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Staffer STAFFER shares exclusive interviews, insights, anecdotes and war stories from recognized leaders who launched their careers working as staffers.

There’s a reason why Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, has been on Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 500 Most...
12/12/2024

There’s a reason why Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, has been on Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 500 Most Influential People for three years running. Prior to founding his own firm, Bruce served as counsel at the NRCC, General Counsel and Policy Director for the House Republican Conference, Policy Counsel at Cisco, and Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

On today’s episode, he talks about how to identify the less crowded spaces – and fill them yourself. Listen now for many more great tricks of the trade: https://www.staffershow.com/episodes/bruce-mehlman/

And if you want more, subscribe to his Substack using this QR code.

There’s a reason why Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, has been on Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 500 Most...
12/12/2024

There’s a reason why Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, has been on Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 500 Most Influential People for three years running. Prior to founding his own firm, Bruce served as counsel at the NRCC, General Counsel and Policy Director for the House Republican Conference, Policy Counsel at Cisco, and Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

On today’s episode, he talks about how to identify the less crowded spaces – and fill them yourself. Listen now for many more great tips of the trade. Link in our bio.

And if you want more, subscribe to his Substack using the QR code.

Today’s guest Carlos Monje has worked in government and for some of the biggest names in DC including Barack Obama, Hill...
05/12/2024

Today’s guest Carlos Monje has worked in government and for some of the biggest names in DC including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Pete Buttigieg over the course of his nearly 25-year career.

He shares stories about his experience working in the Senate, on presidential campaigns, at the White House and Department of Transportation, and now leading JP Morgan’s PolicyCenter. Hear about it all now! Link in bio.

Few can claim to have worked for as many impressive institutions and companies as this week’s STAFFER guest has over her...
31/10/2024

Few can claim to have worked for as many impressive institutions and companies as this week’s STAFFER guest has over her career so far.

Nicole Isaac has worked for the US State Department, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Vice President’s office, and the President’s office, where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs during the Obama Administration. She has worked in external relations for the biggest technologies companies, including Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and now, as Vice President of Global Public Policy at Cisco. And, she has even founded her own nonprofit and works with many more.

She talks about it all this episode. Link in bio.

Today’s guest is known as one of the most impactful government relations experts in Washington D.C. — and with good reas...
24/10/2024

Today’s guest is known as one of the most impactful government relations experts in Washington D.C. — and with good reason:

✔️ Spent over a decade in local politics, on Capitol Hill, and on the campaign trail
✔️ Co-founded and now chairs the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance
✔️ Rose the ranks at the Alpine Group, and is set to be CEO in 2025

Keenan Austin Reed’s insights on leadership and advocacy are must-listen: https://www.staffershow.com/episodes/keenan-austin-reed/

Greta Lundeberg spent more than 13 years working as a foreign policy expert in the Senate, State Department, and the Whi...
17/10/2024

Greta Lundeberg spent more than 13 years working as a foreign policy expert in the Senate, State Department, and the White House, where she served as Senior Director for Legislative Affairs for the National Security Council and Special Assistant to the President. Following her time in government, she spent ten years at Boeing and is now Head of Government & Policy Advocacy, Americas for Ericsson. In this new episode of STAFFER, Greta reflects on her career path, how challenges have shaped her as a leader, and so much more. Listen to the episode now, the link is in our bio.

Soon after joining as EVP of Public Affairs, Sean Kennedy found himself leading an unexpected and unprecedented effort ...
30/05/2024

Soon after joining as EVP of Public Affairs, Sean Kennedy found himself leading an unexpected and unprecedented effort to drive government support of an industry devastated by the COVID pandemic. He brought to the task a set of tools honed over a career that spanned the U.S. House (as Legislative Director to Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt), U.S. Senate (as Chief of Staff to Senator Claire McCaskill), White House (as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs to President Obama), and the private sector.

Sally Susman is a world-class communicator, the author of Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, an...
23/05/2024

Sally Susman is a world-class communicator, the author of Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World, and – of course – a former staffer. Tune into today’s episode to hear lessons she learned and stories she lived during her journey from a Senate mail room to the U.S. Department of Commerce to some of the country's biggest brands -- American Express, Estée Lauder, and Pfizer.

Listen: https://www.staffershow.com/episodes/sally-susman/

And read more about her book here: https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/sally-susman-breaking-through-book

When Kermitt Brooks left corporate law to join the New York State Office of the Attorney General, he intended to stay fo...
16/05/2024

When Kermitt Brooks left corporate law to join the New York State Office of the Attorney General, he intended to stay for only a few years. Instead, he continued to work in government for over a decade, serving in the Attorney General's Office and the New York State Insurance Department. In addition to his state service, Kermitt has applied his expertise at some of the largest insurance companies including MetLife, Equitable, and currently Guardian Life. Tune in to today’s episode to hear what Kermitt loved about serving as a staffer, how he manages teams, and so much more. Listen now: https://www.staffershow.com/episodes/kermitt-brooks/

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has seen how government functions from all angles – as an advocate, a staffer, and now as ...
02/05/2024

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has seen how government functions from all angles – as an advocate, a staffer, and now as an elected official. She has worked in the labor movement, as a staffer for , and as Chief of Staff of the Office of Management and Budget in the Biden White House.

In 2022, she saw a new opportunity to support her community – and ran to represent the 13th District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, she is applying all she’s learned from those experiences and many more as a freshman Member of Congress.

Listen to today’s episode, out now.

💥 First Black and Asian woman to serve in the role of President of an NFL franchise💥 First Black city attorney in the st...
11/04/2024

💥 First Black and Asian woman to serve in the role of President of an NFL franchise
💥 First Black city attorney in the state of Nevada
💥 Named attorney of the Year the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association

Sandra Douglass Morgan is a trailblazer through and through. On today’s episode, she talks about the many roles she’s held throughout her career in the sports and gaming industries, at Fortune 100 companies, with top law firms, and – of course – as a staffer.

Episode link in our bio.

Today’s guest is Josh Earnest, one of the few staffers to go the distance from early on the Obama campaign through both ...
14/03/2024

Today’s guest is Josh Earnest, one of the few staffers to go the distance from early on the Obama campaign through both terms in the White House. Josh worked in politics and government from Florida to Iowa to New York City to Washington – and has applied lessons learned there to his job at White House Press Secretary and today, as EVP of Communications and Advertising for United. Learn all about his extraordinary pathway, his take on what makes a great staffer, and more. The link to the episode is in our bio.

In this week’s episode of STAFFER, sits down with friends and colleagues of Dan Turton, who tragically passed away earl...
20/02/2024

In this week’s episode of STAFFER, sits down with friends and colleagues of Dan Turton, who tragically passed away earlier this year. Through their stories and remembrances, you’ll learn who Dan was, what made him so special, and how he distinguished himself as a staffer of the highest order.

With hard work, a sharp mind, and a special talent for connecting with and caring for people, Dan operated at the highest levels to affect lasting change for the country. From the U.S. House to the White House, Dan left his imprint on hundreds of policies — and thousands of people.

Please listen, then take some notes from Dan. Be generous with your time and expertise. Make a difference for your country and your community. And stick close to those who you love.

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