Castos https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com Conversations with women in politics. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:14:37 +0000 en-us © 2021 Connecticut Democratic Party https://episodes.castos.com/ctdems/images/Shattering-the-Glass-Ceiling-Cover.jpg https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com Conversations with women in politics. Connecticut Democratic Party episodic Conversations with women in politics. Connecticut Democratic Party dkostek@ctdems.org false https://feeds.castos.com/wmqvp yes Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:14:37 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/14-peggy-lyons-for-first-selectman-of-madison https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/14-peggy-lyons-for-first-selectman-of-madison Madison’s Superhero First Selectman, Peggy Lyons, joins us to chat about overcoming the multiple “once-in-a-hundred-years” crises that marked her first term, and what she will get done in her second. Listen, then go VOTE on Nov. 2!

]]> false Madison’s Superhero First Selectman, Peggy Lyons, joins us to chat about overcoming the multiple “once-in-a-hundred-years” crises that marked her first term, and what she will get done in her second. Listen, then go VOTE on Nov. 2!

]]> 00:18:07 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:22:30 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/13-immacula-cann-for-mayor-of-stratford https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/13-immacula-cann-for-mayor-of-stratford Stratford is distressed, and needs new leadership. Immacula Cann knows how to lead a team and solve problems. Immacula talks about the challenges Stratford faces, the problem with municipal gerrymandering, and the 100-year-old woman who’s ready to help her make history.

]]> false Stratford is distressed, and needs new leadership. Immacula Cann knows how to lead a team and solve problems. Immacula talks about the challenges Stratford faces, the problem with municipal gerrymandering, and the 100-year-old woman who’s ready to help her make history.

]]> 00:24:25 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:15:20 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/12-aigne-goldsby-for-mayor-of-cromwell https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/12-aigne-goldsby-for-mayor-of-cromwell Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).

]]> false Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).

]]> 00:14:45 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:23:07 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/11-kayla-reasco https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/11-kayla-reasco Connecticut native Kayla Reasco joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya to talk about her political path, from growing up in New Britain to campaigning and working alongside Sen. Murphy, Mayor Bronin, and more.

]]> false Connecticut native Kayla Reasco joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya to talk about her political path, from growing up in New Britain to campaigning and working alongside Sen. Murphy, Mayor Bronin, and more.

]]> 00:28:52 Mon, 10 May 2021 13:32:08 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/10-tyisha-walker-myers https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/10-tyisha-walker-myers In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked with Tyisha Walker-Myers, mom of CT Dems Operations Director, Tenaiya Baker and president of the New Haven Board of Aldermen. She started her organizing career on the playground as a young girl and was not deterred when life moved her along an unexpected path.

]]> false In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked with Tyisha Walker-Myers, mom of CT Dems Operations Director, Tenaiya Baker and president of the New Haven Board of Aldermen. She started her organizing career on the playground as a young girl and was not deterred when life moved her along an unexpected path.

]]> 00:43:51 Mon, 03 May 2021 09:58:39 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/9-gabriela-koc https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/9-gabriela-koc Gabriela Koc is fierce!  She is the new president of the Connecticut Young Democrats and a powerhouse.  She talks to us about education, the importance of mentorship and the power of youth.

]]> false Gabriela Koc is fierce!  She is the new president of the Connecticut Young Democrats and a powerhouse.  She talks to us about education, the importance of mentorship and the power of youth.

]]> 00:27:40 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:35:27 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/8-reflections-a-look-back https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/8-reflections-a-look-back Tenaiya and Jacqueline look at back at the first seven episodes of Shattering the Glass Ceiling and highlight some of the most inspiring moments in their conversations with CT women.

]]> false Tenaiya and Jacqueline look at back at the first seven episodes of Shattering the Glass Ceiling and highlight some of the most inspiring moments in their conversations with CT women.

]]> 00:16:05 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:02:03 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/7-christina-pen https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/7-christina-pen The future is now! Connecticut’s Christina Pen got involved at a young age, and from the campaign trail to the Capitol, she’s done the work helping Democrats win and helping elected officials govern. And she’s just getting started.

]]> false The future is now! Connecticut’s Christina Pen got involved at a young age, and from the campaign trail to the Capitol, she’s done the work helping Democrats win and helping elected officials govern. And she’s just getting started.

]]> 00:22:55 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:56:07 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/6-dtc-chairs-tejal-vallam-and-joan-walker https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/6-dtc-chairs-tejal-vallam-and-joan-walker All politics is local! So how do town committee chairs lead the Democratic Party at the local level? Tejal Vallam (Rocky Hill) and Joan Walker (Madison) join us to talk about the work they do to build the bench of candidates, engage volunteers and activists, and reach voters town-by-town.

]]> false All politics is local! So how do town committee chairs lead the Democratic Party at the local level? Tejal Vallam (Rocky Hill) and Joan Walker (Madison) join us to talk about the work they do to build the bench of candidates, engage volunteers and activists, and reach voters town-by-town.

]]> 00:49:41 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:15:39 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/5-aidee-nieves https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/5-aidee-nieves From neighborhood block watch to City Council President, learn more about Aidee Nieves’s passion for and dedication to the community of Bridgeport.  We talk about her local inspirations, how men can be strong allies with women and Friday night disco parties. Join us!

]]> false From neighborhood block watch to City Council President, learn more about Aidee Nieves’s passion for and dedication to the community of Bridgeport.  We talk about her local inspirations, how men can be strong allies with women and Friday night disco parties. Join us!

]]> 00:48:52 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:01:28 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/4-pat-wilson-pheanious https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/4-pat-wilson-pheanious Former State Representative and Eastern CT superstar Pat Wilson Pheanious talks to us about a different pathway to being political, bringing your own chair to the leadership table, and researching the history of slavery in Connecticut through the Witness Stones project.

]]> false Former State Representative and Eastern CT superstar Pat Wilson Pheanious talks to us about a different pathway to being political, bringing your own chair to the leadership table, and researching the history of slavery in Connecticut through the Witness Stones project.

]]> 00:50:52 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:55:41 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/3-tammy-exum-kate-farrar-and-jillian-gilchrest https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/3-tammy-exum-kate-farrar-and-jillian-gilchrest West Hartford women represent! The town’s all-female Democratic delegation to the CT House joins us to talk about the legislative session, the challenges they’ve faced, and the value of working as a team.

]]> false West Hartford women represent! The town’s all-female Democratic delegation to the CT House joins us to talk about the legislative session, the challenges they’ve faced, and the value of working as a team.

]]> 00:51:14 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:44:05 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/2-susan-bysiewicz https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/2-susan-bysiewicz CT’s Lt. Gov. joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya for a wide-ranging discussion on her life in elected office, the importance of mentors, studying Ella Grasso, and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

]]> false CT’s Lt. Gov. joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya for a wide-ranging discussion on her life in elected office, the importance of mentors, studying Ella Grasso, and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

]]> 00:36:22 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:57:31 +0000 Connecticut Democratic Party https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/podcasts/22421/episodes/1-toni-harp https://shattering-the-glass-ceiling.castos.com/episodes/1-toni-harp On International Women’s Day, the CT Dems are launching our new podcast. Hosts Jacqueline Kozin and Tenaiya Baker sit down with former New Haven Mayor Toni Harp to discuss her early life, her work in politics, her leadership of the city, and her advice for women entering politics today.

]]> false On International Women’s Day, the CT Dems are launching our new podcast. Hosts Jacqueline Kozin and Tenaiya Baker sit down with former New Haven Mayor Toni Harp to discuss her early life, her work in politics, her leadership of the city, and her advice for women entering politics today.

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