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League of Our Own WA is dedicated to train and recruit talented women to run for office.

11/02/2026

The road to public service is rarely built in one campaign season. It grows over time through preparation, relationships, learning, community involvement, and a willingness to keep showing up.

League of Our Own WA's model reflects that long-term approach. Women can begin building their skills and readiness well before they know whether, when, or where they may eventually run.

That can look like:
-Learning more about local issues
-Strengthening community relationships
-Attending trainings and public meetings
-Practicing communication and leadership skills
-Serving on boards, commissions, or community organizations
-Building a network of people you trust

You do not have to wait for campaign season to become a stronger public leader.

The work can start now, and every step counts.

Send us a DM or click the link below so our League team can help you get started in your path to public service.
https://leagueofourownwa.org

10/31/2026

Leadership doesn’t have to be scary when you have a team beside you.

Happy Halloween from all of us here at League Of Our Own Washington!

10/29/2026

Sometimes purpose doesn’t arrive as a lightning-bolt moment. Sometimes it starts with a question:

What is something I feel so strongly about that I'm willing to make a change for my community?

In our newest blog post, Alesha Perkins, League of Our Own Member Development Manager, shares how a growing concern about public education helped her uncover something she hadn’t fully recognized in herself yet: a passion for service and talents she could use to make a difference.

Her story is a reminder that you don’t have to have your entire path figured out before you begin.

Your passion might start with something that frustrates you, something you want to protect, or something you simply believe could be better. And your talents? Some may already be there. Others can be developed through experience, mentorship, practice, and a willingness to say yes before you feel completely ready.

As Alesha writes:
“I found my passion, curated my talents, and translated both into public service.”

That’s what the journey can look like — one interest, one skill, one relationship, and one opportunity at a time.
If you’ve ever wondered, What do I have to offer? Where could I make a difference? this one is for you. 💙

Read the full blog post below and start thinking about where your passion and talents might intersect with public service.
https://leagueofourownwa.org/turn-your-passion-into-service/

10/28/2026

Before you hit “post,” give yourself a quick four-question check.

1. Is it factual?
Make sure the information you’re sharing is accurate and supported.
2. Does it align with your message?
Your social media should reinforce the same values, priorities, and tone you want associated with your public leadership.
3. Could it be misunderstood?
Read it again from the perspective of someone who does not know your intent.
4. Would you be comfortable seeing it saved or shared out of context?
Because once something is online, screenshots and shares can outlive the original post.

League of Our Own WA's social media guidance encourages candidates to be thoughtful about accuracy, wording, perception, and how content could be used or interpreted later.

A few extra seconds before you post can protect the credibility you are working to build.

If you're a female leader in Washington, hit the follow button to keep seeing tips like this.

10/27/2026

What do sourdough, AC/DC, Sweet Tarts, and helping women step into leadership have in common? Alesha Perkins.

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on our Membership Development Leader, Alesha!

A California native who has called Washington home for nearly 40 years, Alesha is a wife, mom of three, Boston Terrier enthusiast, crocheter, sourdough baker…and apparently a secret dog groomer, too. Her go-to hype song? “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. ⚡

But what Alesha loves most about working with Prospects and Coaches is simple: getting to know them personally. She brings a genuine love of people, a deep knowledge of what’s happening in education across Washington, and the belief that women who run for office are some pretty incredible multitaskers.

And if you can make her laugh? Even better. As Alesha puts it: “I love people! Especially funny people.”

We’re so glad to have Alesha on the League team helping women build confidence, make connections, and take their next steps toward public service.

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to say hi to Alesha!

10/26/2026

The decisions that shape our everyday lives are often made closer to home than we realize.

Local boards, commissions, councils, and community organizations can influence the schools our children attend, how neighborhoods grow, how community resources are used, and how local priorities move forward.

That is why local leadership matters.

You do not have to start with a campaign. You can start by paying attention. Attend a meeting. Learn about a local board or commission. Volunteer. Ask questions. Get involved with an issue you care about.

League of Our Own WA encourages women to build strong community ties, understand the issues affecting their communities, and become familiar with the local institutions where decisions are made.

Caring about your community is already an important first step toward community leadership.

The question isn’t only, “Would I ever run for office?”

Sometimes the better place to start is:
“Where could I serve?”

10/22/2026

Effective leadership is not always about having the fastest answer.

Often, it looks like slowing down, listening well, and responding with intention.

Here are four practical habits that can make someone a stronger leader in any setting:
Pause before responding
Clarify the issue
Prioritize what matters most
Communicate calmly

These habits can help you lead conversations, navigate challenges, and build trust with the people around you. They also reflect many of the qualities League of Our Own WA highlights in strong leaders, including communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and grace under pressure.

We help female leaders (or leaders to be) in Washington state recognize their potential and give them the tools, training, and resources to run for public office.

Send us a DM or click the link below to get started with us today.
https://leagueofourownwa.org/resources/

10/21/2026

Who saw your leadership skills before you did?

Maybe it was a teacher who told you that you had a strong voice.

A supervisor who trusted you with more responsibility.

A colleague who looked to you when something needed to get done.

A friend who reminded you that people listen when you speak.

A Coach or community member who saw your potential before you were ready to name it yourself.

Leadership often starts with someone else noticing what is already there.

League of Our Own WA's model recognizes that identifying and encouraging talented women is an important part of building the leadership pipeline. Scouts help spot potential, and Coaches help women grow into it.

So think back:
Who saw your leadership skills before you did?

Tag them, thank them, or send them this post!

10/20/2026

A strong leadership network is built long before someone ever becomes a candidate.

Try creating your first relationship map by grouping the people you already know into a few simple categories:
- Family + friends
- Professional contacts
- Community connections
- Civic relationships
- Issue-based networks

This is not about asking anyone for money or support.

It is about seeing where your relationships already exist, where they are strongest, and where you may want to spend more time listening, learning, and building genuine connections.

League of Our Own WA's Roadmap to Candidacy encourages future candidates to build and strengthen ties in their communities and begin organizing the contacts and networks around them.

Start with the people you know.

Then focus on the relationships you want to deepen.

10/19/2026

Preparing for public leadership can feel overwhelming when you look at everything at once.

That’s why it helps to break the process into a few clear lanes.
League of Our Own WA’s Roadmap to Candidacy includes preparation across four major areas: personal readiness, communication, community and policy awareness, and campaign infrastructure.

1. Build your personal readiness.
2. Strengthen how you communicate
3. Deepen your understanding of your community and the issues that matter.
4. Then begin learning the systems and structure behind a campaign.

The goal is to keep moving forward, one area at a time, so that when the right opportunity comes along, you are more prepared to step into it.

Save this post and use it as a simple framework for your own leadership development.

Address

PO Box 2219
Snohomish, WA
98291

Website

https://leagueofourownwa.org/, https://linktr.ee/leagueofourownwa

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