There are multiple paths to becoming a political candidate. We need authentic candidates who connect with real-life issues. In this episode, we discuss the importance of engaging young women in the political process, and how language plays a key role in empowering young girls and encouraging them to see themselves as leaders. Additionally, we talk about the necessity for individuals who are not millionaires, lawyers, or lobbyists to run for office.

Join us for this enlightening and empowering conversation with political campaign expert Jamie Lynn Maniscalco! 

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Jamie Lynn Maniscalco

Jamie Lynn Maniscalco (she/her) is the CEO of Theia Solutions Inc., the Deputy Training Director at Emerge, and a Yoga Alliance RYT-200-hour certified yoga, breathwork, and meditation instructor. Jamie integrates mindfulness with her 18 years of experience in the political process to be a catalyst for change. She trains and advises women, non-binary, and BIPOC candidates on running for office and winning campaigns to elect leaders that embody the democratic values of the United States.

In 2019, Jamie launched her consulting firm, Theia Solutions - A Catalyst for Change, with a focused vision of advising women, millennials, Gen Z, and BIPOC candidates to win elections. In 2020, she created and directed RUN NOW, the National Organization for Women’s (NOW) first virtual training program, teaching members how to run for office and become professional political operatives.

Jamie served on fundraising teams for President Obama’s PAC Organizing For Action, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Party of Virginia, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Jennifer McClellan’s Gubernatorial PAC, Governor Terry McAuliffe’s PAC, Governor Ralph Northam’s PAC, Former Virginia Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, Georgia Secretary of State Candidate Bee Nguyen, and various special election and local campaigns. Theia Solutions' current and previous clients include: Nate Douglas for FL State House, Virginia Delegate Adele McClure, Bee Nguyen for GA Secretary of State, Georgia State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward, Alexsis Rodgers for Virginia State Senate, and Ellen Spiegel for Nevada State Controller.

Jamie began her political journey as a Field Organizer for President Barack Obama in North Carolina and served on his Second Presidential Inaugural Committee as a Day of Service Lead. She is a graduate of East Carolina University, where she earned Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. She also sits on the Board of the Center for Survey Research at East Carolina University.

Jamie hails from Long Beach, New York, and now lives in Miami with her fiancé. She's a proud caretaker of her rescue dog, Khaleesi.

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