Use Your Voice: Angela Rye on Fertility, Politics, and Advocating for Freedom

Aug 20, 2024

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This week Morgan DeBaun is joined by Angela Rye, an award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, and commentator, for a powerful conversation on civic engagement and the political impact of speaking up this election season.

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In this episode:

00:00 Welcome to the Journey Podcast

00:04 Introducing Angela Rye

00:51 Catching Up with Angela

01:25 Life Changes and Family Priorities

02:10 Balancing Ambition and Personal Life

03:39 Navigating Relationships and Career

04:19 The Reality of Freezing Eggs

12:11 Advocacy and Public Life

21:13 Mentorship and Professional Development

23:05 The Power of Pouring into Others

25:19 Public and Private Interests in Elections

29:25 The Influence of Billionaire Donors

34:24 The Essence of Democracy

36:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

At the top of the episode, Angela opens up about her personal journey with fertility. She emphasizes the need for more conversation on the matter, especially for women prioritizing their careers.

The episode takes a turn into politics, as Morgan delves into her own experiences navigating civic engagement, sparking a passionate discussion with Angela on the importance of political involvement. They explore the challenges of personal safety when taking a stand and why personal comfort must be risked in the pursuit of freedom and liberation for Black people. Angela stresses the impact of mentoring the next generation as a way to make notable change.

Together, they address the extensive influence of money on democracy, specifically dissecting Ben Horowitz's endorsement of Trump and the impact that billionaires in particular have on political outcomes. They also discuss how people are getting involved in democracy following the announcement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

Tune in for an episode that is sure to inspire you to get involved in the political conversation. Don't forget to support the podcast by leaving a rating and review wherever you listen!