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As you well know, my mission as a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach is to eliminate the outdated, narrow view of social work. MYTH: You have to leave social work if you want to make money. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty. Your social work skills are highly transferable, high-income skills. It’s […]
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My 2024 word of the year is Regeneration. Regeneration is a spiritual renewal or revival; the reproduction of a part which has been removed or destroyed; renewal or restoration of a body, body part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process; the act of regenerating. In January, […]
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I love teaching. A couple of years ago I was teaching a 9am in-person class and we all showed up tired and just not really feeling the class. Since I begin each class with a question of the day, I asked my students what the song was that gets them moving or shifts their […]
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I have a special offer for you if you can identify with any of these statements: Do you want to build a career, not just find a job? Are you struggling to leverage your degree? Do you have multiple ideas swirling around in your head? Are you in a state of transition and want […]
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It can seem like the oppressed and powerful have decided that the efforts to resist them are now oppressive. It can seem like America is about to implode…and some people are truly OK with that. They used to say if you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it. Are you worried about history […]
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Social work is political! Here is a bit of wisdom for those struggling with the reality of the dominant power in each of our 3 branches of government: Reconnect with your people. Community is essential – we will need each other mentally, physically, emotionally, and maybe even financially. Honor and engross yourself in the […]
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I’ve been a Black woman in the United States of America for 51 years. Here is my honest response to Kamal Harris losing the Presidential Election last night: Surprised/Shocked? Absolutely NOT!! Sad/Disappointed? Not Really Angry/Disgusted? A Little Scared/Fearful? No, studying the playbook. They gave us their blueprint. Our ancestors have been here before and […]
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Great social workers are leaving the profession, and some seasoned social workers are deterring potential great social workers from joining the profession. Many social workers regret their decision to enter this career. Is a social work degree worth it? I’ve been asked this question on more than one occasion. My Answer: YES, YES, and […]
Read MoreQuestion: Is Social Media Essential for Professionals? I have built a personal brand and gained many clients and connections and taken many courses on social media, but the truth is that I am on social media because I am an entrepreneur. I’m unsure if I would have given in to social media if that […]
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