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Bringing Lawmakers to Your Turf: The Power of a District Visit
Season 6 · Episode 11
mardi 29 juillet 2025 • Duration 10:00
Have you ever wondered what would happen if lawmakers truly saw your issue up close? Not in a briefing, not in a memo—but right there in their district, on your turf?
Well, that’s exactly what we’re talking about today.
🎯 This episode is all about district visits—what they are, why they work, and how to make the most of them. When a policymaker walks your halls, meets your people, and hears the stories firsthand, it changes everything.
How do you turn a handshake into a heartstring? A visit into a vote? And your mission into their understanding?
ABOUT THE HOST:
As a professional speaker, I help organizations inspire, train, and grow communities of effective, influential advocates.
If you're ready to build a culture of advocacy within your association or organization, let’s talk.
Visit VoicesInAdvocacy.com to learn more—and let’s turn your passion into powerful public policy influence.
Until next time—keep using your voice.
Empowering Advocates - Influencing Change
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
The Psychology of Persuasion in Advocacy
Season 6 · Episode 10
jeudi 17 juillet 2025 • Duration 10:03
Today, we're diving deep into something that can revolutionize your advocacy work: the psychology of persuasion.
You know, after working with advocates in 47 states, I've learned that the most successful advocates aren't necessarily the loudest or the most passionate – they're the ones who understand how the human mind works when it comes to making decisions and changing opinions.
Let me ask you something: Have you ever shared a powerful fact—something you knew was right—and still failed to convince someone? You’re not alone.
Advocacy isn’t just about having the right information—it’s about getting people to say "yes." And that takes persuasion.
In this episode, we’re diving into the psychology of persuasion—what makes people listen, what moves them to act, and how you can make your message stick. If you’re ready to take your advocacy to the next level, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT THE HOST:
As a professional speaker, I help organizations inspire, train, and grow communities of effective, influential advocates.
If you're ready to build a culture of advocacy within your association or organization, let’s talk.
Visit VoicesInAdvocacy.com to learn more—and let’s turn your passion into powerful public policy influence.
Until next time—keep using your voice.
Dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Hello, Lawmaker: How to Get Comfortable in the Political Arena
Season 6 · Episode 1
mardi 8 avril 2025 • Duration 10:39
Hello again, and welcome to the 6th Season of the Voices in Advocacy podcast—which is dedicated to the art of advocacy and how everyday people can make a real difference.
Today’s episode is about something that many passionate people struggle with at first—how to ease into the political arena. Maybe you’ve wanted to reach out to an elected official or get involved, but the thought of doing so felt a bit… intimidating?
You’re not alone. The good news? It doesn’t have to be hard. And that’s what we’re talking about today—how to take those first simple steps that build confidence, open doors, and position you as a valuable voice in the process.
Let’s work together to elevate your voice, expand your influence, and make a lasting impact.
Please share this podcast with friends and family that will find this content helpful.
Until next time—keep using your voice to make change happen.
Dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Freedom and Opportunity: Why it is Important to Be Informed
Season 5 · Episode 13
vendredi 4 octobre 2024 • Duration 49:35
Today’s guest is an author, leader, mission driven executive, podcaster, and an unabashed advocate for the future of agriculture and the people that educate those that feed us.
ABOUT the GUEST
Aaron Alejandro is Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation located in Austin, Texas. In his non-professional hours, Aaron consults with businesses, organizations, education, and youth clubs about ways to improve organizational and individual performance. He has more than 30+ years of experience in management, personal and professional training. As an inspirational speaker, his unique style of delivery transcends all age groups and corporate cultures offering a clear message of personal dynamics for success.
In his position with the Texas FFA Foundation, Aaron has established relationships with sponsors and individuals resulting in significant stakeholder engagement. With more than 270,000 students enrolled in agricultural science courses and Texas FFA membership with more than 170,000+ members, Aaron’s efforts are bringing much needed “fuel” - in the form of sponsorships - to help make dreams come true.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Reflections on D Day and America's Future
Season 5 · Episode 12
mardi 11 juin 2024 • Duration 07:07
"As we paused to look back four score, to honor and reflect on the brave allied soldiers that liberated a continent, my mind advanced to November evaluating the reality that lies ahead for America’s future.
I am battling to find the right words to express my concern for the governing institutions of our nation."
Commentary from Roger Rickard, President and Founder of Voices in Advocacy.
ABOUT our HOST
Roger is the Founder & President of Voices in Advocacy®, author of 7 Actions of Highly Effective Advocates and host of the Voices in Advocacy® Podcast. He has more than 30 years of experience as an advocacy professional. As a recognized expert in advocacy engagement and grassroots activation, Roger works with a wide cross-section of organizations from diverse industries. His vibrant personality and a good sense of humor make for engaging and interactive programming that is packaged and delivered in an easy to understand, easy to apply format combining his education, experience, and enthusiasm to drive advocacy success.
Successful Meetings Magazine named Roger one of the Six People Worth Watching. Meetings Focus Magazine named him to their inaugural list of Meetings Trendsetters, and Connect Magazine named Roger to their inaugural Class of 15 over 50 influencers.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Complimentary Partnerships Drive Advocacy Support for Patients and Families
Season 5 · Episode 11
mercredi 3 avril 2024 • Duration 33:38
Running a medical association comes with many challenges. Today’s guest confronts these challenges head on while leading this community with advocacy in an ever-changing world.
"The voices of those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions are really the strongest in the room, without a doubt." - Adam Levy, CAE
ABOUT the GUEST
Adam Levy is the Executive Director of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association. An experienced association executive and career nonprofit professional, Adam previously served as the Deputy and Interim Executive Director of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, and held roles at the National Restaurant Association, and SmithBucklin. He serves on the Board of Directors of Association Executives of North Carolina, and the Small Staff Associations Advisory Committee of ASAE. Adam was a recipient of Association Forum’s “Forty Under 40” award in 2022, and holds his CAE from ASAE. Adam is passionate about healthcare access and equity, in addition to mentorship and leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Indiana University and completed the Strategic Leadership Program at Northwestern University. A native Chicagoan and Michael Jordan devotee, Adam lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and twin daughters, and their loving rescue dog, Mason.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Raising Voices: How Storytelling Fights for the Silent Majority
Season 5 · Episode 10
mardi 26 mars 2024 • Duration 29:02
Nine years ago, life threw our next guest a curve ball when she learned during her pregnancy that her baby would be born with a facial birth defect. Come with us as we learn about her fascinating journey that has led her to help other families by speaking out as an author and advocate.
ABOUT the GUEST
Amy Mendillo, MM, MPP, is a writer, author, and advocate. She has worked as a consultant on state-level (RI) Medicaid and social service issues, an advocate for local- and city-level policy, and as a writer-editor for the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Brown University.
Amy started as a professional classical musician, studying oboe at the Oberlin Conservatory and Northwestern University. Described as “prodigious” by the Chicago Tribune, Amy played in professional symphony orchestras in Chicago, Milwaukee, and New York City, then taught music at Brown University for ten years.
A proud cleft parent and adoptive parent, Amy lives with her family in Providence, RI.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Learn of the Important Advocacy Issues Fought on Behalf of People with Muscular Dystrophy
Season 5 · Episode 9
mercredi 20 mars 2024 • Duration 31:40
Join us as we explore the importance of advocating with today’s guest - the Director of Advocacy Engagement for the well-known organization – who is committed to supporting policies and initiatives that make a positive impact on the lives of children and adults living with neuromuscular diseases.
ABOUT the GUEST
Mark Fisher is the Director of Advocacy Engagement at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In this role, Mark leads MDA’s grassroots program and advocacy volunteer efforts. He works to empower advocates and connect them with key decisionmakers in order to advance public policies that improve the lives of the neuromuscular disease community. He previously served as the Digital Grassroots Manager at the American Heart Association and was also a field organizer on a U.S. Senate campaign. Mark earned his Master of Public Policy from American University and is originally from Pittsburgh, PA.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
From Advocacy to Action: Driving Growth in the Distilled Spirits Sector
Episode 25
mercredi 20 mars 2024 • Duration 33:12
Today we speak to the leader of an organization that has received more than $250 million dollars voluntarily from the nation’s leading distillers to fight drunk driving and underage drinking and promote responsible decisions about beverage alcohol. Stay tuned as we learn about their dedication to advocacy.
ABOUT the GUEST
Chris Swonger serves as the President & CEO of both the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org. Responsibility.org was founded in 1991 and has received more than $250 million dollars voluntarily from the nation’s leading distillers to fight drunk driving and underage drinking and promote responsible decisions about beverage alcohol. DISCUS is the leading voice for distilled spirits in the U.S. market and serves as the industry’s advocate in state capitals, the nation’s capital and foreign capitals around the globe.
Chris has extensive experience guiding corporations to lead in business while playing a positive role in communities through proactive engagement. In this capacity, Chris focuses on breaking down the traditional barriers that exist between corporations, non-government organizations and activist groups by facilitating consensus-based outcomes which are deliverable, actionable and measurable.
A native Texan, Chris received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife Amy and their two sons Holden and Beckett Boone.
Chris’ favorite drink? Bourbon on the rocks.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.
Why is it so Important for Young People to Be Engaged in Advocacy?
Season 5 · Episode 7
jeudi 17 août 2023 • Duration 34:30
Today we speak to the leader of an organization that empowers young adults to advocate for higher education, health care, and economic policies.
ABOUT the GUEST
Kristin McGuire is the Executive Director for Young Invincibles. Kristin assumes this role having most recently served as YI West Regional Director, where she empowered young adults to advocate for higher education, health care, and economic policies. Kristin brings years of community organizing and policy change expertise to her role as Executive Director. As a first-generation college student from a single-parent household – she is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of under-resourced communities and has helped shift power to young adults from these communities over the last decade.
Kristin’s accomplishments include shaping policies that do just that, such as the College Student Hunger Relief Act, the California Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights, and the Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act. Currently, Kristin is leading the national charge to cancel student debt. Keeping true to her commitment to civic engagement, Kristin is the first African-American elected to the school board in Covina. While very proud of her work, Kristin's most prized accomplishment is not her own, it is her mother’s, who integrated her school in Alabama at the age of seven. Kristin is a proud alumna of California State University Dominguez Hills, wife, mother, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you.
This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy.
Contact Voices In Advocacy at:
480 488-9150
At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better influential advocates
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