Reviving the American Dream: Yen Bailey's Journey

<p>In this episode, Yen Bailey shares her inspiring journey from refugee to grassroots political candidate, emphasizing the importance of accountability, community engagement, and fighting for working families. We explore her perspective on political reform, her personal background, and how living through hardship shapes her approach to policy and representation.Key topics:</p><ul><li>Yen Bailey’s immigrant family story and its influence on her values</li><li>The challenges and rewards of grassroots campaigning in a gerrymandered district</li><li>The importance of accountability and transparency in government</li><li>Building infrastructure and constituent services in rural and underrepresented areas</li><li>The impact of personal experience working as a guardian ad litem on policy perspectives</li><li>Why fighting for healthcare, economic justice, and campaign finance reform matters</li><li>Strategies for engaging voters in "red" districts and overcoming political apathy</li><li>The significance of small acts of citizenship and community-building</li><li>How to stay centered and resilient amidst political negativity and opposition</li><li>The role of courage and perseverance in challenging the status quo</li></ul><p></p><p>Stay Connected</p><p><a href="https://reasonedrealityproject.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Reasoned Reality</a></p><p><a href="https://reasonedreality.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Reasoned Reality Substack</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealjoe.smith/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Smith Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@therealjoesmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Therealjoesmith Substack</a></p>