Listen Now: The Pink House with Sam Smith

We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called The Pink House with Sam Smith. Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the Englis…

Are You Likable? with Alicia Menendez

Political media has the power to shape the narrative of a race before anyone has cast a ballot. All of the decisions - who gets covered and how they get covered - are made by an overwhelmingly and disturbingly non-diverse group of media gatekeepers. In this episode, Maya and TV host and author Alic…

But Can You Win? with Mayor Tishaura Jones

When you kick off a campaign, one of the first things people ask is, “Are you a viable candidate?” but what they're really asking is, do you have a real shot at winning? To elect more women of color, early polls, donations, and endorsements cannot be the only tools for assessing the strength of a c…

Can You Raise Enough Cash? With Congresswoman Lauren Underwood

If you want to win an election, you need to raise a ton of money. A lot of brilliant women of color decide not to run for office because the price for entry feels too high. In this episode, Maya and Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois’ 14th district discuss all things fundraising - why it matters and…

Are You Authentic Enough? With Mitra Jalali and Cheniqua Johnson

When women of color run for political office, they are scrutinized for every flaw. They’re expected to be everything for everyone – they must be authentic, but they can’t alienate broad audiences. They must be youthful, but also mature. The list goes on. In this episode, Maya speaks to two St. Paul…

Official Trailer: When We Win with Maya Rupert

This season on “When We Win with Maya Rupert,” we’ll sit down with some of the most impressive women of color in office today. We explore why there has been an unprecedented call for women of color to run for office and look at the many barriers that stand in their way - and how they have overcome …

When We Win with Maya Rupert (Teaser)

Welcome to “When We Win with Maya Rupert,” a four-part series that looks at women of color who have garnered broad community support and made the impossible seem possible. Join host Maya Rupert for a series of conversations that will inspire at a moment when we need it more than ever. Episode 1 is …