Building a Thriving 3 Day, AAC Private Practice at 27 (While Earning a Doctorate!) with Aurora Baraiolo
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Can a 27‑year‑old SLP launch a thriving private practice while earning a doctorate?
Starting a private practice isn't what it used to be. Today's clinicians are starting private practices much quicker, easier, and cheaper than before. And they aren't guessing their way through it or getting stuck in analysis paralysis, they're following a tried and true roadmap in order to save time, money, and frustration. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel or struggle to figure out how to start a private practice on your own. We've helped thousands of SLPs and OTs through this process and now we want to help you too. For a limited time, I'm offering a free copy of our private practice roadmap, specifically for SLPs and OTs who are curious about private practice and want to see what the journey looks like.
To download your free copy, please visit startyourprivatepractice dot com backslash roadmap to sign up. Now on to the episode. Have you ever wondered if it's possible to start a private practice at a young age and while pursuing your doctorate? Well, Aurora Barriallo, who you're going to meet in a second, is living proof that you can absolutely build both a thriving caseload and a flexible schedule. Here's what happened. After joining the Start Your Private Practice program, in just a few months, Aurora was able to build a caseload of 38 clients while balancing her doctoral studies and growing her AAC-focused private practice that serves. both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. And get this, she works just three and a half days every week.
That's it. She's earning a great income, she's doing work that she loves, and she still has time for traveling and time to recharge her batteries. That is the exact kind of work-life balance that so many people are craving, and Aurora has built for herself through what she learned in the start program. Aurora is the founder of Aurora B's Communication Device Evaluations and SLP Services. And I actually first met Aurora years ago when I was a part-time clinical instructor at Emerson College. And it has been so incredible to watch her grow from being a passionate student into a confident and capable CEO of her private practice. In this episode, Aurora shares how she filled her caseload lightning fast.
The reality of balancing entrepreneurship and academia, why she left traditional rules to serve a much-needed niche in AAC, and also how she's helping her fellow generalist SLPs feel more empowered with their AAC clients. So if you've ever thought, am I too young, am I too busy, or too early in my career to start a private practice? Then this is your episode. Showing everybody what's possible when you follow your passion and still want time for yourself. This one is full of gems that you're not gonna want to miss, so stay tuned. I'm Jenna Castro-Kasbon, speech language pathologist, business coach, and creator of the Start Your Private Practice System. And I'm on a mission to turn stuck SLPs into successful private practitioners.
If you're tired of dealing with high productivity requirements, high caseload sizes, and low pay, it's time to take control of your professional, personal, and financial life and finally get the freedom, flexibility, and financial abundance that you deserve by working with private clients in your own practice. Join me here each week as I share tips, best practices, and inspirational interviews on the Private Practice Success Stories podcast. If you're a private practitioner or one in the making, you're in the right place, so let's get started.
Before we dive in, can you please share your name, your location, and the name of your private practice?
So hi, my name is Aurora Berriolo. I am in Massachusetts on the border of Rhode Island. So I'm from Plainville and I service Massachusetts and Rhode Island since I'm right on the border. My practice is actually called Aurora B's Communication Device Evaluations or A, B, C, D, E and SLP Services. So that's my little acronym.
Okay, so I love that so much. And here's a fun story, y'all. I actually know Aurora because she went to Emerson College for graduate school.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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Can a 27‑year‑old SLP launch a thriving private practice while earning a doctorate?
0:00–10:07
2
What early career experiences shaped Aurora’s decision to start her own AAC practice?
10:07–17:47
3
How did Aurora build a caseload of 38 AAC clients in just six months?
17:47–22:56
4
What business fundamentals did the Start Your Private Practice program teach Aurora?
22:56–28:06
Speakers
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