Erica talks to Claudia M. Boyle about her journey from Columbia to the U.S. to fulfill her dream of becoming a licensed mental health counselor and the support Claudia’s family and community provided her to succeed and become a CEO at the Hispanic Counseling Center. Making sacrifices for your career Familial support in her goals. The importance of community in life and work Addressing the stigma of mental health How to make mental health help common Different types of mental health careers. Claudia M. Boyle, MS, LMHC, has a broad and comprehensive experience as a clinician, supervisor, and a ..read more

Our special guest interviewer, Pilar O. Bonilla, MSW, has questions for our host Erica Sandoval! Find out all about Erica’s journey to becoming a social worker, creating the “Latinx/e In Social Work” book series, “Sandoval Colab,” and the new non-profit “Siembra Today.” Topics touched upon: Erica’s journey to the mental health space.  Working with and mentoring social workers. Building a group practice. Mental Health stigmas in communities of color. Psychedelic therapy and support in communities of color. Celebrating our “Latinx in Social Work" Authors Pilar O. Bonilla, MSW, graduated ..read more

Erica joins some amazing doctors to have a conversation about “Marianismo”, or the expectation that women have to serve and sacrifice for others before themselves. What is Marianismo Marianismo in Modern Culture Traditional Roles and Expectations for Women Self Validation While Supporting Others Navigating Family While Working Toward a Goal Dr. Damary M. Bonilla-Rodriguez is a national leading authority on leadership development, especially as it pertains to diversity and inclusion. She delivers keynote addresses and presentations drawing upon her experience from roles in the non-profit, pri ..read more

Erica Joins some amazing mental health professionals to have an honest discussion about infertility, family building and mental health.  The emotions you go through trying to build a family Stigma of infertility in cultural communities. Navigating family building with fertility support awareness Dealing with the expectations of motherhood Staying positive during the fertility process Laudy Burgos, LCSW-R, PMH-C is a bilingual English/Spanish licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the area of perinatal mood disorders; and family and children’s services. Dr. C ..read more

Erica is catching up with Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1 authors to find out what has changed since the release of the book, and what they are doing currently. Today we caught up with one of our first guest, Madeline Maldonado, licensed clinical social worker, and Co-founder of Minette LCSW Psychotherapy Services PLLC How life has changed since Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1  Setting goals to make tangible success Overcoming challenges to start a business First year of starting a new business Building patience and work life balance Mentoring the next generation of social workers Mor ..read more

Erica is catching up with Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1 authors to find out what has changed since the release of the book, and what they are doing currently. Today we caught up with Paula McMillan-Perez, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and podcast host about building community with her fellow authors, her new ventures, and more. How life has changed since Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1 Building community in social work Providing support to clients to find the right therapist Exploring spirituality in life and community New Year Intentions More about  Paula McMill ..read more

Erica is catching up with Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1 authors to find out what has changed since the release of the book, and what they are doing currently. Today we caught up with Paula McMillan-Perez, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and podcast host about building community with her fellow authors, her new ventures, and more. How life has changed since Latinx/e In Social Work Volume 1 Building community in social work Providing support to clients to find the right therapist Exploring spirituality in life and community New Year Intentions More about  Paula McMill ..read more

This is a recording of an amazing conversation with Erica Sandoval, members of the Sandoval Collab ( Tiffany Hervas, LMSW, Jessica Ramirez, LMSW, Monika Estrada Guzman, BSW, LMSW, SIFI) and the Hispanic Federation.  This episode include conversations about suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is dealing with emotional distress or suicidal crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 for help. About the Hispanic Federation:  Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation’s premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF seeks to empower and advance the Hi ..read more

Our guest today are  Mariana Lopez Bio: After more than 15 years as a social worker, in December 2022, Mariana Lopez founded Centro Comunitario Hispano, a nonprofit that promotes Latinx families' growth and comprehensive development through education as well as access to mental health and social services. In 2014, Mariana founded Lifeskills Counseling Services, a mental health clinic with sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Hempstead.  Mariana’s commitment to social, racial, and economic justice shapes CCH’s programming and advocacy. CCH aims to enhance the wellbeing of the community, empo ..read more

Our guest today is Stephanie Sorady! Stephanie Sorady is a licensed clinical social worker and writer who is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health topics. She uses her personal and professional experiences to create engaging content about mental health and wellness; with a special emphasis on the Latino/a/x community as she is the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant. She has written a bilingual self-love poetry collection Kiss From God as well as The Better Habits Workbook to support people in achieving their goals. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles, California where she was born and r ..read more