The Conversation with Cathy Brooks - Episode #59

It seems that the 2012 political season began ages ago, but this is the time when engines really start to fire. While most eyes glance towards the increasingly combative tones of the Presidential race, an array of state and local battles are heating up as well. One such race is taking place in newly-minted 9th Congressional District in Arizona, where Democrat Kyrsten Sinema is facing a rough road ... among her own party. In today's episode, Cathy speaks with Kyrsten about the state of current politics, the lousy record of our present Congress and how important it is to share your authentic self as part of the poltiical process.

Also on today's show, Stefanie Michaels, AKA @AdventureGirl seasoned journalist and social media influencer to talk about the evoultion in travel journalism, the impact social media has had on her field and how she unplugs.