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 inclusionHow to respond to misinformation and disinformation about the CAA profession without escalatingWhy validation is a form of psychological grounding that lowers defensiveness in hard conversationsHow to identify the root cause of a misconception before you try to correct itApplying the framework in both online comment sections and in-person conversationsWhy most advocacy conversations won't change a mind on the spot — and how repetition and small efforts build relationships and long-term changeResources Mentioned:Adrienne Evans' VOICE advocacy framework — SLPtoCAA.com/advocacyAdrienne Instagram, TikTokContact AdrienneNon Traditional Pre-AA ClubPre-AA Pathways PodcastDrop me a quick voice note!Join us for Interview Prep School - $97 one time paymentStep-by-step interview prep guide (themed)2.5 hr interview workshopInsights from current AA studentsOn camera practiceInterview questions bankTons of feedbackOngoing community Enroll NowStay 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