In$ide The Con$ultocracy with Marco Rauda

Before Marco Rauda became the CEO and founder of El Faro Consulting, he and I were grinding in the trenches—growing up in the chaotic, high-stakes backrooms of the Democratic Party and grassroots organizing spaces. Marco’s entire career is a masterclass in union organizing and progressive outreach, and today, he’s deploying that heavy-hitting expertise to guide top-tier political and non-profit organizations.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the industry. We talk about the raw nuts and bolts of political consulting—including how consultants actually make and blow through money—and take a hard look at the current state of politics and the road that brought us here. But fair warning: underneath all the gritty strategy, you are going to hear pure joy. Listen closely for the absolute smile that beams through the speaker every single time Marco talks about his favorite new titles: husband and brand-new dad.

Get ready. Enjoy #TalkingWhileBlack.