Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexa Stubenrauch.
Hi Alexa, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
FAME actually started as something small and scrappy—just me, creating tools and resources to make speech and language therapy more Functional, Adaptive, Motivating, and Engaging (hence the name!). What began as a creative outlet—designing materials to support other therapists and families—quickly started to evolve into something more.
As I built those resources, I found myself craving deeper connection, greater impact, and more opportunities to work directly with patients.
Then something unexpected happened—my curiosity was sparked by my own personal life. At the time, with my previous partner, I started noticing things: noisy eating, mouth breathing, poor oral hygiene, and snoring that kept me up at night. I’ll be honest—it was annoying. But it also made me wonder: Why does this happen? Is this normal? Could it be connected to health or function in a bigger way?
That spiral of questions led me to Orofacial Myology—and I was hooked. It felt like I had discovered a missing puzzle piece that connected everything I was passionate about: speech, airway health, behavior, sleep, posture, and so much more.
From there, things snowballed. My hunger for knowledge only grew, and I began to notice patterns I could no longer ignore—snoring, orthodontic relapse, mouth breathing, narrow palates. These issues were everywhere. People often assume they’re “normal,” but really—they’re just common. And there’s a big difference.
I realized there was a serious gap in how we understand and treat these issues—especially in children. So I decided to be the kind of provider I wished more families had access to.
That desire to grow, learn, and serve led FAME Pediatric Therapy to evolve into FAME Speech and Myo—a clinic that now specializes in Orofacial Myology for both children and adults. I moved from living rooms into a full clinic space, where I could collaborate closely with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, and other airway-centered providers. That collaborative model is now a cornerstone of everything I do.
More than anything, I believe in educating families—because when people understand the why behind their symptoms, they’re empowered to advocate for themselves and make real, lasting change. At FAME, I’m not just a symptom fixer—I’m a root-cause seeker, prevention advocate, and passionate educator.
I got here because I saw a need, got curious—even if that curiosity started with a snoring partner—and followed it with relentless drive and heart. And honestly? I’m just getting started.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not. I studied to be a speech-language pathologist and orofacial myologist—not a marketer, not an accountant, and certainly not a businesswoman. But when you start your own practice, you’re forced to wear all the hats—and I had to learn as I went.
One of the hardest parts was learning how to sell—not just services, but myself, my mission, and my vision for what FAME could be. That takes a lot of courage and confidence. I believed deeply in the work, but I didn’t always believe in myself. Impostor syndrome is real, and it’s something I’ve had to work through over and over.
I don’t pretend to know everything—but I do know how to refer when it’s needed, how to collaborate, and how to keep showing up for my patients with integrity. That mindset—of staying humble, curious, and team-focused—has actually become one of the things that sets FAME apart. I’m not afraid to say, “Let’s bring in another provider on this.” To me, that’s not a weakness—it’s a strength. It means I’m always putting the patient first, even when that means putting my ego aside.
I’ve had to build confidence from the ground up, and to be honest, I’m still building it. But every time I help a family feel seen, or watch a patient make progress they never thought was possible—that’s what keeps me going. That’s what reminds me why I started.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
One thing I hear time and time again from the patients and families I work with is that the resources, programming, and education I provide give them confidence—confidence to show up for themselves, to commit to the work, and to understand not just what they’re doing, but why. That means everything to me.
What many people don’t know is that I was actually an Art minor during undergrad. I’ve always been drawn to creativity—and that love hasn’t faded. In fact, it’s woven into everything I do. Whether I’m designing a visual tracker for kids, creating educational materials for families, or building a program that makes complex science feel approachable, I’m always looking for ways to blend science and art. That’s what energizes me.
My career has become this unexpected but beautiful combination of clinical expertise and creative expression. And honestly, that’s what I think makes my approach so effective. When patients feel informed, engaged, and supported in a way that makes sense to them, they show up differently. They believe in their own potential. And to me, that’s the most rewarding part of what I do.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is not to give up—especially during the slow seasons. Running a business means constantly putting yourself and your mission out into the world, and that can be both exhausting and vulnerable. Not everyone knows you’re there. And when things get quiet—when business slows down and the financial pressure creeps in—it’s easy to question everything: your path, your passion, your ability to keep going.
But I’ve learned that business isn’t linear. There are ups and downs, good months and hard months. That doesn’t mean you’re failing—it just means you’re building something real. The key is to keep showing up. Use the slower seasons as opportunities to grind even harder, to get creative, to plant seeds that will bloom later. Staying consistent, even when it’s hard, is what separates a dream from a lasting reality.
If you’re in it for the right reasons, and you keep moving with purpose and integrity, the momentum always comes back.
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