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Private Practice Success Stories

Jena Castro-Casbon

My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution). I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands. We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families. We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions. We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and

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33:05

She Was Burning Out in Year One Of Being an SLP - So...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/10/12

What if the job that was burning you out became the push you needed to build something better? Today's guest turned clinic burnout, health struggles, and an intense work environment into the foundation for a thriving mobile practice and she did it with an abundance mindset that completely reframed how she thinks about marketing. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Isabel Swartz, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Cali Kids Speech Therapy, an in-home

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22:39

She Quit the Schools to Start Her Practice - And It...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/10/05

What if the end of one career chapter was actually the beginning of your most fulfilling one yet? Today's guest turned a sudden leadership shakeup into the push she needed to finally bet on herself.I'm introducing you to Destinee Lopez, a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, provides evaluations and services in English and Spanish, and the founder of Find Your Voice Speech Therapy, serving Katy, Texas.Destinee started her career with an externship in advance voice Center and then moved to

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26:57

She Spent 5 Years Too Scared to Start - Now She Has a...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/09/21

What if the scariest leap of faith became your greatest freedom? Today's guest turned a grueling commute and a passed-over promotion into a thriving multi-disciplinary clinic, all while raising her kids and earning her MBA. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Tiffany Fairdosi, an SLP with over 13 years of experience and the founder of Kinetic Speech Services, a private speech and OT clinic serving Pearland and the greater Houston area.Tiffany's career began in skilled

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35:24

She Started With Two Clients on the Side - Now She...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/09/07

What if the moment you felt most defeated was actually the push you needed to build something extraordinary? Today's guest turned an ultimatum on her living room couch into a multi-faceted clinic that serves families, schools, and the next generation of SLPs. I'm so excited to share her incredible journey with you!I'm reintroducing you to Samantha Taylor, a passionate speech-language pathologist, advocate, and the founder of Olive Speech Therapy and the Empowered Parent Network. With over 17 years

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32:04

From 2 Clients on the Side to Ready to Hire — Then...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/08/31

What if the career you trained for didn’t have to feel like a countdown to retirement? Today's guest turned professional dissatisfaction and a family health scare into the motivation she needed to build a private practice that truly serves her life, not the other way around. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Bianca Gizzi Fusco, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of BG Speech Therapy, a private practice serving families in Woburn,

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32:27

She Told Her Dad She’d Never Start a Private Practice...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/08/24

What if you could build a private practice that fits your family's needs, gives you the flexibility you crave, and allows you to grow a team of passionate clinicians? Today's guest is doing exactly that, and I can't wait for you to hear her journey!I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sarah Landry, a speech-language pathologist with 22 years of experience and the founder and owner of Talk Blossom, a speech therapy practice serving families across the Treasure Valley in Meridian, Idaho.In this episode,

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27:43

She Started at 26 With One Referral - Now She Has a...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/08/17

What if you could start your private practice with just one client and let it grow naturally from there? No massive leap of faith, no expensive brick-and-mortar lease just one step at a time. Today’s guest is doing exactly that, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story!I’m so excited to introduce you to Becca Vilsaint, a speech-language pathologist and the owner and founder of Clear Therapy Connections, based in Greenville, South Carolina. Becca has been a student of my Start Your Private Practice

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33:25

She Didn't Hate Her Job BUT She Left to Start a...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/08/10

What if you could trade the burnout of the school system for a flexible schedule, a slower pace, and time to actually enjoy your work? Today's guest did exactly that and her story is proof that it's never too late to design a career that truly fits you.I'm so excited to introduce you to Heather Danielkiewicz, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Momma D. SLP, based in Plainwell, Michigan. Heather is also a member of our Next Level program, and let me tell you, her energy, her heart, and

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39:44

She Needed Mondays and Fridays Off — So She Built a...

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2026/08/03

What if the worst career news you've ever received turned out to be the push you needed to build the career you actually deserve? Today's guest took an unexpected layoff right before the holidays and turned it into the flexible, fulfilling private practice she never knew she wanted. I can't wait for you to hear her story!I'm thrilled to introduce you to Megan Jimeno, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with 23 years of clinical expertise spanning both adult and pediatric populations. She is the

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49:33

From Ready to Sell to Thriving Again: Building a...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/07/27

What if your biggest setback became your greatest catalyst for growth? Today's guest turned a traumatic brain injury into a turning point that transformed her private practice and her life. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Karissa Gussmann, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Speech Pathways of St. Johns, a private speech and occupational therapy clinic serving Jacksonville and St. Johns, Florida.Since becoming an SLP in 2011, Karissa has

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26:48

From Travel Therapy to Two-and-a-Half Days a Week:...

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2026/07/20

What if you could build a private practice that fits your life and not the other way around? Today’s guest is using her private practice to see medically complex clients of all ages on her own terms. And her story might just be the push you’ve been waiting for.I’m excited to introduce you to Carly Kloack, a speech-language pathologist and the owner and founder of Climbing Mountains Therapies in Denver, Colorado.Carly has specialized interests and experience in medically complex therapeutic services

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44:37

From Burnout to Partnership: How Two SLPs Built an...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/07/13

What if you could build a private practice that actually fights burnout instead of causing it? Today’s guests are doing just that, and they're serving adults in the process.I'm thrilled to introduce you to Jane Hohman and Josie Friedman, two speech-language pathologists and co-owners of Comprehensive Communication Partners, PLLC, based in the Chicagoland area.Switching from hospital systems to private practice was the key that unlocked not just better care for their patients, but also better lives

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34:00

From House-to-House to Three Locations (Working Just...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/07/06

What if you could choose exactly which days you work, which clients you see, and even when you’re home for your kids after school? Today’s guest did exactly that.I’m thrilled to introduce you to Heidi Miller, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of HMS & Associates in New Jersey. Heidi has built a boutique, multi-location private practice known for its highly specialized, relationship-driven care with clinics in Florham Park, Park Ridge, and most recently Oakland.But here’s what makes

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37:49

The Insurance Nightmare That Built a $2 Million...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/06/29

What if insurance billing didn’t keep you up at night? What if you had a billing partner who actually taught you the process – instead of just sending claims into a black box? Today’s guests are here to show you exactly how that works, and I’m so excited for you to hear their story.I’m introducing you to Rebecca Ingram Rowe and Sarah Morris. Rebecca has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 16 years and has owned her private practice, ACT Therapy Services, for ten years. Based in Charlotte, North

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24:16

You Don't Have to Quit to Start: An SLP's Part-Time...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/06/22

For so many clinicians, the dream of starting a private practice feels like something you do “one day.” But what if that day could be today – without quitting your job, without burning out, and without turning your life upside down?Today’s guest is Anaya Ruiz, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Wonder Wings Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Central Florida. After working in schools and clinical settings, Anaya realized she wanted more freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design a

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33:42

It's Not Too Late: How a Veteran SLP Finally Started...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/06/15

What if the career you've been dreaming of has been waiting for you all along even after years of burnout and doubt? Today's guest is proof that it's never too late to start. Her journey began long before she officially launched her practice with a quiet but persistent vision of doing therapy differently.I'm excited to introduce you to Angela Ruiz, a speech-language pathologist and private practice owner whose journey into entrepreneurship was years in the making. She is the owner of Angela Ruiz SLP

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32:08

Start Small, Grow Smart: How a Maternity Leave Side...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/06/08

What if you could build a practice that serves not just kids, but their parents too—all under one roof? Today’s guest launched her business during maternity leave, and now she owns a multidisciplinary clinic, supports other therapists, and even created a virtual parenting library. I can’t wait for you to hear her story.I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jacklin Bloodgood, a speech-language pathologist, business owner, and one of the amazing students of the Start Your Private Practice program. Jacklin

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23:12

Mom First, SLP Second: Designing a Private Practice...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/06/01

What if you didn't have to choose between being a present parent and a passionate clinician? For today’s guest, that dream became reality. She’s a mom of two young boys, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, and the owner of a growing private practice.I’m so excited to introduce you to Jennifer Travis, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, a member of the Start Your Private Practice program and the owner and founder of Rise Pediatric Therapy Services in Nashville, Tennessee.After years of

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28:43

Start Before You're Ready: Building a Home-Based...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/05/25

What if you could walk your kids to school and build a thriving private practice? For most school-based therapists, mornings mean rushing out the door before the kids even wake up. But what if your workday could start with a slow walk to school with your children—and end with you picking them up from class? Today’s guest is doing exactly that. And I can’t wait for you to hear how she made it happen.I’m introducing you to Alyse Dillon, a speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of experience

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24:10

From Burned Out to Lit Up: How One OT Built a...

Private Practice Success Stories ·

2026/05/18

What if you've been an OT for 27 years and you're starting to wonder if you're done? Not done with the profession—just done with other people's systems. Today's guest felt exactly that way, and she did something about it.I'm introducing you to Tanya Glass, an occupational therapist and the owner and founder of her private practice, Grow and Thrive OT, based in the San Antonio area of Texas.Tanya is a 27-year veteran OT who has practiced in many areas but has specialized in pediatrics and feeding

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