A substance abuse counselor and addiction survivor wants to uplift rural Georgia.
Brie Woodson may not be the first media personality to enter politics, but she’s determined to be someone who makes a difference for the better.
TikToker: has his sights on becoming Second youngest black woman elected to Congress in 2026. Woodson has already begun his campaign for the midterm elections, raising his progressive stances to positively influence Georgia’s 12th District, which covers the eastern and southeastern parts of the state.
A: self-proclaimed A “daughter of the Deep South,” Woodson’s rural Georgia roots have shaped her challenges and purpose. Woodson’s triumphant story details her overcoming addiction to become a mental health counselor and advocate, all while creating her own social media presence to shine a light on social issues.
“As someone who knows struggle and who knows what it’s like to want to be heard and not be able to, when I think about how I describe myself to others, one word comes to mind: fighter. BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
The 31-year-old has already gone head-to-toe in national TikTok politics under @thecontroversialblonde. With more than 1 million likes on his growing channel, his viral videos, mostly about black history classes that are under threat in public schools, provide insight while directly challenging the current administration.
@thecontroversialblonde Welcome back! I’m doing one terrible topic a day for a month of black history. Belize plantations |: Black History Month. dark edition, February 2, 2025 #bhm: #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth ♬ original sound – The Controversial Blonde
He added: “You see the changes of the current administration, the fear of it. It was a call to action like I’ve never felt before. I have never held a public position before, but it was just called to me and I had to do something. We have to try something else.”
Now, Woodson plans to take his natural speaking skills to the House floor. Already able to build an audience, he hopes to build a new coalition of Georgia voters outside of Atlanta to drive progressive change.
He continued. “I really want to emphasize the rural areas of the 12th district. Our rural areas, especially here in the South, struggle with infrastructure, access and funding. They are all important. And I’ve been set in rural areas for most of my adult life, and it’s something I’m extremely passionate about.”
Woodson has already held leadership positions in local and national political organizations, including serving as state director of Fight Against Fascism and additional positions with the Georgia Young Democrats. Woodson’s advocacy stems from a career in politics but years of dedication to change at the grassroots level.
He hopes that not only his social media presence, but also his background as a substance abuse counselor, will help him connect with future voters who may not agree with his views.
About his day job, Woodson adds: “I am in the room of adult learners every day. “Oh, you don’t agree with me…” I have to figure out how to adjust my language to explain the neuroscience of the brain to an ex-gang leader and ex-CEO. that’s one of my biggest goals.”
Her priority of healthcare and mental health support drives her campaign. Woodson also plans to reinvigorate bipartisanship and pass legislation that he believes both sides of the aisle have. can back off.
However, it’s his influence on social media and the community that makes him stand out in a sea of first-time congressional hopefuls. While not all of his followers translate to voters, his ongoing communication with a variety of people remains a core part of his mission.
“My platform first helped me understand the power of the internet and awareness, and that’s something that makes my candidacy and race historic in itself. I have learned how to talk to people. And how to present yourself as a voice strong enough to lead.
With the midterm elections still a year away, Woodson is gearing up for the primaries by hitting the campaign trail to make history in Congress.
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