Whitney McMullin joins us on the Speech Source Podcast with an insightful conversation that shares her experience of balancing contract work with the entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses how she sidestepped the pressures of productivity quotas to craft a career that's both fulfilling and flexible. Her journey is a testament to setting boundaries that work with her dual role as a clinician and mother.

We discuss contracting with companies, her unique hybrid approach with ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and a mobile private practice, the importance of knowing personal clinical strengths and when to refer out to other clinicians, creativity in childcare as a working mom, ways to organically get referrals, and travel boundaries as a mobile SLP and staying on schedule.   Whitney's candid reflections on the joys and challenges of creating the ideal work situation will be relatable to all clinicians!  Plus, we delve into effective parent coaching techniques and the importance of self-care, as Whitney opens up about personal growth and the strategic decisions she's made to preserve her well-being during this busy but exciting season of life. 

Enjoy this episode with Whitney McMullin that will leave  thinking about creative ways to structure your profession while laughing out loud throughout!

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In this episode, we talk with speech pathologist Belle Ormiston about her journey in blending creativity with the discipline of speech pathology. Belle's entry into entrepreneurship began as an endeavor to fill a gap she observed in the market during the global pandemic—an absence of merchandise that connected and appealed to speech therapy professionals.

The creation of her product line, Bee the SLP, marked the beginning of a new chapter.  Continuing as a full time speech therapist at a local pediatric hospital in her city, Belle is balancing her day to day work with entrepreneurship.  Finding a company she trusts to print and fulfill orders, she is able to focus on design and direct sales with her products. 

This episode delves into the realties entrepreneurs face, from the frustration of copycats to the challenges of balancing a primary career with a second business. Belle's honesty about these experiences will resonate with many listeners who may be considering their own entrepreneurial ventures. She discusses the importance of foresight in product planning, particularly for seasonal items, and the critical role of professional advice, like engaging a CPA, to navigate the complex world of business management.  She also shares how she draws inspiration for her creative designs.

Enjoy this episode with Belle Ormiston that is energetic and inspiring and will open your mind to creative ideas within the field of speech pathology!   

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In the first episode of our new series "How I Built My Speech Path Business," we talk to pediatric speech pathologist Marcia Church.  Over the last few years, Marcia has built her private practice in the Dallas, Texas area called Pediatric Speech Stars.  Not only has she grown her pediatric private speech practice into a thriving business, but she has also created resources for other speech pathologists to successfully market and brand their own business, as well as an online retail shop with cute apparel for speech therapists! 

Pediatric Speech Stars provides families with direct speech therapy services, consultations and parent coaching.  Marcia discusses how she developed her business geared towards the "modern mom" from website creation and branding photo shoots to a streamlined process in direct patient care that runs off of automations and systems she has put into place.  Throughout the process she realized she could offer other speech pathologists wanting to build their own business something that was missing - a beautiful way to  brand their business, and stock photos specific to speech therapy and speech pathologists. From website template kits to stock photo sets, she has created a way for speech pathologists to have digital and print marketing a strong point in their business venture. 

During  our discussion, Marcia talks to us about the importance of creating clear boundaries in her business, and how she has managed to be successful at this for the purpose of being able to focus on her family.   She teaches other speech pathologists how to organically market and grow their own business while teaching this value of setting boundaries.  She explains that in doing this, it leads to fulfillment.  Marcia's insight on networking, mentorship, and cultivating a supportive community are foundational in her business. She also talks to us about incorporating  passive income and  setting up a business that can eventually be sold.

Marcia's vision and techniques for marketing and branding a business have proven to be successful not only in her own business but in countless other speech pathologist's businesses who have used her services.  Outside of what she can provide through resources and coaching though, one of Marcia's most incredible attributes is her authentic desire to build up and cheer along other entrepreneurs in our field.  This might just be her greatest superpower! 

Enjoy this episode with Marcia Church that is fun, engaging, encouraging and packed with information on how to strategically market and brand your own speech pathology business! 

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As a speech therapist, have you ever been curious about the entrepreneurial world?  This season, we are so excited to bring you a line up of remarkable professionals who've taken that leap. From clinic owners to digital innovators, hear firsthand accounts of how these passionate and driven individuals manage to create a dream that becomes success.

Get ready to be inspired by the stories of our guests, each sharing a distinct narrative of how they've carved their unique paths in creating their business. You will hear about successes, challenges, insights and dreams.  These conversations will kindle a renewed passion for the field and perhaps even spark the entrepreneur in you!

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It's been such a fun and exciting season with great topics and interesting guests.  Listen to Episode 67 to hear clips from some of our favorites, and a little reflection from Kim and Mary about why we really enjoyed these episodes.

Episodes we talk about:

58. The Movement Mama:  Kailee Noland
60. What is Apraxia of Speech
61. How to Motivate Kids
62. Sara Lopez
63. Love Languages for Kids
64. First Words
65. Dietician Emily French 

Thanks for listening and being a part of our passion and community of sharing knowledge and stories in the areas of speech, language, feeding, play and SO much more!   

Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss the first episode of the exciting season we have coming up.  Also, follow along on Instagram @thespeechsource and check out The Speech Source for more info and resources. 

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Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is all about the interconnectedness of eating, speaking, and sleeping. Yes - these things are all related! Discover how common issues like pacifier use, mouth breathing, and tongue ties can shake this delicate balance. We dive into the importance of proper nasal breathing and touch on structural issues such as enlarged tonsils and tongue ties, reinforcing why understanding this interconnectedness is both important for children's overall health as well as their outcomes in therapy. Listen for real-talk on OMT and whether it's the right fit for a child.

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Today's guest is Emily French, registered dietician, co-owner of RDs for Little Eaters, and mother of two.  As a working mother with two children, she is in the thick of it with activities, appointments, and a busy lifestyle! She gets it when it comes to what it takes to have healthy eating habits on the go. Emily shares her biggest tips and tricks to helping children have healthy eating habits and a good relationship with food.

Emily shares her family's personal balance of sugar intake in order to support her children's different nutritional needs and tolerances. She has a plan for everything from daily lunches and the neighborhood ice cream truck to special occasions!  Emily is both encouraging an inspiring - and gets real about how she wasn't always able to be as prepared as she is today.

From healthy snack ideas to what to say to well meaning relatives pushing kids to try new foods at Thanksgiving, Emily gives us advice we ALL need to hear. This episode is a must-listen for anyone striving to instill healthy eating habits in their children. 

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What are the most common first words?  How do those words become phrases and sentences?  Kim and Mary talk through the process of how children learn to talk and make a very complicated process simple. Join us to learn about how you can help teach your child their first words and sentences!

Link to resources for moving through our First Words plan
First Words Bundle by Speech Source | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's book "The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively" is a great book for anyone who works with children. Love languages are not a foreign concept to most adults in relationships, but have you ever thought about your children having their own love languages? Knowing your child or patient's love language empowers you to better comprehend your child's unique needs, and respond in a way that fosters a deeper bond and accelerates their development. Not to mention provides so much of the answer to how to motivate, celebrate, or discipline in a way that is productive. We explore the profound impact of these love languages - physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, and acts of service - on our relationship with our little ones.

As speech-language pathologists, we also discuss child therapy and how understanding a child’s love language is essential to creating and executing an effective therapy plan. a resource that can enhance your understanding of your child's needs. Let us know your thoughts and if you can identify the love languages of your own children!

The 5 Love Languages of Children 

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