Best Samuel Perez Podcasts (2024)

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Metal to Melody: Stephanie Mercedes' Artistic Response to Gun Violence 13:19

1d ago13:19

13:19

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Mercedes, a talented queer Latinx artist based in Washington D.C. Mercedes is an interdisciplinary artist who explores various mediums such as sound, performance, metal casting, welding, and musical composition. With a deep connection to her family history and Argentine ancestry, her performances and inst…

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Beating Burnout as a Bilingual SLP in Private Practice with Vanessa Alcala 48:02

3d ago48:02

48:02

Feeling burned out? Wondering if private practice is the answer for you? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Vanessa Alcala, who decided to start her private practice after feeling the effects of burnout and having the desire to be her own boss. This is her second time on the show and she talks abo…

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From Start Students to Successful Private Practitioners: Start Student Panel with Kacie, Emily, Caitlin, and Melissa 1:05:59

10d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Ever wish you could hear directly from the “regular” SLPs or OTs who transformed into successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program? Their words? Their experience? Their outcomes from being in the program? Well, now you can! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m introducing you to 4 …

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First 30 Clients in 3 Months with Melissa Perez 41:20

19d ago41:20

41:20

Wondering how you can get more clients in your private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Melissa Perez, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice called Honeybee Speech in El Centro, California. She decided to start her private practice after experiencing burnout from teleth…

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Growing an OT Neurodiversity-Affirming Private Practice with Samantha Rothman 37:33

26d ago37:33

37:33

Have you been thinking about starting a neurodiversity-affirming private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Samantha Rothman, an occupational therapist with a private practice called Play and Purpose in Phoenix, Arizona. She decided to start her private practice after being laid off duri…

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“Protection from Erasure”: A Conversation with Samuel Miranda 25:26

29d ago25:26

25:26

In this episode, we talk with D.C.-based artist, writer, and educator Samuel “Sami” Miranda. Through his visual art and poetry, Miranda showcases his Puerto Rican roots and South Bronx upbringing. We also discuss his latest book, "Protection from Erasure," a collection of poems that immortalizes the significance of everyday moments. Miranda passion…

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Dementia Care Coaching with Emily Gavin 38:25

1M ago38:25

38:25

Have you ever thought about starting a coaching-based private practice? You’re going to love this episode! I sat down with Emily Gavin who decided to take the leap into private practice with encouragement from her peers and spouse after being laid off from her job. In this episode, she talks about her journey from SNFs and inpatient rehab to owning…

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Small Niche, Big Dreams: Growing Your Pediatric Feeding Practice with Jodie Wallis 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Have you ever dreamed of opening a small niche private practice so you can specialize in working with your dream clients? If so, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Jodie Wallis, who decided to take the leap into private practice when her mentor moved locations, leaving an opening in her area. In t…

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Growing Her Practice By Specializing in AAC with Kaitlin Mulcahey 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

Dreaming of starting a private practice with a specialization? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Kaitlin Malcahey, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice called Competent Communicators. She first started thinking about private practice while feeling burned out during COVI…

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Alex Zsolt - Pursuing Your Calling No Matter the Odds 58:20

2M ago58:20

58:20

Join us on this episode as Hannah-rose introduces you to Alex Zsolt, a musician-ary who has traveled around the world, ministering the love of Yeshua/Jesus through his musical and composition talents. During their conversation, they spoke about the importance of trusting God, pursuing our callings no matter the odds of success, and weathering the s…

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Announcing: Private Practice School! 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Welcome to a special episode of Private Practice Success Stories! In this episode, I’m making a huge announcement about the future of private practice education, and it’s the biggest announcement in Independent Clinician history. Introducing…Private Practice School! We are rebuilding the structure of our programs to make them bigger and better than…

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Replacing Burnout with Freedom and Flexibility with Evelyn Pierce-Ruhland 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

Wondering how private practice can help you get more flexibility in your life? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you! I sat down with Evelyn Pierce-Ruhland, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Kingsville, Ohio called Inspire Speech and Language Therapy. After working in the schools for 10 years s…

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Art That Speaks: Marta Pérez-García's Fight Against Women’s Violence 18:10

2M ago18:10

18:10

In this episode, we sit down with Marta Pérez-García, a passionate Puerto Rican artist and art teacher based in Washington, D.C. Marta takes immense pride in her Puerto Rican identity and channels her creativity through various artistic mediums. However, her artistic journey goes beyond mere self-expression. Marta's resolve was ignited at a young a…

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Group Therapy Gold: Tiny Talkers Classes and Curriculum with Meghan Samuels 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Wondering about different types of private practice models? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Meghan Samuels, who started her private practice in order to have more flexibility, work-life balance, and time to spend with her family. In this episode, she talks about how she started offering languag…

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Teaming Up to Open a Private Practice Together with Josie Lougee and Jessie Lanford 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

Thinking of starting a private practice with a partner? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with two students from the Start Your Private Practice program, Jessie Lanford and Josephine Lougee. They are a speech-language pathologist and physical therapist duo with a private practice in Augusta, Georgia. …

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Transitioning From the Schools to Private Practice with Kim Jenkins 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

Ready to finally make the transition from schools to private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Kim Jenkins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. She started her private practice in 2018 after feeling inspired to become her own boss. She sh…

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Receiving A Reward From God | Moving To Pittsburgh 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

In this deeply moving episode (53) of Christian in Progress, host Samuel Perez takes listeners on a fascinating journey from the sunny beaches of Miami to the scenic parks of Pittsburgh. Samuel, once a gay stripper, paints a vivid picture of his transformation to a staunch follower of Jesus, his viral testimony, and his dedicated quest to educate o…

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Marketing Medical Private Practices with Meaghan Arnold 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

Wondering how you can market to medical private practices? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I spoke with Meaghan Arnold, a speech-language pathologist with an adult and geriatric-focused private practice in Tyler, Texas. She began her career working in skilled nursing facilities and home health and quickly realized the need for …

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Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias: A Conversation with Tanya Katerí Hernández 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

Studies reveal that darker-skinned Latinos, including Afro-Latinos, encounter discrimination from both within and outside the Latino community. This discrimination takes various forms, from unequal treatment to racial profiling. Our guest, Tanya Katerí Hernández, a professor at Fordham University School of Law, delves into the topic of Latino anti-…

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Words Matter: Language and Trauma-Informed Care with Rachel Archambault 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing something a little different. I sat down with Rachel Archambault, who is a speech-language pathologist and trauma educator. She started her Instagram account and consulting practice, The PTSD SLP, after experiencing a traumatic event at work. This experience led Rachel to discover tra…

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Offering Feeding Therapy and Lactation Consulting Through Her Private Practice with Jaime Perez 45:49

3M ago45:49

45:49

Interested in learning more about turning your niche as an SLP or OT into a thriving private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Jaime Perez, who is a speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant with a private practice in Tampa, Florida. She started her private practice after fac…

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Starting From Scratch to Successfully in Private Practice: Student Panel with Claire Powers, Asha LeRay, and Lexey Pruitt 59:03

3M ago59:03

59:03

Ever wish you could hear directly from the “regular” SLPs or OTs who transformed into successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program? Their words? Their experience? Their outcomes from being in the program? Well, now you can! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going to introduce yo…

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How An Unconventional Career Path Led to SLP and Private Practice with Jaimie Gant 36:54

4M ago36:54

36:54

For many SLPs and OTs, the path to this career isn’t always straightforward. And that’s okay! If you are looking for a way to integrate your unique career path into private practice, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Jaimie Gant, a Start Your Private Practice student, whose previous career in law…

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Art as Activism: César Maxit's Journey in Street Art and Social Justice 20:10

4M ago20:10

20:10

Originally from Argentina and now living in Washington, D.C., César Maxit shares his journey from studying architecture to devoting himself full-time to helping organizations express their demands for environmental and climate justice, human rights, and immigrant rights. As an artist and communication specialist, he uses visuals, sculptures, and pa…

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Going All In to Serve Her Rural Community with Michael Johnston 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

Ready to go all in on your private practice? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students Michael Johnston to discuss how she did it! I got to know Michael in the Start Your Private Practice Program and oh my goodness has she grown quickly! She is one year into her private practice journey and already has …

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My Private Practice Predictions for 2024: How to Thrive in a Changing Economic Landscape with Jena Castro-Casbon 17:23

4M ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to one of my favorite episodes of the year: My Private Practice Predictions for 2024! And specifically, I’m talking about how to thrive in a changing economic landscape. I’m going to make 3 BIG predictions that you’re going to want to know if you’re thinking about starting your private practice this year. I’ll give you a hint of one of them…

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Taking Floortime Therapy Abroad with Dyan Dickerson 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

Have you ever considered running a private practice while living abroad? I sat down with Dyan Dickerson who is a speech-language pathologist with a virtual, floortime-focused private practice in the US and London. Dyan discovered her passion for floortime therapy after working with a very special child and his family during undergrad. In this episo…

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Balancing Family and Career with Martha Boiardt 26:28

5M ago26:28

26:28

Thinking about starting a private practice to find more flexibility in your life? You’re going to love this episode! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Martha Boiardt, a Grow Your Private Practice student who started her private practice in 2020 after becoming a mom and wanting the flexibility to spend more time wi…

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From Side Gig to Success: Gina's Journey in Private Practice with Gina Sanfelippo 40:07

5M ago40:07

40:07

Wondering what the potential is if you just start your private practice as a side gig? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Gina Sanfelippo who started her private practice on the side shortly after graduating. After gaining experience and seeing the growth potential, Gina left her school position in June 2023 to foc…

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Turning Vision into Reality: The Latina Entrepreneurs Behind Dutidú 22:10

5M ago22:10

22:10

In this episode, we join Marie Claire Vasquez Durán and Maria Victoria Abreu Lugar, two Dominican entrepreneurs, as they share their inspiring journey of creating Dutidú. Born out of their shared cultural heritage and passion for the arts, Dutidú is a unique venture that celebrates Latin culture and hopes to fill a gap in the children’s toy market.…

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Personalized Care and Parent Coaching with Lexey Pruitt 27:23

5M ago27:23

27:23

Have you been thinking about starting a private practice so that you can provide more personalized care for your ideal clients and have more work-life balance? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Lexey Pruitt, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice student who started her private practice on the si…

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The Evolution of a Practice: Victoria's Path to Flexibility and Freedom with Victoria King Erb 28:59

5M ago28:59

28:59

Looking for flexibility and freedom in your life? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Victoria King Erb. She started her private practice during the pandemic in 2020 after she almost left the profession due to high caseloads and difficulty providing children with quality services. I got to know Vic…

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Former LGBTQ Christians Speak Out After Middle Ground Debate 1:42:16

5M ago1:42:16

1:42:16

Episode Fifty-Two!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join host Samuel and special guests Rashad, Roderick, and Xiala in a candid and revealing episode. In this installment, we pull back the curtain on our recent appearance on Jubilee's YouTube channel Series Middle Ground, where we debated the provocative topic, "Can you stop being gay?" Hear our …

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Prioritizing Mental Health in Private Practice with Renée Bruder 27:37

6M ago27:37

27:37

Is your work impacting your mental health? You’re not alone. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Renée Bruder to talk about how starting a private practice allowed her to finally start prioritizing her own mental health and self-care. I got to know Renée during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program wher…

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Prioritizing Family and Flexibility in Her Private Practice with Krista Jones 32:06

6M ago32:06

32:06

Wondering if you should start a private practice so that you can have more flexibility for your family? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Krista Jones to discuss how she did just that. She started her private practice after realizing that the long hours and low pay for her job weren’t enough for …

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Building a Six Figure "Lifestyle" Private Practice with Samantha Asher 38:37

6M ago38:37

38:37

Have you ever dreamed of starting a private practice that brought in six figures? When many people think of starting their own private practice, they think of it as a side income, but it doesn’t have to be. You can grow it as much or as little as you want. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Pri…

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From Dance to Community: Alejandro Góngora's Journey with Corazón Folklórico DC 24:03

6M ago24:03

24:03

In this episode, we talk with Alejandro Góngora, the founder and artistic director of Corazón Folklórico DC, a non-profit dance company that showcases the vibrant artistry of Mexican Ballet Folkórico. For Alejandro, researching and choreographing folkórico is an integral part of his career. Through his unwavering passion for dance and community, Al…

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From Seeing Clients "On the Side" to 55 Employees Across Two Clinics With Dr. Jenn Moore 40:59

6M ago40:59

40:59

Do you dream of growing a large private practice with multiple clients? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you! I sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Moore. She is a renowned speech-language pathologist and the proud co-owner of a thriving multidisciplinary private practice in northern New Jersey. Jen started her private practic…

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From the Schools to Having More Time with Her Son Through Private Practice with Jessie Kensey 21:53

7M ago21:53

21:53

Looking for more flexibility for your family and career fulfillment? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Jessie Kensey, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice program student. Jessie decided to start her own private practice as a speech language pathologist, in order to have more flexibility and ti…

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Growing Her Practice with Innovative Social Communication Groups with Mary Hadley 33:11

7M ago33:11

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Interested in offering innovative therapy services in your own private practice? You’re going to love this episode! I sat down with Mary Hadley, a Start and Grow program student, to discuss how she took the leap into private practice after facing a pivotal moment in her career. Now, she’s offering a very innovative therapy model for teens who need …

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Growing a Client Base Through Search, Word of Mouth and TikTok With Ahlam Issa 34:19

7M ago34:19

34:19

Wondering how you can grow your clients for your private practice online? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ahlam Issa to discuss how she did it. Her story is a testament to the incredible transformations that can happen when one follows their heart and perseveres through challenges. We talk about her boutique-sty…

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Laughing at Church Stereotypes | Josh Benson 1:03:14

7M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Episode Fifty-One!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join us for a hilarious yet enlightening episode as we sit down with TikTok sensation, Josh Benson. He's the comedy genius behind those side-splitting skits that lovingly poke fun at church stereotypes. Josh shares his incredible journey of how a sports injury led him to faith and how he channel…

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Canvas of Change: Julio Valdez's Artistic Evolution and Impact 30:03

7M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode, Julio Valdez, an artist from the Dominican Republic, shares his experience as an artist and how his creations have evolved over time. From serene water prints capturing the beauty of his Caribbean homeland to thought-provoking artwork reflecting the politically charged atmosphere during the pandemic, Julio strives to inspire hope i…

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From Starting to Successful: Meet Start Alums Rachel, Vanessa, Luisa and Megan 1:09:26

7M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Do you ever wish that you could hear directly from the people who have gone from regular SLPs or OTS to successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice program? Well, today's episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to introduce you to four amazing Start Your Private Practice alums. We've got three S…

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Creating a Private Practice That Is Built for Balance with Tayler Garzarek 35:06

7M ago35:06

35:06

Are you in search of more balance in your professional and personal life? Private practice may be the answer! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Tayler Garzarek to talk about how she built her practice with balance in mind. In this episode, she shares the fear she had about the cost of the investment in the Start Y…

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Caroline George - Letting Go Isn't the Same as Giving Up 1:20:41

8M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Join us on this episode as Hannah-rose introduces you to Caroline George, the multi-award-winning young adult author of Dearest Josephine and The Summer We Forgot. During their conversation, they explore Caroline's incredible journey through the world of publishing, her unwavering faith as she embraces a new season of her life, the profound lesson …

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Why This Fall Is The Perfect Time to Start Working With Private Clients 7:29

8M ago7:29

7:29

Are you ready to finally start your private practice? There has never been a better time to get started. In this solo episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing why fall is the perfect time to start working with private clients. Whether you're a newer clinician who is already feeling burned out and looking for a change or you’re a sea…

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The Power of Perseverance: From Non-Traditional Student to Ambitious Private Practitioner with Vanessa Alcala 37:37

8M ago37:37

37:37

Sometimes, you have to overcome a lot of obstacles to make your dreams happen and it takes a lot of perseverance. In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Vanessa Alcala to talk about her journey into private practice and the perseverance it took for her to get there. Vanessa knew that she wanted to start a business and after graduation in…

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Relieving Early Career Burnout with Private Practice Featuring SLP Book Club Hosts, Adrianne Frost and Laura Geissert 37:23

8M ago37:23

37:23

Suffering from early career burnout? This is something that many overworked SLPs are suffering from, and private practice may be the answer. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Laura and Adrianne share how they started their private practices after overcoming burnout. They both share where they get their referrals from, what types …

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Ministry Boundaries & God’s Wisdom 56:11

8M ago56:11

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Episode Fifty!! of Christian in Progress is here, Discover the transformative power of healthy boundaries in our latest episode. As a pastor and leader, I've learned valuable insights from God about maintaining balance and safeguarding our hearts within ministry. But it's not just for leaders; these principles can break the cycle of abusive relatio…

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