363: Felicia Wenah, SPT: Networking for PT & PTA Students

Published: July 5, 2018, 2:51 p.m.

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On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Felicia Wenah on networking as a physical therapy student. Felicia enjoys managing, branding and marketing for those in private practice within the health and wellness profession (especially Boss Women in Physiotherapy).

In this episode, we discuss:

-Advantages to networking as a student

-How to maintain professional relationships with a busy school schedule

-Felicia\\u2019s top conference recommendations

-And so much more!

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Felicia seeks guidance from physical therapy professionals and has found that, \\u201cAs you seek knowledge and you are able to apply it, whether it\\u2019s instantly or later on in the future, you feel more confident and comfortable with taking the steps you need to take in life.\\u201d

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Managing school on top of new professional connections can be a juggling act but it allows you to \\u201cbetter decipher where [your] priorities need to be for that moment.\\u201d

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Maintaining relationships doesn\\u2019t have to be forced. From Felicia\\u2019s experience, \\u201cI let them come to my mind and then I reach out to them.\\u201d

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For more information on Felicia:

She enjoys managing branding and marketing for those in private practice within the health and wellness profession (especially Boss Women in Physiotherapy).

She is most likely with a client, training and development staff/mentee, traveling to a conference/seminar OR most importantly spending quality time with mi familia.

Contact her to see how I can guide you with connecting your YOU-nique skill sets to obtaining and maintaining the interest of your target audience in the health and wellness profession.

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For more information on Jenna:

Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life \\u2013 a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University\\u2019s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, \\u201cPhysiotherapy Performance Perspectives,\\u201d has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled \\u201cInjury Prevention for Dancers,\\u201d is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt

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Resources discussed on this show:

Felicia Wenah LinkedIn

Felicia Wenah Facebook

Felicia Wenah Youtube

Felicia Wenah Twitter

Felicia Wenah Instagram

Smart Success PT Live

Ascend Conference

Women in PT Summit

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Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!

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Xo Karen

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