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Making Progress
The Making Progress Podcast, hosted by therapist and CEO Myra Reneé, spotlights individuals creating positive change in their communities. Unlike typical self-help content, this show features credentialed expertise alongside authentic stories of growth, challenges, and real-world impact. Real people, doing real things, making real progress.
Making Progress
Mandela Barnes - The Power You Don't Know You Have
real people. real stories. real progress.
Hosted by Myra Reneé
Mandela Barnes sits down with Myra for an unfiltered conversation about Wisconsin politics, the Democratic Party's disconnect with everyday people, and why he's considering another run for office.
Named after Nelson Mandela while the South African leader was still imprisoned, Barnes shares his journey from Milwaukee mayor's office receptionist to Wisconsin's first Black Lieutenant Governor. He opens up about losing the 2022 Senate race by just one point despite being outspent by $26 million, and why that experience taught him that traditional political playbooks are broken.
Featured Guest: Mandela Barnes
- Former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2019-2023) Founder
- Power to the Polls & Forward Together Wisconsin
- 2022 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate
Connect: 🎙️ Host: Myra Reneé → https://www.myrarenee.com/ → https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee
Produced by: Puente Creative Studios → https://puentestudios.com/
