In March of 2025, A’shanti Gholar co-hosted the inaugural event of the Persist network – a network dedicated to uplifting women and their voices. It was hosted at Diane Von Furstenberg’s studio in NYC, and was a convening of women who are putting in the work day in and day out to fight back against the current administration.In this bonus episode, presented by Way to Win, A’shanti and Tory Gavito, President and Co-Founder of Way to Win, talk about what they are both doing to persist in the face of it all. They talk about what they’re seeing in Washington D.C. and in their communities across the country, and what we can do to continue fighting back each day.We also hear from attendees of the event, and get a sense of what the energy was like in the room.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A’shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A’shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.Way to Win is a donor network that invests in data, new media, and grassroots power to win long-term political change.Follow The BGGInstagram: @thebgguideTwitter: @thebgguideFollow Way to Win:Bluesky: @waytowinus.bsky.socialSubstack: https://chartingthewayforward.substack.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charting-the-way-forward/id1774772361Instagram: @waytowinus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In March of 2025, A’shanti Gholar co-hosted the inaugural event of the Persist network – a network dedicated to uplifting women and their voices. It was hosted at Diane Von Furstenberg’s studio in NYC, and was a convening of women who are putting in the work day in and day out to fight back against the current administration.
In this bonus episode, presented by Way to Win, A’shanti and Tory Gavito, President and Co-Founder of Way to Win, talk about what they are both doing to persist in the face of it all. They talk about what they’re seeing in Washington D.C. and in their communities across the country, and what we can do to continue fighting back each day.
We also hear from attendees of the event, and get a sense of what the energy was like in the room.
The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A’shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A’shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.
Way to Win is a donor network that invests in data, new media, and grassroots power to win long-term political change.
Follow The BGG
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Twitter: @thebgguide
Follow Way to Win:
Bluesky: @waytowinus.bsky.social
Substack: https://chartingthewayforward.substack.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charting-the-way-forward/id1774772361
Instagram: @waytowinus
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Brown Girls Guide: Politics, Pop Culture, and the Power of Us
The Brown Girls Guide is more than a podcast — it’s a movement. Created for women of color who want to stay informed, inspired, and connected, this show dives into the conversations that shape our lives. From breaking down politics and current events to exploring pop culture and lifestyle, we hold space for the issues and joys that matter most to us.
Every episode brings a mix of candid commentary and powerful interviews with voices you’ll love — from trailblazers and thought leaders to everyday women whose stories remind us of our strength. If you’ve ever wanted to get politically involved and had no idea where to start, this is where you meet the women who did it, and hear the parts they don’t put in the press release.
Our mission is simple: to celebrate the richness of our perspectives while keeping it real, fun, and unapologetically us. Because the world looks different through our lens — and it’s time everyone sees it.
So whether you’re tuning in for insight, inspiration, or just a laugh with your new favorite guide, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide.
Produced by The BGG Media. Hosted by A'shanti F. Gholar, Founder of The Brown Girls Guide.