Encouraging Women to Run For Office: Sarah Jakle

Encouraging Women to Run For Office: Sarah Jakle

Author: Marcylle Combs May 27, 2026 Duration: 38:38

Sarah Jakle shares her inspiring journey from overcoming autoimmune disease to founding Democra-she, a program empowering young women to run for office and lead with confidence. Discover practical tools for resilience, navigating social media challenges, and fostering leadership in women. Key Topics & Takeaways

  • Sarah Jakle's family legacy and inspiration from her great grandfather
  • Impact of autoimmune disease on career and founding Democra-she
  • Challenges women face in politics and leadership
  • Tools for emotional regulation and resilience in women
  • Importance of early education and social media literacy for girls
  • Women need tailored skills to navigate social media and public scrutiny.
  • Grounding and inner best friend practices help regulate emotions and build confidence.
  • Early intervention in high school can shape future women leaders.
  • Imposter syndrome can be mitigated through self-compassion and mental tools.
  • Increasing women's representation in leadership requires addressing societal barriers.

Sarah Jakle founded DemocraShe in 2020 and serves as the Executive Director. Previously she served as the Get Out The Vote Director for the California National Organization for Women and National Outreach Director for Field Team 6, leading the innovative effort to register voters using effective issue-based voter registration techniques. Empowering women to hold political office has been a focus since Sarah first interned at the Women’s Council of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in college.

Sarah has dedicated her life’s work to lifting up communities -spending the first decade of her career working on behalf of people coping with mental illness and homelessness and bringing compassion-based resiliency skills into her current work with women. She was a 2017 fellow with Organizing for Action, a 2025 How Women Lead Movement Builders fellow, served on the Board of Directors for Urban Partners Los Angeles, and serves on the Advisory Council of the Santa Monica YMCA.


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Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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