Welcome to the last episode of Season 3, my fellow Social Workers ? In this season finale, I dive into my recent vacation, the unexpected battle with COVID, and what it's taught me about myself and my work. I also share my thoughts on why we need to acknowledge our achievements and not be hard on ourselves. Lastly, I offer insights into YourEvolvedMind and a major announcement regarding career support.  Topics I cover in this episode include: The need to disconnect from work after a busy schedule An exciting launch of my monthly program for career support Understanding what a fulfilling ..read more

In this episode of Social Work Insider, I am excited to drop hints about my spectacular season finale. I'm embracing a season of change, stepping beyond my usual focus on social workers to create a bigger impact. You'll get a peek into the introspective journey that's led me to expand my horizons, and I can't wait to share what this might mean for my community. Topics I cover in this episode include: My upcoming transition, expanding my influence beyond social workers The thought process behind my shift in focus and what it could mean for you My career advice for those navigating their profes ..read more

In this episode, I get into a juicy conversation with Sojourney White who works as a remote social worker. Sojourney has spent her career helping out people who aren't often heard from and handling the difficulties of remote work. This episode will give you a good idea about how social work looks today, thanks to what Sojourney's been through, her experiences with remote work, and her strong push for rights. Topics we touch on include: Sojourney's unique method of remote social work and her efforts to connect with overlooked online communities The importance of advocacy in the world of remote ..read more

Applying for your Master of Social Work (MSW) just got way easier. Today's guest, Michelle Bruxer, takes you through the most important steps of writing your personal statement like a pro. This episode is all about: The do’s and don’ts of personal statement writing How to focus on your Why How to market yourself More about Michelle: Michelle is the Founder of MSW Helper, where she helps Master of Social Work Applicants write top notch personal statements for grad school. Michelle understands how stressful applying to the MSW can be, and strives to help applicants feel confident about their a ..read more

Today on Social Work Insider, I open up about my personal and professional experiences after failing my licensure exam by just 7 points. I'll share how this event motivated me to step into a supervisory role and eventually start my own coaching business. You'll hear about my journey from providing free coaching to my colleagues to realizing my true strengths and launching YourEVOLVEDmind LLC.  Other topics I touch on in this episode include: Why creating a vision for your career is so important The importance of marketing yourself the right way How stepping into a role, even if you're no ..read more

As a social worker, the typical route to making money is to pursue a degree and then eventually get into a job that pays you a consistent salary. But did you know there’s a world out there where you can make 10x more than a job will ever give you while working from whenever, wherever, and with no income limits? Introducing the world of coaching. Join me as my business coach shares her insights into this new emerging industry and how she went from working a full-time 9-5 social work job to now running a multiple six-figure coaching business.  Here’s what you’ll learn from this episode: Wh ..read more

Are you looking to attract more money in your life as a social worker? If so, then this is the episode for you. As a "for the people" profession, it's easy for us as social workers to think of money second, right after impact. Because of that, we can fall victim to many limiting mindset beliefs that hinder us from reaching our full financial potential.  Today, my guest Eva Forde will break down some of these limiting money beliefs and how we can disassociate from them to attract more financial abundance into our lives.  Topics we cover in today's episode include: How to upgrade your ..read more

"Financially Ungraduated" is a term that my guests today, the co-founders of Arbol, created to address a big issue in today's world... financial illiteracy for students. The truth is, many high achieving students have the drive to finish college but unfortunately, due to a lack of financial education and resources, they're unable to finish in time. And that can cause a huge negative impact on their lives moving forward.  So in this episode, I've invited my guests to talk about what they're doing to tackle this issue and how we can support them in the fight against financial illiteracy for ..read more

Most people don’t know it but your mindset is a key component in dictating your level of success as a social work professional. Yup, not your resume, LinkedIn, or previous certifications - but instead, it’s your mindset. Today, my guest Jasmine Escalera shares her insights on how to develop a strong mindset that will not only help you find career success but also get you paid what you are worth as a woman of color.  Here are some of the takeaways you’ll learn from today’s episode: How we should be critical of the mindset beliefs we've inherited from our parents  Why working hard al ..read more

From getting her DSW to becoming a CEO and now starting her own coaching business, my guest today, Lakeya Cherry, it’s a woman of many talents.. Join me as we talk about the many obstacles Lakeya had to overcome from being a first generation raised by a single mom to now being the CEO of The Network for Social Work Management. During this wide ranging conversation we discuss everything including: How to overcome imposter syndrome as a Social Worker The value in finding the right mentors to help you achieve your dreams Prioritizing self care and knowing your values  Here’s a little bit a ..read more