In Episode 3 of Mindful Ambition, host Dr. Andrea Gleim sits down with Vanessa Alcala, speech-language pathologist, executive communication coach, and founder of TheraVolve Wellness Co. for a powerful conversation on burnout, identity, and the courage to reinvent yourself.
Vanessa opens up about surviving HELLP syndrome during the pandemic, building a bilingual therapy practice from scratch, and launching Impact to Income, a platform helping healthcare professionals turn their expertise into paid speaking opportunities. Together, they explore the intersection of healing and ambition, the role of communication in reclaiming your voice, and how motherhood shaped Vanessa’s leadership journey.
This episode is for any woman craving permission to start again, lead from authenticity, and use her voice as a tool for empowerment and change.
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