She Built It Anyway. Growing a Business, Raising a Family & Asking for Help with Luba Patlakh

Meet Luba Patlakh speech language pathologist, founder of Kidology Inc., mom of three, and one of those women you meet and immediately think, we were supposed to connect. Luba’s journey is anything but traditional. She started in broadcast journalism at Good Morning America, made a bold pivot to follow her heart, and built a thriving pediatric therapy practice from the ground up — with no business plan, no investors, and no roadmap. Just a dream, a whole lot of grit, and an unwavering commitment to helping children and families find their voice.In this episode, Lucy and Luba dive into:•How Luba went from producing segments at Good Morning America to founding a pediatric practice that landed on the Inc. 5000 list.. as the only speech pathologist on it•Building Kidology Inc. from a one-woman show working out of her car and Starbucks to a 94-person team across two brick and mortar locations•What ABA therapy is, why it matters, and how Kidology serves children from birth to 21 across speech, OT, PT, and behavior services•The real talk on mom guilt, asking for help, and juggling it all without pretending balance is actually a thing•Why tracking your numbers and setting KPIs changed everything for her business growth•The advice she’d give any woman looking to scale her company•And what Beyond the Handshake means to someone whose entire business is built on connection and advocacyLuba is a connector, a bridge builder, and someone who leads with her whole heart. This one is warm, honest, and full of golden nuggets for any woman in business.Connect with Luba:•Instagram: @KidologyQueen | @KidologyInc•Website: kidology.com•Family advocacy & IEP support: lubapatlakh.comWomen Connect exists for exactly the kind of women Luba is talking about — ambitious, heart-centered, and ready to grow. Find an event near you at wearewomenconnect.com.