What happens when one bilingual SLP decides she’s tired of feeling alone? She builds a whole movement! In this feel-good episode, Hallie sits down with Sara Gonzalez—a certified Spanish-English SLP in New York and the powerhouse behind the B.E.A.M. SLP Program aka Bilingual Empowerment through Allied Mentorship 💥
Sara shares her journey from grad school confusion to co-founding a nationwide mentorship community for bilingual SLPs. If you've ever thought, “Am I bilingual enough?” or felt like the only one navigating the unique challenges of dual-language service… this episode will wrap you in the warmest “you’re not alone” hug. Expect real talk and inspiring moments.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a CF still finding your voice, or just curious about what it’s like to be a bilingual SLP—this one’s for you. ❤️
Bullet Points to Discuss:
Mentorship Program for bilingual SLPs
1. Purpose of the program
2. Why the program was created
Here’s what we learned:
- Why bilingual SLPs often feel alone—and what to do about it
- Sara’s journey from grad school to founding the B.E.A.M. mentorship program
- What B.E.A.M. is (and how YOU can get involved!)
- Unique challenges bilingual SLPs face: accents, microaggressions, and more
- The importance of cultural and linguistic awareness in evaluations
- Why mentorship changes everything for new bilingual clinicians
- How a small idea during COVID turned into a powerful national support system
- The role of community in professional growth (hello, Instagram friends and Clubhouse rooms!)
Learn more about Sara Gonzalez:
Instagram:@abilingualslp, @thebeamslpprogram
Website: https://abilingualslp.com/
Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:
📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/
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