237. can gen z actually make change? let’s talk burnout, hope, + leadership feat. amanda litman

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how gen z can lead with hope (even when it feels impossible)? today’s guest is amanda litman— the co-founder and president of run for something, a nonprofit organization that recruits and supports young leaders to run for state and local office. she has written two books geared toward the next generation of political leaders, was named one of the time next 100, and is currently a 2025-2026 obama foundation usa leader.

in this episode, we discuss how gen z can become leaders in both the political arena and the workspace… and why this MATTERS!

we talk about:

• amanda’s political background + the different campaigns she’s been part of

• how to get more involved in politics as a young person

• gen z being politically active yet feeling hopeless about politics

• coping with anxiety over politics + how to stay hopeful

• an insider’s perspective what gen z political leaders are truly like

• what gen z leaders are doing differently in the office

• generational divides at work + how to navigate those

• the four day work week + whether that helps or hurts productivity

• dealing with workplace + political burnout

• changes we hope to see that improve work life + the political landscape