Breaking Barriers: Women Running for Office & Shaping the Future of Politics

In this powerful Women's History Month episode of Queens Behind the Scenes, host Charise Beckett sits down with Destiny Drake West—a trailblazing leader, policy expert, and candidate for Congress in Maryland’s 6th District. Destiny opens up about her journey through public service, her bold decision to run for office while pregnant, and the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman navigating the political arena.

From breaking outdated expectations to building community-driven policy, Destiny shares the raw truth behind what it takes to lead with purpose—and why now, more than ever, women must claim their place in politics. This episode is a masterclass in courage, commitment, and changing the game.

Whether you're considering your own path to leadership or cheering from the sidelines, this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take action.

✨ Highlights include:

• What inspired Destiny’s run for office

• Balancing motherhood and campaigning

• Navigating gender and racial bias in politics

• Why women’s voices are essential in government

• Practical steps to get involved and lead change

🎧 Tune in, share with your tribe, and step into your power—because the future is female, and the time is now.