Najla: Navigating the transition from agency to private practice while staying true to yourself and your journey.

In this episode, we will hear from Najla Sallum. Look, we do get into this work for personal reasons. Nobody sits back and says, "Hey, I want to make great money doing work that I can leave at the door. I know! I'll become a therapist."  So what happens if you are a minority in a small community of minorities who you want to serve - can you still charge great fees? Even if every single person in that community knows who you are? Yikes. This is what we're going to talk about today. Najla - who is Arabic-Brazilian - set out to work with this very specific community, but found herself feeling anxious and guilty about charging good money to work with her peeps. If you are passionate about working with a specific group who is often disenfranchised, but you feel super conflicted about charging for your services, this episode is for you. In this episode, Najla will share: How she transitioned from an agency job into private practice; How she realized she needed to raise her fees when she saw how other therapists were living their lives (stressed, overwhelmed & overworked) and knew she wanted something different; How she managed to find balance between building the practice she wanted, creating the life she dreamed of, and doing the clinical work she was passionate about--all at the same time! How she continued to stay true to her Aarabic Brazilian roots; The lessons she learned from others throughout her journey. Resources mentioned: Lean In. Make Bank. WellnessFi More about Najla:  My name is Najla Sallum, and I love walking my clients through the process of finding "their voice". When people feel empowered, they are able to take charge of any situation. Regardless of age, there is always "truth" to be revealed.