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.
Topics we touch on include:
- Sojourner’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 social work
- An in-depth look at Sojourner’s story, the pros and cons of remote work, and her future goals to effect change in her profession
More about Sojourner:
Sojourner White is a remote social worker and award-winning travel writer & influencer. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad and called both Spain and Germany home. Through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor’s, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.
Links:
Website - https://sojournies.com/
Remote Social Work 101 Guide - bit.ly/remotesocialwork
Instagram - Instagram (@thesojournies)
Twitter - sojournies
Facebook - Sojournies
Tik Tok - https://tiktok.com/@sojournies
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