Campaign War Stories

About Campaign War Stories

For years, I’ve been standing at the edge—starting, stopping, deleting, and retreating. Why? Fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of not being “enough.” Fear that stepping out from behind the curtain would unravel everything I’ve built. But here’s the truth: fear doesn’t build connections, spark revolutions, or create change. And the world? It’s moved on. Leaders, creators, and even presidents are out there, unapologetically putting their voices into the world. So, what am I waiting for? This is my “all-in” moment. Welcome to The Wesley Donehue Podcast. Here’s what you can expect: Unfiltered stories and lessons from the trenches of politics and business. A true look into what living in politics is like. Deep dives into the messy, chaotic, and beautiful spectrum of life—spanning health, spirituality, leadership, and more. Honest conversations about what it takes to run businesses, win campaigns, and navigate the world with purpose. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be real. This is about showing up, documenting the journey, and sharing what I’ve learned along the way—not for applause, but for the connection and impact that only authenticity can create. The next chapter starts here. Let’s go.

Publisher

Wesley Donehue

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Oct 2022

Latest episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2025

   Success Isn’t The Finish Line

   Welcome back to season 2 of the Wesley Donehue Podcast! Dive back in with Chief Creative Officer at Push Digital Group, Brian Athey, as he lays the groundwork for an exciting new venture with Wesley. ➡️ Change Is Never Easy: Wesley and Brian review the pivotal decisions being made at PDG at the end of the 2024 political cycle, as well as all the changes leading up to it over the past 13 years with personnel, company infrastructure, and priorities for the firm. 👀 Peeling Back the Curtain:...

2. 

   13 Dec 2024

   Chapter 1

   Campaign War Story authors share their behind-the-scenes experiences, revealing the strategies and tactics that made their marketing campaigns successful and unforgettable.

3. 

   5 Sept 2024

   Comms Across The Aisle

   🎙️Join us for this week’s episode as we sit down with Katey McCutcheon, former Communications Director for Senator Joe Manchin and current SVP at Firehouse Strategies, for an inside look at messaging strategies that transcend political lines🐘🫏↪️A Change of Heart: Katey shares her journey into the political world and reveals how she shifted her political views and affiliations through her work in the West Virginia State Senate. 💼Headed Up the Hill: Hear about Katey’s experiences on Capitol Hil...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

95

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