Real-World Case Management for SLPs: Data, Dismissal & Boundaries

In this episode of Bright Conversations, we’re talking about the real work of school-based SLPs—case management, data collection, boundaries, and burnout. Host Lisa Kathman is joined by Amanda Schaumburg, Texas-based SLP, private practice owner, and the creator of Panda Speech Publishing. Amanda shares her unconventional love for writing IEPs and offers tips for navigating the heavy (and often overlooked) case management responsibilities that come with school-based roles. She breaks down how she writes over 230 IEPs a year, manages a team of therapists, and still finds joy in the paperwork side of speech-language pathology. Whether you're a new SLP or a seasoned pro looking for practical strategies and mindset shifts, this episode offers empowering insights and real talk about what it means to create sustainable systems and boundaries in schools.

After the Summit: Bridging Speech and Literacy

What happens when speech and literacy stop living in separate boxes? In this Bright Conversations episode, Lauren Kline and Shelby Ford break down how connecting speech sound intervention with structured literacy leads to more meaningful progress for students. Packed with real-world strategies and Summit-inspired insights, this conversation is a must-read for SLPs across settings.

After the Summit: Anti-Ableist

In this follow-up conversation, Angela shares her lived experience navigating the field of speech-language pathology as a disabled professional and discusses how ableism—both implicit and explicit—shows up in clinical practice, therapy spaces, and educational systems. She breaks down what it means to offer truly anti-ableist care, why representation matters, and how clinicians can move from intention to action when it comes to disability inclusion.

Neuroaffirming in Real Life: Rethinking Goals, Language, and IEPs

What does neuroaffirming practice really look like? In this episode of Bright Conversations, Jessie Ginsburg and Chris Wenger share personal stories, practical strategies, and the mindset shifts needed to support autistic students without asking them to mask or be someone they’re not. A powerful episode for SLPs, educators, and families alike.

Who We Are and Our Stories: Exploring Identity, Culture, and Narratives

Identity is at the heart of how we communicate, learn, and connect. In this episode of Bright Conversations, bilingual SLP Sarah Little joins host Shontaye Glover-Jones to explore the intersections of culture, narrative development, and self-expression. If you’re seeking practical ways to create more inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for children, this conversation is a powerful place to start.

The Speech Shelf Story: Building Affordable Tools for SLPs

Becoming an SLP is expensive—far more than most students expect. In this episode of Bright Conversations, host Shontaye Glover-Jones and guest Sophia Ermmarino unpack the hidden costs of SLP education, the pressures placed on student clinicians, and why affordability and access matter now more than ever. If you're committed to a more equitable and transparent future for our field, this conversation is a must-listen.

The Origin Story of SLP Summit: Building Community, Connection, and Confidence

In this special edition of Bright Conversations, Shontaye Glover-Jones welcomes the brilliant minds behind one of the most beloved professional development events for SLPs — SLP Summit. Now entering its ninth year, the Summit has become a trusted staple for speech-language pathologists seeking community, clarity, and career-sustaining CEUs. You’ll hear from Lisa Kathman and Sarah Bevier, co-founders of SLP Toolkit, and Marisha Mets, founder of SLP Now, as they share the origin story of SLP Summit. From humble beginnings to a massive community movement, the trio opens up about what inspired the event, how they’ve grown it over nearly a decade, and why accessibility, affordability, and impact remain at its core. Whether you’ve attended every year or are brand new to the SLP Summit community, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, purpose, and people powering the event.