148 – A Preview: The Cultural Humility Series – Tamala H. Close, MS, CCC-SLP

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Careers, Medicine

4.8 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2020

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Theresa sits down with Tamala Close, founder of the popular Facebook page, SLP Private Practice in Color.

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0:00.0	This is episode 148 of the Swallier Pride Podcast and today's guest is Tamil Leclos.
0:07.0	She is the founder of SLP private practice in color.
0:10.0	She is a Dallas Texas native who received her undergraduate degree in CSD from the University of Houston
0:15.5	and a graduate degree from the illustrious Southern University A&M Speech Language pathology program.
0:21.1	Upon graduation, she moved to Tallahassee, Florida where she worked at a
0:24.4	skilled nursing facility and it was at the end of her sniff that she decided to go PRN to
0:28.8	launch her own private practice. She then formed her private practice close to perfection Speech Therapy Services LLC in May 2018.
0:37.0	It was because of the mentorship of two African American SLP private practice owners willingness to disseminate their knowledge that gave her the idea to found
0:44.8	SLP private practice in color Facebook group to provide a safe space for resources,
0:49.7	networking, and mentorship for clinicians of color who decided to step out on faith and form their own practice. working and
0:54.2	mentorship for clinicians of color who decided to step out on faith and form their own practice.
0:55.7	She has recently relocated back to Dallas Texas,
0:58.2	formed close to perfection therapy services, PLLC,
1:01.2	and she's contracted with contracted with a charter locally. She urges us all to
1:06.4	utilize this platform via stepping stone and constant resource for each other.
1:09.8	She believes there is undoubtedly enough space for us all to grow and flourish as independent contractors and private practice owners. Let's grow together.
1:18.0	And thank you, Tamila for having this conversation with us, which she coined the Cultural Humility Series which I just love that so
1:25.2	thank you Tamila your work is as you're doing wonderful wonderful work.
1:31.2	Welcome to the Swallow Your Pride Podcast. I'm your host Teresa Richard. I'm a board
1:35.8	certified specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders and I know firsthand
1:40.2	how much confusing and conflicting information there is out there about how we
1:43.9	assess and treat swallowing disorders. This podcast is all about bringing everyone
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