Empower LEP Podcast

Jana Parker
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Empower LEP Podcast

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.Meet Your Host: 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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 54 | Managing Intakes and Administrative Support

    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 tho...

    39 min

  2. JAN 3

    Ep 53 | Building a Dream Career: Five Years of Growth and a Look Ahead

    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 their...

    30 min

  3. 12/27/2024

    Ep 52 | Unlocking Freedom for LEPs with Move Forward Virtual Assistants

    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 t...

    1h 1m

  4. 12/20/2024

    Ep 51 | From Sacramento to Shanghai | Building Inclusive Education with Dr. Jeremy Greene

    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 spe...

    48 min

  5. 12/13/2024

    Ep 50 | From Overwhelm to Impact | Career Coaching for LEPs with Scott Robson

    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 f...

    45 min

  6. 12/06/2024

    Ep 49 | Breaking Barriers in School Psychology | Dr. Ray Christner on Supporting Students and Families

    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’s...

    58 min

  7. 11/29/2024

    Ep 48 | Revolutionizing Education for Twice-Exceptional Students Sam Young on Strength-Based Learning

    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 flipp...

    41 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    Ep 47 | From Educator to Entrepreneur | Empowering Kids' Literacy with Mohini Pollock

    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 o...

    33 min
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About

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.Meet Your Host: 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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  • Creator
    Jana Parker
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Empower LEP Podcast
  • Show Website
    Empower LEP Podcast

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