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Break Through Imposter Syndrome and Build Your Private Practice

3/1/2021

 
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You are not an imposter, so why do you have imposter syndrome? 

This is one of the main things that stops SLPs from starting and growing private practices.

I am talking all about this in today’s episode and giving you some strategies to break through it!

You’ll learn what impostor syndrome is, why SLPs are so susceptible to it and most importantly, how to finally shake it off. 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • What imposter syndrome is
  • Questions you might ask yourself if you struggle with imposter syndrome
  • Why you need to start taking your own advice
  • The importance of recognizing that you’re enough
  • How imposter syndrome manifests in relation to starting private practices
  • What you need to do to get over these feelings

Remember, you are not an imposter, you are a helper.

Don't wait to become an expert to start your private practice or you'll never start. Start now and become an expert as you grow your private practice. 

If this episode struck a chord with you, send me a message on Instagram. Let's talk about what's holding you back and whether or not I can help you move forward! 


Resources Mentioned: 
The Private Practice Marketing Bundle 
Facebook Group: SLP Private Practice Beginners

Where We Can Connect: 
Subscribe to the Podcast
Follow Me on Instagram
Follow Me on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts
Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 

If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! 

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!

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Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP

Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, 
The Independent Clinician. 

​She has written articles for 
The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017).

You'll find her online in the 
SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program.


EPISODE SPONSORED BY:

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This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.

​If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school!

Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

Thinking Bigger with Crystal Sanford

2/22/2021

 
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What if you could create a private practice that served the population you’re passionate about and allowed you to serve as a consultant, author, speaker or parent education and empowerment coach?

It is possible to do more and think bigger - personally and professionally!

I am talking all about this today with my guest, Crystal Sanford, from Sanford Autism Consulting.

Crystal has been in the field of Speech Therapy for 20 years. Her areas of experience include social language disorders, language/articulation disorders as well as communication assessments and treatment for individuals with Autism. She also enjoys her leadership experiences in the field, such as mentoring Speech-Language Pathologists who are beginning their careers.

Crystal became acquainted with Autism in a new way when her daughter was diagnosed with  Autism. In 2016,  Crystal was inspired to open Sanford Autism Consulting, a place where other Autism and special needs moms could find clarity, support, and HOPE for their IEP journey.​


In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • The importance and need for parent education
  • Different ways SLPS can increase their impact
  • What to do when you realize that you can do more
  • Advice for those that want to chart a different path as a private practitioner

I hope that you were able to think of ways that you can make a bigger impact on a population that you care deeply about during this episode.

It is so important that you don’t limit yourself!

We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.

Also, if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

Resources Mentioned: 

Sanford Autism Consulting Website: www.sdautismhelp.com
Connect with Crystal on Facebook
Follow Crystal on Instagram
Not Just for Nannies: Special Families Caregiver Manual
Crystal’s Podcast: Thriving Special Families
IEP Consultant Biz Builder Program
Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice
Start Your Private Practice Waitlist

Where We Can Connect: 

Subscribe to the Podcast
Follow Me on Instagram
Follow Me on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts
Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 
If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! 
Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!

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In 1998, Crystal began working as a Speech Therapist in the public school setting in Los Angeles County, California. In 2004, she moved to San Diego, California and continued her work with children of all ages in public schools. Her areas of experience include social language disorders, language/articulation disorders as well as communication assessments and treatment for individuals with Autism. She has also enjoyed her leadership experiences in the field, such as mentoring Speech-Language Pathologists who are beginning their careers.

Throughout the years, Crystal has found her work with clients of Autism to be the most rewarding. She found it so gratifying to see students who have struggled to communicate their ideas or have struggled to maintain friendships find success and hope.

In 2014, Crystal became acquainted with Autism in a new way when her daughter was diagnosed with Autism. For her family, the diagnosis brought relief and helped to confirm their suspicions. The family then embarked on their Autism journey.  Because of her work experience in the public school system, Crystal was able to navigate the waters of special education with minimal challenge. However, she began to realize how little support was offered and available to families throughout the IEP process. In 2016,  Crystal was inspired to open Sanford Autism Consulting, a place where other Autism and special needs moms could find clarity, support, and HOPE for their IEP journey.

When Crystal is not passionately working with families and community members, you can find her reading, exercising, gardening, or enjoying non-technology time with her husband and two daughters.
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​Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP

Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, 
The Independent Clinician. 

​She has written articles for 
The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017).

You'll find her online in the 
SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program.


Episode Sponsored by:

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This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.

​If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school!

Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

The Confidence You Need to Follow Your Dreams: Adrienne's Story

2/15/2021

 
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Do you feel like you're struggling with having the confidence to build a private practice? You might even have a private practice already and struggle with your confidence. 

I'm pulling one of the most popular episodes out of the archives this week to cover this topic because I think it is so important. Adrienne Fuller and I are talking all about having the confidence to follow your dreams. 

Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the clinical director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida. She earned her Master’s Degree at the University of New Hampshire and has worked in almost every setting as an SLP since. She is a recent graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program, is Co-Writer of the book, Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and has a new book, ‘Get Your Toddler Talking’ coming out in 2021.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • The benefit of having a supportive network
  • Not letting the opinions of others define your path
  • Why you don’t always have to leap into Private Practice
  • Ways you can increase your income with Private Practice
  • Ideas for creating more income streams when you’re an SLP
  • Why you need to make the decisions that are right for you

I hope that you were able to find some inspiring parallels between Adrienne’s story and your own whether you are a beginner or an established clinician.

Remember that we all have our own paths as SLPs! All you have to do is find the confidence to make the decisions that are right for you and your dreams.

We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.


Resources Mentioned: 

SpeechBuilders Website: www.speechbuilders.org
Follow Adrienne on Instagram
Connect with Speech Builders on Facebook
Putting Your Dreams to Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice
Start Your Private Practice Waitlist​

Where We Can Connect: 

Subscribe to the Podcast
Follow Me on Instagram
Follow Me on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 

If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! 
​

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!

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Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida.  She began her journey as a middle school teacher to students with learning disabilities, where she developed a desire to help children build a strong foundation for learning. 

She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire. For the past 15 years she has worked in many settings as a Speech-Language Pathologist including, schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facility and finally in private practice.  

​Adrienne
 is also the co-writer of the book, “Putting Your Dreams to Work, Keys to Setting Up Your Private Practice,” a how-to manual for opening a therapy practice. She is passionate about making all children from all backgrounds more confident in their speech, language and communication abilities. Today SpeechBuilders, LLC has more than 9 therapists and assistants that treat children in the Central Florida area.
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Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP

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Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. 

​She has written articles for 
The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017).

You'll find her online in the 
SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program.


Episode sponsored by:

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This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.

​If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school!

Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

The Story of Elan Hutchinson’s Private Practice Dream

2/8/2021

 
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Do you wonder how to have a private practice that serves both you and your community? Have you ever wondered what that looks like as an immigrant? This episode is going to cover both of those things.

Today on the podcast, Elan Hutchinson is joining me to talk about having a successful private practice as an immigrant.


Elan Jolee Hutchinson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She had the opportunity to attend undergraduate at Elmira College and graduate school at Howard University, so she moved to the states for her education.
 
Elan started her private practice, The Speech Tool-Box, LLC in 2018 after spending time working in schools. She has enjoyed every minute of creating a practice that serves her community and her lifestyle. Even though she is in demand, she chooses to keep her practice small, so she is able to spend more time with her 13 month old son.
 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:


  • How to define where you need to improve in your career
  • What to do when you realize you need to make a change in the direction of your career
  • Why Private practices allow you to make a bigger impact in your community
  • The importance of creating flexibility in your private practice
  • How private practice allows you to choose your own adventure
  • The fact that you can have a successful SLP private practice as an immigrant

I hope that this episode with Elan inspires you to make an impact in your community through private practice and align yourself with the life that you want.

You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure as an SLP, so go out and do it!

If you are interested in learning more about the ins and outs of starting your own SLP Private Practice, I want to invite you to tune into my free webinar. Visit www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar to save your seat!

If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.


Resources Mentioned: 

The Speech Tool-Box, LLC Website: www.thespeechtoolbox.com
Follow @thespeechtoolbox on Instagram
Follow @nalejolee on Instagram
Free Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side
Start Your Private Practice Waitlist

Where We Can Connect: 

Subscribe to the Podcast
Follow Me on Instagram
Follow Me on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 

If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! 
​

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!

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Elan Jolee Hutchinson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She had the opportunity to attend undergraduate at Elmira College and graduate school at Howard University, so she moved to the states for her education.
 
Elan started her private practice, The Speech Tool-Box, LLC in 2018 after spending time working in schools. She has enjoyed every minute of creating a practice that serves her community and her lifestyle. Even though she is in demand, she chooses to keep her practice small, so she is able to spend more time with her 13 month old son.
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Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP

Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, 
The Independent Clinician. 

​She has written articles for 
The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017).

You'll find her online in the 
SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program.


Sponsored by:

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This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.

​If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school!

Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

Helping Underserved Communities Locally and Abroad: Sandy's Story

2/1/2021

 
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Do you dream bigger for your SLP business? This episode is full of inspiration and motivation for you to follow the dreams you have for your business.

Today on the podcast, Sandy Dorsey is joining me to talk about her dream which is to serve underserved communities as an SLP, and how she is doing that.

Sandy Dorsey is a global speech-language pathologist, advocate for special needs and diversity champion. ​For over 25 years, she has provided diagnostic and therapeutic speech therapy services to wide-ranging populations in the underserved communities. Sandy works to equip the hardest-to-reach children through her practice,  All About Speech, located in New York City.
 
In July, 2017, Sandy’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable children prompted her to start Smiles for Speech, a non-profit organization, offering sustainable access to speech and therapy resources to children around the world. Sandy also serves as an adjunct professor at an HBCU (historically black college/university) training marginalized, future generations of visionaries and leaders. 

Sandy’s vision is for children all over the world not to be bound by color, socioeconomic status or location and receive access to speech therapy resources in order to reach their full potential.  

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • How Sandy started her private practice
  • What it took to turn her non-profit dream into a reality
  • Why it’s okay to start before you’re ready
  • What obstacles you might face and what to do about them
  • The need for SLPs in underserved communities 
  • Different ways SLPs can create impact


I hope you are inspired after listening to this episode and take this final piece of advice from Sandy: “Start wherever you are, do not limit yourself or ever worry about being perfect.”

Go out and follow your SLP Private Practice dreams!

If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.

Resources Mentioned: 

Sandy's Private Practice Website: https://www.allaboutspeechnyc.com/
Smiles for Speech: https://www.smilesforspeech.org/ 
Follow @allaboutspeechnyc on Instagram
Follow @SmilesforSpeech on Instagram
Facebook: All About Speech Smiles for Speech 
Volunteer to Smiles for Speech
Donate with Smiles for Speech
Start Your Private Practice Waitlist

Where We Can Connect: 

Subscribe to the Podcast
Follow Me on Instagram
Follow Me on Facebook

Subscribe & Review on Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 
​

If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast!

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!
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Sandy Dorsey is a global speech-language pathologist (SLP), advocate for special needs and diversity champion. 
​For over 25 years, She has provided diagnostic and therapeutic speech therapy services to wide-ranging populations in the underserved communities. Sandy works to equip the hardest-to-reach children through her practice,  All About Speech, located in New York City.
 
In July, 2017, Sandy’s commitment for supporting the most vulnerable children prompted her to start Smiles for Speech, a non-profit organization, offering sustainable access to speech and therapy resources to children around the world. Sandy also serves as an adjunct professor at an HBCU (historically black college/university) training marginalized, future generations of visionaries and leaders. 
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Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP

Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, 
The Independent Clinician. 

​She has written articles for 
The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017).

You'll find her online in the 
SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program.


Sponsored by:

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This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.

​If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school!

Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

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