Enhance CAA Advocacy Efforts with V.O.I.C.E. ft. Adrienne Evans

Curious what it actually takes to change hearts and minds when advocating for the CAA profession? Turns out, advocacy is a skill like anything else in this field, and it starts with the right mental model. Whether you're a practicing CAA facing pushback in the OR, an AA student finding your voice online, or a pre-AA just starting to understand our profession's fight for recognition, this episode gives you a framework you can actually use. In this episode I sit down with Adrienne Evans, SLP-turned-Pre-AA and co-host of the Pre-AA Pathways Podcast, to break down her original V.O.I.C.E. Framework for advocacy. In this episode we discuss: The V.O.I.C.E. Framework: Validate, Own, Identify, Cite, End with inclusion How to respond to misinformation and disinformation about the CAA profession without escalating Why validation is a form of psychological grounding that lowers defensiveness in hard conversations How to identify the root cause of a misconception before you try to correct it Applying the framework in both online comment sections and in-person conversations Why most advocacy conversations won't change a mind on the spot — and how repetition and small efforts build relationships and long-term change Resources Mentioned: Adrienne Evans' VOICE advocacy framework — SLPtoCAA.com/advocacy Adrienne Instagram, TikTok Contact Adrienne Non Traditional Pre-AA Club Pre-AA Pathways Podcast Drop me a quick voice note! Learn more about Pre-AA Matters 6-wk Intensive Interested in taking Pre-AA Matters this November? My 6-week intensive that will make AA school "easy"...ok easier...for accepted Pre-AAs or those hoping to be accepted this cycle! We start soon. LEARN MORE Stay Connected by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter-  for more CAA specific resources, exclusive content and offers. Watch episodes of Awakened Anesthetist Now on YouTube! Let's Chat! awakenedanesthetist.com  or on IG @awakenedanesthetist