016 You're Meant for More: The Signs It’s Time to Let Go of ‘Safe’

I Left My Dream Job as a School Social Worker... Here's Why (+ Real Talk on Impostor Syndrome)
Are you a social worker, helping professional, or big-hearted empath questioning your next step? 😔 This video is for you. I’m opening up about leaving my role as a school social worker after 12 years, the transition to higher education, and how I’ve battled imposter syndrome every step of the way.

💥 Whether you're a student social worker, considering a career pivot, or simply feeling not “good enough” in your current role—this episode is packed with truth, encouragement, and practical tips you can use right now.

✨ In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why I left school social work after 12 years

• What it’s really like to pivot to higher education

• Raw answers to your Instagram Qs about career change, pay, and readiness

• The truth about self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and confidence

• How to stop waiting for confidence and build it instead

• 4 practical confidence-building strategies (including my FAVORITE one!)

• The role music and micro-bravery play in mindset shifts 💪🏽

• The legacy of connection with students & what one said that shook me 🧡

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Heart of the Case welcome
1:40 – Why I left school social work
5:12 – Career Q&A from Instagram: pay, burnout, summers off
10:45 – Impostor syndrome hits different in new roles
13:30 – Practical strategy #1: Name it, then frame it
15:45 – Strategy #2: Borrow confidence (and music recs!)
18:20 – Strategy #3: Micro-bravery explained
21:30 – Strategy #4: Build your confidence archive
24:00 – A final pep talk for social workers feeling scared to grow
26:15 – Listener emoji challenge + feedback invite 👻

🎯 This video is for:

• Current or future social workers thinking about career changes

• Helpers and empaths feeling stuck or burnt out

• Anyone exploring higher education or academic roles

• First-gen professionals seeking purpose and confidence

• You, if you need a real pep talk from someone who gets it

🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Kendrick Lamar’s Man at the Garden – total affirmations anthem
🎙️ Podcast Ep 14 – "How to Start Fresh and Attract Positivity"

💬 Comment below:
Have you ever felt called to change direction but doubted yourself? What did your ghost emoji moment look like? 👻

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