Running for Office While Raising a Family: Lessons from Team Mercuri

Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Rob and Kelsey Mercuri to discuss their experiences in politics, leadership, and parenting. Rob, a former State Representative and candidate for Congress, shares his journey through six elections, offering insights into the challenges of campaigning, the importance of great teams, and the lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. He reflects on the personal and professional aspects of serving in office and emphasizes the need for an engaged and informed electorate. Kelsey offers her perspective on the balancing act of supporting Rob’s political career while raising a family, and both share their approach to leadership, community involvement, and family dynamics. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:04 The Demands of Running for Office 04:45 The Role of Campaign Teams 06:12 The Importance of Community Engagement 09:50 Lessons Learned from Election Losses 12:38 Staying Involved in Politics After a Loss 15:06 The Complexities of Serving in Office 17:22 Managing a Full-Time Role as a State Representative 20:30 Building Relationships Across the Aisle 23:45 The Impact of Social Media on Politics 25:12 The Need for an Engaged Electorate 27:45 Parenting Tips and Leading a Family Team 30:15 Communication and Involvement with Kids 32:00 Raising Kids with Responsibility and Gratitude 34:21 Balancing Political and Family Life 36:50 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Parenting The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more. ▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY! 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive