In this powerful episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Miriam Burlakovsky — a newly minted private practice owner who is absolutely crushing it in her first few months of entrepreneurship.
After realizing her district role, particularly the professional development work, was draining her energy and passion, Miriam made a bold decision to pivot. In just 48 hours following a transformative moment, she launched SLO Psych Services, where she now offers high-quality assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.
But Miriam didn’t stop there.
She also started a nonprofit called Awesome Educators, dedicated to preventing teacher burnout, and she hosts a podcast that explores the intersection of mindfulness and mental health. On top of it all, she’s currently teaching research methods at Cal Poly — truly embracing the many ways professionals can make an impact beyond traditional school settings.
This episode is full of insight and inspiration. Miriam shares how tuning into both your mind and body can signal when it’s time for change, the value of networking when building something new, and how we can support educators in more meaningful and sustainable ways.
🎧 A must-listen if you’re:
- Considering stepping away from your district role
- Thinking about starting your own private practice
- Passionate about educator well-being
- Looking for a boost of inspiration from a fellow LEP making bold moves
During this episode, Miriam mentioned working with both Scott Robson and Client Obsession. You can connect with them here:
• Scott Robson Coaching: https://scottrobson.net/
• Client Obsession Marketing Agency: https://clientobsession.com/
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