Shannon Watts: Mobilizing Moms to Demand Action
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 23 October 2024
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
In this powerful episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki sits down with Shannon Watts, the unstoppable force behind Moms Demand Action. From a Facebook post to a movement of millions, Shannon's journey epitomizes grassroots activism at its finest. Discover how this determined mother transformed her outrage over gun violence into a nationwide campaign for change. Shannon shares her strategies for challenging the gun lobby, mobilizing supporters, and reshaping America's political landscape. Learn about the triumphs and tribulations of building a movement and the power of women's voices in politics. Whether you're a budding activist or simply curious about making a difference, Shannon's insights will inspire you to stand up, speak out, and fight for what you believe in. Join us for a conversation that's equal parts motivational and instructional – a masterclass in turning passion into action.
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| 1:04.9 | Shannon Watts. Shannon started this group called Mom's Demand Action and if there's a group of people that you should not get in the way of, it is moms. |
| 1:20.3 | Shannon started a Facebook group after the Sandy Hook tragedy. |
| 1:24.8 | She called for responsible gun control, and this grew into this national |
| 1:29.9 | organization and has nearly 10 million supporters today. Mom's Demand Action has achieved significant |
| 1:37.1 | legislative success. It has truly, truly challenged the NRA's political clout. |
| 1:48.1 | She's a member of Emerge America, a writer and author of Fight Like a Mother. |
| 1:50.2 | I would pronounce it. |
| 1:51.2 | Fight like a mother. |
| 1:53.4 | How grassroots moving took on the gun lobby and why women will change the world. |
| 1:59.0 | I highly recommend this book. So with no further ado, here is Shannon |
| 2:04.2 | Watt, and she's going to tell you how to make things happen. I'm Guy Kawasaki. This is remarkable |
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| 2:21.1 | And helping me today is the remarkable Shannon Watts. And I'll let her introduce herself. |
| 2:27.6 | Thank you. I'm Shannon Watts. I'm the founder of Merida of Mom's Demand Action, |
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