58: The One About Self-Publishing with Jennie Bjorem

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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:

  1. Tell us about the Bjorem Speech Publication Sound Cuesthat you’ve developed.
  2. Tell us more about your self-publishing. Is it somethingyou would recommend?
  3. How did you become an apraxia specialist, and how wouldyou advise others who want to pursue that area?
  4. How did your speech cards become so popular?
  5. How do you balance all that you do?

Game: Wheel of Questions

You’ll have to tune into the episode to findout her answers!

Links:

ASHA

Bjorem Speechwebsite

Connect with Jennie on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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