Tune in to hear from the author of Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down, a book celebrating sensory differences. She shares here experience with ADHD and raising a child with Autism and how they inspired her to write her book.

Episode 31: Scrubbing in to Acute Care Feat. Millennial Med SLP

Jun 16th, 2021 46m 20s

Tune in to hear tips for getting into the medical setting, how to blow away your supervisor in your medical placement, and to answer the age old question... are Med-SLPs better than other SLPs?

Episode 30: Building Up Your SLP Grad App Feat. Demi Fritz (slpresume)

Apr 22nd, 2021 28m 4s

Join me on this week's episode where I talk to Demi Fritz about all her tips and tricks to get into SLP graduate school.

Episode 28: Q+A with Sunshine Speechie

Mar 17th, 2021 36m 46s

Tune in to this week's episode, and season finale where I answer all the questions you've sent in!

Episode 27: Self-Publishing + Finding My Yip with Author Christine-Isley Farmer

Mar 3rd, 2021 16m 32s

On this week's episode I talk to the author of "Finding My Yip", a book about a young girl who stutters who finds her confidence and voice through music. We chat about her book, how to self publish, and more!

Episode 29: Externship Far Far Away Feat. Emily Ann McGinley

Mar 3rd, 2021 21m 12s

On this episode, I chat with a current SLP who completed her externship and CF THOUSANDS of miles away from her graduate program.

Episode 26: How to be an SLP Entrepreneur Feat. Alexandria Russell (She x Shines)

Feb 17th, 2021 36m 49s

This week we talk to current Home Health SLP and co-founder of She x Shines a platform about being an SLP in the tumultuous time of 2020, how to advocate for yourself as a minority, and how to build your dreams into a real brand.

Episode 25: SLP as a Second Career Feat. Kate Anderson

Feb 3rd, 2021 19m 44s

Today we’re talking to a current SLP graduate student all about how she decided to go into speech pathology as a second career.

Episode 24: Graduate School Interviews Feat. Georgia Hunt

Jan 20th, 2021 28m 3s

Join me as I chat with current graduate student (and close friend) Georgia Hunt about her SLP graduate school interview process and her advice for future applicants!

Episode 23: Advice From a Student Loan Planner Feat. Meagan Landress (Financial Coach Meagan)

Nov 25th, 2020 24m 53s

Tune in to hear Meagan's advice on paying off student loans on an SLP salary, refinancing loans, and how COVID-19 may affect your loan plan.

Episode 22: Manual Therapy in Speech Therapy Feat. Walt Fritz

Oct 21st, 2020 25m 39s

Today we’re talking to a physical therapist and educator who specializes in manual therapy. He teaches seminars to a variety of health professionals all around the globe, including SLPs !

Episode 21: Making the Most of a Gap Year Feat. Sarina Munoz

Sep 30th, 2020 15m 42s

Tune in to hear how Sarina made the decision to take a gap year and how she was able to make the most of it through relevant experiences. She has so much great advice to share!

Episode 20: Tips + Tricks to the Application Process Feat. Tammy Le (Simple Speechie)

Sep 22nd, 2020 21m 26s

Today we’re talking to upcoming SLP graduate student Tammy Le about her advice for students currently starting the application process, or trying to choose a program. In addition we'll talk about Tammy's experience as a minority in the SLP fiel

Episode 19: Smiles for Speech Feat. Sandy Dorsey

Sep 2nd, 2020 17m 21s

Today we’re talking to the founder of Smiles for Speech, a nonprofit that aids children with special needs in impoverished communities with therapeutic intervention and the resources they need to reach their full potential. Today we’ll be talki

Episode 18: Life of an International SLP Student Feat. Kelsey-Jo Sharpe

Aug 19th, 2020 23m 24s

This episode focuses on Kelsey-Jo's experience not only as an international SLP student in the U.S. but also a new mom! Tune in to hear her advice!

Episode 17: A Voice for the Nontraditional Student Feat. Amber Banks and Kelly Thompson

Aug 5th, 2020 35m 42s

This week I'm joined by two SLP grad students who presented at an ASHA conference about their experience coming from different professional backgrounds into an online SLP program.

Episode 16: Parents and Play Feat. Rachel Musial (Speech with Rach)

Jul 22nd, 2020 30m 30s

This week we cover Rachel's CF, Home Health therapy, and the importance of the parent in the therapy team. In addition, we talk about the importance of play and how we can extend our therapy past the 30 minutes we have each week.

Episode 15: Self-Care Feat. Nice Speech Lady

Jul 17th, 2020 20m 49s

The Nice Speech Lady almost left the field of speech due to burnout. In this episode she shares how she was able to use self-care as away to improve her work life.

Episode 14: SLPA to SLP and Beyond Feat. Amanda Pericles (The Black Speechie)

Jul 8th, 2020 41m 36s

Tune in to hear from ASHA and NSSHLA author about her experiences as an SLPA, developmental specialist, her advice on managing mental health in graduate school, and more!

Episode 13: Preventing Burnout Feat. Kate Van Vuren

Jun 24th, 2020 31m 51s

Join me as I talk to current SLP and life coach Kate Van Vuren about how to prevent burnout, imposter syndrome, and what to consider when choosing a job offer!

Episode 12: Life as a Med SLP in Acute Care + COVID-19 Units Feat. Tina Wickenden (A Day in the SLPife)

Jun 10th, 2020 30m 21s

This week we're talking to a Med SLP all about how she got her NICU position, her daily life working in acute care, and her experience treating COVID-19 patients.

Episode 11: Achieving Your Dreams With Low Scores Feat. Daj'za Mitchell

May 27th, 2020 20m 17s

Join me as I interview upcoming SLP graduate student Daj'za about her inspiring story of going from a college dropout to getting into her dream SLP program!