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Episode 33 of 60 Minutes With A Woman:
Why I Left Politics: Former Oklahoma State Representative on Toxic Political Culture with Merleyn Bell

#womensupportingwomen #podcast #politics #story

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episode 33 of 60 Minutes With A woman : Why I Left Politics: Former Oklahoma State Representative on Toxic Political Culture with Merleyn Bell

#women #podcast #politics #story

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Ep 33. In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, former Oklahoma State Representative Merleyn speaks with raw honesty about what it’s actually like to serve in one of the toughest political environments in the country.

The pressure.
The hidden power dynamics.
The cost of staying true to your values.

And the moment she realized walking away was the most powerful decision she could make.

If you’ve ever wondered how politics really works…
If you’ve ever felt the weight of a toxic workplace…
If you’ve ever had to choose between status and self-respect…

This conversation is for you.

Listen now and tell us what stood out to you most. 🎙️

#podcast #women #story #politics

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They said women weren’t electable here.
We said: watch us! 🤩
For 15 years, Sally’s List has helped progressive women run and WIN. From city halls to the Capitol, we’re changing the face of leadership in Oklahoma.
🎉 Celebrate 15 years with us by sharing this video.
💪 Tag a woman who should run next.
#15YearsOfImpact #SallysList #ElectWomen #RunForSomething #ProgressivesForOK

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Fifteen years ago, Sally’s List was born out of a simple but powerful belief: that Oklahoma is stronger when more women lead. Since then, we’ve trained, supported, and celebrated so many incredible women, each one blazing a trail for a more inclusive future. Swipe through some of our favorite memories, the campaign launches, victory nights, trainings, community moments, and every fierce, fearless woman who said yes to running. If Sally’s List has ever inspired you, supported someone you love, or reminded you that change is possible, please help us keep going for the next 15 years.
🩷 Make a donation today and invest in the future of Oklahoma leadership. Link in bio! #electwomen #sallyslist15

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Merleyn Bell // Portraits // Norman // 11.21.21
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If you’re needing photos done, hit me up!
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#fall #portraitphotography #makeportraits #lighting #sunset #portrait #photography

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Happy International Women’s Day! 💙🧡

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Sally's List candidates now serve in the Oklahoma House, Senate, Norman and Oklahoma City Councils, and on the Tulsa School Board. These women use their unique backgrounds to make a difference in our communities, and helping them succeed is at the heart of our mission. To learn more about our elected candidates, visit SallysList.org.

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The Oklahoma Council for Indian Education held their Legislative Day for Indian Ed today. The board and especially President elect, Alison Black did an incredible job. We heard from legislators about upcoming bills, talked about issues impacting our schools and families, ate Monie’s world champ Indian tacos and then walked the floors of the Oklahoma State Capitol asking our elected leaders to support bills impacts our MMIP and regalia at graduation.
I love that there were many students in attendance. It was a well planned, inclusive, empowering event that gave me the opportunity to hear about issues impacting other Indigenous communities. I was also thrilled to see my Matriarch sister, Rep Branham!

Yakoke for the invitation, Ali and yakoke for creating space for us to come together to move the mark forward for our kids.

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Full day yesterday with the 2019 Women in Business Leadership Conference for some professionalism, then the United Way’s Celebrity Sing fundraiser for some posterity!

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#19yearslater #york #foreveryoung

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What an incredible weekend! Yakoke, Congresswoman Haaland, Kalyn Free and aaalllll my Matriarch sisters for an incredible day of talks about representation, MMIW and just enjoying each other’s company. Our Matriarch sister, Enedina Banks delivered the invocation and brought us all to proud tears. Yakoke, Anna Langthorn for making it possible to have so many indigenous women at the Carl Albert dinner.
Rep. Haaland is so important to me and her words at the dinner about needing more people in office who understand struggle resonated with me. Representation matters and she’s doing an amazing job of standing strong for Indian Country.
Blu made her a ribbon skirt and we invited Congresswoman to be an honorary Matriarch sister. 💜

#Matriarch #DebHaaland #AuntieDeb #Representation

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