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The Speech SourceSetting Up for Success Part 3: HIPPA and ConsentsIn this episode of The Speech Source Podcast, Mary and Kim continue their policies and procedures discussion by highlighting the critical forms every private practice should have—starting with HIPAA and confidentiality forms. They explain the importance of protecting client information under HIPAA law. HIPAA is all about consent—only those directly involved in a child's care, and specifically named by the parent, can have access to information. Mary and Kim share real-world examples, like collaborating with dentists, teachers, and occupational therapists, and stress how easy it is for casual conversations to cross a line without proper signed permissions. To he...2025-04-2914 minThe Speech SourceSetting Up for Success Part 2: Media ReleaseIn Part 2 of our Setting Up for Success series, Mary and Kim explore the importance of having a comprehensive and clearly defined photo and video release form in pediatric speech therapy practice. They emphasize that a simple yes/no checkbox on a consent form isn’t enough—parents need clarity about why media might be used and the specific ways their child’s images or videos could be shared. Providing this context not only helps parents make informed decisions, but also protects therapists legally and supports ethical, transparent practice.Throughout the episode, Kim and Mary break down the ma...2025-04-2213 minThe Speech SourceSetting Up for Success Part 1: Why Policies MatterIn this episode of The Speech Source Podcast, Mary and Kim talk about why having strong attendance and cancellation policies is key to running a successful private speech therapy practice. These policies aren't just paperwork, they help support your mission, set clear expectations, and ensure clients make steady progress. They also bring consistency and professionalism, especially when working with multiple families or team members.Mary and Kim share how using systems like Simple Practice allows them to customize policies, send reminders, and make sure families truly understand what they’re signing. They recommend encouraging families to review th...2025-04-1521 min
The Speech SourcePodcasting with PurposeIn this episode Kim and Mary welcome special guest Daj Mitchell (@yourSLPDaj) to join in a conversation on podcasting with purpose. Together, they explore how podcasting can serve as a tool for business growth, collaboration, and audience engagement. Daj shares insights on her journey as a speech-language pathologist and entrepreneur, explaining how her podcast Co-Treat Corner was born from a desire to improve collaboration within therapy fields. The conversation touches on different podcasting styles, from solo hosting to co-hosting, and the skills required for effective interviewing.The episode also delves into podcasting as a marketing strategy, emphasizing...2025-02-2837 min
The Speech SourceS3E12: Creating Beauty with Artist Taylor PaladinoKim and Mary wrap up this season of Changing the Game by featuring Taylor Paladino, an artist and entrepreneur whose story is as captivating as his art.Taylor shares his story from growing up on a farm in Arkansas to attending Stanford, and eventually launching his successful art business. Taylor’s business began as a hobby during a transitional period in his life. What started as small watercolor paintings sold to friends quickly evolved into greeting cards and other products. Selling this art at farmer's markets during the pandemic eventually led to partnerships with major retailers like the...2024-12-1952 min
The Speech SourceS3E11: Mindfulness in Kids with Nanda Yoga Owner Kate MurphyIn this episode of The Speech Source Podcast, hosts Kim and Mary talk with Kate Murphy, the founder of Nanda Yoga in Fort Worth, Texas.Kate shares her incredible journey, beginning with her early involvement with movement as a gymnast, dancer, and cheerleader, and her discovery of yoga in college. After earning her children’s yoga certification in 2007, she dreamed of creating a space combining her love for children and movement. While living and traveling in Europe and experiencing several jobs that shaped this dream, she eventually landed a job working as a child life specialist in pe...2024-12-0354 min
The Speech SourceS3E10: Glitter&Gold Goals with Mallory DoughertyIn this episode, Kim and Mary interview Mallory Dougherty, founder of Glitter&Gold, a unique jewelry and accessories business. Mallory grew up in a small town near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and later studied advertising and marketing at the University of South Carolina. Her career took unexpected turns, from selling wedding gowns to discovering her passion for accessories that transform simple outfits into statement looks. Inspired by her bridal styling days, Mallory launched Glitter&Gold, a brand that reflects her love for unique, curated pieces and her commitment to supporting small businesses.Mallory’s approach to sourcing and selling jew...2024-11-1949 min
The Speech SourceS3E9: Noticing What Matters with Sisters MaryAnn and EmilyIn episode 9 of The Speech Source podcast, hosts Kim and Mary are joined by sisters MaryAnn Means-Dufrene and Emily McAnelly who share their story into the world of podcasting and self-discovery. Together, they recently launched The Great Noticing Podcast, encouraging listeners to pause, observe, and engage more deeply with the world around them.MaryAnn shares how a casual conversation nine years ago planted the seeds for The Great Noticing. Emily recalls being invited into this dream by MaryAnn, noting her initial hesitation but expressing admiration for her sister’s vision and leadership. For MaryAnn and Emil...2024-11-1230 min
The Speech SourceS3E7: Sewing a Life You Love with Sarah CalkIn this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Kim and Mary sit down with Sarah Calk, the creative mind behind Sadl's Designs. Sarah shares how her need to a creative outlet sparked a business that has grown alongside her journey as a mom, wife, and full-time professional. From learning to sew with her mom to creating custom pillows for designers and homes in Fort Worth, Sarah’s story beautifully illustrates the balance between creativity and life’s changing seasons.Sarah began sewing as a creative outlet during the newborn phase with her first son. Want...2024-10-2930 min
The Speech SourceS3E6: Snapshots of Success with Photographer Sabrina GebhardtIn this episode, Kim and Mary interview Sabrina Gebhardt with Sabrina Gebhardt Photography, a talented photographer, educator, and entrepreneur, who shares her journey from corporate America to launching a thriving photography business. Sabrina discusses how she balances motherhood, creative growth, business expansion, and personal well-being, offering valuable insights for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs.Sabrina’s passion for photography began early in life, growing up with parents who valued the art form. Her mother captured family moments, while her father focused on landscapes, both of which inspired her love for photography. However, she set the camera aside during co...2024-10-2245 min
The Speech SourceS3E5: Behind the Murals with Katie PaintbrushIn this episode, Kim and Mary interview the talented Katie Murray of "Katie Paintbrush," an artist, muralist, and teacher who's made a name for herself both locally in Fort Worth and nationally. Katie shares her journey from a passion for art that began as early as kindergarten to eventually establishing her own business, working on stunning murals and curating art projects.Katie’s career path is full of twists and turns. She initially studied fashion merchandising, then switched to architecture before eventually earning her degree in graphic design. Her love for art, combined with her fascination for ge...2024-10-1538 min
The Speech SourceS3E4: Elevating Everyday Fashion with Stylist Betsy BeamanIn this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Betsy Beaman, the owner of BBeamanStylist, a personal stylist and consultant business. Betsy shares her journey from working in the nonprofit sector to creating her own styling business, offering valuable insights into the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship. She discusses how her early career in communications and donor relations, particularly her time at the Presbyterian Night Shelter, pushed her outside her comfort zone and provided life lessons that shaped her passion for helping women express themselves through style. Betsy emphasizes that her approach to fashion goes beyond following trends—it's about fi...2024-10-0853 min
The Speech SourceS3E1: Changing The Game Season Intro with Kim and MaryWhat happens when you blend creativity with entrepreneurship in a thriving community? This season on the Speech Source Podcast, we uncover the untold stories of some of Fort Worth's innovative and creative small business owners.We’re excited to introduce you to a lineup of entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to run a community-focused small business. From startups to well-established enterprises, these individuals face challenges and celebrate triumphs that resonate with anyone who's ever pursued a passion. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or simply someone who loves inspiring stories, this episode sets the stage fo...2024-09-1918 min
Women's Dream EnlightenmentJourney from Cancer Survivor to Spiritual Guide with Kim BeamSend Megan Mary a Text MesageWomen's Dream Enlightenment is hosted by Metaphysical Author and Dream Analyst Megan Mary. In this episode, we welcome Kim Beam, a licensed clinical social worker, intuitive public speaker, and podcaster. Kim shares her unique journey from being an English teacher to surviving Hodgkin's lymphoma, which redirected her path towards spirituality and intuition. She discusses her early encounters with the supernatural, her transition from Judaism to Christianity, ...2024-07-3127 min
The Speech SourceS2E17: Designing Life and Business with SLP Mary BrezikTune in for our very last episode of this season's "How I Made My Speech Path Business" with hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon. This episode shines a spotlight on Mary's personal journey in starting her own private practice. With a background rich in healthcare and creative arts, Mary recognized the need for a more balanced approach between her professional ambitions and family life after a decade in a clinical setting. Her business philosophy is a more personalized, concierge-style practice that focuses on practical, everyday therapy integrated into the children's routines, specifically in the areas of feeding and swallowing. 2024-07-0244 min
The Speech SourceS2E16: Networking and Partnerships in Private Practice with SLP Kim DillonThis has been such a fun season of The Speech Source Podcast! As we wrap up our season of How I Made My Speech Path Business, Kim and Mary each take a turn in the interviewee seat and talk about how they themselves have built their own private practices. First up was Kim Dillon talking about her private speech practice. Kim shares about the beginnings of her career, which started from what she thought was a babysitting job but led her to the field of speech pathology. Over the years, she transitioned from traditional employment to establish a f...2024-06-2539 min
The Speech SourceS2E15: Start and Grow Your Private Practice with SLP Jena Castro-CasbonIn this epside, hosts Kim and Mary welcom Jena Castro-Casbon, a speech therapist with her own private practice and creator of the Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice programs. Jena shares her journey into the field of speech therapy, initially inspired by her father's experiences with stuttering and his positive feedback about speech therapy. Despite her early aspirations to become an FBI agent, this personal connection led her to pursue speech pathology, and eventually creating The Independent Clinician. Jena credits her father's business mind for sparking her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to start her ow...2024-06-1849 min
The Speech SourceS2E14: Sustaining a Business in All Seasons of Life with SLP Rachael BaethgeIn this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Rachael Baethge as she shares how she created a flexible and sustainable business model that accommodates her roles as a mom and a speech therapist. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal and professional limits to avoid burnout, ensuring she remains effective in all her roles—business owner, mom, and speech therapist. Rachael highlights the value of sustainable growth over rapid expansion, accepting that not all goals need to be achieved immediately.Transitioning from contracting in schools to starting her own business (Texas Speech Mom) and later a private pra...2024-06-1149 min
The Speech SourceS2E13: A Specialized Speech Practice with SLP Sydney BassardIn this podcast episode, hosts Kim and Mary talk with Sydney Bassard, known as The Listening SLP, who shares her intriguing journey from a public health undergraduate to a successful speech therapist and entrepreneur. Sydney discusses her initial career aspiration in pharmacy, which shifted after a impactful summer at a literacy center. This experience, combined with her brother's ADHD and dyslexia diagnosis, steered her towards speech-language pathology. Sydney's professional path was notably marked by her significant involvement in research and a key role on a cochlear implant team at a children's hospital, before she returned to her hometown, Charlotte, N...2024-06-0447 min
The Speech SourceS2E12: Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin LarsenIn this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea. Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist. Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-resourced location. This experience spurred her creativity, leading her to start making her own materials and eventually putting her creations on her own Teachers Pay Teachers Page. Through hard work and dedication, Erin built a successful TPT store, emphasizing the importance of a...2024-05-2135 min
The Speech SourceS2E11: Transforming Ideas into a Sustainable Business with SLP Lindsey HockelKim and Mary get to sit down for a second time for insight, ideas, tips and laughs with the incredible Lindsey Hockel, SLP and founder of Speechy Things. We've had her on previously to talk about all things "R," but this time she talks us through how she went from her clinical fellowship to digital resource and course creator and niching down in the field of speech pathology. The Path to Speechy Things: Lindsey’s journey began almost by chance. Initially a clinical fellow at a clinic, the idea for "Speechy Things" popped into her min...2024-05-1441 min
The Speech SourceS2E10: Innovation and Authenticity with SLP Barbara FernandesThis episode will have you captivated, motivated and in awe! Kim and Mary feature Barbara Fernandes, an SLP, author, CEO of Smarty Ears and Smarty Symbols, advocate, and educator. To say she has taken her business and created something so unique and on her own terms is an understatement. She is a testament that staying true to who you are and on the path that you believe in will create a life full of joy and meaning. Barbara's educational journey began in Brazil, where she pursued speech-language pathology. She moved to the US as part of an exch...2024-05-0759 min
The Speech SourceS2E9: Crafting Her Ideal Work Combination with SLP Venita LitvackIn this episode, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon discuss all things AAC, podcasting (The Speechie Side Up Podcast), presenting and more with guest Venita Litvack, a speech therapist and entrepreneur. Venita details her progression in specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and her eventual roles including an AAC consultant (where she helped numerous SLPs get insurance approvals for devices) and an assistive technology specialist. She shares her experiences in private practice, exploring various areas of speech therapy before returning to her passion for AAC. Venita also discussed co-authoring a book focused on social stories and the a...2024-04-3050 min
The Speech SourceS2E8: Building the Play on Words Practice with SLP Annie GistSLP Annie Gist joins us this week to share her remarkable journey from an employee to a proud owner of the speech therapy practice, Play on Words. After working for a private practice for several years, Annie was staying home with her 2 little girls and living the mom life when she found herself in a position as a single mom needing to bring in income. Annie shares about the growth from seeing kids in her neighborhood to running a successful brick-and-mortar practice in an old home that offers a curiosity for kids and endless language opportunities. It's a path tha...2024-04-2338 min
The Speech SourceS2E7: Creating a Digital Speech Course with SLP Ashley ChristensenAshley Christensen, an experienced speech language pathologist with a background in educational settings, leveraged her expertise to create My Magic Words Speech Sound Academy, a digital speech course born out of a successful Zoom session. The name of the program stems from affirmations she would consistently use at the beginning of each speech session with her students, which were a central part of her teaching approach. In episode 6 of our "How I Built My Speech Path Business," Ashley shares the comprehensive journey of developing and launching her digital course. She discusses the process of filming content, marketing, and th...2024-04-1645 min