58: The One About Self-Publishing with Jennie Bjorem
Introduction:
Today I’m speaking withthe ultimate SLP boss, Jennie Bjorem! Not only isJennie a specialist in the area of apraxia, but she is shaking up thetraditional publishing industry with her company Bjorem Speech Publications.She’s owns a private practice and clinic in Kansas City and works with kidsfrom birth to age 20, focusing on issues related to apraxia.
Jennie self-publishedthe popular Bjorem Speech Sound Cues cards and books. We get to hear thebackstory about the cues and about her self-publishing journey.
In this episode, welearn about Jennie’s practice, how she became a sought-after expert in apraxia,the funny story about how she decided to study speech pathology, about her exerciseregimen, and so much more!
Topics/Questions:
- Tell us about the Bjorem Speech Publication Sound Cuesthat you’ve developed.
- Tell us more about your self-publishing. Is it somethingyou would recommend?
- How did you become an apraxia specialist, and how wouldyou advise others who want to pursue that area?
- How did your speech cards become so popular?
- How do you balance all that you do?
Game: Wheel of Questions
You’ll have to tune into the episode to findout her answers!
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