Persist & Power: Rhonda Foxx on Mobilizing Women and Making History
Thu Sep 18 2025
Episode Summary:
This week on The City Girl Empower Hour, we’re joined by the extraordinary Rhonda Foxx—strategist, political powerhouse, and founder of PERSIST., a movement redefining what it means to lead as a woman in today’s world.
Rhonda takes us behind the scenes of her work with the Biden/Harris campaign, where she mobilized over 500,000 women, hosted a record-breaking event with half a million viewers, and raised $1.8 million. We also explore her time in Congress and the corporate world, where she shaped public policy and founded initiatives that continue to drive equity and inclusion nationwide.
We talk about:
Building the largest women’s coalition in campaign history
How PERSIST. is creating a political home for women ready to lead
Her journey from Chief of Staff to Congressional candidate
The hard conversations around careers vs. children
Why women’s networks are the ultimate power source
✨ Whether you’re a changemaker, community builder, or just a woman who’s done waiting—this episode will light a fire in you.
Subscribe & listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.
Guest Info:
🔗 LinkedIn – Rhonda Foxx
🔗 Website: www.persistnetwork.com / App launching this month!]
🔗 Social Media: @rhondaelainefoxx / @thepersistnetwork
Host Info:
@citygirlcoffee @citygirlempowerhour @thumbscookies @thelakeandco
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Episode Summary: This week on The City Girl Empower Hour, we’re joined by the extraordinary Rhonda Foxx—strategist, political powerhouse, and founder of PERSIST., a movement redefining what it means to lead as a woman in today’s world. Rhonda takes us behind the scenes of her work with the Biden/Harris campaign, where she mobilized over 500,000 women, hosted a record-breaking event with half a million viewers, and raised $1.8 million. We also explore her time in Congress and the corporate world, where she shaped public policy and founded initiatives that continue to drive equity and inclusion nationwide. We talk about: Building the largest women’s coalition in campaign history How PERSIST. is creating a political home for women ready to lead Her journey from Chief of Staff to Congressional candidate The hard conversations around careers vs. children Why women’s networks are the ultimate power source ✨ Whether you’re a changemaker, community builder, or just a woman who’s done waiting—this episode will light a fire in you. Subscribe & listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. Guest Info: 🔗 LinkedIn – Rhonda Foxx 🔗 Website: www.persistnetwork.com / App launching this month!] 🔗 Social Media: @rhondaelainefoxx / @thepersistnetwork Host Info: @citygirlcoffee @citygirlempowerhour @thumbscookies @thelakeandco