In this episode, we are joined by Jillian Pendergast as she shares her journey from a burnt-out school-based therapist to running a successful private practice.

Jillian started her side hustle three years ago, and it has since grown into a thriving full-time career with a multi six-figure income and a team of 15 therapists.

She discusses the crucial role of marketing, branding, and mindset shifts in establishing a private practice. Jillian also offers practical tips for networking, overcoming fear, and creating strategies to attract and retain clients.

The conversation highlights the importance of not feeling stuck in a job that doesn't align with one's goals and taking steps towards building a fulfilling career.

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Brashears, the founder and CEO of Social Moguls as we discuss the importance of foundational marketing principles, understanding your audience, and the latest trends in social media.

We touch on topics like the significance of building an email list, the effectiveness of personalized content, and the impact of AI tools like Claude and Poppy on streamlining marketing strategies.

Sarah also shares her insights into navigating social media changes.

The episode emphasizes the need for authenticity, direct audience engagement, and continuous learning in the realm of social media marketing.

In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Causey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 13 years of experience, as shares her journey from a burnout mom to the owner of a successful private practice, Speech at the Beach.

Starting as an in-home therapist during COVID-19, Ashley balanced private pay clients and insurance credentialing.

Over four years, her practice grew into a brick-and-mortar establishment with six therapists and two office staff, focusing on Gestalt language processing, literacy therapy, feeding therapy, and AAC.

She discusses the importance of flexibility as a mother, the impact of mentorship, and the support from her husband in launching her business.

Ashley also highlights how her therapy style evolved over the years, emphasizing strengths-based approaches and the meaningful speech course. She advises on maintaining work-life balance, supporting employees, and the role of insurance in her business growth.

In this episode, I am joined by Sneha Susan Jacob, an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience and now CEO of Italk Inc.

Susan's journey spans from India to the United States, working in diverse settings from schools to skilled nursing facilities.

She shares her passion for early intervention and her approach to therapy. Susan's path highlights the importance of cultural adaptation, work-life balance, and the role of families in speech therapy.

In this episode, I am joined by Christina Cahill Longo, a Speech-Language Pathologist & Orofacial Myologist as she shares her journey from working in an acute medical setting to establishing a private practice in a school environment and discuss the development of comprehensive student services, including speech therapy, reading, and math intervention programs.

In this episode, we are joined by Paige O'Dwyer, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the Owner and Director of Communication Options, Inc.

Paige discusses the innovative approaches her practice takes in early childhood speech and language intervention, particularly through their Partners in Play program. This program focuses on providing a speech and language-rich, child-centered play environment for three-year-olds with severe communication needs.

Paige also shares her experience in balancing work and family life, offering insights on setting core values, maintaining flexibility, and the importance of continual growth and adaptation in the educational and therapeutic sectors.

In this episode, we are joined by Amruta Potdar as we dive into creating successful therapy sessions using principles of mindfulness and Montessori.

In this episode, we are joined by Lauren Hermann, a former medical Speech-Language Pathologist who transitioned into a career as a freelance copywriter.

Lauren shares her journey of combining her passion for Speech Language Pathology and writing into a viable career. Facing challenges like moving to a small town and the impact of COVID-19, Lauren turned to copywriting. She describes what copywriting entails, her daily work routine, and how she gained her first clients. Lauren also highlights the similarities between the skills needed as an SLP and those required in copywriting, and discusses the pros and cons of her new career.

In this episode, I am joined by Jessie Kensey, a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Simply Speech Therapy, as she shares her journey from being a high school English teacher to starting her own private practice. She discusses the motivations behind starting her business, the importance of building rapport with clients, and how her understanding of Gestalt Language Processing impacts her work.

In this episode, I am joined by Megan Hayes, MS, CCC-SLP, as we explore how working in a private practice setting differs from other professional environments.

The discussion focuses on the unique aspects, benefits, and challenges of private practice in comparison to alternative settings.