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Words of Power: Transforming Communication Access for Underserved Communities with Hannelyn Perez

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This week, Jessica sits down with Hannelyn Perez, the innovative force behind SpeechBuddy – a groundbreaking platform transforming how we approach language and communication skills development.


Hannelyn's Journey
  • First-generation Latina experience and the values that shaped her path
  • Military service and how her veteran experience influences her leadership style
  • Her calling to speech pathology and identifying gaps in accessibility
  • Balancing cultural heritage with professional ambitions

    • The Birth of SpeechBuddy
    • The "aha moment" that led to creating a patent-pending technology
    • Transforming screen time from passive entertainment to educational empowerment
    • The challenges of navigating the tech startup landscape as a Latina founder
    • Building a product with both free and premium versions to ensure accessibility


      • Speech Pathology Through a Cultural Lens
      • How cultural backgrounds influence communication needs and approaches
      • Creating inclusive solutions that work across diverse communities
      • The Partner Program empowering fellow speech pathologists
      • Addressing language barriers that often prevent families from accessing needed services


        • Meeting Communities Where They Are
        • Hannelyn's mission to make quality speech therapy accessible to underserved populations
        • Leveraging technology to overcome time and resource limitations
        • The importance of culturally competent communication tools


          • Looking to the Future
          • Expansion plans for SpeechBuddy
          • Vision for revolutionizing speech therapy accessibility
          • Advice for other Latina entrepreneurs entering the tech and healthcare space
          • How listeners can support the mission and access SpeechBuddy resources


            • Connect with Hannelyn
            • Website: GetSpeechBuddy.com
            • Instagram: @GetSpeechBuddy


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