# Policy is Personal: Mehek Cooke on Courage, Conservatism, and the Culture War

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Podcast: [The Conservative Woman's Guide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-conservative-woman-s-guide-6593323)
Published: 2025-10-08T13:47:30+00:00
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## Resource

This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide , Karin Lips is joined by Mehek Cooke to talk about a wide range of policy issues and what motivated her to run for office. She shares her career journey, from running for office to campaigning in the 2024 election to her latest entrepreneurial venture. She explains why policy and entrepreneurship are deeply personal. As a former NeW member while in school, she also shares how that formative experience helped shape her confidence. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make sure you never miss an update! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us.

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