S1E10: From the White House to Local Politics: Career Paths in Public Service

Work That's Worth It

Ever wonder how to actually break into politics? This episode breaks down the surprisingly accessible path to a career in public service, where the main requirement isn't fancy credentials - it's simply caring about issues that matter. Our first politician on the show: Laura Capps takes us behind the scenes of a public service career, from White House intern to making change at the local level.

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Laura reveals how politics uniquely rewards skilled generalists who can tackle diverse challenges while staying true to their values.

Whether you're looking to volunteer two hours a week or dive into a full career pivot, this conversation shows how the path to political impact is more accessible than you might think, offering both meaningful community change and sustainable work-life balance.

• Politics has a surprisingly low barrier to entry - just care about something and volunteer
• Can start with 2 hours/week while keeping your day job
• Federal level = more excitement, local level = more visible impact
• Must handle public criticism - not everyone is built for it
• Career switching into politics is common and accepted
• Work-life balance improves at local level vs federal
• Being a "skilled generalist" is more valuable than deep expertise
• Local roles let you directly help individual constituents
• County supervisor role focuses on community safety and $1.4B budget
• North Star matters - hers is "what's best for kids"