Story & Lesson Highlights with Rhonda Mitchell MSP CCC-SLP of Cobb County, GA

We recently had the chance to connect with Rhonda Mitchell MSP CCC-SLP and have shared our conversation below.

Rhonda , we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
As of recent, I have had some really small moments that have made me feel proud. I usually text/email progress reports to my parents regarding their child’s performance in speech for the week each week. Getting a simple reply from a parent like “you made my day”, “we are seeing progress at home”, or just a simple “thank you so much for working with my child” make me smile and make the long days all worth it.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Rhonda Jackson Mitchell, and I have been a speech language pathologist for over 29 years. I have owned a private practice, Articulate Today Inc., since 2010, and I specialize in speech/language/feeding services for children in their natural environment. During that time, I have traveled to clients’ homes, daycare centers, and everything in between. I am affectionately known by my babies as “Ms. Rhonda”, and I have prided myself on individualized care of children trying to find their voice in the world.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My parents saw me clearly before I saw myself, by modeling the exact kind of person I needed to become. I learned my strong work ethic, my commitment to honesty, and the importance of fairness by watching them every day. Their work ethic is legendary: my father, an electrician, still serves his community at 82. My mother worked full-time in a plant for 30 years while also doing hair and baking cakes from our kitchen. Despite their tireless work, they always prioritized family, making sure my brother and I were in church as a family every Sunday.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me lessons that success alone never could. When I went through one of the most challenging periods of my life—including a long legal battle connected to my business—I learned the true meaning of resilience, humility, and clarity. It forced me to slow down, examine my values, and rebuild my foundation with integrity and intention.

Success had always shown me what I was capable of, but suffering showed me who I am. It taught me to trust my inner strength, to stay grounded even when everything feels uncertain, and to appreciate the peace that comes after a storm.

Now that I’m on the other side and my business is thriving, I’m grateful for that difficult chapter. It strengthened me in ways comfort never could, and it prepared me to lead, serve, and stand firmly in my purpose.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
I believe where smart people are getting it totally wrong today is by trying to rely solely on being ‘smart.’ Success requires more than just high intelligence. I am concerned that the growing reliance on artificial intelligence and certain aspects of social media is inadvertently robbing people of the foundational human values that truly lead to success—things like integrity, empathy, and compassion. These are qualities you cannot download from a bot or effectively simulate through a massive online presence.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people remember me for caring for their children as if they were my own. I want the story they tell to focus on the genuine love, care, and foundation I provided—the kind of care instrumental in shaping their child into a productive person capable of achieving anything they aspire to be. This work has never been ‘just a job’; it has always been a ministry to me, and I take the responsibility of caring for these children very seriously. Ultimately, I want people to remember that I truly cared.

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