United SHE Stands

Ashley & Sara
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Education to empower. Action to drive change. Hosted by Ohioans, Ashley & Sara, United SHE Stands is an independent podcast helping everyday Americans get involved in politics. New episodes every Tuesday. www.unitedshestands.com

  1. 4d ago

    Running in Southwest Ohio: Laalitya Acharya (HD-56), Caleb Price (HD-30), & Jordan Haire (HD-47)

    In episode 201, we sit down with three Southwest Ohio candidates for the Ohio House, Laalitya Acharya (HD-56), Caleb Price (HD-30), and Jordan Haire (HD-47), to talk about why they're running and what they want to change in Columbus. Laalitya Acharya is a biomedical engineer and candidate for State House District 56 (Mason, Lebanon & Deerfield Twp). She graduated at the top of her class from Mason High School) - and then received her Bachelors & Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University. Through both high school and college, she volunteered for local STEM education centers, organized to increase education access, and supported student worker’s rights. She was even honored with the Gold Congressional Youth Award for her advocacy work. After completing graduate school, she moved home to the district that raised her where she has continued to advocate for public education, affordability and success for all Ohioans. Her goal is to create an Ohio that works for everyone. That means making sure our state legislature fully funds our schools without property tax hikes, pushing back on the data centers that are driving up our utility bills and ensuring every hardworking Ohioan has access to the healthcare that they need. All of this is possible and within the state government’s control – and that’s what she will fight for in the State House. * Laalitya’s Campaign Website * Social Media * Instagram * TikTok * Bluesky * Facebook * X/Twitter Caleb Price is running for Ohio House District 30, which includes the west side of Cincinnati all the way to the Indiana border. He is a Cincinnati native and Cincinnati Public Schools graduate (Walnut Hills High School, ‘20). He graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2023 and is finishing his master’s in Public Administration there online. Caleb has volunteered with the Special Olympics of Ohio & Kentucky and helped start H2O for Earth, a fundraiser for the Flint Water Crisis. He also worked with Cincinnati City Council to rename sections of Reading Road after President Barack Obama. A dues-paying member of IBEW Local 1220 from his time as a barista, he has worked jobs from busboy at Skyline Chili to cashier at Home Depot, and he says that experience shapes his focus on average workers and families. A member of Gen Z and a Green Township resident, Caleb says he brings fresh ideas and new life experiences to Columbus. * Caleb’s Campaign Website * Social Media * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook * Threads * X/Twitter Jordan Haire is running for Ohio House District 47, which lies entirely within Butler County containing many communities including Hamilton, Fairfield Township and Oxford. Jordan grew up in the Hamilton area, earned a BA from Marian University and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at NKU. Running in her hometown HD 47, Jordan is a mom, wife, mental health counselor, small business owner, and native Ohioan that is ready to listen, understand, and advocate for her community by putting people first. * Jordan’s Campaign Website * Social Media * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Running in Southwest Ohio: Laalitya Acharya (HD-56), Caleb Price (HD-30), & Jordan Haire (HD-47)

  2. Sep 29

    Our 200th Episode: 2026 So Far and What's Next

    It's our 200th episode!!!! We're celebrating with a look back at everything we've done in 2026, some rapid-fire confessions from 200 episodes of this show, and what's coming next as we gear up for the midterms and look ahead to 2027. We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Our 200th Episode: 2026 So Far and What's Next

  3. Sep 22

    Daquan Neal Is the Real Deal: His Run for Ohio House District 39

    In episode 199, we sit down with Daquan Neal, whose race for Ohio House District 39 is one of eight seats that could help break the Republican supermajority. We get into his affordability-first platform, his social media strategy, and what winning would mean for the district. Daquan Neal is running for Ohio House District 39, which includes the North Dayton area, like Huber Heights, and parts of Union, Englewood, Northridge, and Shiloh. ​As a young adult, Daquan faced one of the darkest periods imaginable. He battled severe depression, dropped out of college twice, and was diagnosed with Stage III kidney failure. Instead of giving up, he chose to fight for his health, his future, and his purpose. That fight transformed him into the leader he is today.​ Daquan returned to school with renewed determination and graduated from Central State University, an Ohio HBCU. He earned dual degrees in Psychology and Political Science, with additional studies in Philosophy. He then worked in the Ohio Senate before transitioning to the Ohio House of Representatives, gaining experience in both chambers of the Ohio State government. He even worked as a legislative aide to create a direct pipeline from Central State University to the Ohio House of Representatives for Career and internship opportunities for students. Daquan continues to uplift young people as an instructor for the Certified Basic Automotive Maintenance Program at T-8 Auto Sales, helping teens and young adults gain hands-on skills, confidence, and career readiness. Resources: * Daquan’s Campaign Website * Social Media: * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Daquan Neal Is the Real Deal: His Run for Ohio House District 39

  4. Sep 15

    John Kulewicz Should Be Ohio's Next Attorney General

    In episode 198, Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General John Kulewicz joins us to explain what the AG actually does and make his case for why he should be the state’s next one. John Kulewicz grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He learned the values of hard work and independent judgment from his parents and grandparents, who came from Martins Ferry and Cincinnati, and saw firsthand the importance of good jobs and union membership to the economy of Ohio. John has spent his law career challenging conventional wisdom and taking on uphill battles. As a 44-year member of the Columbus-based law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, he successfully argued and won cases against the odds in the Supreme Court of the United States and courts throughout Ohio. He recently published a book, An Ohioan’s Odyssey: Lessons in Leadership, Law, and Public Service. In politics, Kulewicz has consistently defied expectations, most recently in his own two campaigns for Upper Arlington City Council, where he was the leading vote-getter both times. In his re-election effort, he won more votes than any UA City Council candidate in a contested election since adoption of the city charter seven decades ago. John earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was an editor of the Yale Law Journal. He earned his B.A. in American history from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, he is an accomplished long-distance swimmer and certified lifeguard. He lives with his wife Maryline in Upper Arlington where he has served on the City Council since 2020. He and Maryline are the proud parents of Adam and Abigail. Resources: * John’s Campaign Website * Social Media * Instagram * Facebook * X/Twitter We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    John Kulewicz Should Be Ohio's Next Attorney General

  5. Sep 10

    Running for Rural Ohio: Katie Koehler Wagner (HD-80) and Colton Stidam (HD-76)

    In episode 197, we sit down with two candidates fighting for rural Ohio’s future: Katie Koehler Wagner, running for Ohio House District 80, and Colton Stidam, running for House District 76. Both are pushing back on a statehouse they say has left working families and small communities behind. Katie Koehler Wagner is running for Ohio House District 80, which includes Troy, Piqua, and goes all the way west to the Indiana border. Katie is a 38-year-old mother, teacher, and lifelong advocate for doing what’s right. She and her husband are proud to raise their four children here, instilling in them the values of hard work and community service. Katie never had political ambitions. But she’s watched life get harder for her neighbors, students, and family while politicians fail to deliver real solutions. After listening to people across Miami and Darke counties, she heard the same frustrations again and again: decisions made behind closed doors, and local voices ignored. Staying on the sidelines felt like a betrayal of her values and her children’s future. So she turned to civic engagement, helping people understand how local and state decisions shape their lives — work that led to The Village, a Facebook community where neighbors share information, organize, and support each other. Now she wants to bring that voice to Columbus with H.O.P.E.: affordable and accessible Healthcare, Opportunities to prosper, good Public schools, and affordable Energy for homes and businesses. Katie Resources: * Katie Wagner for Ohio * Social Media * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook Colton Stidam is running for State Representative in Ohio’s 76th District, which includes parts of Richland county like Mansfield, Bellville, Shelby and the surrounding areas. Colton, 29, was born and raised in Shelby, Ohio, in a proud union family. Today, Colton works in IT for the Mansfield City School District alongside his wife, who is a science teacher in the district. They live in Mansfield. A strong advocate for his community, Colton has spent years volunteering with local organizations that provide food, resources, and support to underserved residents. He has also spearheaded community cleanup projects, working hands on to make his community a better place for everyone. Colton’s involvement in local politics began with the Shelby Area Democratic Club, where he became an active voice at community events and a well known presence at protests and demonstrations. He later joined the Richland County Young Democrats, where he was elected Vice President of Membership. Colton is running on a simple belief: Ohio should work for everyone, not just those at the top. He believes in fully funding our public schools, protecting and strengthening workers’ right to organize through their unions, and making everyday life more affordable for working families across Ohio. Colton Resources: * Stidam for State * Social Media * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook * Ohio House Bill 810 We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Running for Rural Ohio: Katie Koehler Wagner (HD-80) and Colton Stidam (HD-76)

  6. Sep 8

    Stolen Pride: The Politics of Shame in Appalachia with Arlie Russell Hochschild

    In episode 196, we sit down with sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild to explore the pride, shame, and empathy at the heart of her book, Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right. We talk about her seven years in Appalachia and what that experience reveals about America’s political divide ahead of a pivotal midterm election. Hochschild is the author of many groundbreaking books, including The Second Shift, The Managed Heart, and The Time Bind as well as Strangers in Their Own Land, which became an instant bestseller and was a finalist for a National Book Award, and Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right (both from The New Press). She is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Berkeley with her husband, the writer Adam Hochschild. Resources: * Buy Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right * In Kentucky’s coal country, a community is working to heal political divisions - PBS News * Other Books by Arlie Russell Hochschild We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Stolen Pride: The Politics of Shame in Appalachia with Arlie Russell Hochschild

  7. Sep 1

    Ohio Has a Supreme Court and It's on the Ballot: Judge Marilyn Zayas

    In episode 195, we sit down with Judge Marilyn Zayas to unpack a race that’s important but often overlooked: the Ohio Supreme Court. She breaks down what’s really at stake on the state’s highest court, and why she’s stepping up to run for it. Judge Marilyn Zayas is a highly respected Ohio judge. For nearly ten years she has served at Ohio’s Court of Appeals, a court that is directly below the Supreme Court of Ohio. This year she is running for the Ohio Supreme Court. Raised in a tough neighborhood plagued by drugs and crime by parents who migrated from Puerto Rico, she learned the value of hard work, integrity, and service from an early age. Judge Zayas has decided thousands of cases across Ohio. She faithfully determines cases on the Constitution, the law and independent of political influence. Last year, she was selected by the Chief Justice to replace a recused justice at our Ohio Supreme Court, three times in a 40-day window, an unprecedented honor. As the first Latina elected to any Ohio Court of Appeals, she embraces the responsibility of serving as a role model and mentor to others. Since 2017 she has hosted over 2,000 students at her Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, teaching students about Ohio’s courts and inspiring them to dream big. Her judicial excellence and community contributions have earned national recognition. Resources: * Judge Zayas’ Campaign Website * Social Media: * Instagram * Facebook We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Ohio Has a Supreme Court and It's on the Ballot: Judge Marilyn Zayas

  8. Aug 25

    Scott Charland (SD-19) & Laura Sirot (SD-31): Democrats Taking on Red Ohio Senate Seats

    In episode 194, we sit down with Scott Charland and Laura Sirot, two Democrats challenging red Ohio Senate districts, to talk about the issues driving their campaigns and what success looks like to them. Scott Charland is running for Ohio Senate District 19 which includes Delaware, Coshocton, Holmes, and Knox Counties. Scott received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his master’s degree in Education from the University of Alabama- Birmingham. Scott is a former national and state champion powerlifter and has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 25 years. He currently works in health care as a Manager of Human Performance. Scott is running to make Ohio’s public schools stronger, to implement stronger protection of Ohio’s natural resources, and to enact strong working class economic policies. Scott believes that politicians have lost sight of who they should really be serving, the working class and underrepresented, and have instead focused almost entirely on helping the wealthy and large corporations. Scott is active in the community and serves on the Orange Township Parks Advisory Committee and is an active volunteer for the Ohio Nature Conservancy, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Friends of the Lower Olentangy (FLOW) and the American Red Cross. Scott and his wife Tonya have been married 25 years and have a son who attends Ohio State University and a daughter in the Olentangy School District. Scott’s Resources: * Campaign Website * Social Media: * Instagram * Facebook Laura Sirot is running for State Senate in District 31 which includes Wooster, New Philadelphia and Zanesville, and parts of Massillon and Cambridge. She lives in Wooster, Ohio with her husband, Pete, and their two sons. She is a professor of Biology at The College of Wooster and has worked and lived in Wooster for the past 16 years. Her research mainly relates to understanding the reproductive biology of insect vectors of human pathogens and agricultural pests. Laura is very involved in her local community in the areas of children and family services, sustainability, animal rescue, and science communication. She is co-founder and co-coordinator of the Wooster Science Café (now in its 14th year) which is a monthly forum for discussing science-related issues of public interest. She has been a foster parent for Wayne County Children Services and adopted a child through foster care. She continues to serve Wayne County Children Services as a Board member and through mentoring families and children. She has created programs for local animal rescue agencies, such as the K9 coach program where she trains students to work with recent adopters of dogs on common behavioral issues to decrease the number of returned dogs. She is very passionate about making Ohio and the world a safer place for current and future generations. Laura’s Resources: * Campaign Website * Social Media: * Instagram * Facebook We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    Scott Charland (SD-19) & Laura Sirot (SD-31): Democrats Taking on Red Ohio Senate Seats
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Education to empower. Action to drive change. Hosted by Ohioans, Ashley & Sara, United SHE Stands is an independent podcast helping everyday Americans get involved in politics. New episodes every Tuesday. www.unitedshestands.com

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  • Creator
    Ashley & Sara
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley & Sara
  • Show Website
    United SHE Stands

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