Voices in Advocacy Podcast

By Roger Rickard

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What's Voices in Advocacy Podcast about?

We share inspiring interviews from leaders dedicated to advocacy

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Voices in Advocacy Podcast episodes:

04.03.2024
Complimentary Partnerships Drive Advocacy Support for Patients and Families
Discover the power of advocacy in the medical world with Adam Levy, CAE, the executive director of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA). In this enlightening episode of the Voices in Advocacy podcast, Adam shares his journey of leading...
03.26.2024
Raising Voices: How Storytelling Fights for the Silent Majority
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...
03.20.2024
Learn of the Important Advocacy Issues Fought on Behalf of People with Muscular Dystrophy
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...
03.20.2024
From Advocacy to Action: Driving Growth in the Distilled Spirits Sector
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...
08.17.2023
Why is it so Important for Young People to Be Engaged in Advocacy?
Today we speak to the leader of an organization that empowers young adults to advocate for higher education, health care, and economic policies.
07.27.2023
Amazing Facts and Surprising Truths About Whistleblowers and The Law
Whistleblowers have been at the top of the news lately. Today’s special guest is the founder of the leading nonprofit dedicated to protecting and rewarding whistleblowers around the world. You do not want to miss this episode as we explore...
07.18.2023
We Speak to an Expert for the Well-known Organization Whose Mission is to Honor and Empower Wounded Warriors
Today’s guest is the Grassroots and Constituent expert for the well-known organization - whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Join us as we explore the importance of advocating for our wounded servicemen and women.
07.11.2023
Advocating for the Arts: It is Important for Your Community
Today we speak to Adam Perle the CEO of an ArtPride New Jersey that is the influential, unified voice of the vibrant creative arts community in New Jersey.
06.27.2023
Political Influence and its Importance to the Family Farm and the Food We Consume
Our guest today is a farmer, and not just any farmer, Chris Hoffman is the President of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and a member of the Board of Directors at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Join us as we explore...
06.20.2023
Interview: Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee on the Reauthorization of the Farm Bill and Constituent Engagement
Today we speak with the Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Congressman ’GT’ Thompson. As we learn more about the FARM Bill and the importance of constituent engagement.
11.05.2022
One of Our Most Precious Freedoms is Our Ability to Cast a Ballot, to Vote.
In the United States of America what could be more important than our freedom? One of our most precious freedoms is our ability to cast a ballot, to vote.
09.09.2022
Advocacy Engagement - If You Don’t, Someone Else Will
Today we speak to the CEO of an organization that is the influential, unified voice of the travel and tourism industry in California, which supports 1.22 million jobs and $12.2 billion in state and local taxes. Stay tuned as we...
08.12.2022
Need an MBA? How Cattlemen’s Beef group provides the Masters of Beef Advocacy
Need an MBA? How Cattlemen’s Beef group provides the Masters of Beef Advocacy. Today we speak the Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for an organization that began in 1898 representing the largest segment of the nation’s food and...
08.05.2022
What is Too Much or Too Little to Have in Your Legislation? Learn more from this AG CEO.
What is Too Much or Too Little to Have in Your Legislation? This and many more fabulous advocacy tips are shared as we speak with the CEO of an organization that defends and protects the ecosystem beneficial to the success...
07.29.2022
The Future of Agriculture Advocacy is in Good Hands with this Former National Officer of the National FFA
Today we speak an advocate who has been engaged as a national leader of an organization that has over 760,000 members with over 8800 chapters. It is among the largest youth organizations and the largest career and technical student organization...
07.08.2022
Using Leadership Development Programs to Create Today’s Advocates and Tomorrow’s Leaders at the American Soybean Association
Today we speak the Executive Director of Government Affairs for an organization has 26 affiliated state associations representing 30 soybean producing states. Stay tuned as we learn about their advocacy efforts for more than 500,000 soybean farmers.
06.29.2022
Advocates Don’t Volunteer Unless They Truly Believe It’s Going to Make the World a Better Place
Do you know what 340B program is? If you said no, you are not alone. Today we speak with the National Advocacy Manager of Community Voices 340B. Come with me as we learn more.
06.10.2022
Why advocating for the vital and necessary crop protection is so important to American farmers.
Today’s guest represents the developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. Come with me as we learn more.
05.27.2022
Gun Violence - An Epidemic in America
Normally this podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Today the show is dedicated to the act of advocacy. Today’s show is an editorial on gun violence in light of the all too familiar recent events. This is an editorial...
05.03.2022
From Legislative Specialist to Chief Administrative Officer, we explore advocacy for the vital agriculture industry and the family farm..
Our guest began on the family farm growing cotton, tobacco, watermelon, and peanuts. He rose from Legislative Specialist to Chief Administrative Officer, how this farm bureau executive understands the value of quality advocacy.
04.26.2022
Fighting for Pro-Manufacturing Policies with the ”I Make America” Advocacy Campaign
This trade group which is 125 years old and has more than 1,000 member companies is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers in the global marketplace while using some unique programing to achieve their...
04.19.2022
Learn how National FFA prepares young farmers to advocate for the future of the agriculture industry.
This organization has over 760,000 members with over 8800 chapters. It is among the largest youth organizations and the largest career and technical student organization in the United States. Today we speak with the Advocacy and Literacy Officer of the...
04.08.2022
Why Storytelling is a Powerful Tool in Advocacy Communication
On today’s show we talk with a distinguished professor of communications at the highly esteemed Carnegie Mellon University on the topic of Storytelling – which is recognized as an important component to a successful advocates’ meeting with elected officials. We...
01.18.2022
You Can See the Signs of Advocacy Success - Especially Locally
You can see the signs of advocacy success - especially locally, as we talk with the Vice President of Advocacy for the International Sign Association, Mr. David Hickey.
01.11.2022
Powerful Storytelling to Advocate for Others in the Face of Tragedy
The power of storytelling in the face of personal tragedy. We speak with Julie Walker of the Peyton Walker Foundation. In 2013, life threw her a huge curve ball with the tragic and unexpected death of her 19-year-old daughter. Her...
01.04.2022
America’s Brightest Students Create Life Transforming Technologies for Our Country’s Wounded Heroes.
America’s Brightest Students Create Life Transforming Technolgies for Our Country’s Wounded Heros. A fascinating look at the work behind the Quality of Life Plus program and how they advocate daily for veterans, first responders and others that serve our community.
12.31.2021
Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Mary Kate Cunningham of the American Society of Association Executives.
Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Mary Kate Cunningham of the American Society of Association Executives. Find out how ASAE and their members play an important role in how associations make America stronger.
12.30.2021
Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Gail Adams.
Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Gail Adams of International Association of Geophysical Contractors. Gail comes with extensive high level Washington DC experience and during this interview she explains advocacy as an art and discusses...
12.30.2021
Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Cody Lyon of the American Farm Bureau
Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Cody Lyon of the American Farm Bureau where among the many items we discussed is his advocacy work in defending and protecting the family farm. Cody is the Managing...
12.29.2021
Best of 2021: Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich
Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with former U.S. Senator from Alaska, Mark Begich. Mark and I got together back in April and among the many items we discussed was how does an elected official make...
12.14.2021
This Member Activation Program Delivered 4 Million Advocate Emails in the First 2 Years
On today’s show we speak with a grassroots advocacy expert whose organization created a Member Activation Program (MAP) that has sent over 4 million advocacy emails in its first 2 years. Now that is some advocacy production.
12.08.2021
A Champion Advocate for Women Taking the Lead Drives Their Networth
On today’s show we have the creator of the U.S. Chamber’s Women Taking the Lead initiative, Ashley Wilson. This important major advocacy initiative brings together high-performing women leaders in business and in government to solve critical problems and advance a...
11.23.2021
An American Advocate‘s Reflections this Thanksgiving
Roger Rickard believes in advocacy and believes in the right of each and every American citizen to be an advocate, in fact, it is our role and responsibility to participate in our form of self-government. Catch up on his advocacy...
11.09.2021
Promoting Better Health – Voices for Kidney Health Advocacy Campaign
Promoting Better Health – Voices for Kidney Health Advocacy Campaign. Our interview with Matthew Fitting, Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the National Kidney Foundation.
11.02.2021
Advocacy Success Delivered by Multiple Touch-points with State Legislators
Advocacy Success Delivered by Multiple Touch-points with State Legislators. Our conversation with Zach Shamberg, CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA).
10.26.2021
The Vital Nature of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships between Advocates and Members of Congress
The Vital Nature of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships between Advocates and Members of Congress. Our conversation with Meghan Cruz, Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the National Retail Federation. Meghan is part of the team that was awarded the 2021 Reed Award...
10.19.2021
American Institute of Architects Building Grassroots Advocates that Empower Their Voices
On this episode we speak with Davon Gray, Senior Director of Advocacy Capacity Development at The American Institute of Architects, where he is build grassroots champions that empower their voices.
10.15.2021
Driving Effective Influence to Fairly Defend People with Life Threating Food Allergies
On today‘s episode we speak with Jon Hoffman, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Food Allergy Research and Education known as FARE. FARE is the worlds largest non-governmental organization focus on life threating food allergies.
09.21.2021
Protecting Secondary School Leadership
In this episode, Amanda Karhuse shares how the National Association of Secondary School Principals works to protect the interests of its members and for the good of students and parents.
09.17.2021
Recharge and Refresh Season 3 Update
wanted to take this time to share a brief update. Some of you have been asking where the show has been for a few weeks. We took a some needed personal time to recharge and refresh. As well as to...
08.03.2021
Destination Relevancy 365: Why Advocating for the Destination is Good for All in the Community.
Destination Relevancy 365: Why Advocating for the Destination is Good for All in the Community. A look at the advocacy work of Destinations International and their Chief Advocacy officer, Jack Johnson.
07.27.2021
The Power of Personal Stories to Create Influence. The Story of PanCAN's Advocacy Outreach
In this episode we speak with Laura Brigandi to learn about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), their outreach to community volunteers by having them engage in grassroots advocacy and tell their personal stories.
07.20.2021
Advocacy is an Art. Know What is Their Real Why!
In this episode, Gail Adams, Vice President of Communications and External Affairs for the International Association of Geophysical Contractors explains advocacy as an art and discusses that one needs to know what is a persons real why. Gail has more than...
07.13.2021
This Company Optimizes Civic Engagement with Stimulating Voter Resources and Education to Employees
Dorian Wanzer, Advocacy Manager for International Paper explains her corporate advocacy role and how they optimize civic engagement with stimulating voter resources and education to employees. Dorian is responsible for developing advocacy messaging strategy for federal and state public policy issues,...
07.06.2021
Can Special Interest and Public Interest Go Hand in Hand?
We kick off Season Three with the question of, ”Can Special Interest and Public Interest Go Hand in Hand?” In this episode we hear from Nate Smith the Vice President of Engagement for the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
06.29.2021
What is the First Thing that Comes to Mind When You Think of Advocacy? Part 2 of 2 Episode Final to Season Two
We close out Season Two with the 2nd episode of our two part end of season two recap. Most episodes we asked the guest a simple question, which was, “What is the first thing that comes to mind when you...
06.22.2021
What is the First Thing that Comes to Mind When You Think of Advocacy? Part 1 of 2 Episodes
We begin a two episode recap of Season Two. Most episodes we asked the guest a simple question, which was, “What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of advocacy?” Each and every response was so...
06.15.2021
How NIADA uses Coalitions to Defend and Protect their Interests
How NIADA uses coalitions to defend and protect their advocacy interests and other tactics for their legislative success. Interview with Brett Scott, Vice President of Government Affairs for National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.
06.08.2021
How Highway Users Alliance promotes uncongested highways and enhanced freedom of mobility
Find out how the Highway Users Alliance promotes uncongested highways and enhanced freedom of mobility for all Americans in this interview with Laura Perrotta, CAE, CEO of the American Highway Users Alliance.
06.01.2021
How Properly Used Marketing is a Great Tool for A Successful Advocacy Campaign
Erica Klinger, Sr. Director of marketing for the Association for Accessible Medicines discusses how properly used marketing is a great tool for advocacy success.

What's Voices in Advocacy Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Voices in Advocacy Podcast episodes:

Complimentary Partnerships Drive Advocacy Support for Patients and Families

Raising Voices: How Storytelling Fights for the Silent Majority

Learn of the Important Advocacy Issues Fought on Behalf of People with Muscular Dystrophy

From Advocacy to Action: Driving Growth in the Distilled Spirits Sector

Why is it so Important for Young People to Be Engaged in Advocacy?

Amazing Facts and Surprising Truths About Whistleblowers and The Law

We Speak to an Expert for the Well-known Organization Whose Mission is to Honor and Empower Wounded Warriors

Advocating for the Arts: It is Important for Your Community

Political Influence and its Importance to the Family Farm and the Food We Consume

Interview: Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee on the Reauthorization of the Farm Bill and Constituent Engagement

One of Our Most Precious Freedoms is Our Ability to Cast a Ballot, to Vote.

Advocacy Engagement - If You Don’t, Someone Else Will

Need an MBA? How Cattlemen’s Beef group provides the Masters of Beef Advocacy

What is Too Much or Too Little to Have in Your Legislation? Learn more from this AG CEO.

The Future of Agriculture Advocacy is in Good Hands with this Former National Officer of the National FFA

Using Leadership Development Programs to Create Today’s Advocates and Tomorrow’s Leaders at the American Soybean Association

Advocates Don’t Volunteer Unless They Truly Believe It’s Going to Make the World a Better Place

Why advocating for the vital and necessary crop protection is so important to American farmers.

Gun Violence - An Epidemic in America

From Legislative Specialist to Chief Administrative Officer, we explore advocacy for the vital agriculture industry and the family farm..

Fighting for Pro-Manufacturing Policies with the ”I Make America” Advocacy Campaign

Learn how National FFA prepares young farmers to advocate for the future of the agriculture industry.

Why Storytelling is a Powerful Tool in Advocacy Communication

You Can See the Signs of Advocacy Success - Especially Locally

Powerful Storytelling to Advocate for Others in the Face of Tragedy

America’s Brightest Students Create Life Transforming Technologies for Our Country’s Wounded Heroes.

Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Mary Kate Cunningham of the American Society of Association Executives.

Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Gail Adams.

Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Cody Lyon of the American Farm Bureau

Best of 2021: Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich

This Member Activation Program Delivered 4 Million Advocate Emails in the First 2 Years

A Champion Advocate for Women Taking the Lead Drives Their Networth

An American Advocate‘s Reflections this Thanksgiving

Promoting Better Health – Voices for Kidney Health Advocacy Campaign

Advocacy Success Delivered by Multiple Touch-points with State Legislators

The Vital Nature of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships between Advocates and Members of Congress

American Institute of Architects Building Grassroots Advocates that Empower Their Voices

Driving Effective Influence to Fairly Defend People with Life Threating Food Allergies

Protecting Secondary School Leadership

Recharge and Refresh Season 3 Update

Destination Relevancy 365: Why Advocating for the Destination is Good for All in the Community.

The Power of Personal Stories to Create Influence. The Story of PanCAN's Advocacy Outreach

Advocacy is an Art. Know What is Their Real Why!

This Company Optimizes Civic Engagement with Stimulating Voter Resources and Education to Employees

Can Special Interest and Public Interest Go Hand in Hand?

What is the First Thing that Comes to Mind When You Think of Advocacy? Part 2 of 2 Episode Final to Season Two

What is the First Thing that Comes to Mind When You Think of Advocacy? Part 1 of 2 Episodes

How NIADA uses Coalitions to Defend and Protect their Interests

How Highway Users Alliance promotes uncongested highways and enhanced freedom of mobility

How Properly Used Marketing is a Great Tool for A Successful Advocacy Campaign