We’re thrilled to share this conversation with Shannon Hoffman (she/her), educator, collaborator, activator, and now a candidate for Denver City Council!

Shannon’s fire for justice and civic engagement inspired her to run after she witnessed how policies directly impact people — for better and worse.

Her campaign's part of a growing grassroots movement shaking up the status quo in a city where many elected officials have avoided accountability to their communities and allowed harmful policies — like the violent displacement of unhoused folks by police — to continue unchecked.

Tune in to hear us talk about...

How communities can leverage their collective power to get shit done and get us all free

Shannon’s experience running for office while working full-time to bring to life affordable housing, a grocery store, and other much-needed community spaces

Moments during her experiences with abolitionist organizing that led her to consider pursuing public office, even though she’d never thought about it before

Ways she's seen harmful policies and white supremacy culture impact her students

Setting boundaries and practicing self-care… even when you’re super busy disrupting the system

Advice for running for office

…and more!

Support Shannon’s campaign:

Donate to the campaign

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Check out Shannon’s campaign website

Resources for running for office:

Talk to Lauren about coaching

Emerge America

LGBTQ Victory Institute

Run for Something

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