SLP Business Connect 2025 LIVE

Course Number: ABIO2504

When: The live event will take place on April 4, 2025.

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This panel discussion features five SLP expert business owners who have successfully launched and grown their businesses. Learn how to balance your workload, attract and retain clients, set competitive rates, and navigate mindset challenges like imposter syndrome. We’ll explore marketing strategies, income models, and actionable steps to help you confidently start or expand your SLP business.

Who This Course Is Good For:

• Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professionals who are licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology or preparing to earn ASHA CEUs.
• A professional who is looking to start a business or has an established business.
• SLPs or related professionals wanting to transition to private practice or a side hustle.
• SLPs or related professionals struggling with marketing, time management, or business growth.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

• Any professional not interested in business ownership
• SLPs or related professionals seeking in-depth clinical training (focus is on business, not therapy)

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Sarah Breshears, M.A., CCC-SLP

Sarah Breshears is an SLP with 8 years of clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient peds and adults, schools, and private practice…and that’s just the beginning. After drumming up social media content and weaving the online SLP community together behind the Short and Sweet Speech brand, she took her career to new heights and founded Social Moguls, a social media management company for medical professionals.

She finds the greatest joy in helping her clients increase the visibility of their brand so that they can help more patients, reach more people, and bring more awareness to the SLP profession. As with her patients, she helps the businesses she works with find, improve, and amplify their voice.

With the help of her team of 4 SLPs, an OT, and a graphic designer, Sarah provides a DIY course on strategically using socials, one-on-one social media coaching, and done-for-you social media management for some of the most well-known brands in the SLP world. When she’s not leading her team of content creators and keeping it real on Reels, she’s momming two frenchies, Betty White and Jack Black, and bringing optimism and positivity to the Instagram community. She is an avid traveler, scuba diver, CEU addict, and oral care advocate.

Elise Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP (SHE/HER)

Elise Mitchell, M.S. CCC-SLP, graduated from Missouri State University in 2013 and spent six years in virtual school staffing as an SLP, salesperson, and manager. After experiencing burnout, she stepped away but soon found joy in directly contracting with schools. In 2019, she founded The Therapist Support Network to provide school-based SLP, OT, and PT contractors with resources, community, and support. She created “The School Contractor Packet,” “School Contractor Training,” and “The School Staffing Packet and Training” to simplify contracting for individuals and small businesses. Outside of work, Elise enjoys life on her family’s farm in Missouri.

Isabelle De Castro, MBA, M.S., CCC-SLP (SHE/HER)

Isabelle De Castro, MBA, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist, private practice owner, and mom of teens. After years as a school-based SLP, she transitioned fully into private practice, founding 24 Carrots Therapy, where she takes a whole-body approach to communication. Beyond her practice, she co-hosts Private Practice Connection (PPC), a South Florida networking group for therapists across disciplines, creating space for business growth, collaboration, and support.

Marcia Church, M.A., CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Marcia Church has been a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist since 2008 providing Speech Therapy in a variety of settings all over the country. She is currently based out of Dallas, Texas and the owner of Pediatric Speech Stars, PLLC. Marcia also owns Speech Stars Branding, LLC which is a marketing resource shop that features diverse & modern SLP Stock Photos, in addition to resources for private practice owners. She shares all things private practice on her Instagram page @marciachurchslp and website www.speechstarsbranding.com.

Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Daj is a dedicated speech-language pathologist and the owner of a mobile therapy practice in Central Illinois, specializing in speech, language, literacy, and AAC for pediatric clients. Passionate about supporting both her community and fellow professionals, she mentors new SLPs through 1:1 coaching to help them navigate their clinical fellowship.

Beyond her practice, Daj enjoys podcasting and educating professionals on using technology to reclaim their time. She also finds joy in traveling, serving at her church, and spending quality time with family.

Calonda Henry, M.S., CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Calonda is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience in pediatric speech therapy. She is the owner and founder of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy, a practice dedicated to serving children through speech and occupational therapy. In addition to her clinical work, she founded The Certified Practice, a platform designed to help women private practice owners scale their businesses through business certifications.

Recognized for her leadership, Calonda was named Small Business Leader of the Year 2025 by her local chamber. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and two children, and creating lasting family memories.

Disclosure Statements

Panelist Disclosures

Venita Litvack has the following relevant relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series. Venita is a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Sarah Breshears has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Sarah is the owner and founder of Social Moguls LLC where she and her team provide social media management, coaching, and a course to SLP brands. She is the owner and creator of Short and Sweet Speech, the blog, and TpT store. She is a paid influencer for the Medical SLP Collective and receives compensation for sharing content about the Collective on Instagram. Sarah also is an affiliate for MedBridge and receives commission for any sales made with her code. Sarah is a member of ASHA.

Elise Mitchell has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Financial owner of The Therapist Support Network. Elise is a member of ASHA.

Isabelle De Castro has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Financial owner of 24 Carrots Speech.

Marcia Church has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Owner of Speech Stars Branding, LLC and Pediatric Speech Stars, PLLC

Daj Mitchell has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Daj is an affiliate for Everbility and receives commission for any sales made with her link. Daj is a certified non-member of ASHA.

Calonda Henry has the following relevant relationships to disclose: Calonda is the CEO & Founder, Broad Horizons Speech Therapy & The Certified Practice.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

• Explore practical strategies for achieving work-life balance while managing a growing business.
• Identify key marketing strategies that are most effective for attracting and retaining clients in a competitive market.
• Evaluate at least two pricing strategies for setting competitive rates for your business.
• Analyze common mindset challenges (e.g., imposter syndrome, fear of failure) and develop actionable approaches to overcome them.

LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY APRIL 4TH | 2-4 ET | 1-3 CT | 11-1 PT

1:45 ET 10:45 PT	Conference Pre-Game: Trivia & Prizes
10 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
15 min	Getting Started: Overcoming Fear & Understanding the Basics
15 min	Time & Business Management: Balancing It All
15 min	Getting & Keeping Clients: Marketing & Income Streams
15 min	Insurance, Private Pay, & school contracting: What’s the Best Model?
15 min	Overcoming Mindset Blocks & Taking the First Step
15 min	Roadmap to Success: Your Next 30 Days
20 min	Q&A with the audience

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