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:

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