Social Work Insider

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 upcomi...

In this episode, I get into a juicy conversation with Sojourner White who works as a remote social worker. Sojourner 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 Sojourner’s been through, her experiences with remote work, and her strong push for rights.

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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 writ...

In this episode, I delve into a deeply personal topic - burnout, a reality familiar to many in our field. We host the inspirational Jelan Agnew, a veteran social worker and advocate for mindful work-life balance, who candidly shares her harrowing experience of ICU admission due to burnout. Through her reflections, we underscore the urgency of prioritizing mental health and self-care, often overlooked aspects in our profession.

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Today, I get the privilege of chatting with Shara Ruffin. Shara's story is one of strength and determination as she juggles the demands of motherhood, fights depression, and ultimately triumphs in her journey to licensure. From the hard-learned lessons of her journey, she now helps fellow social workers navigate their own. In this episode, we delve into the practical and psychological aspects of preparing for the licensure exa...

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 th...

• How to increase your impact t...

Join me, Harleny Vasquez, your social work career coach, as I dive into the importance of personal branding for social workers at all stages of their careers. Discover how to navigate the diverse fields of social work, identify your core values, and tell your unique story. 

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, I'll share essential tips to market yourself effectively, stand out in the job market, and become the CEO ...

This year is all about breaking barriers.=

Join me for a special episode recapping 2022 and the last two months! From my personal healing journey to becoming a first-time homeowner, it's been a whirlwind of growth and transformation. 

In this episode, I'll reflect on what I've learned and how it's impacted my work as a social work career coach and growth strategist. Get ready to be inspired and motivated for the u...

Today, I close another successful chapter of my life. Season 2 of the Social Work Insider officially comes to a close as I take a moment to reset and reflect on how great this past year has been for me. 

Since the start of this podcast, my dream has always been to uplift the social work profession and to remind each of us that, hey, we as social workers can truly do it all!

And in this episode, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on...

Hey, y'all, it's been a while since my last episode, but today I bring you Erica Sandoval. If you're a long-time podcast listener, you'll probably recognize her from an episode we did together back in March, where we learned about her journey into the social work profession. This time, we're bringing her back to hear in on what she's been up to recently. On top of that, we have some really exciting ann...

It's time for some life updates! I wanted to take a break from the usual interview-style programming for this episode and instead have a real vulnerable but exciting unscripted conversation with you. There's honestly been a lot happening in my life lately, and I can't wait to tell you, my wonderful listeners, all about it!

Topics I touch on in today's episode:

• What it's like becoming a first-generation 29...

Get ready for a juicy episode my fellow social workers. Today, my guest Nii Ato and I break down to you the most important key strategies you should implement in your job search today so you can land your dream role fast. 

 Some of the topics we cover include:

• How to write a solid resume that gets noticed by recruiters 
• LinkedIn optimization tips
• Networking and building an online personal brand to land your dream job 

More abou...

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...

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 ...

The Social Work industry is expected to grow 2x faster than the growth of an average industry within the next year. That’s just one of the many gems my guest today Sarah Johnston dropped in today’s episode. Join us as we discuss the future of the Social work industry as a whole and what you can expect as a job seeker yourself. 

Some of the topics we cover in today’s episode include: 

• Why  Social Workers, might want to consider ma...

Does building a career and displaying empathy work well together? Well, according to my guest in today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the founder of HireHigherEd - they do!

Listen in as Eric shares with me his personal and very inspiring story of how he’s used empathy to supercharge his career. 

In today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the Founder of HireHigherEd, discussed a step by step process on how to build an empathy driven care...

"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 f...

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 ar...