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Meet Robert (Bob) McKinney, an SLP who works primarily with bilingual clients and specializes in accent management. Bob has lived in six countries, learned six different languages, and worked with clients from more than 80 nations. He shares how his background in ESL and years spent traveling led him to the field of speech-language pathology. He also discusses his book, “Here’s How to Do Accent Modification: A Manual for Speech-Language Pathologists,” and a number of other resources SLPs interested in accent modification can take advantage of. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes, a full audio transcript and more great resources at the intersection of grad school and a successful SLP career. Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

Catch up with Bailee Jackson, a second-year graduate student at St. Cloud State University, who spoke about her experience studying speech pathology at the Master’s level during a previous episode. Bailee just began her 10-week internship program working with early childhood speech pathologists in an elementary school. She updates us on how that’s going, what she’s done to make the most of her practicum, and what she's planning for once the internship is finished. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes, a full audio transcript and more great resources at the intersection of grad school and a successful SLP career. Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

Meet Dan Sherwood, a clinical vocologist at the John Hopkins Voice Center at GBMC. He discovered and pursued a SLP career after thirteen years as an on-air radio personality, hurting his own voice. A lifelong learner, Dan went to great lengths to expand his knowledge of speech pathology and vocology, reading countless books and articles - and even writing one of his own. In this episode, he talks about how that knowledge-seeking approach has improved his effectiveness in therapy and even led to more networking opportunities. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes, transcript and more resources. Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

We've got some big topics and exciting guests planned for The Missing Link for SLPs this year, including continuing the SLP Graduate Student Stories series, and interviewing new authors impacting the SLP graduate space. We're also asking all of YOU, SLPs, to call in and leave a message highlighting YOU, your SLP origin story, your questions, and your SLP experiences, to be played on a future podcast. Call 612-361-9810 to leave your message. Learn more at freshslp.com/podcast.

We are so grateful you are a listener! We're taking a holiday breather after 42 straight weeks of episodes in our first year, and will be back soon. Enjoy the archives, and we'll be talking about more strategies to get into grad school and how to launch your SLP or Audiology career with confidence in 2021. freshslp.com/podcast

With plans to pursue a graduate degree in Audiology to work with pediatric cochlear implant recipients, this new grad walks us through applying for grad school, choosing the right program, and coping with those “what ifs” that tend to pop up during big life decisions. Listen in as she delves into the importance of mindset when it comes to planning for the future and dealing with the unexpected. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE42M1.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This SLP and professor tells us what appealed to her about the field of speech pathology and how she seeks to help other rapidly growing SLPs achieve their goals. She shares insight into how graduate students and those applying to graduate school can make themselves stand out, discusses the importance of network, and briefly delves into class simulations, a tool that’s seen increased use this year. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE41Strong.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

During this week’s episode, two longtime speech-language pathologists walk us through how they met, why they decided to pursue speech pathology in the first place, and how they’ve come to own four practices and counting. They offer interviewing and other advice for burgeoning SLP students and new clinicians who want to make a good first impression and gain the skills they need to grow within the field. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE40RR  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

Mattie Murrey-Tegels, the founder of Fresh SLP and The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, recently spoke on Leigh Ann Porter’s Speech Uncensored Podcast about why she started her own podcast, what resources she offers through Fresh SLP, and how she helps her coaching clients realize their dreams and how to pursue them. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE39MSU.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

Meet Bailee, a second-year graduate school student pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders offering insight into getting a Master’s degree in speech pathology. She shares what aspiring SLPs can expect from the application process and their first year in the program. She also provides useful tips on how to make the best of the experience and prioritize self-care, even when school seems overwhelming. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE38BJackson.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This SLP shares what she’s learned through her studies surrounding African American English and why speech-language pathologists and educators need to be aware of different dialects when diagnosing and treating clients. She also details her time working as an SLP overseas and how she’s come to run advocacy groups and professional development groups online. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at https://bit.ly/MLE37LH. Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

After working in the field for more than 20 years and hiring plenty of SLPs over the course of her career, this SLP is ready to share her wisdom about how to land your dream job after completing grad school and a clinical fellowship. She offers interviewing tips, advice about talking up your accomplishments, and even outlines some of the things you should NOT do if you’re hoping to leave a positive impression.  Visit FreshSLP.com/podcasts for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE36Winter. Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This SLP shares what it was like transitioning from teaching and working as an SLPA to getting her Master’s in speech-language pathology and opening her own private practice. She covers challenges she faced while pursuing her degree, what helped her scale her practice so quickly, and how she helps SLPs land contracts with schools and governments to consistently generate more revenue. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcasts for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE35Green.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

A pediatric SLP shares why she started making videos on YouTube, delving into her work and the positive impact experienced by her kiddo patients as well as their parents and caregivers. Speedy Speech’s Kelli also advises on how other SLPs might start their own channel or passion project. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcasts for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full transcript available at http://bit.ly/MLE34Slemp.   Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This week an SLP details her journey from practicing as a clinician to working with fellow SLPs as a mentor to start their own private practice. She also delves into some of the mindset roadblocks standing in the way and how she believes SLPs can overcome them. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE33CC.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This SLP shares what it was like transitioning from working in corporate America to practicing speech pathology in schools and to finally opening her own private practice. She details the benefits of coming to the field later in her career, shares her favorite resources, and highlights the importance of finding and following your passion, whatever that may be. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE32Jurevicius.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers. 

As a first generation American, this SLP and private practice owner shares her background and why she decided to transition to private practice after working in a hospital setting. Listen to her wisdom as she talks about teamwork, support, and what it takes to be a successful SLP. Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE31Linares.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

In this episode an SLP and private practice owner shares how she decided to enter the field of speech-language pathology, as well as how she determined which path to take with her education and career. She explains the philanthropic side of her private practice and highlights the importance of educating a diverse range of high school and college students about working in the field.   Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE30Overton.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This SLP and private practice owner shares how forging connections with the clients she worked with in charter schools and pediatric hospitals helped shape her career, and how she’s leveraging that experience to start her own pediatric practice. Listen to her tips for optimizing your educational experience and clinical fellowship, as well as utilizing your early career experience to pursue your goals down the line — particularly if your goals include starting your own practice! Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE29Guest.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.

This private practice SLP business owner focused on learning how to operate a lean and agile business during her doctoral program and is now successfully transitioning out of her full-time position into her dreams. Listen in for her top strategies for being successful as both an SLP and as a business owner.  Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes and more resources.Full audio transcript at http://bit.ly/MLE28McKernan.  Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers.