Blueprint for California Advocates

Apr 11 2024 6
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You could spend ten years working the halls of the California Capitol to learn these lessons. Or you could listen to this podcast. High-value conversations with advocacy leaders and lawmakers who share their insight and tactical advice on what it takes for legislative and political campaigns to succeed. Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Learn more at www.kbhadvocacy.com. Subscribe for more free content - https://www.kbhadvocacy.com/subscribe © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy, Inc.

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34. How to work with Celebrity Advocates with guest Earl Dos Santos

Apr 11 2024 32 mins  
I have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and platform to drive real change in the world. Earl's journey is not your everyday story. With a background in digital marketing, like many of us, he was compelled to get involved in polit

33. From the Army to the California Senate: An Unfiltered Take on Policymaking with guest Senator Josh Newman

Mar 26 2024 37 mins  
In today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey to the California Senate, from a close election victory in 2016 to being the only legislator in state history to be recalled and then regain his seat. Prepare for a free-ranging and

32. We are the Changemakers we have been waiting for with guest State Controller Malia Cohen

Mar 12 2024 38 mins  
I'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024 With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explore the art and science behind effective advocacy and the role we all can - and must - play in defending democracy and uplifting our communities. 01:01 Diving Into the Book: Th

31. What Advocates Need to Know About the Creator Economy with guest Ashwath Narayanan

Feb 05 2024 31 mins  
You may have heard about the “creator economy” and think it has nothing to do with politics or advocacy. It’s time to think again. How we communicate with each other is constantly evolving in the digital age. Advocates who adapt to and embrace these changes will have a significant advantage when it comes to winning policy and political campaigns. I recently had the opportu

30. Inside the committee process with Senator Lena Gonzalez

Jan 15 2024 27 mins  
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-33), hailing from the great city of Long Beach. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Gonzalez shared her unique insights into the legislative committee process. We discuss the behind-the-scenes work that goes into vetting and advancing bills and the Senator offers

29. How to Win Votes & Influence People with guest Christina Harbridge

Sep 05 2023 44 mins  
Have you ever given your most passionate, well rehearsed pitch for a bill during a lobby visit, only to find the lawmaker or staff barely listening? You look up to find them with eyes glazed over or worse checking their phone as you speak? It’s happened to me and let’s just say I’ve left those meetings angry and deflated. So what can advocates do to keep our audiences eng

28: Narrative change is how we win with guest Michael Tubbs

Jul 31 2023 29 mins  
I had the great fortune recently to speak with Michael Tubbs, former Mayor of Stockton and Founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Mayor Tubbs is also currently serving as Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity to Governor Gavin Newsom. In today's episode, we discuss why and how advocates must focus on narrative change as

27: “If you’re uncomfortable it means you’re growing”: Lessons for women who want to lead with guest Libby Schaaf

Jul 05 2023 33 mins  
On the 1 year anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, I have the honor to speak with Libby Schaaf, former two term mayor of Oakland and interim executive director of Emerge California. We discuss her journey to public office, why we need to elect more pro-choice women into all levels of government, a

26: Going into the #CABudget May Revision 2023: What you need to know

May 12 2023 54 mins  
The most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision" 😱 This is an annual event in which the Governor updates his January budget proposal to account for updated revenue estimates and economic conditions. For FY 23-24, it is almost certain advocates will face far worse proposed reductions t

25: Inside the First 100 Days in Office with Assemblymember Damon Connolly

May 08 2023 35 mins  
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, who represents California's 12th Assembly District, for a spirited conversation recapping his first 100 days in office. Elected to the Assembly in November 2022, Connolly is one of 34 new members of the California Legislature. This is a record number and that turnover will only increase in the next few ye