Single Mom Builds a Thriving Private Practice with Zero Financial Safety Net with Erin West

What if starting your own private practice meant more time with your kids, a healthier work-life balance, and the freedom to create a career that truly fits your values? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Erin West, set out to do and her journey is going to inspire you.

Today I’m introducing you to Erin West, a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy in Bradenton, Florida. Erin has been in the field for over 15 years, specializing in pediatrics, feeding, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care.

She joined the Start Your Private Practice Program and has since built a thriving practice that allows her to be present for her two children while also serving her community in a way that aligns with her values.

Although Erin loved her hospital job and the colleagues she worked with, she found herself increasingly drained by the demands of the environment. As a highly sensitive person and single mom, she needed more balance and flexibility to pour into both her clients and her kids.

That’s when she decided to take the leap into private practice. With the support of her son and the Start Your Private Practice program, Erin transitioned from full-time employment into running her own business. Now, she sets her own schedule, collaborates with other professionals in her community, and enjoys more time with her family.
Outside of her practice, she is a mom of two, enjoys collaborating with other therapists in her community, and is even pursuing certification to teach Music Together® classes as another way to support families through connection and creativity.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• Taking the leap without a financial safety net
• Building a niche around feeding, autism, and sensory needs
• Finding unexpected community support and collaboration
• And how her 13-year-old son literally helped her run the numbers to get started

Erin’s story shows that you don’t have to hate your job to know it’s time for a change. Sometimes it’s about recognizing misalignment, valuing yourself, and choosing to build something that better supports both your family and your clients. Her journey is proof that with the right mindset and support, you can create a private practice that’s fulfilling, flexible, and financially sustainable.

Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Erin has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Erin and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

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Follow Erin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildflowers_pediatric_therapy/

Check out her website: https://www.wildflowerspediatrictherapy.com/

Learn more about growing your practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com