The Art of Advocating | Student Takeover Episode 135 with Brady Clark

This week on the Student Takeover, Brady Clark shares his story of resilience and advocacy. He tells host Raegann McDonald about how he uses his personal experiences to guide the work that he does, giving back to others and amplifying the voices of youth. They discuss the importance of relationship building in prevention work, as well as how it benefits you are speaking with other professionals. Brady shares his experiences advocating to state and national legislatures, as well as how he got other youth involved and gives practical advice on how to get your foot in the door with elected officials. TakeawaysBrady started his prevention work as a freshman in high school.Y-Link focuses on mental health and community support activities.Advocacy at the Capitol requires personal connections and organization.In-person advocacy is more impactful than written communication.Bullet points help in preparing for advocacy meetings.Having a group for advocacy efforts increases effectiveness.Passion drives the motivation to advocate for mental health.Overcoming barriers in advocacy is essential for making a difference.Personal experiences can fuel a commitment to advocacy work.Mentorship plays a crucial role in developing leadership skills.For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_