In this episode, we're joined by Mike Nellis, founder of Authentic and executive chairman of QUILLER. Mike shares his journey from early political engagement to founding a values-driven digital agency and a pioneering AI platform. He opens up about overcoming personal mental health challenges and emphasizes the importance of empathy, leadership, and responsive government.
What We Discuss:
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How Mike Nellis turned a toxic workplace experience into a successful values-based company.
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Why mental health and workplace culture are core pillars of Mike’s leadership.
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The strategic role of AI in political campaigns and how it’s changing the game.
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Insights on effective fundraising, the current political climate, and what the Democratic Party needs to do differently.
Episode Highlights:
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01:00 – Mike’s introduction and political fundraising background
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02:00 – Leaving a toxic workplace and founding Authentic
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04:00 – Mike’s personal journey through mental health and weight loss
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07:00 – His daily mental health “toolkit”
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12:00 – From Republican household to Obama rally
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19:00 – Mike’s evolving political values and client strategies
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27:00 – Firsthand experience confronting political abuse of power
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35:00 – Diagnosing what went wrong in the 2024 election
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48:00 – Navigating AI ethics and strategy
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53:00 – Endless Urgency: Mike’s life motto and Substack
Featured Quotes: “Every day, you should do something for your mind, your body, and your spirit.” – Mike Nellis “Politics is a game of addition, not subtraction.” – Mike Nellis “I want a government that shows up when people need it—and then gets out of the way.” – Mike Nellis
Resources Mentioned:
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QUILLER.ai – https://www.quiller.ai
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Authentic – https://authentic.org/
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Endless Urgency Substack – https://endlessurgency.substack.com
- @mikenellis.bsky.social | www.threads.com/@mike_nellis
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