Today's episode features the indefatigable Kobey Layne hearing the call and becoming what she must. Kobey is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Governor of Minnesota. She and I muse over topics as wide as owning our past, youth in American politics, and why you should vote for someone who cares about you.

REFERENCES:
Kobey Layne’s Website: https://www.kobey4governor.com/

Follow Kobey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kobey4governor.bsky.social

Follow Kobey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobey4governor

Follow Kobey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194661289324772

Follow Kobey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kobey4Governor

Follow Kobey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kobey4governor

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Kobey Layne
• (02:32) - Connecting life with policy
• (08:38) - Reclaiming our shame as lessons learned
• (19:21) - Who is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party?
• (22:18) - Does being young disqualify a candidate?
• (29:49) - The DFL State Convention
• (35:12) - Does being young make you a better candidate?
• (43:37) - Holding politicians accountable
• (48:44) - Holding business accountable
• (53:42) - Representation requires someone who cares
• (58:35) - How to find Kobey on the internet
• (01:02:32) - Show closing
• (01:03:05) - Closing credits

In this episode, we hear Shannon Donohoe-Simpson's story of healing and renewal. Shannon is a Joybringer, Spaceholder, speaker, and storyteller who survived breast cancer and turned her journey into a TEDx Talk. We talk about radical ownership, the magical connections we make with others, and making sure not to deprive the world of the opportunity to support you.

REFERENCES:
Shannon Donohoe-Simpson’s Website: https://shannondonohoesimpson.com/

Shannon’s story on The Collective Magazines: https://thecollectivemags.ca/healing-through-art/

Follow Shannon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.donohoesimpson

Follow Shannon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-donohoe-simpson/

Follow Shannon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannondonohoesimpson/videos

Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondonohoesimpson/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Shannon Donohoe-Simpson
• (02:39) - Keeping something that wasn't hers to hold
• (08:43) - Giving emotions the opportunity to move
• (11:52) - Breaking the cycle by finding the mirror
• (18:46) - Only you can do the work to move past trauma
• (24:36) - Finding tools to manage the hard times
• (31:35) - Move through the discomfort
• (36:00) - What if we could slow down and be?
• (38:39) - What if we could be brave enough to be vulnerable?
• (47:29) - Don't take away an opportunity to connect
• (52:11) - The magic of allowing connection
• (55:49) - How to find Shannon Donohoe-Simpson on the internet
• (58:42) - Show closing
• (01:00:05) - Closing credits

Today we hear Lilliana Kendra Young's pursuit of justice for all in Indiana State government. Lilliana is a candidate for District 61 of the Indiana State House of Representatives and Founder of The Sisterhood, a support organization in Bloomington, Indiana. She and I peruse topics as off the beaten track as:

☑️How some politicians are clearly slacking off
☑️Why money makes most politicians unaware of the real problems our country faces
☑️Whether transgender women are contractually obligated to play Magic: The Gathering

REFERENCES:
Lilliana Young’s Website: https://youngfor61.com/

Follow Lilliana on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lillianayoung.bsky.social

Follow Lilliana on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LillianaKendraYoung

Follow Lilliana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lilliana-Young-for-IN-61/61582462953972/

Follow Lilliana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianakendra

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:31) - Introducing Lilliana Kendra Young
• (02:49) - Realizing her Queer identity
• (08:35) - Finding the activist within
• (12:37) - Committing to how government should be run
• (19:16) - The anger effective government needs
• (25:15) - An oligarchy by any other name
• (32:46) - The story of Lilliana's name
• (36:24) - The story of Lilliana's logo
• (39:55) - What makes being awake worthwhile
• (43:38) - Becoming an artist who feels
• (48:28) - Develop your skills and forget about talent!
• (53:12) - How to find Lilliana Kendra Young on the internet
• (54:46) - Show closing
• (57:37) - Closing credits