Germaine Graham on Bilingual, Family-Centered Care for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Kids

What does bilingual, family-centered support for Deaf and hard of hearing children actually look like? SLP Germaine Graham shares how she brings ASL, spoken English, family partnership, and functional goals together to support DHH children across home, school, and community settings.

After the SLP Summit: Understanding AAC and Supporting Nonspeaking Communicators

What does it really mean to support nonspeaking communicators? In this episode of Bright Conversations, AAC advocate Rachel Madel joins Shontaye Glover Jones to unpack the role of augmentative and alternative communication in therapy. From visual supports to communication devices, this conversation encourages clinicians to expand their understanding of communication and meet students where they are.

SLP CEO Chat: From Clinician to Entrepreneur

What happens when speech-language pathologists step beyond traditional clinical roles and embrace entrepreneurship? In this episode of Bright Conversations, Ebony Greene and Sarah Breshears share how they built thriving businesses using their clinical expertise. Their journeys reveal how mentorship, community, and a willingness to learn the business side of healthcare can open entirely new opportunities for SLPs.

Supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Inclusion, Access, and Empowerment

True inclusion goes beyond awareness—it requires action, understanding, and intention. In this episode of Bright Conversations, Germaine Graham joins Shontaye Glover Jones to unpack what it really means to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals through access, representation, and empowerment. A must-listen for anyone working to create more inclusive, affirming spaces.

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.

Why /r/ Is So Hard: A Conversation About Speech Sound Disorders with Dr. Kelly Farquharson

Why is the /r/ sound so challenging for so many students—and the SLPs who support them? In this episode of Bright Conversations, Dr. Kelly Farquharson breaks down the science behind speech sound disorders, shares practical strategies for more effective intervention, and highlights why early, contextualized support matters. If you’re looking to build confidence and clarity in treating complex speech sounds, this episode is a must-listen.

Respect the Dialect: Advocating for African American English in Education

Dr. Dionna Latimer Hearn discussed African American English (AAE) as a rule-governed language and how it intersects with educational equity. The course explored what it means to respect dialects other than Standard American English and offered a roadmap for unlearning deficit-based frameworks. Participants were given resources to embrace culturally and linguistically affirming practices.

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