Deja Foxx was 25 years old and running for Congress when she sat down with Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour — and the conversation wasted no time getting into the heart of what drives her. From her upbringing in Section 8 housing to building a campaign funded almost entirely by small-dollar donors, Foxx brought a perspective shaped by lived experience rather than political calculation.
The episode covers a wide range of ground: healthcare policy, the mechanics of grassroots fundraising, her time working for the Kamala Harris campaign, and her views on how social media is reshaping access to political participation. It is a candid, detailed conversation about what it actually takes to run — and why she believes her background is an asset, not a liability.
About Deja Foxx
Deja Foxx grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and became a public figure as a teenager when her testimony at a Planned Parenthood town hall went viral, launching a path in reproductive rights and civic advocacy. She later worked on the 2024 Kamala Harris presidential campaign before turning her attention to her own congressional race in Southern Arizona's 6th district.
Her campaign has drawn attention for its reliance on small-dollar grassroots donations and its focus on working-class constituents. Foxx has been outspoken on affordable healthcare and progressive policy priorities, framing her candidacy as a contrast to what she describes as politics driven by spectacle rather than substance.
What Deja Foxx and Sean Kelly Talked About
- How Deja Foxx built a congressional campaign on 99% small-dollar grassroots donations
- Her personal story growing up in Section 8 housing and how it shapes her policy focus
- Her experience working on the Kamala Harris presidential campaign and what she learned
- Her views on current healthcare policy proposals and the challenges facing working families
- Why she believes social media is leveling access to political participation and organizing
- Her perspective on what she describes as 'governing by spectacle' in contemporary politics
- What it takes for a young, first-time candidate to enter a competitive congressional race
Why This Conversation Matters
Whether or not you share her politics, Deja Foxx's story raises questions worth sitting with: what does it mean to run for office without institutional backing, and how much does a candidate's personal history shape what they fight for? This episode of the Digital Social Hour gives her the space to answer those questions in her own words.
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About Sean Kelly & the Digital Social Hour
Sean Kelly is an entrepreneur and the host of the Digital Social Hour, one of the fastest-growing interview podcasts in the world, where he sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and cultural voices for candid, long-form conversations. The show draws over 100 million views a month across platforms. Explore more guest features on SeanKelly.io.
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