2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech

On episode #22 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Shemia Fagan, Oregon Senator and Civil Rights Attorney, shares stories from her unique career journey. Shemia talks about her childhood, passions, and what inspired her to start a career journey into politics and influenced her most.

She takes us on a journey of what life is like for a Senator and what matters to her as a businesswoman and mother. Hear how this statement, "Go where you are celebrated, not where you are tolerated" has inspired her throughout her life. This podcast is full of such great insights, whether you're into politics or not.

Ways to connect with Shemia
Facebook.com/ShemiaFagan
Instagram @ShemiaForOregon
Twitter @ShemiaForOregon

Referenced Materials from the Podcast:
Video: How to testify in Salem
Podcast:  Shemia Fagon's How a bill becomes a law with my kindergartener

Books: 

• Up the Capitol Steps: A Woman's March to the Governorship (Women and Politics in the Pacific Northwest) By Barbara Roberts
• 168 Hours: You Have More Time Thank You Think By Laura Vanderkam

See the full library of Women in Business and Tech Career podcasts
Shemia Fagan's Career Tips for Women Transcript


The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, to coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

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