Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of What if building your private practice didn’t have to feel like a sprint?
In this honest conversation, Amy and Angelyn unpack the early days of starting a business—the pressure to say yes to everyone, the fear of slowing down, and what it actually looks like to build something sustainable. Amy shares the lessons she learned from doing “too much” and how she eventually rebuilt her practice around freedom, values, and ease.
You’ll walk away with practical ways to pause, realign, and start shaping a business that feels like you—not the version everyone else says you should build.contributing to burnout and stress.
Key Topics Covered
How Amy’s private practice began without a clear plan and what she learned from doing it the “fast” way.
The hidden cost of saying yes to every client (and how it quietly leads to burnout).
Why boundaries with your schedule are important and how Amy reclaimed hers.
The difference between building a business that looks successful and one that feels sustainable.
How to use your core values as a filter for decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks.
The “parking lot” strategy Angelyn uses to manage ideas without adding overwhelm.
Why comparison on social media can distort your view of success and what to focus on instead.
How slowing down and trusting your timeline can actually help your business grow.
The mindset shift that helps you build around ease, not exhaustion.
A reminder that you’re human and your business should honor that.
Notable Quotes:
"I don’t want a business that just looks successful. I want one that actually feels good to live inside of.” — Amy
“You can’t build something sustainable if you’re constantly saying yes out of fear.” — Angelyn
“At some point, you’ve planted the seeds. You’ve done the work. The next step isn’t doing more, it’s trusting what you’ve already built.” — Amy
Connect With Us
Angelyn Franks - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@slpselfcaresociety.com
Amy Zembriski - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com
Free resources: https://angelynfranks.myflodesk.com/chillslp