This episode features Speech Pathologist Holly Thong, who is currently working at the State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Holly is more than just a speech pathologist; she also works as a casual makeup artist and runs her own flower business. With her numerous talents, she offers honest advice on how to turn career choices into reality.

Top questions asked by students for a Speech Pathologist:

00:00 – Intro

02:04 – What is a speech pathologist? What exactly do you do?

03:43 - How did you know this was the right career for you?

08:32 - Did you have any influences growing up that lead you to the speech pathologist career?

10:12 - What does a typical day looks like for you?

15:23 - Does the work ever become overbearing?

18:50 - What do you find most challenging part of the job when you first started?

21:24 - What are the main perks of working in this field?

23:17 - What is the pay structure like?

27:09 - Is there any other career opportunities you could explore based on your skills as a speech pathologist?

29:03 - If you had a change to go back in time and do it all again, would you do anything differently?