Speaking' From The Heart - Kay Jones - The Story of Lake Oconee Speech Therapy artwork
Lure of the Lake

Speaking' From The Heart - Kay Jones - The Story of Lake Oconee Speech Therapy

  • 41:44
  • October 31st 2025

Today’s episode is all about something we often take for granted, the ability to communicate: to speak, to share, to connect.

My guest, Kay Jones, has spent more than 40 years as a speech therapist, helping people of all ages rediscover their voices and their confidence after challenges that made communication difficult. From children learning their first clear words to adults recovering from strokes or injuries, Kay has dedicated her life to reminding people that every voice matters.

Now, after four decades of experience in schools, clinics, and hospitals, Kay is opening a new chapter, quite literally, by launching her own private practice right here in our community! We’ll talk about her journey, how the field of speech therapy has evolved, and the deep emotional connection between speech and identity.

You’ll hear stories of transformation, the science behind speech recovery, and why Kay believes that helping someone find their voice is one of the most rewarding callings there is.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that words have power, and with the right help, anyone can find theirs again.


Todays Guest: Kay Jones; Owner, Lake Oconee Speech Therapy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581244367793#

Phone: 912-253-0215

Email: [email protected]


Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm

https://mydowntownagency.com/


Habitat for Humanity of Putnam

https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/


Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce

Link to Small Business Development Center Business Funding Event:

https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0649-027-mcn-unlocking-capital-an-owners-guide-to-funding-a-small-business/?mc_cid=3807d7c203&mc_eid=7408392f1e

Lure of the Lake

Lake Oconee, Georgia, located halfway between Augusta and Atlanta, is a man-made paradise with incredible beauty that makes it a great vacation destination for people of all ages. More than that, though, it's a community for those that are looking for a peaceful life filled with nature and beauty.

I, myself, am a member of that community. I moved to Reynolds in 2020 and started to hear the incredible stories of its residents. Join me, now, as we take a plunge into some fascinating stories of the many well-lived lives of our community and learn why they were Lured to the Lake.