Guests: Chelsie Esek-Onyeahialam, MS, CCC-SLP, and Jordyn R. Montique, MS, CCC-SLP

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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, continues the conversation with Chelsie Esek-Onyeahialam, MS, CCC-SLP, and Jordyn R. Montique, MS, CCC-SLP, founders of #BlackSLPMagic. Part 2 shifts from awareness to action, focusing on practical ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of speech-language pathology.

Together, Michelle, Chelsie, and Jordyn examine systemic barriers that continue to impact BIPOC professionals and discuss evidence-based strategies for creating more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive professional environments. The conversation centers on reducing obstacles to professional growth, increasing representation, and strengthening meaningful connections across the SLP community.

Listeners will gain concrete tools for advocacy, professional networking, and allyship, along with actionable steps they can take within their own workplaces, organizations, and professional circles. Chelsie and Jordyn share grounded insights on how intentional actions, not just intentions, can help shift culture and create lasting change.

Whether you identify as an ally, advocate, or leader in speech-language pathology, this session offers practical strategies to move beyond awareness and toward meaningful action, supporting a profession where all voices are valued and reflected in the communities we serve.

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Contact Chelsie: @esekhealth on Instagram

Contact Jordyn: @jrc_theslp on Instagram

Black SLP Magic: @blackslpmagic on Instagram, www.blackslpmagic.org

Donate to Black SLP Magic: ko-fi.com/blackslpmagicslpsocialseen

SLP Social Scene: @slpsocialseen on Instagram

Professional Identity in Speech-Language Pathology Students: pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00043

Cultural Competence Check-ins: www.asha.org/practice/multicultural/self/

Cultural Responsiveness: www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/cultural-responsiveness/

Bias, Appraisal Tools, and Levels of Evidence: www.asha.org/research/ebp/bias-appraisal-tools-and-levels-of-evidence/

Related Courses:

1. #BlackSLPMagic Paving the Way for the Future
2. Culture, Care, & Knowledge: Advancing Equity in Speech-Language Pathology: A Black History Month Conference

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