S4 | E8: Advocating for Equitable Access, an SLPA's Journey Towards Neurodiversity Affirming Practices

S4 | E8: Advocating for Equitable Access, an SLPA's Journey Towards Neurodiversity Affirming Practices

Dive into the world of advocacy with Clarissa Behrens, B.S., SLPA! Discover her journey from traditional methods to neurodiversity affirming practices and learn how listening to community voices can inspire meaningful change.

S4 | E7: Conscious Conversations: Viewing the work of SLPs through a Social Justice Lens to disrupt Broken Systems

Join us on the Bold SLP podcast as we welcome R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a passionate advocate for justice and equity in the field of speech-language pathology. In this episode, Dr. Scott shares her transformative journey, the importance of embracing DEI frameworks in professional practice, and how she uses her voice and her platform to plant seeds of change. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about disrupting harmful norms and embracing conscious awareness.

S4 | E6: Resilience and Growth: An SLP's Path to Empowerment

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Karina Ismail, a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion in the field of Speech-Language Pathology in Montreal and beyond. Karina shares her journey from psychology enthusiast to a leader in multicultural advocacy, emphasizing the importance of self-actualization and resilience. Discover how her personal experiences and professional insights are driving change and empowering diverse voices in the community. Tune in to explore themes of growth, leadership, and the transformative power of communication.

S4 | E5: Cultural Insights in Speech Pathology: A Personal Story from a Future SLP

Join us on a heartfelt journey with Sumeiyyah Samad-Lyons, a passionate future SLP, CDA major, as she shares her inspiring path to becoming a speech therapist. Discover how her multicultural background and personal experiences have shaped her unique perspective in the field of speech-language pathology. This episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of navigating a predominantly white profession while advocating for cultural awareness and inclusivity. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that highlights resilience, representation, and the power of diverse voices in shaping the future of speech therapy.

S4 | E4: Why Mentorship Matters

Welcome to the Summer Storytelling Series! We're kicking it off with Janet M. Reyes MA, CCC-SLP - or as you may know her from Instagram, la SLP Chingona! Listen in as Janet talks about navigating being new to the field and how she has become a mentor for other SLPs and SLPs-to-be. For our summer series, we are compiling a few episodes this summer that we may have recorded a while ago as well as new podcast guests and interviews to ignite new conversations within the SLP space.