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A show about how we communicate and how that communication changes our lives.
When your career or your current role leaves you seeking a new challenge and something fresh, how do you make a change?Speech-language pathologist Rinki Varindani Desai joins the podcast for a conversation about nontraditional and nonclinical roles open to SLPs. And she shares how SLPs can use their skills and strengths to find new professional opportunities.Varindani Desai’s background is in medical speech-language pathology. She has expanded her work into nontraditional spaces, such as digital consulting. She shares her personal story and the steps other SLPs can consider if they want to make a transition.Also, hear from two other SLPs—Mai Ling Chan and Katie Seaver—who reimagined their careers. They share what they’ve learned through the process.Learn More:* ASHA Career Portal (https://careers.asha.org/)* Career Transitions Mentorship Program (CTMP) (https://www.asha.org/slp/career-transitions-mentorship-program/?srsltid=AfmBOoodsItjrynRidRZgQEcImLSMY2Zo_EH4RVV7DM3LfS2nh2nDSub)* AI, Digital Health, and the Future-Ready SLP (https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1j.30092025.slp-digital-health-artificial-intelligence.38/full/)* ASHA Convention: Beyond the Bedside: Exploring Nonclinical Career Pathways for SLPs (https://plan.core-apps.com/asha2025/event/7215076cfa503a94b800becf2d85c866)Transcript
ASHA Voices
A show about how we communicate and how that communication changes our lives.
