News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
How We Choose to Live
According to U.S. News and World Report, there are 103 million Americans who were born after 911. This figure has been repeated by local news outlets regularly this week as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that stole 2,977 lives in New York,...
You Are Enough: Catharine Baker Bipartisanship & Getting Things Done
Catharine Baker joins me for a powerful conversation on leading with integrity, working across differences, and the quiet strength of knowing you are enough.Catharine built a strong bipartisan record in the California State Assembly and now directs the UC Student and...
Wild & Free: Faith Alpher on Finding the Voice You Forgot You Had
I sat down with Faith Alpher and left the conversation feeling lighter — and more certain that the most powerful thing any of us can do is simply be ourselves.Faith is a comedian, a longtime voice on 101.7 KKIQ, and Livermore’s first person of color to...
Audrey Coleman on Why Politics Doesn’t Have to Be So Ugly
I’m so excited to share this powerful conversation with you.In the newest episode of Purple Inspiration, I sat down with Audrey Coleman, Director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Audrey has spent years stewarding Senator...
America at 250—Through the Eyes of Generations
America’s 250th Birthday has me thinking about my grandfathers. They came from Italy and Sicily with barely a dime in their pockets, but had optimism and faith in what this country could make possible.That is why Business for America’s “Together for...
Fighting for Victims: Mary Knox on Justice, Resilience, Law & Order
Today, I talked with Mary Knox — a true badass in California law enforcement and a lifelong champion for crime victims.With over 40 years as a prosecutor in Contra Costa County, Mary has taken on violent repeat offenders while building intervention programs for...