SLP CEO Chat: From Clinician to Entrepreneur

This episode of Bright Conversations, is sponsored by BIZCon, the premier continuing education experience by Bright Ideas Media for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs. Listen as we sit down with Ebony Greene and Sarah Breshears, two inspiring speech-language pathologists who expanded their clinical expertise into thriving businesses.

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SLP CEO Chat: From Clinician to Entrepreneur

Ebony and Sarah share their journeys from traditional clinical roles into entrepreneurship. They discuss what motivated them to step outside of conventional career paths, the challenges they faced while building businesses, and the lessons they learned along the way.

From launching private practices to mentoring other clinicians, this conversation highlights how SLPs can use their expertise in new and innovative ways. Ebony and Sarah talk about the realities of running a business, balancing leadership with clinical work, and the importance of community and mentorship in the profession.

If you are curious about entrepreneurship, looking for ways to grow an existing business, or simply interested in hearing how clinicians are expanding the impact of their work, this episode offers inspiration and resources to help you get started.

Speech-language pathologists have valuable skills that translate well into entrepreneurship
• Private practice and business ownership require a willingness to learn beyond clinical training
• Mentorship and community are critical when building a business
• Entrepreneurship allows clinicians to expand their impact and create opportunities for others
• There is no single path to success in the field—clinicians can build careers that reflect their passions

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Guests

  • Sarah Breshears

    MA, CCC-SLP

    At the height of the COVID pandemic, Sarah Breshears transitioned from clinical work in schools and hospitals to founding Social Moguls. She helps female health and wellness professionals build businesses and systems for success.

  • Ebony Green

    MS, CCC-SLP

    Ebony Green, MS, CCC-SLP is a private practice owner, founder, business consultant and online course creator. After leaving the classroom in 2011, Ebony decided to pursue a career in speech language pathology.She teaches SLPs how to stop trading time for dollars and start building businesses that scale. Through The SLP Business Suite and her signature events, she has helped thousands of clinicians step into CEO leadership.

Learning Objectives

Dive into how Speech-language pathologists have valuable skills that translate well into entrepreneurship
Learn about how private practice and business ownership require a willingness to learn beyond clinical training
Understand how mentorship and community are critical when building a business
Apply how entrepreneurship allows clinicians to expand their impact and create opportunities for others

Customer Reviews

SLP CEO Chat: From Clinician to Entrepreneur
$7.00
This episode of Bright Conversations, is sponsored by BIZCon, the premier continuing education experience by Bright Ideas Media for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs. Listen as we sit down with Ebony Greene and Sarah Breshears, two inspiring speech-language pathologists who expanded their clinical expertise into thriving businesses. No ASHA CEUs are available for this episode, but you will receive a certificate for PDHs.

Add-ons

Filling the Void: Realizing Your Worth to Open the Practice of Your Dreams
$30.00
Have you dreamed of opening a private practice to serve underserved communities? This course follows Dr. Jaramillo’s inspiring journey from clinician to founder of Voz Speech Therapy—a practice built to support culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Learn how she identified her niche, marketed her services, built a strong team, and overcame challenges to create a thriving business. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.