In this episode of the Pediatric Speech Sister Show, we speak with Hannah Simpson, a clinical fellow with a passion for advocacy in the field of speech pathology. Hannah shares her journey, starting from her personal experiences with language barriers in a multicultural household to her extensive involvement in field-related advocacy. She details her capstone project, which focused on training pre-professionals in advocacy, and offers practical advice for those interested in integrating politics and policy into their careers. The episode also highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field, emphasizing the need for a more representative workforce.00:00 Introduction to the Pediatric Speech Sister Show01:34 Meet Our Guest: Hannah Simpson03:07 Hannah's Journey and Passion for Speech Pathology08:58 Advocacy in Speech Pathology14:22 True Learn Sponsorship15:26 Advice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists27:40 The Importance of Diversity in the Field31:04 Conclusion and Contact InformationThis episode is sponsored by TrueLearn, the Praxis® prep companion for SLP Praxis® Preppers on the go! Subscribers receive over 1,200 questions crafted by experts and fully mapped to the SLP Praxis® blueprint. TrueLearn’s platform is super flexible, with options to take practice tests in timed, untimed, or tutor modes. You can sign up using my affiliate link here: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/melanie15/Discount Code: melanie15ABOUT HANNAH: Hannah Simpson is a current CF completing their fellowship in a Dysphagia/Voice specialty clinic and SNF. Their introduction to field-related advocacy began during their undergraduate program when they participated in Advocacy Day, an experience that sparked their enduring interest in the area. In graduate school, Hannah's capstone project focused on equipping pre-professionals with the skills and confidence to engage in field advocacy, aiming to prepare them for active participation as professionals. Their professional interests include dysphagia, voice, field-related advocacy, and promoting health education within Black and Brown communities.CONTACT HANNAH: Instagram: @cf.slp4advocacy Email: slp4advocacy@gmail.comMORE FROM PEDIATRIC SPEECH SISTERFollow me on Instagram! http://instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Check out the PSS Gift Shop: https://pedspeechsister.etsy.com Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: http://tinyurl.com/supportBIPOCkids"Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://tinyurl.com/culturalcompetemilityGET HERE: CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS GLOSSARY: Start challenging your implicit biases with the “Empowering Inclusivity: Culturally Responsive Glossary with Implicit Bias Self-Reflection, 2LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disability TermsGet 10% OFF USING CODE PSS10 TODAY!FOR ASPIRING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTSAre you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram:http://instagram.com/praxisspeechsister Listen to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast: tiny.url/praxisspeechsistermedia! FREE Mindset and Study Prep Mini Course Out Now: tinyurl.com/praxisminicourseMelanie Y. Evans - SLP L.L.C. is now accepting volunteer Influencer Interns! Find out more at tinyurl.com/pssinternapp. Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep
