# From Survival to Candidacy: Lauren B. Pena’s Fight for Austin

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Podcast: [Pursuit Of Purpose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-purpose-6736165)
Published: 2026-01-20T21:01:02+00:00
Episode link: https://popmartinsr.podbean.com/e/from-survival-to-candidacy-lauren-b-pena-s-fight-for-austin/
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Duration seconds: 4390

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In this episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast, hosts Rob and Chuck interview Lauren B. Peña, a congressional candidate in Austin, Texas. Lauren shares her personal journey from homelessness, childhood abuse, and human trafficking to finding faith, reclaiming purpose, and pursuing public service. She discusses her grassroots campaign, priorities including combating human trafficking, ending corporate welfare, restoring true free-market principles, and improving conditions in public housing. Lauren emphasizes education, accountability, and community advocacy as the foundations of her platform.

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