Episodes

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Feb. 25, 2019

Produce and Represent a World with Disabilities with Nic Novicki

In this final installment of our Hollywood series, our guest is actor and comedian, Nic Novicki.
Guest: Nic Novicki
21
Feb. 18, 2019

Start Casting People With Disabilities with Paul Ford

Continuing our series of interviews with Hollywood actors, today’s guest is Paul Ford.
Guest: Paul Ford
20
Feb. 11, 2019

Extreme Life Experiences Deepens Acting with Eileen Grubba

As we continue our series of episodes spotlighting Hollywood actors, our guest this week is Eileen Grubba, who has had roles on the stage and the screen.
Guest: Eileen Grubba
19
Feb. 4, 2019

Become a Disability Actor with Tobias Forrest

In this first episode of our Hollywood series, we are joined by actor Tobias Forrest. He shares some of his experiences being an actor in Hollywood with a disability, he talks about others who have helped to pave the way for him and future actors with...
18
Jan. 28, 2019

Dog Creates Foundation to Love Kids with Pam Gaber

Our guest today is Pam Gaber, Founder and CEO of Gabriel’s Angels.
Guest: Pam Gaber
17
Jan. 21, 2019

Make a Difference Through Volunteer Leadership with Fe Murray

Fe Murray is our featured guest on this week’s episode. Fe is the President of the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ArSHA).
Guest: Fe Murray
16
Jan. 16, 2019

Life Awaits for Adults with Autism with Denise Resnik

Our guest on the show today is Denise Resnik, founder and CEO of First Place Apartments, a housing solution for adults with autism. Denise is also a co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). She shares her experiences...
Guest: Denise Resnik
15
Jan. 7, 2019

Grow Your Business in 2019 with Chris Widener and Nathan Hirsch

Our host, Mai Ling Chan starts off this year of the show with interviews with two successful entrepreneurs who have some great information to share. We start with a chat with speaker, best-selling author, and leadership coach Chris Widener who shares...
14
Dec. 17, 2018

Behind the Mic with Xceptional Podcast Network

For this special holiday episode, Mai Ling Chan sits down for a fun, lighthearted roundtable conversation with the other hosts of the Xceptional Podcast Network. She is joined by Matt Hott of Speech Science as well as Chris Bugaj and Rachel Madel of...
13
Dec. 10, 2018

SLP Podcasters Live at ASHA18

Once again we bring you some great interviews from the 2018 ASHA conference in Boston. In this episode, we feature interviews with other podcasters in the SLP space. Mai Ling Chan talks with the SLP Happy Hour hosts, Erik X. Raj, Chris Bugaj, Lucas...
12
Dec. 3, 2018

Take Your Idea Global with Phyl Macomber

Do you have a great idea but don't know the next steps to take to have the most impact on the world? Phyl Macomber shares her journey of moving beyond the borders to impact the world with her ideas and how you can too. She talks about mastermind...
Guest: Phyl Macomber
11
Nov. 26, 2018

SLP Bloggers Live at ASHA18

Our host, Mai Ling Chan, attended the ASHA18 conference in Boston and had the opportunity to interview several SLP Bloggers on the show floor. These short conversations are full of insights from these talented professionals who are working hard to...
10
Nov. 19, 2018

Subscription Business Models with Marisha McGrorty, SLP

Marisha McGrorty is the founder of SLP Now®, an SLP resource website built on the membership model. Marisha talks about running a startup, drawing motivation from others in a co-working space, and why she chose a subscription model for her products....
9
Nov. 12, 2018

Podcasts and SLPs: Perfect Together with Matt Hott

Speech language pathologist and podcast producer, Matt Hott, is one of the hosts of Speech Science. He joins the program to talk about what led him to launch the show and he also discusses not discounting the small beginnings, personal branding, and...
Guest: Matt Hott
8
Nov. 5, 2018

Success Takes More Than Vision with Bruce Hall

Legally blind photographer, Bruce Hall, is our guest today and he shares the story of creating the book, Immersed: Our Experience With Autism, which he created with his wife, Valerie. Bruce talks about raising twin boys with autism, the value of...
Guest: Bruce Hall
7
Oct. 29, 2018

Everyone Can Dance with Melissa van Wijk

Founder and Executive Director of Born Dancing, Melissa van Wijk, joins Mai Ling Chan to discuss the ins and outs of launching and running a non-profit organization. Melissa shares how she mapped out the steps to launch her vision, some of the...
6
Oct. 22, 2018

Political Campaign Journey with Speech Therapist Kathy Hoffman

Speech Therapist Kathy Hoffman shares her decision to run for public office and how that has affected her life. She talks about obtaining campaign funding, work/life balance, how running for office changes one’s life, and some of the sacrifices...
Guest: Kathy Hoffman
5
Oct. 15, 2018

Funding Your StartUp with Brett Heising

Brett Heising, CEO of brettapproved.com, joins Mai Ling to chat about starting his company. Brettapproved is a website which reviews businesses based on accessibility and Brett talks about launching the startup, emotional and business challenges...
Guest: Brett Heising
4
Oct. 8, 2018

Creating and Branding Speech Therapy Apps with Dr. Erik X. Raj

Speech-language pathologist, Dr. Erik X. Raj shares his experiences developing speech therapy apps for the iPhone and iPad. Erik talks about some of the challenges he faces in the app development process, making apps that are enjoyable to use, and how...
3
Oct. 1, 2018

3 Biggest Mistakes Owners Make in Private Practice with Brandon Seigel

Brandon Seigel shares valuable tips and information for the private practice owner. Brandon touches on employment tax issues, handling complicated insurance situations and shares the 3 biggest mistakes that private practice owners make in their business.
2
Sept. 6, 2018

Laugh, Learn, and Have a Good Time with Avi Golden

Avi Golden is a former paramedic and current stroke champion who shares his message with others. He shares his story, struggles, and triumphs with us and helps us to take those next steps in embracing life to the fullest.
Guest: Avi Golden
1
Sept. 6, 2018

"When I Stutter...": Documentaries and SLPs with John Gomez

John Gomez is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has seen the way that stuttering can profoundly impact one's life. John discusses the making of his documentary "When I Stutter...", which features the true impact that stuttering has on one’s life.
Guest: John Gomez
Sept. 6, 2018

Intro Episode: What's this all about?

Welcome to the Xceptional Leaders podcast. Find out how we can help you help more people.