Hallie's and graduate student Madison Meyer chat about the journey to becoming an SLP.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with grad student Madison Meyer—aka @speechiewannabe—about what life in SLP school is really like. From juggling classes, clinic, and her side gig as a teletherapy SLPA, to figuring out time management and surviving group projects, Madison shares the ups, downs, and everything in between. She opens up about the stress of grad school applications, the relief of finding her people in her cohort, and why taking a true day off each week helped her stay balanced. Whether you’re applying, just starting, or guiding grad students yourself, this conversation is packed with encouragement, practical tips, and real talk to keep you motivated and moving forward.


Bullet Points to Discuss:

• Madison’s journey from undergrad to starting her path as an SLP 
• What grad school courses and qualifications actually look like in practice 
• The challenges, wins, and lessons learned during her first year of grad school 
• How working as a teletherapy SLPA gave her extra experience and confidence

Here’s what we learned: 

• Free tools make planning faster and easier. 
• Time blocking helps you stay ahead of the chaos. 
• Taking one full day off keeps you sane. 
• Your cohort is your built-in support system. 
• Grad school flies by—celebrate the little wins.

Learn more about Madison Meyer: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechiewannabe/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speechiewannabe 

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

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