In this episode, we speak with Shauna Eisen, founder of Songbird Occupational Therapy, to discuss what it’s really like one year into private practice. After years of leadership roles in healthcare, research, and program management, Shauna felt disconnected from direct client impact, inspiring her to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Resources:

• 2025 OSOT Conference: https://osot.on.ca/conference
• Canada Revenue Agency: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html
• Find Your Ontario Small Business Centre: https://sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/en/find-your-local-business-centre
• Legal Advisory Service for OSOT Members: https://www.osot.on.ca/OSOT/Membership_Pages/Benefit_Programs/Members_Legal_Assistance_Plan.aspx
• Shauna’s Private Practice | Songbird Occupational Therapy: https://www.songbirdot.ca/

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Music by Mixaund.

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