OTs Gone Rogue

Today’s episode almost didn’t happen… But I’m embracing the concept of imperfect action!  We're going to talk about finding ways how we show up in our business and the different approaches we can use as a guide in growing our business. In this episode, I talk about: The importance of showing up for your audience  How to lean into the idea that you don’t have to know everything and it’s ok to...

Today’s special guest is Devon Breithart, a woman of many skills and talents… She first discovered her passion for working in the public school system, which eventually led her to create The Dynamic School OT – an online course and mentorship program for school-based therapists who want to become more effective, confident, and happy in their practice. This is also such an inspiring episode as you&...

It’s Friday! And we’re once again wrapping up the week with a shorter episode that’s more focused on the business side of things.  This week, we’re talking about what it means to build an audience with intention and clarity. In this episode, I talk about: The difference between your audience and leads Why growing your audience matters Coming back to the fundamentals of marketing Learning the art o...

In today's episode, we do a deeper dive into navigating life's transitions and handling adversity. My special guest is Jess Hill, an OT with over 15 years experience in a number of different areas of practice including in a rural hospital in South Africa, in private practice, in the online space as both a course creator and a coach and more recently, as a senior therapist in an addiction...

It's official! Today is our first "Friday episode" drop, where we're going to deliver a shorter episode that's focusing on business skill development and tangible resources for building a revenue stream outside of traditional therapy roles.  To kick things off, we're going to talk about how our perception of business... Because how you see business is going to determi...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Debra Battistella, an occupational therapist and founder of Creative Concepts in Occupational Therapy PLLC. She’s a seasoned therapist with 20 years of experience working in physical and rehab medicine as a COTA and OTR, she also teaches and coordinates fieldwork in an OTA program. In more recent months, Debra has launched an online mirror therapy program to help...

Today’s episode is a high-energy interview with Landy Peek, an entrepreneur, a pelvic occupational therapist, a trauma worker, and a Certified Birth Healing Specialist. Landy helps women connect with their feminine energy and feel confident in using their intuition during birth and healing. She also supports therapists in terms of "healing the healer", releasing limiting beliefs and lean...

Today's episode is packed with all kinds of greatness! And yes, this is an episode where you *may* want to wear headphones if you have little ones in the background...  Join me as we navigate the wonderful world of sex and intimacy with the fabulous Dr. Kathryn Ellis, a consultant and OT entrepreneur who champions enhancing OTs’ readiness to address sexuality in clinical practice through prof...

Today's episode is all about happy, rested families and health homes! I'm joined by my special guest, Heather Boyd, an OT based out of Ontario, Canada with a private practice that incorporates her two passions -- a holistic, attachment-based approach to infant sleep and environmental health, where she supports families around indoor air quality and indoor health concerns. It turns out th...

Have I mentioned that I love to interview trailblazers and visionaries in the OT profession? I also love when these trailblazing OTs really lean into curriculum design and program development, helping to pave the way for more therapists to do this work. Which is why I am thrilled to be featuring Laura Rowan in today’s episode, an OT that is quickly developing a name for herself in the world of pel...

Today’s episode is jam-packed in value if you’re an OT that wants to really put yourself out there in terms of professional networking, career development and marketing. I’m joined by Tanya Peterson, an OT that’s recently switched gears and is now a career coach, resume writer and LinkedIn strategist for healthcare professionals. I’ve listened and re-listened to this episode twice now and it’s GOL...

Today’s episode is a beautiful example of how OTs can think big in terms of their impact on the world. I’m joined by my special guest Bronwyn Paynter and as mentioned in the intro, this conversation goes in a few different directions, covering topics related to nature through an OT lens, trailblazing, sustainability, online entrepreneurship, the power of connection and finding joy in our work.  In...

Today’s episode is a little bit different in that it's a replay recording from my friend Claire's show, "The Pelvicpreneur Podcast".  This is a movement, marketing and mindset podcast for FitPros, Physios, Personal Trainers and Pilates instructors who work with clients with pelvic floor dysfunction. And I had the opportunity to join Claire to highlight the role of OT and ow we...

Ok, folks, it's time! Today we're releasing our first special edition episode as part of our newest offering, "The OTs Gone Rogue Coaching Call Series". What is this all about, you ask?  Once a month, I'm inviting an OT from our Rogue Community to join me on the air for a coaching call (that's intertwined with teachable moments for our audience), where I'm going...

Today’s episode is going to keep you on your toes as we do a deeper dive into many hot topics related to passion-driven OT entrepreneurship. I’m joined by my special guest Cheryl Crow and we’re talking about the trials and tribulations of idea overload, connecting with our people through video marketing, social entrepreneurship and how to craft an offer from a lived experience.  If you enjoy this...

For many therapists, the road to entrepreneurship is not a smooth, linear process -- and on today’s episode, you’ll hear about that journey firsthand. Sarah Good is an OT, a mindfulness teacher and an entrepreneur based out of Ontario, Canada. She’s had her own practice for over six years but it was during the pandemic when she really leaned into being creative with her service delivery model whil...

Today’s episode is yet another reminder of why I love what I do! This podcast is giving me the opportunity to connect with so many kindred spirits in the OT profession -- and Sujata Martin is now high on that list.  Based out of Buffalo, New York, she’s a birth doula, a sexuality coach, a pelvic floor therapist, an entrepreneur and more recently, an author. Did I mention she also does professional...

Today’s episode is another deep dive into the world of OTs serving OTs. I’m delighted to be joined by my guest, Courtney Smith, and we’re going to not only share about our mutual love of marketing but we’re going to enlighten you on the power of email!  Courtney is a dual therapist, credentialed as both an occupational and physical therapist. After working all over the US as a travel therapist for...

In today’s episode, I’m once again pulling back the curtains and getting personal, where I share about a recent situation that turned my world upside down -- and why I'm doubling down on supporting the OTs in my circle to make good money and do great things! I’m also going to make an announcement about something new that we’re adding to the OTGR podcast, which many of you are  going to be ver...

If you can't tell by the enthusiasm of my voice during the intro, I'm so excited to welcome Laura Park Figueroa to the show, where we share the details of our business coaching relationship in 2020. More specifically, Laura gives us an honest look into how she's leaned into the challenges of growing not one but two businesses during a pandemic, while also studying for her phD doctor...

Today we’re doing a deeper dive into the world of coaching in the online space. More specifically, I have a fascinating conversation with Rhaya Lynn about working with our coaching clients to grow from the inside-out, supporting them on their journey of personal growth and development as they navigate life transitions.  If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear a...

For the first of my guest episodes, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Janelle Gullan, an OT based out of Melbourne, Australia who runs her own practice specializing in helping women connect with their bodies and natural rhythms.  Together, we’re diving into topics related to integrative pelvic health, mothering, menstrual cycles and doing things differently in women’s health. If you’re craving...

Ever wonder how to blaze a trail and make decisions with confidence... When you're doing something you've never done before? This is what I have to do all the time and today, I'm sharing more about the guiding principles in MY business. More importantly, we're talking about how my core values help me to focus on the things that really matter. In this episode you’ll hear mor e a...

Like the title says, this is our first official episode where I kick off this latest project and join the podcasting world! Today I’m sharing a little more about who I am, where I came from, what I do and who I serve. If you’re curious about what this show is all about, tune into this episode and let’s connect!  In this episode you’ll hear stories about: The rocky start to my OT training My histor...