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The Unlikely Entrepreneur: Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Unlikely Entrepreneur: Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit

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SLP: private practice/business
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Join Farwa Husain, an accomplished Speech Language Pathologist and entrepreneur, for this engaging course tailored for professionals seeking to integrate entrepreneurial principles into their practice. This course will explore the importance of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, equipping participants with the resilience and innovative thinking necessary for success in both clinical and business environments. Attendees will learn effective strategies for assessing community needs, allowing them to leverage their expertise to create impactful services that address critical gaps in speech-language pathology. Additionally, the course will address the unique challenges minority clinicians face, such as navigating systemic barriers and overcoming cultural biases, while emphasizing the value of building professional relationships and partnerships.

Available on demand at noon ET on 12/6/24.

Presenters

  • Farwa Husain

    M.S., CCC-SLP

    Farwa Husain, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and founder of Gestalt Goodness, as well as the owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy in New Jersey. She is a national speaker on the topics of neurodiversity affirming practices and gestalt language processing and has presented for prestigious organizations such as the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH).Recognized as an “Innovator” at the 2023 ASHA convention, Farwa also received the 2024 Clinician of the Year award from NBASLH and was featured in NJ Family magazine’s “Top Docs” edition. As President of the Morris County Speech and Hearing Association, she promotes professional development for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.Farwa utilizes a holistic, sensory-driven, play-based approach in her therapy, affirming neurodiversity and tailoring methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her Gestalt Goodness products are actively used in schools, university clinics, and private practices, reaching parents and clinicians in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. She prioritized culturally and linguistically appropriate therapy, celebrating each family’s lifestyle.As a dedicated mentor, Farwa supports SLPs worldwide in embracing positive neurodiversity affirming strategies. Through her innovative practices and commitment to excellence, she continues to make a significant impact in speech-language pathology, inspiring clients and colleagues alike.

Learning Objectives

Define the importance of entrepreneurial Mindset to embrace innovation and resilience, essential for success in both clinical practice and business.
Identify effective strategies for assessing community needs and leveraging their expertise to create impactful services that address gaps in speech-language pathology.
Identify the unique challenges faced by minority clinicians, gaining insights on how to build professional relationships and partnerships that enhance their practice and broaden their reach.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutesIntroduction
15 minutesDefining the Entrepreneurial Mindset
15 minutesAssessing Community Needs
15 minutesChallenges Faced by Minority Clinicians
10 minutesConclusion

Disclosures

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:Farwa Husain is the owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy, a pediatric speech therapy private practice specializing in gestalt language processing as well as Gestalt Goodness, a neurodiversity affirming company that provides educational products to families and clinicians. She co-created the Connect and Play summer immersive program in Raritan, NJ. Farwa is recieiving an honorarium for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosures:Farwa Husain serves as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association and is a member of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) as well as ASHA (SIG 14). Farwa hosts no cost webinars and meetups for SLPs and parents to build a ND affirming community.
Content Disclosures:Farwa Husain is the creator and founder of Gestalt Goodness First Phrases environmental support tools.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

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Your event registration includes access to (5) recorded courses and submittal of your participation to the ASHA registry. *You must opt-in and add your ASHA credentials after completing all course steps by the 15th of the month after you view each video. Courses will be available on demand at noon ET on 12/6. Are you attending our in person Sip & Spark Entrepreneur's Social? Email hello@bethebrightest.com for a discount code for BIZcon2!
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$99.99