E343: Inside the California Legislative Black Staff Association with Symphoni Barbee and Kapri Walker

In this episode of SacTown Talks, members of the California Legislative Black Staff Association (CLBSA) and co-chairs, Symphoni Barbee and Kapri Walker, share their journeys and experiences. Symphoni discusses her role as a legislative advocate for Planned Parenthood and her entrance into the CLBSA. Kapri outlines her transition from working in the Senate Public Safety Committee to her current position as Government Affairs Manager at California for Safety and Justice. They reflect on founding the CLBSA during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced by young Black professionals, and the significance of mentorship. They also highlight the association's key events, including the Juneteenth Gala, and their ongoing efforts to support and retain young Black staff in Sacramento. This Episode was record on 7/19/24 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:25 Meet Symphony Barbee 01:52 Meet Capri Walker 02:45 Founding the Association 05:08 Challenges and Achievements 06:20 Mentorship and Support 08:47 Fellowship Experiences 10:43 Personal Backgrounds 21:46 Navigating Career Paths 25:20 Imposter Syndrome 29:14 Collaboration with the Black Caucus 31:43 Future Plans and Events 37:25 Conclusion and Contact Information

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E343: Inside the California Legislative Black Staff Association with Symphoni Barbee and Kapri Walker is an episode from SacTown Talks by Russell Lowery.

This episode is 00:38:29 long.

This episode was published on Jul 22, 2024.

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