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What happens when you combine sharp political strategy with unapologetic advocacy for equality? You get Brian Sims.
Brian is currently the CEO of Agenda PAC, a political action committee with an aggressive and refreshing approach to defeating anti-LGBTQ+ politicians. Agenda PAC targets incumbents with anti-equality records using data-driven messaging, hard-hitting digital ads, and grassroots organizing to unseat what Brian calls “beatable bigots.”
In this conversation with Jim, Brian breaks down what he’s learned from his career in politics — from serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to leading one of the most targeted pro-equality PACs in the country.
They don’t just talk shop, either. Jim and Brian go deeper, exploring how America’s cultural landscape has shifted, why diversity is wrongly being framed as a weakness, and why so many young people have lost faith in political participation. Plus: what Democrats are getting wrong, and how they can fix it.
If you’ve been frustrated by politics lately, this conversation won’t just resonate.. it might just re-ignite your fire.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Beginning and intro to Brian
5:56 - Making impact, the importance of school boards
8:44 - All politics are local
13:42 - Republicans being intentional about local politics
19:14 - Where should the “democrat response” come from?
24:27 - One big mistake with the Democratic strategy
31:16 - The incumbent advantage
33:38 - Who Brian is excited about in the democratic party
36:29 - “We used to celebrate our differences”
42:56 - Diversity, pessimism and the new reality
50:40 - Episode wrap-up, where you can find Brian
ABOUT JIM FIELDING
Jim Fielding began his career on the department store floor, where he discovered a deep passion for face-to-face interaction and customer experience. That early spark launched a career spanning over 30 years in senior executive roles at some of the world’s most iconic retail and media brands, including Gap, Disney Stores, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Throughout his leadership journey, Jim became widely recognized for his commitment to developing talent and building inclusive, people-first cultures—believing that individuals perform at their best when they can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Today, Jim’s full-time focus is on sharing the lessons he’s learned. Through speaking engagements, coaching, writing, advocacy, and community building, he inspires leaders and organizations to create spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
CONNECT WITH JIM FIELDING
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding/
Website: https://www.hijimfielding.com/
CONNECT WITH BRIAN SIMS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianksims/
Website: https://www.agendapac.org/
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