Bonus Episode: A Night At Persist With Way To Win

Bonus Episode: A Night At Persist With Way To Win

Author: Acast Creative Studios April 8, 2025 Duration: 37:14

In March of 2025, A’shanti Gholar co-hosted the inaugural event of the Persist network – a network dedicated to uplifting women and their voices. It was hosted at Diane Von Furstenberg’s studio in NYC, and was a convening of women who are putting in the work day in and day out to fight back against the current administration.


In this bonus episode, presented by Way to Win, A’shanti and Tory Gavito, President and Co-Founder of Way to Win, talk about what they are both doing to persist in the face of it all. They talk about what they’re seeing in Washington D.C. and in their communities across the country, and what we can do to continue fighting back each day.


We also hear from attendees of the event, and get a sense of what the energy was like in the room.


The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A’shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A’shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.


Way to Win is a donor network that invests in data, new media, and grassroots power to win long-term political change.


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Tune into The Brown Girls Guide to Politics for a necessary and vibrant perspective on power, policy, and culture, all centered on the experiences of women of color. Host A’shanti Gholar doesn’t just report on the political landscape; she builds a space for dialogue with the very women who are actively reshaping it. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to a crucial conversation, whether it’s a one-on-one interview with an elected official, a deep dive with a community organizer, or a candid roundtable analyzing the week’s headlines. This podcast, produced by Acast Creative Studios, moves beyond the standard political commentary to explore how issues truly impact communities of color and the women leading the charge. You’ll hear authentic stories from candidates on the trail, insights from cultural influencers, and frank discussions that connect the dots between news, society, and daily life. It’s for anyone seeking a more inclusive and realistic understanding of how change happens, offering both analysis and a sense of community. The discussions are insightful, immediate, and always grounded in the lived realities of the guests, making complex political topics both accessible and personally relevant.
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