Turning Passion into a Thriving Business

In this episode of Bright Conversations, host Sarah sits down with two inspiring female entrepreneurs, Meredith Harold and Megan Sutton, to explore how they turned their passion into thriving businesses. They share their journeys from identifying gaps in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) field to creating impactful solutions, all while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Explore Conversation

In this conversation, attendees discovered how to turn their passion into a thriving business. The presenters discussed their respective transitions from clinicians to business owners and how they created businesses to solve a need within the field. Attendees learned how to identify gaps in their field, navigate challenges and grow sustainably.

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Guests

Meredith Harold
PhD, CCC-SLP
Meredith Poore Harold, PhD, CCC-SLP is a scientist and clinician, working to find realistic solutions to implement our field’s best research in practice. She is also the founder and owner of The Informed SLP—a website dedicated to connecting clinicians and scientists with each other’s work.
Megan Sutton
MS, RSLP
Megan Sutton is the co-founder and CEO of Tactus Therapy, a software company that has created apps and information used by medical speech-language pathologists around the globe. Megan is passionate about aphasia rehabilitation and the power of technology and evidence-based practice. She is a leader in designing software that is both a pleasure to use and facilitates better outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify Key Strategies for Turning Passion into a Business
2. Describe the Challenges and Mindset Required for Entrepreneurship
3. Apply Effective Business Growth and Marketing Strategies

Agenda

5 minutes	Introductions
10 minutes	Identifying a Problem & Becoming the Solution
10 minutes	Going from SLP to entrepreneur: Finding your niche and your ideal client
5 minutes	Advice for aspiring/ struggling business owners
5 minutes	Final thoughts & conclusion

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Sarah Bevier is the co-founder of Bright Ideas Media. She volunteered her time for this presentation. Megan and Meredith have no additional financial information to disclose.
Non-financial Disclosures:	Megan Sutton is the owner of Tactus Therapy. Meredith Harold is the owner of The Informed SLP and Informed Jobs.
Content Disclosures:	Sarah, Megan, and Meredith have no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

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Turning Passion into a Thriving Business: $7.00
In this episode of Bright Conversations, Meredith Harold and Megan Sutton uncover how they spotted unmet needs in the SLP field, built successful businesses, and overcame entrepreneurial challenges. Register to access the full episode in your dashboard and submit for ASHA CEUs.

Add-ons

Unlocking Opportunities: A Beginner's Guide to School Contracting

$30.00

This course is designed for SLPs, OTs, and PTs interested in serving schools through independent contracts. Learn what school contracting involves, its pros and cons, and how to find and secure opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or expanding your career, you’ll gain the tools and insights to thrive. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.