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What does it take to run for Congress at 25? According to Deja Foxx, it takes heart, hustle, and a community that believes in something different.

In this episode of Big Goal Energy, Bri Seeley sits down with Deja Foxx for an unfiltered conversation about political courage, grassroots leadership, and what happens when you say yes to your vision before you’re “ready.”

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Why Deja Foxx for Congress Matters Right Now

Raised in Tucson by a single mother, Deja navigated homelessness and systemic inequities while organizing for better sex ed in high school. She later made headlines confronting Senator Jeff Flake and went on to serve on Kamala Harris’s 2020 presidential campaign. Now, she’s running for Congress in Arizona’s 7th District—with no corporate PACs, no political dynasty, and no trust fund.

This isn’t just a candidacy. It’s a movement.

Starting Before You’re Ready

“There is no right time,” Deja says. “The right choice is the one you make wholeheartedly.”

That energy permeates everything from her digital-first campaign strategy to her guerrilla fundraising tactics. With an average donation of just $29, Deja’s campaign recently raised over $100,000 in a single week—powered by small donors, viral debate clips, and community momentum.

Politics Is Personal

For Deja, politics isn’t about status. It’s survival. Access to SNAP, housing, and health care shaped her life—and now, she’s bringing those lived experiences to the table.

“Good policy lifted me up. I’m running to make sure it lifts others, too.”

The Power of Community Care

Deja doesn’t believe in self-care as a solo sport. Instead, she talks about community care: a reciprocal relationship where showing up for your people and letting them show up for you becomes a source of strength.

Every donation, every share, every canvasser who shows up for her campaign is part of that ecosystem of care.

How You Can Help

If you feel moved by Deja’s story, here’s how you can support:

  • Visit dejafoxx.com to donate, volunteer, or get involved.
  • Ballots drop in Arizona on June 18. Primary election is July 15.
  • Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it—especially young women.

Why This Matters

Deja Foxx for Congress isn’t just about winning a seat. It’s about shifting what’s possible. It’s about proving that the next generation of leaders can be young, progressive, and wildly effective.

“If everyone believed I could do it, it wouldn’t be worth doing,” she says. “Doubt means I’m doing something that matters.”

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