Episode 80: Turning Compassion into Action: Empowering Every Child’s Voice

A rejected “dream job” became the spark for a purpose-driven career that’s changing children’s lives.In this week’s episode of Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy, we meet Luba Patlakh, founder of Kidology, Inc., a multicultural, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice serving children from birth through young adulthood. From 3 a.m. call times at Good Morning America to building one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing therapy agencies, Luba’s story is one of persistence, compassion, and the courage to carve her own path. She shares how she turned rejection into opportunity, why she refused to take “no” from county offices, and how faith, family, and a fierce belief in every child’s potential became her foundation for success.What to expect in this week’s episode: Finding Purpose in a Career Pivot: How leaving broadcast journalism led to discovering her true calling in speech pathology and child development. Breaking Barriers in Business: The one-year struggle to earn her first contract—and how persistence opened the door to success. Building Kidology: Why she created a “one-stop” clinic combining speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy to better serve families. Championing Multicultural Care: The importance of offering therapy in multiple languages and providing culturally sensitive support to immigrant families. Balancing Growth and Family: How she juggles motherhood, leadership, and scaling a thriving business—while teaching her own children the value of service and resilience. Guest Resources: Website:https://kidologyinc.com/Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/lubapatlakhFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidologyincInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidologyinc/GGL Resources: Website:https://www.gglwins.com/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GarcesGrablerLebrocq/  Twitter (X):https://www.x.com/ggl_wins  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ggl_wins https://www.instagram.com/gglwins_espanol  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/garces-grabler-lebrocq/  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@garcesgrablerlebrocq  New Clients: 855-GGL-WINS  [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices