About the Author
Sami Sage is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Betches Media, a dynamic female-led entertainment and lifestyle platform known for its candid, humorous takes on culture. As a key voice in the company, she helps shape its distinctive brand and content, creating a space where women can engage with the world in a relatable and entertaining way. Sage is the host of the award-winning daily news podcast, The Morning Announcements, where she delivers insightful and witty commentary on current events. She also co-hosts the American Fever Dream podcast with V. Spehar of Under the Desk News.
Sage’s instant New York Times bestselling book, Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives, co-authored with Emily Amick, offers a compelling blend of self-help and political insight. The book serves as both a guide and a manifesto for individuals looking to make meaningful changes in today’s political landscape. It reframes civic engagement as a form of self-care and personal empowerment, encouraging readers to take ownership of their role in shaping democracy and their communities.
In her keynotes, Sage draws on her expertise in media and branding to inspire audiences with actionable strategies for civic involvement and personal growth. Her engaging presentations highlight how small, everyday actions can contribute to larger societal changes, resonating with those eager to make a positive impact.
Sage’s work reflects her commitment to blending humor with meaningful discourse, making complex issues accessible and actionable for a broad audience. She is a graduate of Cornell University and currently resides in New York City.
Raves and Reviews
Through their frank and funny prose and optimistic yet accomplishable ideas that are ripe for discussion, Sage and Amick make engaging in politics seem like less of a drag and actually maybe even fun.”
—Glamour
This upbeat, extremely accessible guide to managing political anxiety offers reassurance and hope.”
—Booklist
A smart, pop culture–inflected guide to civic engagement… While the tone is geared toward millennial women—there’s more than one Real Housewives reference here—the pragmatic advice applies across the board.”
—Publishers Weekly
A comprehensive guide to regaining ownership of American civic life… An uplifting and useful book of activism.”
—Kirkus Reviews
In the Media
“How to Save Democracy When You Don’t Know Where to Start”
July 13, 2024
“What Do Tradwives Have to Do With Democracy?”
July 10, 2024
“Blame Your Imposter Syndrome on Someone Else”
July 8, 2024
“Feeling Exhausted by US Politics? You’re in the Majority, Authors Say”
June 25, 2024
“The ‘Betches’ Got Rich. So What’s Next?”
May 13, 2024
“An internet media company launches a plan to cover the election for Gen Z”
February 6, 2024
“Using Humor to Advance Political Discourse Online: An Interview with Sami Sage”
November 23, 2021
