Podcasts about mai ling chan

In this solo episode, our host, Mai Ling Chan, draws on her years of experience in the arena of disability entrepreneurship and gives some tips and practical advice for fellow business owners. Mai Ling shares some in-depth perspectives as she spotlights the Exceptional Leaders Network that she founded. The ELN is a vibrant, growing community of folks who all have a passion for making a difference with their innovative and creative disability-focused businesses. After you listen to this episode, be sure to check out the ELN for yourself here: https://www.mailingchan.com/eln.

In this final episode of the year, our hosts Mai Ling and James, recap some highlights from the show in 2024. They list some of the top takeaways from our lineup of incredible guests over the past year. Our hosts also recount a few of their own achievements and milestones this year. Join us for this brief retrospective as we look forward to 2025.

Certified ADHD Coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Kim To, joins Mai Ling Chan on this episode to share her thoughts and experiences with ADHD. Kim talks about the journey to her diagnosis and why she moved into coaching others with this same challenge. She also talks about the unique situation of being an Asian woman with an ADHD diagnosis, which Mai Ling has also experienced. This insightful conversation offers an oft-overlooked perspective on ADHD from two women who are living it every day.

Mai Ling Chan has dedicated her career to supporting disabilities and serving the community of people and businesses who focus on the disability community. As a speech-language pathologist, Mai Ling has worked to support communication in all forms. As an industry historian and entrepreneur, Mai Ling has chronicled, guided, mentored, connected, and supported hundreds of thought leaders, as they follow their own paths to create products, services, and offerings that change lives.Learn directly from amazing disability-focused thought leaders in her Amazon Kindle BookBecoming an Exceptional Leader https://bit.ly/becomingexceptionalbook 

Don't miss the final episode of the Xceptional Leaders podcast for 2023! Our hosts, Mai Ling and James, share some valuable information as they look back over this past year. They talk about the strides that were made in the area of disability in 2023, highlights from some of this year's guests, and success stories from around the world. They also share some areas that still need improvement as well as a look at what's coming down the road too. Join us for this special wrap-up of 2023!

Are barriers truly insurmountable? Explore this question and more in our deep-dive discussion with Mai Ling Chan, CEO of Xceptional Lab. We unravel the multifaceted aspects of disability and its position in the entrepreneurial landscape. Mai Ling, using her experience as a speech therapist, eloquently frames the narrative of disability as a source of creativity and strength, rather than a setback. Delving into Mai Ling's background in communication and education, we see the transformative role of speech, language, and occupational therapists in the lives of disabled individuals. We also look at the intersection of artificial intelligence and therapy, which promises a potential game-changer in this realm. Our discourse further extends to challenges that entrepreneurs with disabilities face, including the hesitation to disclose their disability to investors. Mai Ling's insights provide a valuable perspective on flipping the script about disability, empowering unconventional talent to thrive in attracting investments.As we pivot towards the Exceptional Alliances Epic Online Accessibility Event, we shed light on the aims of this conference - to bring together public and private stakeholders for rich discussions on investment, growth, and policy. We also peek at the accessibility measures put in place for the event and the modest stipend for presenters. Our conversation wraps with a note of gratitude towards Amazon for their enduring support for this conference. Remember, after every significant event, it's essential to pause, reflect, and recharge.Support the showFollow axschat on social mediaTwitter:https://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruhLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

Mai Ling is a speech-language pathologist, industry historian, global connector, and technology entrepreneur. Building on 16 years of clinical experience and a lifetime of entrepreneurship, she focuses on supporting disability-focused thought leaders and creating digital products that make a difference in the global special education ecosystem.  In her role as co-founder and Chief of Partnerships of XceptionalLearning, she facilitates national and international partnerships with disability experts to support the creation of professional development courses, digital services, and virtual therapy. In addition, after publishing three Amazon best-selling books in 18 months, Mai Ling continues to spotlight industry leaders on her Xceptional Leaders podcast, now in its 4th year reaching over 25K global listeners. Mai Ling is passionate about helping parents, educators, therapists, and people with disabilities to expand on their creative ideas and achieve success in their disability-focused offerings.   https://www.mailingchan.com/ @mailing.chan  (Twitter/IG) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mailingchan/   This episode is available where ever you listen to podcasts, and it is also available at: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast  

Mai Ling Chan works exclusively with people who are committed to supporting the disability community and shows up to help others find the best versions of themselves. Mai Ling proudly represents the global vision of XceptionalLEARNING as the liaison to international disability-focused thought leaders. She's the co-host of an internationally recognized podcast and has published three Amazon Kindle Best Selling books. On top of this, she has worked with an amazing team of technology experts to create the world's first brain-computer interface technology for AAC. Nicole and Mai discuss the importance of being an advocate for creating possibility.

This week, we share Chris's conversation with Mai Ling Chan and Jeannette Washington on making our presentations and trainings more engaging and effective! Chris, Mai Ling, and Jeannette are seasoned presenters, and they have a ton of useful tips that you can use to improve your presentations right away!    Before the interview,  Rachel shares about a client who was moved to tears by a sad video that he saw, but was confused about what was happening when he was crying - he wondered if someone was cutting onions. Chris and Rachel talk about engaging kids with experiences that teach them to anchor abstract emotional concepts with something that is real for them, like how it makes their bodies feel or how they feel when grandma leaves.   Key ideas this week:  

The exceptional Mai Ling Chan takes us through the personal and professional evolutionary process of her career in this episode. A connector of people, Mai reflects on the importance of connecting and building relationships with people both inside and outside of the field of SLP. As an author, Mai speaks about how her response to criticism and critical feedback has changed over time and with experience. An advocate for working as a whole person, Mai encourages us all to bring to the profession other things that we love and are good at, and to explore, explore, explore! 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. Fresh SLP is in no way affiliated with or representing any university.

Our Xceptional Leader guest today is the founder of The Informed SLP, Meredith Harold. Mai Ling Chan chats with the fellow SLP about her path to creating the business, juggling motherhood and her career, and where things are today. Meredith also serves on multiple boards and committees in the SLP field and is a co-host of the Evidence & Argument podcast which explores the science of speech–language pathology. You don’t want to miss this conversation on the inner workings of a successful business.

Writer, poet, and podcaster Lateef McCleod joins the show for this episode to talk about communicating with the written word as a person with a disability. As an AAC user, Lateef has a unique life experience and perspective to share with our community. In addition to his own writing projects, he is also a contributor to the upcoming Xceptional Leaders book and he discusses what that process was like with Mai Ling Chan as well.

Our hosts, Mai Ling and Martyn, decide to give the guests a break and just share some valuable information with you from their personal entrepreneurial experiences. So in this episode they talk all about exit strategies. You’ll learn about some of the various types of exits, tips on how to navigate the process of selling your business, and why it’s important to set yourself up for a successful exit from the outset.

From building financial independence through starting a business in the disability community or discovering knowledge of 3 languages being mastered when people assumed a young girl knew no language at all, you MUST listen to Mai Ling Chan share stories of Exceptional Leaders! Learn more about Exceptional Leaders, the book, podcast and Mai Ling Chan at: www.mailingchan.com or find the Exceptional Leaders Podcast on apple, google or wherever you listen on the go. Get your free IEP checklist at www.iepchecklist.com

From building financial independence through starting a business in the disability community or discovering knowledge of 3 languages being mastered when people assumed a young girl knew no language at all, you MUST listen to Mai Ling Chan share stories of Exceptional Leaders! Learn more about Exceptional Leaders, the book, podcast and Mai Ling Chan at: www.mailingchan.com or find the Exceptional Leaders Podcast on apple, google or wherever you listen on the go. Get your free IEP checklist at www.iepchecklist.com  

Matt, Michael, and Michelle check in following Turkey day.  Michelle is prepping for the arrival baby speech science 2.0.  Michelle and her family have jumped into Christmas as early as possible.  Michael is moving back to online therapy and finding ways to engage families more effectively.  Matt moved online for a week and he looks forward to move back to face to face therapy.                                      On today's show, we recognize the folks over at Cognixion for their new breakthrough in AAC.  The team breakdown the requirements and what to do when an evaluation team changes your goals on an IEP.  A listener writes in asking Michael about the link of meaningful interactions and brain growth.  This week's Informed SLP looks at the importance of evaluating students in both languages if they are bi-lingual. The weekly news headlines return and the ASHA spotlight looks at their resources for screen time with children.         The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.   SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout out?  We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.  Mai Ling Chan and Lucas Steuber as well as the rest of the team at Cognixion have found a way to use brain power to control AAC devices.     SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.  What do you do when the school based team changes your IEP goals?   The Informed SLP: Most SLPs probably already had a sneaking suspicion that it is best to screen children who are dual language learners (DLLs) for language disorders in both languages. Now there are studies to support this. ASHA Spotlight: How much tech time is too much tech time?   Contact Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: (614) 681-1798 Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/ ----more---- New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Support Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2   Credits Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Show Links   The Informed SLP: https://www.theinformedslpmembers.com/ei-reviews/two-is-better-than-one-language-screening-in-both-languages-is-best-for-dlls https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.15343   SSPOD Shoutout   Harvard Developing Child https://developingchild.harvard.edu/guide/a-guide-to-executive-function/ https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/ https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/experiences-build-brain-architecture/ https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/brain-architecture/   Headlines! https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/03/health/dementia-study-financial-symptoms-wellness-trnd/index.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/12/01/california-families-sue-remote-learning-inequities-coronavirus/3780771001/ https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/almost-300-000-essential-therapy-appointments-missed-in-first-half-of-year-1.4425897 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/kmart-introduces-dolls-with-down-syndrome-to-new-zealand-shelves/YRR7IPLHPQBHTMHYDHZ5IKKUCQ/   ASHA Tech with Children: https://identifythesigns.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Be-Tech-Wise-With-Baby.pdf   Speech Science Powered by: You!  

On the show this week the crew talks about non-compete clauses in the middle of a pandemic, the use of social media and Tik Tok, Michael prepared for a live presentation on xceptionaled.com, and building garden walls.  The group talks teletherapy and how that has changed the way they document and present therapy.  On Discord, you can interact directly with Matt, Michael, and Michelle and let them know how you handle articulation.  Christine Ristuccia, M.S. CCC-SLP, the creator of Say It Right and the Entire World of R, sat down with Matt to talk /R/, starting a company, and how she became Mrs. R.  On today's show we look at the yearly ASHA Elections for president of ASHA and the ways to take better data. This week's Informed SLP update, they look at how we conduct swallow studies.  We also look at our SSPOD Shoutouts and Due Process.  The ASHA spotlight looks at the yearly ASHA Elections.  We also replace the Hot Take with a Hot Seat   The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.  ----more---- SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout out?  We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.  This week Mai Ling Chan and Lucas Steuber worked together to create a flipbook communicator for Covid-19 patients on a ventilator.          SSPOD Due Process:  Do you have a complaint or need to vent, then you want to participate in the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.    Article #1:  Yearly ASHA Elections are happening, again!  Matt, Michael, and Michelle review the candidates for President of the Association and discuss who may be the best to lead the association.       Article #2: How much data do you need?  Is it reliable?  The crew look at an article from Kiwi Speech about the role good data plays in therapy and how to take better data.    Interview: Say It Right™, based in Savannah, Georgia, was founded in 1999 by Christine Ristuccia, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P., an experienced school-based speech-language pathologist. Christine obtained her Master of Science degree in communicative disorders at the University of Redlands, Redlands, California.  Christine has extensive experience working with students dealing with a wide range of communicative disorders of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. She is also a nationally known speaker, having made numerous presentations at state speech and hearing organization events.   The Informed SLP: How can we better understand the stimulating effects of certain bolus types on swallow function? Barium might not be a required ingredient.    ASHA Spotlight: ASHA Elections.    Contact Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: (614) 681-1798 Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com   New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Support Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2   Credits Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Show Links   The Informed SLP: Impact of Stimulating Liquids on Swallow Function The Informed SLP review: https://www.theinformedslpmembers.com/reviews-adults/try-adding-a-little-zing-to-swallowing-therapy Regan, J. (2020). Impact of sensory stimulation on pharyngo-esophageal swallowing biomechanics in adults with dysphagia: a high-resolution manometry study. Dysphagia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-019-10088-9   Join The Informed SLP! http://www.theinformedslpmembers.com/   COVID-19 Flip Book https://drive.google.com/file/d/166Gx-qSl4WIXl8Bt90tb6e_5b9g50eJa/view?fbclid=IwAR3QivIvNsDhuL15A_-YP3bb8A3Edz70vkQd4TiA5JBMt50ZOk6FI8NTZOg   ASHA Elections: https://www.asha.org/about/governance/election/   Say It Right/The Entire World of R: http://www.sayitright.org/   Quality vs Quantity of Data https://www.kiwispeech.com/blog/rethinking-data-collection-in-speech-therapy-part-1?fbclid=IwAR2pkS3RPGaQyikodqHV--OvuJxB9ZYBCpy50qB0V8CYgQHkD64WMQzb2wo   ASHA Spotlight https://www.asha.org/about/governance/election/ Speech Science Powered by: You!

This week, we are happy to share the Xceptional Podcast Network’s 2019 Holiday Episode! To start off the episode, Mai Ling Chan of the Xceptional Leaders podcast talks about working with her new co-host, Martyn Sibley, and her new book “Becoming an Xceptional Leader.” Brandon Seigel talks about getting started with his new podcast, the Private Practice Survival Guide. Chris and Rachel (aka “Crachel”) share about being busy with lots of presentations and clients. Matt Hott talks briefly about the upcoming 100th episode of the Speech Science podcast and his son’s love of Lego games. After these introductions, the XPN crew play a fun holiday quiz game. Finally, the XPN crew share about their goals for the new year. From Chris, Rachel, Luke, and Michaela - have a safe and happy holidays!

The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. Matt freshly returned from Orlando talks about ASHA and being on the floor.  Michelle is out this week still returning from Orlando, and Michael was running a conference with his Grow Now Therapy Clinic.  On this week and over the next couple of weeks, the interviews from ASHA will be sprinkled into the shows to give a good idea of what the show floor was like.  Interviews hosted by Mai Ling Chan of Exceptional Leaders and Rachel Madel of Talking with Tech will be featured.  Interview 1: Kari David is the Executive Director and Speech Therapist at Hope Speaks.  At the live podcast event, Michelle sat down on stage with Kari to discuss Speech and Language Therapy services in Uganda.  Kari and her group provide services to 690 families needing therapy.  Interview 2: Matt and Rachel talk about the show floor, their first meeting in person, and where XPN will go in the future. Interview 3: ASHA Elect President Lynn Williams stopped by the booth to say hi to the XPN hosts and to discuss her plans for ASHA and the future.     Interview 4: Mai Ling Chan of Exceptional Leaders sat down with Ayelet Marinovich of Learn with Less.  Ayelet on her show discusses baby development and ideas for play that supports development and language growth.         Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: (614) 681-1798   Discord: https://discord.gg/3Tm5jrS   New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Patreon – A Chance for Dinner at ASHA https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2  ----more---- Show Links   Grow Now https://www.grownowtherapy.com/   Hope Speaks https://joinhopespeaks.org/   Learn With Less https://learnwithless.com/     Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.     Speech Science Powered by: You!

This week, our host, Mai Ling Chan, is in the hot seat. The roles are reversed as fellow Xceptional Podcast Network host, Matt Hott of Speech Science takes the mic to interview Mai Ling. She talks with Matt about what prompted her to start this podcast, gives insight into what keeps her going, and shares some news about the future of the show. In addition to all this valuable info, Matt digs into just what makes Mai who she is as a person.

No one is born a confident speaker. Everyone starts from the same level and has the same ability to work their way up. To take you one step closer to mastering self-confidence in networking and public speech, we’re joined by Mai Ling Chan who’s sharing some expert advice.

Identify and achieve your personal goals during your Clinical Fellowship Year. A dynamic panel of presenters shares insights and strategies to maximize the valuable learning and mentorship opportunities. Tips include mentoring goals, session management, activities, stress management, and more. Panelists: Sarie Wu (recent graduate), Katie Millican (graduate student coach), Summer Loehr (B-Type SLP blogger), and Dr. Erik X. Raj (college professor), moderated by Mai Ling Chan. This episode is an excerpt of an XED course which was originally offered as a free live webinar during the SLP2B Conference, February 2019.

This week, Rachel and Chris discuss the recent article in the ASHA Leader, “The Pitfalls of Presumption” by Katie O’Neil and Rebecca McCarthy. They agree with some ideas in the article, including the importance a well-planned assessment and implementation. They talk about why the phrase “presuming competence” can be confusing, and why they both prefer the phrase “presume potential.” Chris and Rachel go on to share some of their concerns about this article being misused by some clinicians to defend their role as "gatekeeper." If not read carefully, the article seems to advocate a process where clinicians decide who is, and who is not, allowed to receive training on a robust language system. Chris and Rachel go on to discuss why they presume their clients have the potential for robust language systems until proven otherwise, and why they think others should too.   Following this, we share Rachel’s interviews from ASHA with Bill Binko, Cindy Halloran from LAMP Words for Life, Heidi LoStracco of Speak for Yourself, Sarah Wilds of PRC-Saltillo, and Brian Whitmer of Cough Drop!   First, Bill Binko talks about Lesson Pix, a resource for creating custom learning materials for classrooms and therapy. He also talks about AT makers, an organization that seeks to introduce the “maker” community to the assistive technology community (e.g. partnering school robotics teams with people with AT needs).   Second, Cindy Halloran talks about the new version of LAMP Words for Life with improved support for users with visual impairment.   Third, Heidi LoStracco stops by to talk about Speak for Yourself. Rachel and Heidi discuss some of the new updates, how they have tried to make learning the software easier, and a new 30-day trial of the software launching soon.   Fourth, Sara Wilds of PRC-Saltillo discusses ExploreAAC.com, a new site that provides an introductory tutorial on AAC for parents, teachers, new clinicians, and anyone else interested in AAC. Areas covered in the tutorial include the meaning of “AAC,” differences between communication and language, and information about PRC & Saltillo devices and services.   Fifth, Brian Whitmer stops by and chats about this year’s Cough Drop shirt giveaway, why they think the shirts are a way to start conversations about AAC, and how the Cough Drop team come up with the shirt’s theme every year.   Finally, we share Mai Ling Chan’s brief interview with Summer Loehr, winner of the Xceptional Podcast Network contest at ASHA!   We want to know what you think! You can connect with us at our Facebook group Talking with Tech, on Twitter, and Instagram (@talkingwithtech)! Also, please subscribe and post a review for us on iTunes- it helps others to find us!   Links   “The Pitfalls of Presumptions” by Katie O’Neil and Rebecca McCarthy, ASHA Leader (December 2018)  https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/leader.FMP.23122018.10   LessonPix: www.lessonpix.com   ATMakers: www.facebook.com/groups/ATMakers   LAMP Words for Life: www.aacapps.com   Explore AAC: www.ExploreAAC.com   Cough Drop T-Shirts: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/coughdrop/  

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 valuable business principles and encouragement to help you launch or grow your business. Following that, Mai Ling is joined by entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch, co-founder and CEO of Freeeup, to share some tips and specific examples of how you can outsource tasks in your business to freelancers allowing you to make the best use of your time.

Episode 59: Mai Ling Chan, Chris Bugaj, Rachel Madel, and Matt Hott sat down for a behind the scenes podcast round table.  They talk how to build a show and the balance it takes to put a show on air.  It's a Christmas Celebration.   

Happy holidays from everyone here at the TWT team! This week, join Rachel, Chris, Matt Hott of the SpeechScience podcast, and Mai Ling Chan of the Xceptional Leaders podcast as they gather for a special holiday episode! These four podcast hosts tackle several “behind the scenes” questions about their podcasts, including: What is the hardest thing about being a podcast host? What is the dumbest thing you have said when recording? Why did you say “yes” to starting a podcast?  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! We want to know what you think! You can connect with us at our Facebook group Talking with Tech, on Twitter, and Instagram (@talkingwithtech)! Also, please subscribe and post a review for us on iTunes- it helps others to find us!

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 Talking with Tech. The four discuss the challenges and benefits of creating a podcast in the special needs market. They also talk about how they first got into an SLP career, staying focused while interviewing guests, their favorite holiday films, and more.

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 Steuber, Ayelet Marinovich, Venita Litvack, and Jenna Castro-Casbon.

Welcome to episode 55 the ASHA Episode.  Rachel Madel of Talking with Tech and Mai Ling Chan of Xceptional Leaders Podcast had the opportunity to interview and talk to over 60 people at ASHA.  On this week's episode Rachel and Matt talk about ASHA, Carol Flemming the ASHA Dorothy Dryer Award Winner, and Tracy Sippl the first Xceptional Leader who created a course and now has 3 up there took time from their ASHA Convention to talk to the show. 

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 impact this field. Also included in this episode is a featured interview with Summer Loehr, live from the XceptionalED booth.

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 legalities of running a non-profit, and why a can-do mentality is important.