Women's Public Leadership Network (WPLN) is excited to launch a new podcast featuring Founder & President Larissa Martinez. Through twelve episodes, we will explore the path to political office, from the decision to run, to election day. This program features women leaders who are working in or around politics or have run for office, revealing their best tips and tricks for success.
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EPISODE 7 | Fundraise for Your First Campaign: Danielle Bradley on Building a Winning Strategy
Ready to tackle fundraising for your first campaign? WPLN Founder & President Larissa Martinez sits down with Danielle Bradley, lobbyist and consultant with The Montana Group, to break down essential fundraising strategies for first-time candidates. Learn how to build your house list, set realistic budgets, and navigate common challenges that can make or break your campaign.
ABOUT YOUR HOST: LARISSA MARTINEZ
Larissa Martinez is Founder and President of Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN). In this role, she uses her two decades of experience as a political strategist to help women across the country get involved in politics and be effective leaders. Larissa has worked on campaigns at every level, mainly for women candidates and she is the co-author of a children’s book, “My Mommy Is a Candidate.”
A political entrepreneur, Larissa also founded WPLN Action, Catalyst PAC, the Lion Leadership Fund and currently also runs Keeper Strategies LLC. Previously, Larissa served as a Senior Government Relations Professional at Invariant and worked as a senior advisor to three U.S. Senators. She received an MPA in Public Administration and Political Management from the University of Southern California and is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia. Larissa is also an Advisory Board Member, IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network; an AEI LN member; former member, Trump Presidential Transition Team, Vice Chair, UGA SPIA Alumni Board, and adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco.
TIPS FROM THE TRAIL SEASON 1
Check out all of our episodes on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts!
EPISODE 1
Resolution: Step Into The Ring
Ever wonder what it takes to run for office? In WPLN's debut podcast episode, Former U.S. Representative Mimi Walters shares her journey and path to political office, how she conquered her fears and and strategies for building consensus in elected office.
EPISODE 2
The Confidence Gap
What is the Confidence Gap, and how does it affect women in leadership? WPLN Founder Larissa Martinez and Valerie Dowling, Vice Chair, WPLN Board of Directors, dive into why it's not only important to lead with competence, but also with confidence.
EPISODE 3
What's Your Why?
EPISODE 4
Leadership & Motherhood
Join us for a special "Mother's Day" episode with Jennifer Nassour on running for City Council and motherhood. We delve into her experiences both on the campaign trail and off, the role of her support system during the journey, and her advice for other women considering taking that next step.
EPISODE 5
Preparing Your Support System
In this episode, Larissa is joined by Joel Noyes, Chair of WPLN’s Board of Directors. Joel and Larissa share practical advice for preparing support systems for public leadership challenges and how families, partners, and friends can better understand and provide support for women leaders.