Business Episodes

Nov. 7, 2022

Building a Brand and Community on TikTok with August Rocha

Today, James and Mai Ling share some updates on their journeys and then Mai Ling brings us an insightful conversation with speaker, writer, and social media influencer, August Rocha. August talks about the value of participating in and even building...

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Oct. 24, 2022

AAC and Speech Therapy Perspectives with Rachel Madel

We’re excited to bring this week’s guest to you today. Rachel Madel joins James for an insightful discussion from her wealth of experience. Rachel is a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, podcast host, and international presenter who...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Bespoke Clothing for Short Stature People with Chamiah Dewey

Clothing designer Chamiah Dewey joins the show today to talk with Mai Ling about her work. She created Chamiah Dewey Fashion, the UK’s first clothing brand for people with Dwarfism/short stature. Chamiah tells about the beginnings of her fashion...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Empowering Teens with ADHD Through Digital Tools with Bryan Dinner

Bryan Dinner is our guest for this episode of Xceptional Leaders. He is the CEO and founder of Clarifi, the desktop app that assists teens with ADHD and attention challenges with completing online homework. Bryan talks with James about his …

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Aug. 29, 2022

New Uses and Innovation in Voice Technology with Sara Smolley

We’re so happy to bring you this insightful and informative episode today about breakthrough voice technology. James chats with co-founder and VP of Strategy at Voiceitt, Sara Smolley. Voiceitt is a speech recognition app for people with speech...

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July 18, 2022

Rehab Tech and Networking with Raheema Hemraj

Our guest for this episode is Occupational Therapist and Gerontologist, Raheema Hemraj. Mai Ling speaks with her about her work as the co-creator of the Rehab Tech Summit and they dive into how the event started, who it is for, …

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June 6, 2022

Redirecting Your Life and Career with Mattie Murrey-Tegels

Our guest today is the founder of FreshSLP and host of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, Mattie Murrey-Tegels. Mattie chats with James about how to reinvent yourself and your career, the value and importance of self-care, and the difference …

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May 23, 2022

Winning Mindset and Social Media Impact with Speech Dude

We’re excited to share this great conversation with you! Our guest today is Chris Wenger, aka Speech Dude. He is an SLP, social media influencer, and the creator of the Dynamic Assess of Social Emotional Learning, a neurodiversity-affirming...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Getting to Know Our New Xceptional Leaders Co-host, James Berges

Getting to Know Our New Xceptional Leaders Co-host, James Berges

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July 12, 2021

Giving a Damn About Accessibility with Sheri Byrne-Haber

Martyn and Mai Ling are back with another great episode and they share some important updates at the top of the broadcast. Then Mai Ling has an insightful conversation with speaker, blogger, and business consultant Sheri Byrne-Haber. As a subject...

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May 17, 2021

Deep Diving into Research for Speech-Language Pathology with Meredith…

Our Xceptional Leader guest today is the founder of The Informed SLP, Meredith Harold. Mai Ling Chan chats with the fellow SLP about her path to creating the business, juggling motherhood and her career, and where things are today. Meredith …

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March 8, 2021

Selling a Disability-Focused Business with Mai Ling Chan and Martyn S…

Selling a Disability-Focused Business with Mai Ling Chan and Martyn Sibley

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Jan. 25, 2021

Sustaining Your Business Despite Adversity with Josh Wintersgill

Sustaining Your Business Despite Adversity with Josh Wintersgill

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Jan. 11, 2021

Affordable Robotics for Accessibility with Harout Markarian

Affordable Robotics for Accessibility with Harout Markarian

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Dec. 14, 2020

Year End Special with Mai Ling and Martyn

Year End Special with Mai Ling and Martyn

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