About, From, & With: An SLP Podcast

In this brief, trailer episode, I discuss what to expect from Season 2 episodes. Tune in this season to hear a mix of solo and interview episodes about the academic job market. In the solo episodes, I'll share my experiences applying to CSD faculty positions. In the interview episodes, I'll chat with others who recently went on the job market about applying to research-intensive, teaching, clinical educator, and non-tenure track faculty positions. I'll also talk with CSD faculty members that were recently on faculty search committees about their role on the other side of the table and their advice for those going on the market. You can find the show notes and transcripts at http://www.aboutfromandwith.com and connect with me on Instagram at @danikapfeiffer.slp or Twitter @aboutfrom_with. 

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Teresa Girolamo about her recent journey on the academic job market. Dr. Girolamo shares her experiences applying to CSD faculty positions at research-intensive universities. She discusses how she chose positions to apply to, stayed organized during the interview process, crafted her job talk, and prepared for interviews. Dr. Girolamo also mentions many resources that she has uploaded onto her website (teresamgirolamo.com) for others to use as a guide during their own job search. To find the full show notes, visit aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Danielle Moss about her journey pursuing her masters and PhD as an international student. Dr. Danielle Moss is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Kansas. Her research interests include child language development and disorders in Caribbean English-speaking and culturally and linguistically diverse children. Dr. Moss discusses her experiences navigating graduate school in the U.S. after growing up in the Bahamas. She also shares some tips for those interested in pursuing a PhD. You can follow Dr. Moss on Instagram at @daniellemoss.slp. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

On this episode, I chat with Dr. Dakota Sharp of On The Ear: An Audiology podcast. Dr. Sharp specializes in pediatrics, hearing aids, and cochlear implants in the clinical setting, but has a passion for educating future clinicians. He discusses his journey as an audiologist including his training and the mentorship he received, his role as an audiologist, his job teaching pre-service SLPs and audiologists as a clinical assistant professor, and some really heart warming stories from his clinical practice. He also shares some tips for SLPs that want to start collaborating with audiologists. After you hear this episode, head over to listen to Episode 27 of On the Ear, to hear my interview with Dakota about interprofessional practice! You can follow Dr. Sharp and On the Ear on Instagram or Facebook. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this solo episode, I explain some reasons why people choose to pursue postdoc positions, how you can figure out if a postdoc is a good fit for you, and what kinds of experiences and responsibilities you can have during a postdoc. I also discuss some reasons why I decided to pursue a postdoc position and some of the experiences I've had in this role. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this episode, I talk to Ileana Perez, a SLP that recently made the switch from working in a pediatric private practice to a skilled nursing facility. Ileana's positivity and passion for helping others is truly inspiring. She describes why she made this change in her career, how she prepared for it, and the highs/lows of making this big transition in her clinical practice. Ileana also shares some advice for others that are thinking about switching settings and client populations such as tips for interviews and learning the terminology used in a new setting. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this solo episode, I talk about how I made a decision about what to do after my PhD program. I discuss how the end of a PhD is usually filled with a lot of uncertainty. I share how I learned about postdoc opportunities and found mine. I also provide some tips for PhD students as they approach the end of their own PhD journeys. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Xigrid Soto-Boykin, a speech language pathologist and early childhood researcher who specializes in bilingualism. She shares how she has embraced her identity as a Latina while establishing a meaningful research career. She discusses how her own experiences as a bilingual speaker have shaped the work she does today and shares advice for pursuing a career that aligns with your passions and interests. Dr. Soto-Boykin has a website called Habla DLL with free bilingual resources for parents, early childhood educators, SLPs, and other therapists. You can connect with her on Twitter or Instagram.  

In this solo episode, I share my journey pursuing the non-traditional dissertation option of writing three related research manuscripts. I discuss each of my dissertation studies and why I chose to conduct them. I also share 5 tips for current PhD students to get across the finish line of the PhD marathon. To find the full show notes, visit www.aboutfromandwith.com. Follow me and the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp and @AboutFrom_With on Twitter.

In this inspiring conversation, Marian McCullough Dorsey shares her journey as a teacher. Marian is fueled by her passion for ensuring success is achievable for all students. She shares advice for finding a school to work in that fits your personal and professional values. Marian also discusses what SLPs should know about teachers and tips for establishing collaborations with teachers. Find the full show notes at aboutfromandwith.com and follow the host, Dr. Danika Pfeiffer, @danikapfeiffer.slp on Instagram and Twitter @AboutFrom_With.