Alexis Joelle, MS, OTR/L, talks about her work as an OT in acute care and in travel therapy, her experience in taking (and in re-taking) the NBCOT certification exam, working with OT students and practitioners to help them address challenges and break down barriers in their own lives, using videochat and other online tools to mentor and connect with other OT practitioners, and motivational interviewing.

On this episode, Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L , and I continue our conversation from Episode 11 as we talk about mentorship in the field of occupational therapy, including the process for and benefits of becoming a mentor, finding a mentor, transparency and teamwork, and non-traditional mentors.

Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L, shares about her background and her path into OT and into private practice. She talks about learning the business side of things in OT, working abroad, interprofessional work and relationship building, medical missions, and promoting OT in the field.

Karen Dobyns, OTD, MOT, OTR/L - also known as Miss Awesomeness - shares about how she got her nickname, the use of books as a therapeutic tool, her soon-to-be-released children's book, her work with the flow arts, and the importance of incorporating strategies to promote mental health in OT practice.

On this episode, Lindsey Bean-Kampwerth, OTD, OTR/L, ​Director of Assistive Technology at Paraquad, and Aimee Wehmeier, Paraquad's President and CEO, talk about the mission and efforts of Paraquad, including the heath and wellness center, the Bloom Cafe, and the role each plays within the organization.

On this episode, Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L, shares about his path into the field of OT, challenges and successes he has experienced in pursuing his aspirations as a leader in the field of OT, and his work in connecting with others on social media and as a TEDx speaker.

On the episode, Kendal Booker, MS, OTR/L, talks about Impostor Phenomenon, including what it is, how it can impact performance, and what one can do to address challenges related to this experience.

On this episode of On the Air, Teresa Britt, MSN, RN, discusses the importance of interprofessional development, debriefing, and critical reflection in both simulation in healthcare education and in clinical practice.

On this episode of On the Air, Orli Weisser-Pike, OTD, OTR/L, talks about the non-traditional routes she's taken in her career path and shares about her drive for creativity and her quest for lifelong learning.

On this episode of On The Air, Jami Flick, MS, OTR/L, talks about capacity building in developing countries and in underserved populations and shares about her passion for public health and community-based practice.