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30: From Hospital Leadership to Private Practice Success: Building a Niche Adult SLP Clinic
In this episode, we interview Kristin Winter, owner of SpeechRx in Stuart, Florida, about transitioning from a hospital leadership role to building an adult-only private practice specializing in dysphagia, voice, and head and neck cancer care.
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29: Turning Clinical Skills into a Children’s Book
In this episode we are joined by Tori Ross, Speech-Language Pathologist, owner of Talking with Tori Speech Therapy, and author of Once Upon a Doodle: An Alliance Adventure.
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[Podcourse] The Science of Collaboration: Moving from Independent Practice to Integrated Care Models
In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Rachael Iaquinto on interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and integrated care models, outlining learning outcomes around defining integrated care, identifying factors that drive siloed practice, and applying strategies to build collaborative teams.
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[Podcourse] From Overworked to Aligned: REDEFINING SUCCESS AS AN SLP ENTREPRENEUR
In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Natasha Agha, a Speech-Language Pathologist, private practice strategist, and alignment coach, as she explains burnout as chronic stress, dysregulation, and misalignment rather than personal failure or a motivation problem, emphasizing that system-level workplace interventions can be more effective than individual coping strategies.
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28: Your Prescription for Visibility and Credibility in an OverSaturated Market
In this episode, we feature Jocelyn Wood, a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, media contributor, and owner of Everyday Language Co, to discuss media pitching as an intentional, sustainable visibility system rather than a one-time hustle.
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27: How to Use Your SLP Skills to Start a Virtual Assistant Business with Jenna Cairo
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.
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26: Beyond the Bottom Line: People-First Leadership in Practice
In this episode, we sit down with Giselle LaRosa, the founder of Happy Play Therapy, a veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned practice in Davie, Florida.
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25: How to Actually Get Referrals (Without Feeling Weird About It)
In this episode, we discuss five actionable strategies for building genuine and effective referral relationships that feel aligned and joyful.
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24: 5 Things Missing From Your Website (That Might Be Costing You Clients
In this episode, we focus on optimizing your website to effectively book clients, sell offers, and grow your email list, and more.
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23: Customer Service in Private Practice with Marcia Church
In this episode, Marcia Church, a Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Pediatric Speech Stars, shares her insights on the importance of customer service within private practice and emphasizes the necessity of problem-solving even for non-ideal clients and highlights key strategies for enhancing customer service.
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Business Connect Series: Top 10 Books to Get your Business Idea off the Ground
This episode is part of the SLP Business Connect series, we share our top 10 favorite business books and discuss key takeaways and personal insights that can help entrepreneurs launch or grow their businesses.
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Business Connect Series: 30 Non-Traditional Side Hustles You Can Do with Your SLP Degree
This episode is part of the SLP Business Connect series, where we explore 30 different side hustle ideas for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to utilize their degrees beyond traditional roles.
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.