First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom made her first official visit to Los Angeles this week and spoke on the subject of women's empowerment at a City Hall event with L.A. City Council President Pro Tempore Nury Martinez. 

Martinez has long been at the forefront on gender equality issues and invited the first partner to speak at the event in front of 400 activists, students, and women leaders. Councilwoman Martinez spoke with the First Partner on the importance of women engaging in civic life.

Spectrum News 1 Anchor Giselle Martinez had the opportunity to speak with the First Partner and the Councilwoman backstage at the event, right before the two went out on stage.