In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Resa speaks with  Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership. The dynamic discussion explores how millennials and Gen Z are reshaping American politics through grassroots engagement and local office candidacy.

Amanda shares her journey building a mission-driven organization that empowers young, diverse candidates to run for local offices—from school boards to library committees—where critical community decisions happen. She offers practical insights on effective leadership, including:

Why doctors are well equipped for public office
The benefits of a four-day workweek for organizational productivity
Strategic approaches to email communication and team onboarding


The conversation highlights the unique perspective healthcare professionals bring to public office and why their expertise is desperately needed in local governance. Amanda makes a compelling case for civic engagement as essential infrastructure for a healthy democracy.

Website: Run for Something
Instagram: Amanda Litman

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