Leadership, Politics & Finding Your Voice | Heather Sellers on Women in Leadership

Описание: What does it really take to step into leadership — especially in politics? In this episode of In The Arena, Heather Sellers shares her journey from early political work to school board leadership and helping train the next generation through the Leadership Institute ( ‪@LeadershipInstitute‬ ) This conversation dives into campaign realities, lessons learned from wins and losses, and why leadership training matters now more than ever.

Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life.

In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions.

Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Heather Sellers
00:25 – Early political beginnings and first campaigns
01:15 – Running for office: wins, losses, and lessons learned
01:55 – The reality of serving on a school board
02:50 – Leadership philosophy and working with teams
03:00 – Inside the Leadership Institute & training future leaders
08:30 – Challenges women face stepping into politics
15:10 – Campaign strategy, messaging, and public perception
22:40 – Building resilience and staying grounded in leadership
28:15 – Advice for aspiring leaders and candidates
33:00 – Final thoughts & closing message