In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Allison Carpenter—elementary school SLP by day and telehealth provider by night—about what it actually looks like to work two jobs without running yourself into the ground. Allison traces her path from a private practice CF in small-town Texas to a school SLP in Dallas, and gets real about why burnout pushed her to make the switch. She breaks down exactly how she landed a part-time telehealth gig, how she structured her schedule to protect her energy, and why she keeps her private caseload at three kids and has zero interest in adding more. This episode is full of practical, permission-giving insight for any SLP curious about picking up extra income—on their own terms.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• Why Allison chose private practice for her CF—and why she doesn't regret it 
• What burnout in private practice actually looked like for her
• How a Facebook post led to a telehealth job she didn't even know she wanted 
• How she structured her schedule across two jobs without burning out again

Here’s what we learned: 

• Starting your CF in private practice puts you right next to experienced SLPs when you need them most. 
• You control your private schedule. Decide your availability first and protect it like a meeting. 
• A work from home day changes everything—and it's worth asking your district about. 
• Teletherapy offers something in-person private practice can't always guarantee: consistency. 
• Three kids, two days, done by 6:30. Know your number before your boss picks it for you.
• Shutting your brain off on weekends isn't a luxury—it's what makes the whole thing sustainable.

Learn more about Allison Carpenter: 

TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/miss-speech-alli 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alli.misspeech/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alli.misspeech 

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