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Empower Mississippi is committed to helping all Mississippians rise by removing barriers to opportunity. In this podcast, we talk with state and national experts about ways the Magnolia State can grow and thrive. These conversations help shape the debate for future legislative sessions and highlight policy changes that are necessary to make Mississippi the best place in America to live, work, and raise a family.

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Denisha Allen: Firsthand experience with the life-changing power of a great school

Denisha Allen: Firsthand experience with the life-changing power of a great school Host Grant Callen welcomes Denisha Allen in this episode, unraveling her remarkable journey from childhood struggles in Jacksonville, Florida to her current role as a national advocate for school choice. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of school choice on Denisha’s life and emphasizes…

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Elyse Marcellino: Microschools on the Move in the Magnolia State

Elyse Marcellino: Microschools on the Move in the Magnolia State Join us as we explore the transformative world of education with Elyse Marcellino, the director of Embark: New Schools for Mississippi.. Listen in as Elyse shares her work guiding ambitious individuals through the process of opening charter schools and microschools in Mississippi. She reveals how…

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Secretary of State Michael Watson: Removing Barriers to Education and Work

Secretary of State Michael Watson: Removing Barriers to Education and Work This week host Grant Callen sat down with Mississippi’s 36th Secretary of State Michael Watson to talk about removing barriers to opportunity, especially those related to education and work. Sec. Watson has been a longtime advocate for school choice, so they discussed why he…

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Arkansas State Sen. Breanne Davis: Empowering Families through Education Reform

Arkansas State Sen. Breanne Davis: Empowering Families through Education Reform This week, we’re thrilled to have Arkansas State Senator Breanne Davis, the lead sponsor of the LEARNS Act, a transformative piece of legislation that has had a profound impact on the state’s education system. Listen in as Senator Davis passionately discusses how the LEARNS Act…

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Christina Dent: A Curious Approach to the War on Drugs

Christina Dent Interview: A Curious Approach to the War on Drugs Christina Dent, founder of End it For Good, shares her transformative journey as a conservative, evangelical Christian to a powerful advocate for ending drug prohibition. Christina’s unique perspective emerged from her experiences as a foster parent, particularly her encounter with Joanne, a mother struggling…

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Ian Rowe Interview: An Approach to Empower all Americans to Pursue Their Dreams

Ian Rowe Interview: An Approach to Empower all Americans to Pursue Their Dreams We are back with another powerful episode of the Empower Podcast, featuring a riveting conversation with Ian Rowe, the dynamic author, scholar, and founder of a thriving charter school network. Rowe’s inspiring book, ‘Agency,’ serves as the foundation of our conversation, as…

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