In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, host Jana Parker welcomes Jaclyn Shasha, the CEO and Founder of Virtual Speech Solutions. Jaclyn is a California-licensed speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working in acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, teletherapy, and private practice settings. She shares her inspiring journey from starting out as a school-based therapist to creating her own thriving virtual practice, where she’s able to offer personalized speech therapy services to both schools and families.

Jaclyn explains the origins of her business, a practice she founded to provide accessible and high-quality speech therapy, especially for clients who benefit from the flexibility of virtual services. They discuss how the shift to virtual therapy during the pandemic unexpectedly opened new doors for her practice, allowing her to expand her services across California and reach clients who otherwise wouldn’t have had access. She emphasizes the immense benefits of teletherapy, from the ability to serve clients without location limitations to the freedom of practicing without the physical constraints of a clinic setting.

In this candid chat, Jaclyn also shares the realities of running a business, from building a small but dedicated team to navigating the challenges of managing both the administrative and clinical sides of her practice. She talks about how rewarding it is to offer services through her own company, where she has full autonomy to shape the care she provides.
 
As a busy entrepreneur, mother, and wife, Jaclyn offers practical advice for other professionals considering leaving the traditional school system to start their own private practice. She reminds listeners that there’s no perfect time to make the leap, but if you have the passion and the drive, the reward is a fulfilling, flexible career where you set the terms.

For those looking to learn more about the potential of virtual therapy, the process of starting a private practice, or simply seeking inspiration for their own career transition, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice, real-life experiences, and encouragement.

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Connect with Jaclyn
Email: [email protected]
Owner Virtual Speech Solutions
Website: www.virtualspeechsolutions.com
https://www.instagram.com/virtualspeechsolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-shasha-25285551

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