Strengthening Your Business Through Advocacy with Alysia Rivers

In this powerful episode of Urban Family Focus, we sit down with Alysia Rivers—speaker, strategist, author, and creator of BizFed’s Advocacy Academy—to explore how advocacy can transform your business from the inside out. Known as “Aly the Advocate, the Activist, the Ally,” Alysia breaks down the real connection between policy, profit, and community power, making systems easier to understand and access. Drawing from her work at BizFed, her experience launching the Advocacy Academy, and her commitment to equity and economic growth, she shares practical insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and emerging leaders. We dive into: How advocacy strengthens your business and expands your reach Why access and understanding policy is essential for growth Tools business owners can use to influence change and secure opportunity The role of integrity, influence, and transformation in leadership Her journey as a community advocate and candidate for Compton City Council Whether you’re building a business, shaping your leadership voice, or seeking to better navigate systems that affect your community, this conversation delivers clarity, empowerment, and next steps. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your impact. To learn more about Alysia, click here ===> CLICK HERE Whether you're tuning in for insights, solutions, or a dose of motivation, The Urban Family Focus Podcast is your destination for meaningful talk that matters. Subscribe today and be part of the movement to uplift, educate, and transform our future—one conversation at a time. Rev. Jerrold Smith is a Life Coach, Addiction Counselor, and seasoned media professional dedicated to uplifting urban families through faith, wellness, and empowerment. As host of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold brings decades of experience in community leadership, marketing, and ministry to the mic—offering real conversations, expert insight, and inspiring stories that spark meaningful change. His mission is simple: to amplify voices that matter and build stronger, healthier communities—one episode at a time. 🎙️www.UrbanFamilyFocus.com 🎙️https://www.instagram.com/urbanfamfocus/ 🎙️https://www.facebook.com/UrbanFamilyFocus 🎙️https://x.com/UrbanFam_Focus