{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/07ce3a4e-2327-4692-be49-74ad7628c0a0/68fefaa718bcdad2ab39f2a2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 375: The Places We Have Real Power with Melissa Walker","description":"<p>The States Project’s Melissa Walker is back on Forever35 to discuss the importance of upcoming off-year elections, like high-stakes contests in Virginia next week. The ladies also talk about why driving powerful change at the state legislative level is vital, what door-knocking can do, and how to make the most of dramatic career pivots in your 30’s.</p><p><br></p><p>In these final days before the election, the Forever35 community is raising for VIRGINIA! Any and every <a href=\"https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Giving Circle donation</a> received from October 20, 2025 through October 28th at 11:59 pm PT will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach the $100,000 cap!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree &amp; Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.</li><li>Visit<a href=\"https://forever35podcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> forever35podcast.com</a> for links to everything they mention on the show or visit<a href=\"https://shopmyshelf.us/forever35\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> shopmyshelf.us/forever35</a>.</li><li>Follow the podcast on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/forever35podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram (@Forever35Podcast)</a> and sign up for the newsletter at<a href=\"https://forever35podcast.com/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> forever35podcast.com/newsletter</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Doree Shafrir & Elise Hu"}