Ep. 45 – Traveling in Washington, Thrifting, Working in Schools - Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP

August 23, 2021

On this episode, we got to cover a bunch of different topics with an SLP currently traveling in her RV. Special guest, Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP, brought us around the country to some of her favorite travel therapy destinations, discussed her blossoming thrifting business, shared her experiences working in schools, and more in a packed show!

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We Discuss

  • (0:00) Show introduction and Emma’s career background
  • (6:24) Emma’s favorite travel destinations 
  • (15:33) Emma’s thrifting side hustle
  • (21:45) Advice for people interested in thrifting
  • (23:43) Permanent vs. travel therapy in schools
  • (28:11) Working in a school during COVID
  • (31:26) Practicing teletherapy in an RV
  • (35:17) Advice for permanent employees looking to travel 

About Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP

Emma has been an SLP in the school setting for 10 years, working as a traveler for the past 3. She enjoys the freedom of living on the East Coast, West Coast, or somewhere in between while full-timing in a travel trailer with her husband, cat, and several bins of thrifted clothing for her reselling side business.

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About the Show

Producer - Jonathan Cary
Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben
Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay
Music & Editing - Aidan Dykes

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