Today, Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, the day this episode is released is a very important one in US history. Midterm elections.

No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, the impact of the midterm elections today are incredibly significant. As CNN Politics puts it…

“President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, but the results [of today’s election] will be a referendum on the polarizing US leader and his policies… President Trump could have more power or less in Washington by the end of Election Day.”

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be voted on, plus 35 seats in the Senate and 36 governors will be decided on November 6th.

Bottomline, the party that ends up in control of Congress can sway how (and what) policies are written and passed in the next two years. And ultimately, this affects women’s rights in the United States.

So, health care, the US economy, immigration, women’s reproductive rights. You name it… it’s all at stake here.

There’s also a historic number of women appearing on the election ballots in congressional and Senate races… 256 women, to be exact.

So please. I’m begging you. Each and every American that listens to our podcast MUST vote today. No matter what. Girl scout promise… you’ll go #DoTheThing, okay?

And if you need more reasons why…

My guest, Renee Powers, is going to simplify how to be a feminist.

While the world feels like a bit of hot mess at times (girl, I feel it too) Renee shares hope and simple, practical tips on how one person (ahem, YOU!) can ripple out and change the world.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is “feminism” and why now?
• In what ways can I make a positive impact on women’s issues (big or small)?
• How to handle the backlash or “mansplaining”
• Where do I find other feminists like me in my community?
• What is Renee’s hope and vision - in her lifetime?
• What does it mean to be a “feminist life coach?”

Gone are the days of thinking that feminists are some radical group of people on the fringe. To be a feminist in my mind, is to be a humanist. It’s gender non-specific, really. It’s time to speak up, speak out, stand up and be brave.

Take a stand and let your voice be heard today with your vote.

We need you. You need you.

Let’s do this together.

Let’s #DoTheThing.

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/038-renee-powers/