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{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 39
I was feeling pretty good about myself when I went back to teaching early childhood music classes this summer, a mere 5 weeks after my daughter was born. And then I had my mind blown by this week's podcast guest; suddenly my "quick" return didn't feel quite as...
My Small Business Story: Part 3
Last week, I shared Part 2 of this series, in which I’m giving you the full scoop on how I went from having a full-time day job and a small private practice on the side (headquartered in my car) to now co-owning a thriving business with a facility of our own and a...
Red Ribbon Official
Music Therapy Connections has been in business for over 8 years now, but never have I felt more official than the moment my partner Katey and I cut a red ribbon in front of our building with giant scissors. We recently joined the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 38
I've interviewed quite a few moms with young babies since starting this podcast, but Ashley Lundquist takes the cake for having THE youngest baby to date. She gave birth to her son Phoenix less than a month ago, yet still took time out to talk with me. I loved getting...
My Small Business Story: Part 2
Last week, I shared Part 1 of this series, in which I’m giving you the full scoop on how I went from having a full-time day job and a small private practice on the side (headquartered in my car) to now co-owning a thriving business with a facility of our own and a...
Shake It, Baby!
Last week during our music therapy intern's supervision meeting, we asked her to make a list of songs that could be used with shakers. After she named a few, my business partner Katey and I couldn't help but chime in with our own favorites. In just minutes, we had a...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 37
I have to be honest with you: I can't help but become a total fangirl when it comes to this week's podcast guest. Megan Resig is one of my music therapy business owner heroes, and she'll be yours too after you listen to her interview. Megan was kind enough to share...
My Small Business Story: Part 1
This week I was honored to be featured in the Springfield Business Journal, which was not only a great opportunity for my business but also a music therapy advocacy win. Even though I've been practicing here for 8+ years, I still find myself explaining my profession...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 36
I thought I had a lot going on during my pregnancy...until I interviewed this week's podcast guest. Maggie MacArthur is an impressive lady, and quite the trooper for working 3 jobs (one of which was serving tables) while pregnant. Luckily, Maggie's professional life...