In this episode of the the Way To Be podcast, we get to hear about Kara Elmore and Lauren Redican's business journey with Pediatrics Plus. Elmore is currently the Chief Talent Officer and Redican is the Therapy Director at the Rogers location. They give us a look in to their individual journeys with Pediatrics Plus. Through their story we hear how important it is to put yourself out there and step up when you are needed.

In this episode of the WAY TO BE podcast, Dr. Christina Bradburn join us to talk about her experience of being a school-based SLP. She discusses the need of balance within school-based SLP's case loads, the flexible service delivery model, and the importance of solution based advocacy.

Get ready to tune into another awesome episode of the Way to Be podcast — this time featuring the incredible Valarie Fleming, PhD, CCC-SLP!

Why SLP

In this episode of the WAY TO BE podcast we will take a look into “Why SLP” with Dr. Debra Burnett. Get ready to learn about the importance of speech-language pathologists and why Dr. Burnett decided to become a SLP!

In episode six, Dr. Uma Soman speaks about her personal journey, how Listening Together came to be, tips for parents and professionals interested in the field, mentor experiences, recommendations for working in interdisciplinary teams, and much more!

Check out Dr. Soman's website and children's book by following the links below!

https://www.listeningtogether.com/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733592318?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

In episode five, Dr. Teresa Caraway speaks about her journey coming into the field, where her career has taken her, what she is working on now, the importance of embracing technology in AVT, significant mentors in her journey, the importance of working with families, and much more!

You can find her website by following the link below!

https://www.hearingfirst.org/

In episode four, Dr. Alliete Alfano speaks about her background in AVT, the people and mentors that have supported her while on her career path, her tips for clinicians working with families, how she has seen the field shift, and so much more! Check out Dr. Alfano's clinic, textbook, and the HELD Research Lab by following the links below!

Clinic: https://www.alfanocenter.com/

Textbook: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/communication-disorders-foundations-and-clinical-applications-emerging-clinicians

HELD Research Lab: https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Hearing-Empowerment-Linguistic-Diversity-HELD-Research-Lab-Alliete-Alfano

In episode three, tune in with Warren Estabrooks as he speaks on his personal journey, how his career developed, tips for individuals new to the field, how professionals have differing styles of therapy, and so much more!

You can find his book by following the link below!

https://www.amazon.com/Auditory-Verbal-Therapy-Children-Families-Practitioners/dp/1597568880