Tue Apr 08 2025

On today’s episode of The Dr. Will Show Podcast, I’m sitting down with someone who is truly making an impact for families and educators navigating the world of special education — Jamilah Bashir, also known as The IEP Coach. Jamilah brings over 15 years of experience in education and has served in multiple roles — from classroom teacher to IEP team member to advocate — and now as the founder and CEO of The IEP Coach, LLC. Her mission is simple but powerful: to empower parents and caregivers to confidently navigate the IEP process so their children can get the support and services they deserve. What makes her work so impactful is that she’s not just teaching theory — she’s lived it. She knows the system, understands the frustrations, and gives people real tools and real strategies that get results. In this episode, we talk about how she started her business, how she uses her platform to educate and advocate, and what it really means to build a brand around service and impact. So...