I will forever shout from the rooftops that “social workers do not take a vow of poverty”! I will forever challenge the notion that accepting financial struggles somehow makes a social worker more morally superior. I adamantly refuse to accept the notion that social workers should leave the profession if they want to make […]
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The International Federation of Social Workers – Global Definition of the Social Work Profession: “Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversities are central to
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A major issue with the social work profession is that career exploration is not encouraged and the avenues for career exploration are often unknown. Social work is so much more than child welfare, medical social work, psychotherapy, and school social work. I am my own case study. I have never had a job with
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Earlier in 2023, New Edition blessed their fans with the Legacy Tour to commemorate 40 years since the release of Candy Girl. Legacy is such an appropriate descriptor – I have literally grown up with New Edition. They are my favorite group of all time – as you likely already know. No other group
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Motivation Monday Resource: Time of Essence As I continue to honor and embrace my authenticity and explore how I want to continue to show up in the world – personally and professionally – as the brand of Nicki, I am constantly gifted with parallel resources for my journey. This week I want to share
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Real Talk…I’m not good at what I do, I’m great at what I do. And that’s not just my opinion. (BTW…What I do is much more than cover letter and resume writing and managing internship programs) Real Talk…I’m great at what I do but sometimes I don’t act like it and need to remind
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As social workers, it can be so hard to leave our jobs – even when they become toxic. We rationalize that our clients need us or we don’t want to put extra work on our colleagues or the commute is short or it’s not bad all the time and whatever else we come up
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2023 is my year of authenticity! I am realigning with my purpose and intently focusing on higher-level impact. I am ready for more media, podcast and YouTube guest appearances. I am ready to travel the world coaching leaders, guest lecturing in higher education classrooms, delivering training for corporations and universities, presenting at conferences, and
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Macro, mezzo, and micro social work should all be concerned about: Nutrition and disease prevention Food sovereignty Nature and climate change Unemployment and underemployment Overworking or busyness Disconnection and exclusion Eating to live, access to healthy food, spending time in nature, connecting with the earth, workforce skills development, entrepreneurship, education, hobbies, self-care, collaboration, and
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August Is: Happiness Happens Month Black Business Month Professional Speakers Month August is also the last full month of summer. It is my “end of year” as September feels more like the new year to me since I’ve worked on a traditional school schedule since 2000. I woke early up on yesterday (August 1st)
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