On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Stacy Menz back on the show to discuss the Private Practice Section’s Impact Magazine and 2018 Annual Conference. Stacy Menz, PT, DPT, PCS is the editor of Impact Magazine, a pediatric clinical specialist and the owner of Starfish Therapies. Stacy received her Master’s degree at Boston University in 2000 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Boston University in 2005. She is the founder and owner of Starfish Therapies a pediatric physical therapy company in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, we discuss: -The importance of collaboration as a leader -Commonalities within leadership positions in different physical therapy settings -A behind-the-scenes look at Impact Magazine -How Stacy prepares to make the most of her PPS annual conference experience -And so much more!   “There’s a place there for everybody.”   “I am a huge fan of collaboration and I don’t want to reinvent the wheel.”   “You’re always going to get stuff from the sessions but it’s about who you meet at the bar or at lunch that can really make your conference--It’s the conversations you weren’t expecting to have or that person you weren’t expecting to meet.”   “Don’t wait till you have that question and don’t be afraid to reach out.”   “Be involved.”   “Share or use the resources.”   For more information on Stacy: Stacy Menz, PT, DPT, PCS is a pediatric clinical specialist and the owner of Starfish Therapies. Stacy received her Master’s degree at Boston University in 2000 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Boston University in 2005. She is the founder and owner of Starfish Therapies a pediatric physical therapy company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of each child and family that they interact with. In addition, Stacy has experience as a teaching/lab assistant for Boston University, South College, and Chapman University's Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, has presented at state and national conferences, and teaches continuing education courses for pediatric physical therapy. She is the editor of Impact, the Private Practice Section's magazine and is a board member for KEEN San Francisco. She is also involved in both her state and national pediatric physical therapy sections. She has been interviewed on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio regarding pediatric orthopedic conditions, as well as Profiles in Leadership and Start a Therapy Practice. Resources discussed on this show: Private Practice Section Impact Magazine PPS 2018 Annual Conference Starfish Therapies Website Stacy Menz Twitter Starfish Therapies Twitter Starfish Therapies Instagram Email: stacy@starfishtherapies.com   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen