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In this episode, Jenna Cairo shares her journey from being a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to becoming a successful Virtual Assistant (VA) for private practice owners.

With a background in educational leadership and a passion for organization, Jenna discusses how she transitioned out of direct therapy to support the SLP field in new ways. She explains the motivations behind her career shift, the skills she has developed, and her experiences in building her VA business, including managing time, navigating administrative tasks, and staying connected to the speech community.

Jenna also offers valuable advice for SLPs considering a similar path and highlights the significant impact of delegating tasks to improve efficiency and work-life balance.

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About the Host

Nicole Umana Dos Santos, B.A., SLP-A (She/Her)

Nicole Umaña Dos Santos, B.A., SLP-A (she/her), is the Chief Operating Officer and ASHA Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) of Tassel Learning and co-host of the Speechie Side Hustle podcast. She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant since 2017 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Emerson College. Nicole is also the founder of Nicole Umaña Creative, where she supports small businesses with branding and design strategy. She is passionate about helping clinicians build aligned, sustainable careers through entrepreneurship and creative growth.

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