects on Women's History Month and the work our members accomplished this month, and every month! Hear from the voices of our members on the woman who inspire them in their lives and history. Leaders, trailblazers, and in some cases personal heroes whose stories continue to guide their work.

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This Elected Woman Turned Grassroots Advocacy into a Seat at the Capitol Mar 30, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with Minnesota State Representative Dawn Gillman. As a business owner, mother of five, and grassroots advocate, Representative Gilman shares her path to the Minnesota capitol after championing activities for kids in a post-Covid world. Tune in to hear about her mission to reduce government fraud, her successful "scope of practice" legislation to expand healthcare access in rural communities, and the women in her family that inspire her work today.

Plus, we hear from Kristen Kasimir, Salesforce Governent Affairs Senior Manager, South, as she discusses navigating the tech space with elected women and the topic on everybody's mind: AI.

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This Elected Woman is Championing South Dakota’s Most Vulnerable Communities Mar 13, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with South Dakota Representative Kadyn Wittman. Following a career pivot that led her to work in a homeless shelter, Representative Wittman found her calling in public service. Tune in to hear her successful bipartisan effort to provide free state IDs for the unhoused, her persistent advocacy for universal school lunches, and her upcoming legislative goals for 2026.

March is Women's History Month, and at NFWL, we are telling the stories of elected women daily. We want to hear from you: share a story of a woman from history or your own community who deserves the spotlight. Plus, we hear from NFWL Executive Director Jody Thomas as she reflects on her retirement and the major milestones achieved during her tenure.

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This Elected Woman Made History in Michigan as the First African American Woman Mayor Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with a veteran of public service, Wayne County Commissioner Martha G. Scott. As the first African American woman elected mayor of a major city in Michigan, Commissioner Scott reflects on her journey from the precinct level to the State Senate. Tune in to hear about Commissioner Scott's historic time in elected office, after beating a long-time incumbent mayor, and her lifelong commitment to passing impactful legislation by working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

February is Black History Month, and we'll head back into our archives to hear a conversation from 2024 with Minnesota Commissioner Rena Moran, a proud advocate of The Crown Act. Hear from Commissioner Moran about the history and the purpose of The Crown Act, which strengthens protections against hair based discrimination for employees and students. As of now, 28 states have passed The Crown Act--is yours one of them?

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This Elected Woman is a Gen X Mom Navigating Social Media Safety Jan 30, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna turns over her microphone to NFWL Board Member and Maryland Delegate April Miller, who sits down with Jennifer Hanley, Meta's North America Safety Policy Manager. In a follow up to a panel from our Annual Conference in New Orleans, they'll dig into Meta's approach to supporting parents and providing an age appropriate experience; enabling elected women to empower the youth of their communities and create inclusive systems of support for the next generation.

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This Elected Women Made Voter Participation the Point in Her Primary Jan 16, 2026

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with Delegate Lily Qi of Maryland to hear how her journey has the first American state legislator to have grown up in the People's Republic of China shaped her path into public service, and how educating her community about the American electoral process became a defining part of her historic campaign. For Delegate Qi's first primary it wasn't about winning, it was about encouraging participation for a more representative and inclusive voter base. Hear her ideas for Montgomery County and how her global perspective continues to inform her leadership on economic competitiveness and innovation in her state.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, bringing attention onto a crime designed to remain hidden. NFWL has been proud over the years to highlight projects like the Red Sand Initiative, an art installation brings communities together to highlight those who fall between the cracks. Tune in to this episode to hear from Bella Peracchi and Sarah Thacker, two advocates of the Survivor Model, an initiative for criminalization of those who solicit and buy sex. Hear how elected women can get engaged on this important issue, and stay ahead of the curve as the fight against sexual exploitation continues to evolve.

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This Elected Woman Advocated Her Way From Patient to Policymaker Dec 22, 2025

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with Representative Kim Schofield of Georgia to hear how her lifelong advocacy for people living with lupus led her into public service, and how her own personal health journey has shaped her work as a legislator. Tune in to hear how Representative Schofield shares how living with chronic illness strengthened her voice and fueled bipartisan policy wins in healthcare and disability access.

This episode features a special sponsored segment, where Brenna turns the mic over to Florida State Senator Gayle Harrell as she interviews Scott LaGanga, the Executive Vice President of State Advocacy at Pharma. Hear Scott and Senator Harrell dig into some key healthcare policy issues live from our annual conference.

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This Elected Woman Turned Her Cancer Battle Into Integrative Care Policy for Louisiana Patients Dec 08, 2025

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In this episode, Brenna sits down with Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman of Louisiana to hear how her ties in the New Orleans Community and bipartisan relationships have shaped her path in public service, and how her battle with breast cancer inspired her to champion groundbreaking integrative care legislation for patients across the state. Tune in to hear how Representative Freeman shares how surviving cancer changed her perspective, strengthened her voices, and fueled her mission to help others navigating the same journey.

January is Human Trafficking Month. In this episode you can hear from Iris Resendez, the National Director Human Trafficking Prevention Response at BCFS Health and Human Services, on how elected women can engage with this important issue.

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