Chelsie Esek (@EsekHealth) is a Nigerian-American medical SLP and Howard University alumna based in Texas. She is the creator of the Black SLP Magic Conference, with the first event held during ASHA weekend 2021 in Washington, D.C.

In this episode, we discuss:
The motivation behind the Black SLP Magic conference
Why the conference is essential
Chelsie's future plans
Finding our purpose through community
Our experience together at Howard
And More!

Less of an interview, more of a conversation between friends.

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This episode, Jordyn was interviewed by a student, Franchesca Soto.
In this general interview, she answers questions related to a variety of topics about herself, the profession, racial disparities, and more.

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Dr. Valencia Perry is a bilingual, bidialectal speech-language pathologist and researcher at Howard University. As a DC Native and HBCU grad, Dr. Perry encompasses a unique experience in cultivating a community of inspiration,

As a mother, professor, researcher, private practice owner, mentor, and more, Dr. Perry shares so many gems throughout the interview that could be beneficial to all.

In this episode, we talk about:
Choosing the doctoral/professorial path
Why we need different types of people in the field
Juggling motherhood, private practice, and teaching
Role reversal: When Dr. Perry's child went to speech therapy
What does Dr. Perry want to see change in the field?

Timestamps:
1:10 Who is Dr. Perry?
3:28 Becoming an SLP, professor, and SLP
8:06 Impact of being a D.C. Native, Howard influences, and representation
14:32 Money and Debt/Why Dr. Perry opened a private practice
20:13 When the roles reversed: having a child in therapy as an SLP
24:02 Learning how to better work with moms, caregivers, and communities
27:20 What Dr. Perry wants to see change in the field
44:20 Advice Dr. Perry needed to hear when she was younger
49:17 Where to find/contact her!

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