The Speech Source

In this episode,  Kim and Mary talk with Ashlyn Wimmer, founder of Lighthouse Therapy Center and Lighthouse School of Fort Worth, to talk about how one mother’s experience navigating autism services led to the creation of a unique therapy and education center in Fort Worth. After her son Graham was diagnosed with autism, Ashlyn quickly realized that many families are forced to choose between ABA t...

In this episode of the Setting Up for Success series, Mary and Kim talk about documentation! Love it or hate it, your documentation system can either drain your time or save it. Mary and Kim walk listeners through how they’ve simplified their approach to notes while still meeting all the necessary requirements—and keeping parents in the loop. They share how their practice uses Simple Practice , a...

In this episode of The Speech Source Podcast , Mary and Kim continue their policies and procedures discussion by highlighting the critical forms every private practice should have—starting with HIPAA and confidentiality forms. They explain the importance of protecting client information under HIPAA law.  HIPAA is all about consent—only those directly involved in a child's care, and specifical...

In Part 2 of our Setting Up for Success series, Mary and Kim explore the importance of having a comprehensive and clearly defined photo and video release form in pediatric speech therapy practice. They emphasize that a simple yes/no checkbox on a consent form isn’t enough—parents need clarity about why media might be used and the specific ways their child’s images or videos could be shared. Provid...

In this episode of The Speech Source Podcast , Mary and Kim talk about why having strong attendance and cancellation policies is key to running a successful private speech therapy practice. These policies aren't just paperwork, they help support your mission, set clear expectations, and ensure clients make steady progress. They also bring consistency and professionalism, especially when worki...

In this episode Kim and Mary welcome special guest Daj Mitchell ( @yourSLPDaj ) to join in a conversation on podcasting with purpose. Together, they explore how podcasting can serve as a tool for business growth, collaboration, and audience engagement. Daj shares insights on her journey as a speech-language pathologist and entrepreneur, explaining how her podcast Co-Treat Corner was born from a de...

Kim and Mary wrap up this season of Changing the Game by featuring Taylor Paladino, an artist and entrepreneur whose story is as captivating as his art. Taylor shares his story from growing up on a farm in Arkansas to attending Stanford, and eventually launching his successful art business.  Taylor’s business began as a hobby during a transitional period in his life. What started as small watercol...

In this episode of The Speech Source Podcast , hosts Kim and Mary talk with Kate Murphy, the founder of Nanda Yoga in Fort Worth, Texas. Kate shares her incredible journey, beginning with her early involvement with movement as a gymnast, dancer, and cheerleader, and her discovery of yoga in college. After earning her children’s yoga certification in 2007, she dreamed of creating a space combining...

In this episode, Kim and Mary interview Mallory Dougherty, founder of Glitter&Gold , a unique jewelry and accessories business.  Mallory grew up in a small town near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and later studied advertising and marketing at the University of South Carolina. Her career took unexpected turns, from selling wedding gowns to discovering her passion for accessories that transform simp...

In episode 9 of The Speech Source podcast, hosts Kim and Mary are joined by  sisters MaryAnn Means-Dufrene and Emily McAnelly who share their story into the world of podcasting and self-discovery. Together, they recently launched The Great Noticing Podcast , encouraging listeners to pause, observe, and engage more deeply with the world around them. MaryAnn shares how a casual conversation nine yea...

In this episode of our Changing the Game season, Meg Minter, founder of Studio of Movemint , shares her journey from competitive dancer to transformative studio owner in Fort Worth, Texas. Growing up in the world of competitive dance, Meg witnessed many challenges, from body image pressures to extreme competitiveness, that shaped her desire to create a different kind of dance environment: a safe,...

In this episode of the Speech Source Podcast , hosts Kim and Mary sit down with Sarah Calk, the creative mind behind Sadl's Designs . Sarah shares how her need to a creative outlet sparked a business that has grown alongside her journey as a mom, wife, and full-time professional. From learning to sew with her mom to creating custom pillows for designers and homes in Fort Worth, Sarah’s story...

In this episode, Kim and Mary interview Sabrina Gebhardt with Sabrina Gebhardt Photography , a talented photographer, educator, and entrepreneur, who shares her journey from corporate America to launching a thriving photography business. Sabrina discusses how she balances motherhood, creative growth, business expansion, and personal well-being, offering valuable insights for aspiring creatives and...

In this episode, Kim and Mary interview the talented Katie Murray of " Katie Paintbrush ," an artist, muralist, and teacher who's made a name for herself both locally in Fort Worth and nationally. Katie shares her journey from a passion for art that began as early as kindergarten to eventually establishing her own business, working on stunning murals and curating art projects. Katie...

In this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Betsy Beaman, the owner of BBeamanStylist , a personal stylist and consultant business. Betsy shares her journey from working in the nonprofit sector to creating her own styling business, offering valuable insights into the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship. She discusses how her early career in communications and donor relations, particularly her time...

Brittany Voxland and Samantha Drumm are friends turned business partners in Fort Worth, Texas. Realizing their complementary skill sets, they merged their businesses, combining Brittany’s social media expertise with Samantha’s branding and website skills to form Project Social. This transition from friends to business partners wasn’t planned, but it felt natural, providing them with the energy and...

In this episode, we chat with the inspiring Abby Henegan, a wife, mom, and registered ICU nurse turned entrepreneur. Abby shares her journey from nursing school to owning her own aesthetics business, focusing on the challenges she faced, how she finds balance between her work and personal life, and her philosophy behind aesthetics. By fostering an environment of kindness and genuine care, Abby set...

What happens when you blend creativity with entrepreneurship in a thriving community? This season on the Speech Source Podcast, we uncover the untold stories of some of Fort Worth's innovative and creative small business owners. We’re excited to introduce you to a lineup of entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to run a community-focused small business. From startups to well-establis...

Tune in for our very last episode of this season's "How I Made My Speech Path Business" with hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon.  This episode shines a spotlight on Mary's personal journey in starting her own private practice. With a background rich in healthcare and creative arts, Mary recognized the need for a more balanced approach between her professional ambitions and family...

This has been such a fun season of The Speech Source Podcast!  As we wrap up our season of How I Made My Speech Path Business, Kim and Mary each take a turn in the interviewee seat and talk about how they themselves have built their own private practices.  First up was Kim Dillon talking about her private speech practice.  Kim shares about the beginnings of her career, which started from what she...

In this epside, hosts Kim and Mary welcom Jena Castro-Casbon, a speech therapist with her own private practice and creator of the Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice programs. Jena shares her journey into the field of speech therapy, initially inspired by her father's experiences with stuttering and his positive feedback about speech therapy.  Despite her early aspirati...

In this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Rachael Baethge as she shares how she created a flexible and sustainable business model that accommodates her roles as a mom and a speech therapist. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal and professional limits to avoid burnout, ensuring she remains effective in all her roles—business owner, mom, and speech therapist. Rachael highlights the v...

In this podcast episode, hosts Kim and Mary talk with Sydney Bassard, known as The Listening SLP, who shares her intriguing journey from a public health undergraduate to a successful speech therapist and entrepreneur. Sydney discusses her initial career aspiration in pharmacy, which shifted after a impactful summer at a literacy center. This experience, combined with her brother's ADHD and dy...

In this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea . Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist.  Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-resourced location. This experience spurred...

Kim and Mary get to sit down for a second time for insight, ideas, tips and laughs with the incredible Lindsey Hockel, SLP and founder of Speechy Things.  We've had her on previously to talk about all things "R," but this time she talks us through how she went from her clinical fellowship to digital resource and course creator and niching down in the field of speech pathology. The P...