Do you let fear hold you back from accomplishing life’s biggest challenges? Are you willing to go through the NOs in order to get to the YESes?
Today I’m talking with Andrea Harrington, who is running for State Senator of Massachusetts, which is THE gutsiest move of her life!
During our discussion, Andrea and I chat about a number of topics, including mental health, female misrepresentation in politics, and the importance of expanding economic opportunity for women.
In this episode, you’ll learn that if you want something in life, you have to be willing to go after it. Regardless of the outcome, if you give it your all, you’ll come out on the other side, better than when you started.
About Our Guest
Throughout Andrea Harrington’s legal career she has demonstrated the grit and tenacity required to tackle tough problems. Her experience has taught her that with a fighting spirit, passionate people can create change by working together.
She is running for State Senator of Massachusetts because she is the passionate, practical, progressive leader that the Four Counties need to serve them. She understands the challenges the district faces because she has been on the front lines of dealing with them.
Episode highlights:
- Andrea shares her story and why she is now running for State Senator of Massachusetts
- The importance of advocating for mental health
- Why taking the profit out of healthcare is in our best interest
- National vs State politics and how YOU can make a difference
- How to deal with people who are “not at their best”
- Why are women struggling financially?
- Expanding economic opportunity for women
- Overcoming fear and developing thick skin
- Why the journey is more important than the destination
- Finding your community
- The challenges that female candidates have to face
- If you can dream it, you can do it
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Enjoy!
xoxo
Jenny
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