The Political Life
Summary: A podcast about the people whose lives are immersed in the political world, and how they got there - from campaigns to capitols and everywhere in between. Politicians, lobbyists, pollsters, and business people. If they're on the show, they're living the political life.
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Today we bring you another international episode, featuring Marcel Halma, the Global Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations at Nouryon. Marcel talks to us about his time as a diplomat and his current role at Nouryon. Nouryon is a global leader in specialty chemicals with a 400 year history. They have over 10,000 employees that operate in 80 countries around the world.
Today’s guest is Kelli Emerick, Founder and President of 121 Strategies & Government Relations, and Executive Director of the Secure ID Coalition. With over 12 years of experience in the tech industry, Kelli has an in-depth background in the areas of online child safety, identity management, information sharing, e-commerce, and privacy.
While at CES, we had the opportunity to sit down with Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes, and learned how Florida is becoming a leader in the autonomous vehicle space. Senator Brandes is passionate about using technology to solve problems in his state, and he’s hoping that Florida will serve as a model for other states. Senator Brandes tells us why he believes self-driving cars are necessary, and why politicians need to start thinking of how new technology will better serve their constituents.
Today we sit down with Benson Chan, Co-founder and Senior Partner at Strategy of Things, a management consulting company specializing in strategy, innovation, and business transformation. Benson talks to us about how he can help solve municipal-level problems with cost-effective technology, and help cities become responsive. Strategy of Things is a Silicon Valley based innovation consulting agency that brings science and disruptive digital technologies to help organizations solve complex problems.
Today we sit down with David Quam, Counsel and Co-leader of Dentons 50 Network. David talks to us about his time at the National Governor’s Association, the Dentons 50 network, and the unexpected job offer that led him to a career in government relations. Dentons is the world’s largest law firm, operating in 74 countries and employing over 10,000 lawyers. Dentons 50 is a comprehensive, centralized resource for any business faced with complex, multistate policy matters.
Today’s episode was recorded at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. While at CES, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Chase, Director of Global Government Affairs & Public Policy at Bell Flight. Brian talked to us about Nexus, what he sees as the future of flying vehicles, and how his passion for space landed him at Bell. Bell Flight is an innovative aerospace manufacturer producing 60% of today’s helicopters and working to create the next generation of flying vehicles.
On today's episode, we sit down with Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs at The Toy Association. The Toy Association represents over 1,000 members that design, produce, license, and deliver toys and youth entertainment products. Matthew's story is a great example of how important networking is to becoming successful in this industry. Matthew went from managing a restaurant, to Senior Policy Advisor to the Attorney General of Rhode Island, and is now a lobbyist.
On today’s episode, we sit down with Ellen Anderson, Director of Government Relations at Community Health Systems. Although Ellen did not come from a political family, political conversations with her grandfather sparked her interest to pursue a career in government. Community Health Systems is one of the nation's biggest hospital management companies, operating 106 acute care hospitals in 18 states.
This is our first international interview, featuring Daniel Ureña, the Founder & Managing Partner of MAS Consulting. Daniel hails from Madrid, Spain but knows politics in the United States, having attended school in the U.S., where he fell in love with lobbying. MAS Consulting, founded by Daniel and his business partner Cesar Martinez, is a consulting firm specializing in corporate reputation management and public affairs with more than 15 years of experience.
On today's special live episode, we sit down with Katie Kincaid, Director of Public Affairs, and David Mack, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Eaze. Katie and David talk about their experiences at Lyft, what it's like working in the cannabis industry, and answer audience questions. Special thanks to our sponsor, State & Federal Communications - trusted experts on lobbying compliance laws & required reporting, with over 25 years of experience.
Roberto Fierro is Director, Legislative Strategy with BSA | The Software Alliance. BSA is a leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and operations in more than 30 countries, BSA pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.
Rhod Shaw is the Principal and President of the Alpine Group, a bipartisan, bicameral government affairs consulting firm located on Capitol Hill. The Alpine Group's clients include Fortune 100 companies, private equity firms, trade associations, local governments and more. Rhod brings over 20 years of high-level government experience to the Alpine Group. Rhod's experience includes work affecting industries such as telecommunications, energy, automotive, technology, and financial services, among others.
Today we sit down with Megan Hannigan, who is a Manager of Government Relations at PayPal, Inc. Megan is a member of PayPal Inc.'s Global Government Relations team, which represents the interests of PayPal and its community before governments around the world
Today on the show we sit down with Dean Rosen. A partner at Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, Dean is one of Washington’s foremost experts on America’s complex health care system—and a master of both the politics and policies that shape it. He has more than two decades of experience developing and advancing health policy initiatives on Capitol Hill and in the private sector.
Today we are joined by David Goldweitz, the founder and Chief Strategy Officer for Glamsquad, the on-demand in-home beauty service. Glamsquad is a significant innovator in the beauty industry, providing a platform that connects clients with salon professionals. Glamsquad offers in-home or offsite work opportunities for the 700,000+ cosmetology professionals active in the U.S.
