In this episode of The Million Dollar Podcast, host Ramneek Wayne welcomes Suzanne Newton, the Mayor and West Ward Councillor at Darebin City Council, to discuss her journey into politics, the importance of youth involvement, and the challenges faced in political representation. Suzanne shares her experiences and insights on being a role model, the significance of diversity in politics, and how to define success in a political role. The conversation emphasizes the need for young leaders to pursue their passions and be critical of the influencers they follow.
Our links:
The Million Dollar Podcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillionCo
Website - https://ramneekwayne.com/
Ramneek's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/isitwayne/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramneekwayne
Our Guests Links:
Susanne's socials https://www.facebook.com/susannenewton/
https://www.instagram.com/susannenewton/?hl=en
Key Takeaways
🔖 politics, youth, role models, influencers, community leadership, diversity, success, climate action, representation, women's rights
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to The Million Dollar Podcast
01:50 - Suzanne's Journey into Politics
05:34 - The Role of Youth in Politics
10:47 - Challenges in Political Representation
15:32 - The Importance of Role Models
20:34 - Defining Success as a Mayor
25:16 - Influencers and the Youth
28:16 - Advice for Young Leaders

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