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Hosted by Jana Parker, a seasoned LEP with a wealth of experience in the field, this podcast is a vibrant community, a learning hub, and a source of encouragement for both aspiring and established educational psychologists.
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Jana Parker, MS, LEP, ABSNP, ADHD-CCSP: CEO of Mind by Design and Empower LEP, a Board Certified School Neuropsychologist and Certified ADHD Professional with a strong background in public education school psychology and administration as well as private practice.
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In this solo episode, Jana returns to the Empower LEP Podcast after an unplanned hiatus to reflect on a full year of growth, recalibration, and hard-earned clarity. As 2025 comes to a close, she takes listeners behind the scenes of what it really looked like to lead a growing group practice while intentionally stepping back from other projects, including the podcast itself. Jana shares an honest overview of what changed in 2025, from staffing growth and retention, opening a second office loca...
In this powerful episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Miriam Burlakovsky — a newly minted private practice owner who is absolutely crushing it in her first few months of entrepreneurship. After realizing her district role, particularly the professional development work, was draining her energy and passion, Miriam made a bold decision to pivot. In just 48 hours following a transformative moment, she launched SLO Psych Services, where she now offers high-quality assessments for A...
In This Episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy Sharp — psychologist, host of The Testing Psychologist Podcast, and founder of Reverb AI — for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, redefining success in private practice, and the cutting-edge role of AI in psychological assessment. If you’re a psychologist with multiple passions or an interest in expanding your impact beyond the therapy room, this episode is for you. Dr. Sharp shares how he’s turned his clinica...
If HR feels like a confusing maze of rules, classifications, and compliance issues, you’re not alone. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Shawn Jough, an expert in human resources, to break down what every entrepreneur, private practice owner, and mental health professional needs to know about hiring, worker classification, and building a legally sound business. Shawn makes HR easy to understand, sharing key insights on the differe...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Faustino, President of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for 2024-2025, to discuss his journey in school psychology, insights from the recent NASP conference in Seattle, and the evolving role of school psychologists. We dive into professional burnout, the power of professional organizations, and how to stay engaged in this ever-changing field. Key Highlights: ✅ Takeaways from the NASP conference, including insights from Dr. Saha...
Welcome back to another episode of the Empower LEP podcast. This episode was such a fun and insightful conversation with Tim McIvor, the founder of schoolpsych.com. As a fellow school psychologist, I was genuinely inspired by his entrepreneurial journey and impact on our field. You won’t want to miss this episode—here’s why: 🎯 Thinking Ahead – Ever thought about where your passion could take you? Tim did—way back in 2014, when he was just starting out as a school psychologist, he had the visi...
On this episode of the Empower LEP podcast I am sitting down with Christopher Ponce. Wow, What an energizing and insightful conversation! As a fellow school psychologist, I loved hearing his take on NASP 2025—the sessions and the meaningful connections he made along the way. We dive into the power of networking and why reaching out to big names and behind-the-scenes practitioners can open unexpected doors. Chris’ advice? Don’t be afraid to reach out—most experts are happy to chat! Chris...
Welcome back to another episode of the Empower LEP Podcast. This episode was such a fun and insightful conversation with Dr. Liz Angoff! If you’re not familiar with her work, Dr. Liz is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay Area, CA. She’s also the author of the Brain Building Books, a fantastic set of tools designed to help kids understand their learning an...
In this week's episode of Empower LEP, I had such a fantastic conversation with Dr. Jaclyn Fleck, and let me tell you—if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by insurance billing, superbills, and all the fine print, you are not alone! As a fellow psychologist, I found her insights so valuable, and I walked away with a much clearer understanding of how to navigate this tricky system. Dr. Fleck is a clinical psychologist and co-owner of a neuropsych/psych testing practice outside of Chicago. She and he...
Welcome back to another Episode of Empower LEP Podcast! I am beyond excited because I got to sit down with the incredible Misty Bonta from Get Psyched! If you’ve been listening for a while, you might remember Misty from about a year ago when she was just starting her private practice. Well, let me tell you—she’s been absolutely crushing it! In this episode, Misty takes us through her journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. She opens up about her past, including some real...
In this Episode of Empower LEP, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carla Titus, the founder and CEO of Wealth & Worth Within. Carla is a fractional CFO who specializes in supporting group practices, and let me tell you—she knows her stuff when it comes to the financial side of running a business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by pricing, budgeting, or even knowing what kind of financial support you need (bookkeeper? accountant? CFO?), this conversation is for y...
Hi Empowered LEPs! It’s me, Jana, for this solo episode, and I’m diving into a topic that’s both super important and sometimes misunderstood: our scope of practice as licensed educational psychologists. Before we get into it, I’ve got to share how much my mentorship group means to me. It’s such a privilege to connect with aspiring and practicing LEPs, and it honestly keeps me motivated to continue sharing what I’ve learned. You all inspire me every day. Now, let’s talk about the scope of prac...
In this solo episode, Jana opens by sharing her heartfelt concern for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. With family in the impacted areas, she offers her empathy and support to everyone navigating this tragedy. Shifting the focus, Jana dives into the importance of finding passion and inspiration in one’s work. She reflects on her own transformative journey, describing how she moved from a life fueled by dissatisfaction to one driven by purpose and joy—even th...
In this solo episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana celebrates two major milestones: the five-year anniversary of her practice, Mind by Design, and the one-year anniversary of the podcast. Some notable achievements for the practice include a 51% growth rate, reaching seven-figure revenue, and doubling her team. For Empower LEP, the growth and expansion included launching new courses and mentorship programs. Along the way, Jana discusses working with other professionals to benefit from the...
In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana sits down with Meredith Eaton and Becca Marcus from Move Forward Virtual Assistants, a company on a mission to free mental health professionals from the administrative grind. As Jana comes up on the 5-year anniversary of her practice, she shares the challenges of administrative work. Things like setting up systems, doing intake calls, getting people scheduled, following up with people who she didn't hear back from, getting clients to fill out...
In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana chats with Dr. Jeremy Greene, a school psychologist and LEP whose journey has taken him from Sacramento to Shanghai and back. Jeremy shares how his natural ability to connect with people and offer guidance led him into school psychology, and he opens up about the pivotal role mentors played as he was starting out. Jeremy takes us inside his time working overseas at an international school in Shanghai, where he faced the challenge of building s...
In this milestone 50th episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana welcomes Scott Robson back to the program. Scott is a transformative coach who’s all about helping entrepreneurs learn and grow through big career moves and life changes. Join them for a candid and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to step into leadership, tackle self-doubt, and make confident decisions when the stakes feel high. Scott introduces the concept of a "courage-based plan"—a way to set goals that allow...
In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana has an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ray Christner, a psychologist and school psychologist who has spent his career making a real difference in the lives of kids, families, and educators. With decades of experience in both large group practices and smaller, more personalized private work, Ray shares his journey and some of the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way. Ray talks about the power of mentorship in shaping his career and why it’...
In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Sam Young, M.Ed., the incredible founder and Head of School at Young Scholars Academy. Sam has built something truly special—a virtual enrichment school designed to help twice-exceptional, gifted, and neurodivergent students feel understood, supported, and genuinely excited about learning. Sam brings such an inspiring perspective to this conversation, shaped by his own experiences as a neurodivergent person and his dedication to fli...
In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana chats with Mohini Pollock, the inspiring founder of Literacy Playground, who shares her journey from classroom teacher to successful entrepreneur. Mohini opens up about what drove her to step away from the traditional education system and create a program that empowers families to support their children's reading and writing skills right at home. Mohini's story is so relatable—especially for anyone who’s ever felt frustrated by the limitations...
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