Exploring Language, Culture and Communication: One story, One Conversation, One Journey at a time.

  • When Stuttering Becomes Your  SLP Super Power

    When Stuttering Becomes Your  SLP Super Power

    To say it takes bravery to pursue a degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) as a person who stutters would be an understatement. Talking is at the heart of what SLPs do—and for someone who stutters, every word can feel like it’s under a microscope. But for Heather Garza, her speech challenges never stopped her from […]


  • Navigating Private Practice

    Navigating Private Practice

    Keisia Galmon: Navigating the Journey to a Thriving Private Speech-Language Pathology Practice Success often comes when you’re ready for it—and that’s exactly how Keisia Galmon’s career in speech-language pathology (SLP) took off. Her journey into the world of communication science and disorders started in a pretty unexpected way during her first year at Jackson State […]

  • Transgender Voice: More Than a Pitch

    Transgender Voice: More Than a Pitch

    “It’s about the full picture,” she explains. “Intonation, hand gestures, nonverbal communication—these all influence how a person’s voice is perceived.”

  • An Author: Why Not Me? 

    An Author: Why Not Me? 

    How One SLP Turned a Pandemic Challenge Into a Creative Opportunity: The Journey of Angelia Daniel From Teletherapy to Publishing Books Angelia, who calls herself a “materials junkie,” has always loved creating new tools and resources for her therapy sessions. So, when the pandemic hit, she didn’t just think about how to make teletherapy work […]