Ep 36. Designing a Multifaceted OT Career Rooted in Freedom with Kaitlyn Smart
Show Summary:
Designing a career that allows you to experience freedom, financial growth, and personal fulfillment as an OT may sound like a dream, but it’s absolutely possible! In this episode of The Money Matters in OT Podcast, I’m joined by travel OT, real estate investor, and entrepreneur Kaitlyn Smart, who is living proof that you can create a multifaceted career that’s tailored to your passions and goals.
Kaitlyn shares how she navigated the early stages of her OT career as a new graduate, the strategies she used to maximize her income through travel therapy, and how she ventured into real estate investing and online business ownership. From paying off debt through smart financial strategies to launching her own brand, Kaitlyn’s journey is full of inspiration and actionable advice for OTs who want more from their careers.
Whether you’re looking to maximize your earnings through travel therapy, invest in real estate, or start an online business, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your financial future and design a career that works for you.
In today’s show, we’re chatting about:
How Kaitlyn discovered OT and what drew her to the profession
Why travel therapy was the perfect path for her as a new graduate
The financial strategies Kaitlyn used to make the most of her travel therapy earnings
How she started her journey into real estate investing while working as a full-time OT
The importance of passive income and why Kaitlyn started her online business, The Smart OT
How to balance a multifaceted career that includes therapy, real estate, and entrepreneurship
Kaitlyn’s advice for OTs looking to create more freedom, wealth, and flexibility in their careers
Guest Bio:
Kaitlyn Smart is a travel OT, real estate investor, and founder of The Smart OT. With three years of experience in the OT field, Kaitlyn has successfully blended her love for healthcare with her passion for entrepreneurship. She is dedicated to empowering OTs to expand their income streams and build more freedom into their careers. Kaitlyn also runs the OT Digital Academy, where she helps OTs create and launch digital products that generate passive income. Outside of her work, Kaitlyn enjoys exploring new places, investing in real estate, and guiding others on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Resources
Join the OT Digital Academy Waitlist: Join Now
Kaitlyn’s Case Study Group: Learn More
Join the new FB Group: Money Matters in Occupational Therapy
Get in touch
