📌 Episode Summary:
This episode of Bright Conversations is sponsored by BIZCon, the premier continuing education experience by Bright Ideas Media for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs.

Host Shontaye Glover Jones sits down with Ebony Greene and Sarah Breshears, two inspiring speech-language pathologists who expanded their clinical expertise into thriving businesses.

Ebony and Sarah share their journeys from traditional clinical roles into entrepreneurship. They discuss what motivated them to step outside of conventional career paths, the challenges they faced while building businesses, and the lessons they learned along the way.

From launching private practices to mentoring other clinicians, this conversation highlights how SLPs can use their expertise in innovative ways. Ebony and Sarah talk about the realities of running a business, balancing leadership with clinical work, and the importance of community and mentorship in the profession.

Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship, looking to grow an existing business, or simply interested in hearing how clinicians are expanding the impact of their work, this episode offers inspiration and resources to help you get started.

👤 Guest Bios

Sarah BreshearsAt the height of the COVID pandemic, Sarah Breshears transitioned from clinical work in schools and hospitals to founding Social Moguls, where she helps female health and wellness professionals build businesses and systems for success.

Ebony Greene, MS, CCC-SLPEbony Greene is a private practice owner, founder, business consultant, and online course creator. After leaving the classroom in 2011, Ebony pursued speech-language pathology and later expanded into entrepreneurship. Through The SLP Business Suite and her signature events, she teaches clinicians how to stop trading time for dollars and build scalable businesses.

🗣️ Topics We Cover in This Episode

• How speech-language pathologists can transition from clinician to entrepreneur

• The moment Ebony and Sarah realized they wanted more than traditional clinical roles

• Lessons learned when launching private practices and businesses

• Balancing leadership, clinical work, and personal growth

• Why mentorship and community are essential in entrepreneurship

• How SLPs can expand their impact beyond direct therapy

📚 Key Takeaways

• Speech-language pathologists have valuable skills that translate well into entrepreneurship

• Business ownership requires learning beyond clinical training

• Mentorship and community are critical when building a business

• Entrepreneurship allows clinicians to expand their impact and create opportunities for others

• There is no single path to success—clinicians can build careers aligned with their passions

🔗 Resources & Links

BIZCon Event
https://www.bethebrightest.com/en/events/biz-con-2

Sarah Breshears
https://social-moguls.com/
https://www.instagram.com/social.moguls

Ebony Greene
https://bio.site/ebonygreen
https://www.instagram.com/slpbizqueen/