Taking the Leap of Faith from the Business World to Politics with Loring Barnes

 

 

Loring Barnes is an industry-recognized communications expert and a candidate for state representative, 8th Middlesex District, Massachusetts. She is a consultant and CCO for Clarity Communications Group, a reputation and branding consultancy firm that serves marketers in need of experienced communications expertise. She also serves as a consultant at Bryant University School of Health and Behavioral Sciences and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Individualized Concentration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

 

Loring joins me today to discuss what it’s like to take the leap of faith from the business world into public office. She explains why she decided to run for the Middlesex 8th District. She describes why her background and acumen in business is her strongest calling card and how voters perceive her experience as a business person. She also offers advice on dealing with trolls and underscores why authenticity and intuition are important to any woman running for public office.

 

“Don’t sit on the sidelines. It’s much harder to put your heart, time, talent, ideas, and reputation on the line by stepping into the arena—and it’s also much more fulfilling.” - Loring Barnes

 

This week on Political Contessa:

 

• The legislative setup in Massachusetts and the underrepresentation of republicans in the state
• Why Loring decided to run as state representative for the Middlesex 8th District
• What voters think about Loring’s experience in business
• The value of running government like a business
• What’s it like for someone with no political background to run for office
• Loring’s advice for dealing with trolls
• Why women should look beyond their academic or professional experiences when running for office

 

Connect with Loring Barnes:

 

• Loring Barnes Website
• Loring Barnes on LinkedIn
• Email: [e-mail]

 

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