Phương Liên Palafox, M.S. CCC-SLP joins us in this incredibly healing and uplifting conversation. She shares her story with us as we discuss Boldly & Quietly disrupting systems that keep our field from growing. We talk about advocacy often on our podcast but we've never asked: Who advocates for us (Bilingual Bicultural SLPs)? Phương advocates for us and just hearing her speak lightens the load. Phương supports speech-language pathologists with her work and with her words. She shares: "My hope for our field is rooted in supporting our most vulnerable human beings. It’s seeing the relevancy & value of every person we serve, including ourselves. It is honoring native languages, valuing the rich tones influencing our second languages & setting ego aside to see the value of multilingual communicators. It is holding space for People of Color & making room at the table to digest the narratives that have been annulled in mainstream culture. It is unveiling the truths of our profession, safely speaking up/speaking out about our workload. My wish is for each human being to be seen, understood & be catapulted to the most authentic, empowering versions of himself/herself/themselves." This episode was an absolute dream to record and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Check out her website here: https://www.phuonglienpalafox.com/