Local Biz Cast Weekly Spotlight on Business Leaders

Dr. Pete Wohl of The Spine and Health Centers of New Jersey proudly presents the LocalBizCast, a weekly podcast featuring conversations with prominent business owners, entrepreneurs and influencers throughout the area. Tune in every week for new insights, stories, and success strategies from local entrepreneurs making an impact in the community.

Finding Her Voice—and Helping Kids Find Theirs—Through Kid Spot Speech Therapy

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of LocalBizCast, Dr. Pete sits down with Lindsay Rossillo, founder of Kid Spot Speech Therapy, to talk about her incredible journey from criminal justice major to passionate speech-language pathologist and now business owner.

Born and raised in Rutherford, NJ, Lindsay’s path wasn’t linear—she went to four colleges in four years, starting in criminal justice after binge-watching Law & Order, before realizing her true calling was helping children communicate and connect. Inspired by her mother, who’s also a speech-language pathologist, Lindsay found her purpose in speech therapy—and after more than a decade in the school system, she decided to open her own practice.

Kid Spot Speech Therapy was born out of a simple but powerful belief: do what’s right for the child, not what’s convenient for the system. Lindsay shares why she left the confines of bureaucracy to create a place where kids come first, progress is personal, and therapy is infused with creativity and compassion.

In this episode:

• How a spark from childhood shaped a career dedicated to kids’ communication and confidence

• The challenges and triumphs of leaving the school system to start a private practice

• How Lindsay approaches speech therapy differently—family-centered, functional, and fun

• Real talk about entrepreneurship, burnout, and staying mission-driven

• Why Kid Spot Speech Therapy is redefining what effective pediatric speech therapy looks like

Lindsay’s warmth, authenticity, and expertise shine through every minute of this episode. Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or entrepreneur, her story will leave you inspired to listen more deeply—and speak with more purpose.