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Firestarters with Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts
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Firestarters is a podcast filled with inspiring interviews of women living audacious lives and encouraging others to do the same. shannonwatts.substack.com shannonwatts.substack.com

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Amber Goodwin is a lawyer, organizer, and public safety advocate who has spent her career working with communities and fighting for safety, health, and opportunity. She currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney in Travis County, where she is... more

Ann Warner has spent more than two decades advocating for the rights of women, girls and gender-expansive people around the world. Today, she serves as Executive Director of the Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity (CGRE), a growing communi... more

Reshma Saujani, is a leading activist, an author, the founder of Girls Who Code, the founder and CEO of Moms First, host of My So-Called Midlife podcast, and executive producer of the new documentary No Country for Mothers. Named one of TIME’s Women ... more

Kerry Docherty cofounded the lifestyle clothing brand Faherty with her husband and his identical twin. Kerry is someone who is passionate about using creativity and community to cultivate joy. Kerry is the author of the children’s book Somewhere, Rig... more

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Amber Goodwin
Lawyer, organizer, public safety advocate
Community Justice; Gun violence prevention
Episode: Amber Goodwin on why she’s running for City Council in Austin after a career in activism and law
Ann Warner
Executive Director of the Collaborative for Gender Plus Reproductive Equity (CGRE)
CGRE
Episode: Ann Warner on building a movement to reclaim the rights of women and girls
Reshma Saujani
Activist, author, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, executive producer of No Country for Mothers
Moms First / Girls Who Code / No Country for Mothers
Episode: Reshma Saujani on a growing national movement to reunite moms across divisions
Kerry Docherty
Founder of Faherty, author of Selfish
Faherty
Episode: Kerry Docherty on why being selfish might be the most generous thing you can do
Dan Goldman
U.S. Representative, candidate with a focus on gun safety and progressive governance
U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat
Episode: Rep. Dan Goldman on why talk without results gets us nowhere
Susan Piver
Author and meditation teacher
Open Heart Project; author of Inexplicable Magic, Meditation for Mystics
Episode: Susan Piver on why meditation isn't a life hack
Alexis McGill Johnson
CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Episode: Alexis McGill Johnson on the real cost of taking away women's healthcare
Jordan Wood
Candidate for Congress in Maine
Episode: Jordan Wood on how to fight special interests with progressive values
Michael Tubbs
Former mayor of Stockton, author, and California lieutenant governor candidate
End Poverty in California; Governor Newsom advisory roles
Episode: Michael Tubbs on why California needs a different kind of leader right now

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Shannon Watts
Host of Firestarters with Shannon Watts

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • My new go to for my commute

    Really interesting host and guests, always looking forward to the next show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethewhirlwind22
    United States2 years ago
  • Shannon is a fire starter

    So excited for this podcast! Shannon has been such a wonderful leader and I’m looking forward to these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin Spahr
    United States2 years ago

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Ann Warner on building a movement to reclaim the rights of women and girls
Q: What are your reflections on staying hopeful in challenging times?
Warner emphasizes tapping into personal power and community, finding your people, and persevering even when progress seems slow, backed by the idea that collective action can shift the narrative and outcomes over time.
Ann Warner on building a movement to reclaim the rights of women and girls
Q: What can ordinary listeners do to get involved and support these efforts locally?
Listeners are encouraged to visit cgre.org, join local networks, subscribe to newsletters, participate in or donate monthly to aligned organizations, and leverage CGRE's guidance to connect with local groups and allies.
Ann Warner on building a movement to reclaim the rights of women and girls
Q: Why focus on state-level advocacy, especially after Roe, and how does CGRE operate to support local organizations?
The focus on state-level advocacy arises from the reality that state legislatures, governors, and courts have growing power to determine access to health care and rights. CGRE operates by pooling donor dollars to fund state-based organizations, increasing visibility and effectiveness, and building an infrastructure of leaders who can sustain advocacy across diverse communities.
Ann Warner on building a movement to reclaim the rights of women and girls
Q: Can you tell us how you came to do this work and what motivates you over the years?
Ann Warner describes a lifelong commitment rooted in seeing the tangible impact of collective action, the importance of partnership, and a personal drive to create a world that works for women and girls, which has guided her through local, national, and global advocacy.
Rep. Dan Goldman on why talk without results gets us nowhere
Q: Why is health care a priority and how would you fund it?
By using revenue from reforms like the Robin Hood Act to fund universal child care and restore Medicaid, and by leveraging non-legislative leverage to implement policy more quickly.

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This program features high-impact interviews with women who pursue audacious goals and lead social change, often blending activism, policy insight, and entrepreneurship. Conversations center on personal growth, public service, gender equity, and pragmatic strategies for advancing progressive causes, with a steady thread on leadership, accountability, and practical actions listeners can take. Noteworthy is the focus on real-world impact, from reproductive rights and gun violence prevention to civic engagement and organizing at the community level, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable, values-driven perspectives from women leaders and advocates.

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1. Amber Goodwin
2. Ann Warner
3. Reshma Saujani
4. Kerry Docherty
5. Dan Goldman
6. Susan Piver
7. Alexis McGill Johnson
8. Jordan Wood

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