I’m currently on my second maternity leave, and I’ve learned a lot while planning and taking two periods of extended time away from work.
So in this episode, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about planning a maternity leave with you all!
Tune in as we explore—
If you’re considering any kind of leave, I hope you’ll listen to this episode and share it with a friend.
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The question I get asked the most about running a business as a therapist is how to make the money work.
So this week on the podcast, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about setting yourself up for financial success in private or group practice.
Tune in as we explore—
If you’re interested in starting a private practice, I highly suggest pairing this episode with my workbook Laying the Foundation for your Private Practice for more in-depth exercises and reflections on choosing your business structure and setting up your business finances.
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In this final week of the year, I’m checking in to share my reflections on 2022 and to look forward to 2023 together.
Tune in to hear what’s happened in my world this year, and to learn my 4-step reflection process—
Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this year. I’ve got big plans for what’s to come here in 2023, so make sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen!
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In this week’s episode, I'm joined by Brandy Mabra and we’re talking all things CEO — from hiring to empowering and partnering with your team to setting strong standards for your practice.
Brandy is a Certified Professional Coach, Master Energy Leadership Practitioner, and founder of Private Practice CEO. She has spent her career building, growing and leading multimillion dollar practices and now uses her skill set to help other women private practice owners scale their practices for growth, sustainability and profit.
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We don’t often talk about the messy parts of being an entrepreneur. So in today’s episode, I’m taking y’all behind the scenes and sharing some recent changes & challenges in my personal and professional life.
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I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know your Q4 is going. And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, then share this episode with a friend!
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I love running support groups. They’re a great way to center accessibility in your practice without burning yourself out.
So today on the podcast, I’m sharing how to start a support group. This episode is basically a mini-workshop where I guide you through:
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know your experience with support groups.
And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, then share this episode with a friend!
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So many of us become therapists because we want to help people. And we want to make money. But sometimes those seem in be in conflict?
In today’s episode, I share how I balance offering accessible care for clients with running a profitable business that supports me and my employees financially and energetically.
Tune in to hear me explore—
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to share your thoughts about accessible care and profitable businesses.
And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, then share this episode with a friend!
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Let’s get down to business! In today’s episode, I unpack how I’ve built three businesses that bring in over 7-figures in revenue. And I offer suggestions for how you can create passive income streams to support yourself financially without having to work all the time.
Tune in to hear me explore—
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know your questions about building passive income. I’d love to do a follow-up on this topic.
And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Then please share this episode with a friend!
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Fall is always a busy season for therapists, but it often sneaks up on us! So in today’s episode I’m sharing three ways to get ready for the fall season.
Tune in to hear me explore—
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know how you’re preparing for fall. And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, then share this episode with a friend!
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Let’s welcome our first guest to the podcast! In this episode of Brave and Well, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Bernadette Chavez Piñon. Bernadette is an Austin-based counselor who supports individuals in their journey to have a healing connection within themselves so that they may have meaningful connections with others.
Tune in to hear us explore—
Bernadette even opens and closes our conversation with a grounding meditation, so all of us can get more comfortable in our bodies and clear in our minds.
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know what you think. And don’t forget to visit Bernadette’s website to learn more about her work!
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What does it look like to build a successful therapy businesses? And how do we make space for our lives in the process? In this episode of Brave and Well podcast, I share my journey from full-time job to group practice to taking my first maternity leave.
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In this episode, I get super honest about my struggles with perfectionism. And I get emotional about how my family has become the foundation for my work.
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know what you think. Until next time, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with a friend!
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How do you know you’re ready to go from solo practice to group practice? In this episode of Brave and Well podcast, I share my journey from solo practitioner to founder of Colors of Austin Counseling.
Tune in to hear me explore—
I get super about my business structure, operations, and finances in this episode. And I share heartfelt advice about when to start a group practice and when not to.
I hope you’ll listen then get in touch to let me know what you think. Until next time, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with a friend!
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Hi, I’m Vanessa Newton & welcome to Brave & Well podcast! 👋 In this first episode of the show, I introduce myself and tell you about my journey from social work student to running a solo practice.
Tune in to hear me explore what it was like—
Vulnerability and community are my superpowers, so I hope you’ll listen to the episode then get in touch to let me know what you think.
I’ll be back with new episodes every other Tuesday. Until next time, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with a friend!
Welcome to the Brave and Well Podcast! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values aligned businesses.
Here you’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories.
If you like what you hear, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and get on our mailing list at braveandwell.com/newsletter-signup!