What if everything you think you know about politics… is incomplete?

In this episode of Misfits Among Us, Joey Marcus sits down with Steven Woodrow—lawyer and member of the Colorado House of Representatives—to break down what the system actually looks like from the inside.

This isn’t theory.
This isn’t headlines.
This is how decisions are really made.

From corporate influence and class action lawsuits to the realities of state vs. federal power, Steven shares what most people misunderstand about politics—and why so many people feel disconnected from it.

This conversation explores:

• Why local and state politics matter more than you think
• The real reason nothing seems to get done
• How misinformation and technology are reshaping truth
• Why people stop trusting the system—and what that creates
• What actually drives policy behind the scenes
• The impact of apathy, division, and disengagement

One of the biggest takeaways?

If you’re not paying attention… someone else is deciding for you.

As Steven puts it, showing up matters more than people realize—and most people don’t realize it until it’s too late.

This isn’t about picking a side.

It’s about understanding the system you’re already part of.

Because the misfits aren’t rare… They’re among us.

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CONTACT Steve Woodrow

Website:

· https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/steven-woodrow

· https://edelson.com/staff/steven-l-woodrow/

Instagram:

· https://www.instagram.com/steven_woodrow/

Linkedin:

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenlezell/

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ABOUT MISFITS AMONG US:

Misfits Among Us is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how people develop their beliefs, identities, and worldviews through life experiences. Each episode focuses on real conversations about identity, reinvention, trauma, success, and personal growth.

No talking points. No safe lanes. No topics off limits.
Because the misfits aren’t rare. They’re among us.

If you are if you know someone who has a great story and lived a great life, please reach out. Misfits would love to chat!

· misfitsamonguspodcast@gmail.com

Find us everywhere:

Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misfits-among-us/id1874680505

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3pn5swLhuTnRDL4TeiPXq3?si=03bed449dc2547ba

TikTok: tiktok.com/@misfitsamonguspodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/misfitsamonguspodcast

What would make someone walk away from a full scholarship to medical school?

For Zolal Habibi, the answer was freedom.

Born and raised in the United States, Zolal could have pursued a comfortable life. Instead, she chose to dedicate herself to the Iranian resistance movement after witnessing the human cost of tyranny firsthand.

Her father, a human rights activist, was murdered by the Iranian regime when she was just seven years old.

Most people would have tried to move on.

Zolal chose to fight.

In this episode of Misfits Among Us, Joey Marcus sits down with Zolal to explore her extraordinary journey—from growing up in a family of activists to becoming a global advocate for democracy and human rights in Iran.

This conversation is about far more than politics.

It is about sacrifice | Identity | Faith | Truth.

And what it means to devote your life to something larger than yourself.

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Zolal Habibi:

Facebook:

· https://www.facebook.com/IranNCR/

Websites:

· https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/

YouTube:

· https://www.youtube.com/ncriran

Instagram:

· https://www.instagram.com/ashrafi4ever/

Linkedin:

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/zolalhabibi/

X (Twitter)

· https://x.com/Ashrafi4ever

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ABOUT MISFITS AMONG US:

Misfits Among Us is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how people develop their beliefs, identities, and worldviews through life experiences. Each episode focuses on real conversations about identity, reinvention, trauma, success, and personal growth.

No talking points. No safe lanes. No topics off limits.
Because the misfits aren’t rare. They’re among us.

If you are if you know someone who has a great story and lived a great life, please reach out. Misfits would love to chat!

· misfitsamonguspodcast@gmail.com

Find us everywhere:

Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misfits-among-us/id1874680505

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3pn5swLhuTnRDL4TeiPXq3?si=03bed449dc2547ba

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misfitsamonguspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misfitsamonguspodcast

What happens when the thing you built… isn’t what people actually need anymore?

Joey Marcus sits down with Erin Schirack, founder of High Society, to unpack what it takes to build, pivot, and lead in a world full of noise.

From her early days as a fitness instructor to launching a digital platform during COVID, Erin found success quickly. But instead of holding onto what was working, she made a harder decision—she evolved.

This conversation dives into:
• Why businesses miss the moment to pivot
• The shift from access → connection → trust
• What brands get wrong about “wellness”
• Building a business that aligns with how you operate

This isn’t just about fitness or entrepreneurship.

It’s about recognizing the signal… before it’s too late.

Because the misfits aren’t rare… They’re among us.

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CONTACT Erin Schirack

Email:

· Erin@wearehighsociety.com

Website:

· https://www.wearehighsociety.com

Instagram:

· https://www.instagram.com/erinschirack/

· https://www.instagram.com/wearehighsociety/

Linkedin:

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-schirack-17b90416/

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ABOUT MISFITS AMONG US:

Misfits Among Us is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how people develop their beliefs, identities, and worldviews through life experiences. Each episode focuses on real conversations about identity, reinvention, trauma, success, and personal growth.

No talking points. No safe lanes. No topics off limits.
Because the misfits aren’t rare. They’re among us.

If you are if you know someone who has a great story and lived a great life, please reach out. Misfits would love to chat!

· misfitsamonguspodcast@gmail.com

Find us everywhere:

Apple Podcast

· podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misfits-among-us/id1874680505

Spotify

· open.spotify.com/show/3pn5swLhuTnRDL4TeiPXq3?si=03bed449dc2547ba

TikTok

· tiktok.com/@misfitsamonguspodcast

Instagram

· instagram.com/misfitsamonguspodcast