Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) grew up in Champagne, Illinois— the birthplace of Kraft Mac N’ Cheese and a place that Bob Dylan once compared to heaven. In this episode, Nikki dives into her non-linear path from competitive gymnast to congresswoman, her love of yoga, Madonna, and Brené Brown, and the importance of being kind, listening, and allowing people to feel heard. Tune in to hear the reason why Nikki encourages young people to embrace the unknown and take more intriguing paths less traveled.