In this episode, host Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Stamen, an activist and co-founder of Momtivist and Democrashe. Jessica shares her journey into activism, which was sparked by the Sandy Hook tragedy. She discusses her involvement with Moms Demand Action, an organization fighting for sensible gun legislation and gun safety education. Jessica emphasizes the importance of asking about gun safety and shares tips for parents on how to approach the topic. She also highlights the power of using humor in advocacy and shares examples of her videos that tackle serious issues in a lighthearted way. Jessica talks about her work with Momtivist, a group that empowers parents to fight for what they believe in, and her current focus on Democrashe, a program that empowers high school girls to become leaders and future elected officials. She envisions a future where families and kids are actively engaged in advocacy and making positive change in their communities.You can find out more about Jessica Stamen and her work at: www.democrashe.org@democrasheorg@momtivist@jstamenFollow us for more @parentstogether or find us online at parents-together.org
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Welcome to Power to the Parents, a podcast from ParentsTogether connecting parents and caregivers to the incredible power they have to create a better world for their children. Hosted by ParentsTogether's Executive Director Ailen Arreaza, we'll meet regular parents who've done amazing things to ensure a safer, brighter future for their kids. And all kids. In this podcast, we'll explore significant issues that demand collective action, such as paid family leave, childcare, education, and we'll show how parents can unite as a powerful force for change. Each episode unveils the empowering narratives of parents across the country who face adversity...