In this special Thanksgiving episode of Sonographers After Dark, Lara sits down to reflect on gratitude, growth, and grace in the face of personal and professional challenges. She shares her journey from hardship and health struggles to becoming a leader, mentor, and advocate for sonographers everywhere.
Lara opens up about the losses she’s endured, the resilience it took to continue showing up for patients, and the internal work required to transform her attitude, her relationships, and her career. She dives into the importance of mentorship, positive workplace culture, and the practice of daily gratitude as a tool for personal growth.
This heartfelt episode encourages listeners to look for the good, even in difficult seasons, and to invest in becoming the best version of themselves. Drop what you’re grateful for in the comments—then use code “THANKFUL” for 25% off as a token of appreciation for the community.

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In this episode of Sonographers After Dark, Lara sits down with Lashell Jones, sonographer, educator, and entrepreneur, for a deep and honest conversation about how ultrasound is evolving — from the scan room to the classroom and beyond. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping fetal and obstetric imaging, how education and standardization continue to shape the next generation of sonographers, and how professionals can balance clinical practice, teaching, and entrepreneurship in an ever-changing field.
Lashell shares her journey from discovering ultrasound by chance to mastering high-risk fetal imaging and building her own business and educational brand. The two discuss how AI tools are changing workflows, improving efficiency, and redefining what’s possible in maternal-fetal medicine and echocardiography — while still keeping empathy, skill, and human connection at the center of care.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or scanning veteran, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about growth, innovation, and purpose in ultrasound.
🎧 New episodes drop every Friday at 5 PM ET.
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Watch the fullepisode here or listen on your favorite platform:Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio


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​Ultrasound doesn’t have to mean staying behind the probe forever. In this episode, Lara's breaking down the truth about the limitless opportunities your skills can unlock — if you’re willing to think bigger. From building a mobile, diagnostic or 3D/4D business, to stepping into management and leadership roles, to launching your own opportunities, the sky is the limit when you stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them. This is a mindset shift. Because the reality is, your career can be so much more than scanning patients day in and day out, if that's your goal. It’s time to step out of the box, bet on yourself, and scan your own path.