Elected Women Across America

• This Elected Woman Turned Her Cancer Battle Into Integrative Care Policy for Louisiana Patients

  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. 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. For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541 Follow “Elected Women Across America” on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7drASscWr3MVxzNi5hRN0N Follow “Elected Women” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electedwomen/

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• A Word on Civility and Annual Conference 2025 Preview

  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. In a powerful conversation on civility, Brenna is joined by the woman who recently won a seat in Concord's City Council, an election which Brenna lost.If you missed Medication Takeback Day on October 25th, tune in to hear more information on the disposal of old meds and how you can get involved as an elected women with PPSWG Deputy Executive Director Irina Butler. Our Annual Conference is finally here! Hear from NFWL Executive Director Jody Thomas and Communications Coordinator Anna Hale what you have to look forward to in the Big Easy! For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541 Follow “Elected Women Across America” on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7drASscWr3MVxzNi5hRN0N Follow “Elected Women” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electedwomen/

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• This Elected Woman Brings Her Social Work Experience and Multiple Degrees to an Atlanta Suburb

  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. In this episode, Brenna sits down with Council Member Samantha Hudson of Georgia. Tune in to hear how a return to school later in life developed into many degrees and ongoing powerful work as a social worker, educator, community advocate, and elected leader. Medication Takeback Day is right around the corner: October 25th. This biannual event, hosted nationwide, provides the public with a free and convenient opportunity for the disposal of unwanted, unused, and expired medicines from households. For more information on the disposal of old meds and how you can get involved as an elected women, Brenna is joined by PPSWG Deputy Executive Director Irina Butler. Don't forget to register for our Annual Conference November 16-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana! Hear from NFWL Communications Coordinator Anna Hale what you have to look forward to in the Big Easy! For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541 Follow “Elected Women Across America” on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7drASscWr3MVxzNi5hRN0N Follow “Elected Women” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electedwomen/

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• Persistence in Public Service | with Rep. Dianne Hart and Rep. Mary Bentley

  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. In this episode, Brenna heads down south to hear from two veteran elected women: Florida State Representative Dianne Hart and Arkansas State Representative Mary Bentley. Hear how these State Reps navigated running again after election loss; turning loss into opportunity to serve their constituents. Don't forget to register for our Annual Conference November 16-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana! Take a minute and save your spot now.For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541 Follow “Elected Women Across America” on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7drASscWr3MVxzNi5hRN0N Follow “Elected Women” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electedwomen/

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• Learning to Lead Through Mentorship | with Rep. Camille Lilly and Rep. Felicia Robinson

  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. In this episode Brenna sits down with Illinois Representative Camille Lilly and Representative Felicia Robinson of Florida. Tune in to hear these powerful elected woman talk about the importance of persistence and support from mentors as Brenna digs in to the issues that matter to them!Don't forget to register for our Annual Conference November 16-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana! Take a minute and save your spot now.For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541 Follow “Elected Women Across America” on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7drASscWr3MVxzNi5hRN0N Follow “Elected Women” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electedwomen/

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