Representation matters which is why Black Panther is a cultural phenomenon. Black love, Black unity, Black culture, Black intelligence, and Black power were all on full display. I am not a comic book or superhero movie fan, but loved the first Black Panther movie for many reasons – and I listed 18 of them […]
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Easy and hard are subjective. What is easy to me may be hard to someone else. Although I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I also wasn’t born into abuse, loneliness, or racism. Now, these areas aren’t the only things that would make me consider life hard, but they’re a good
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I decided to do 50 NEW things as I happily journey to the half-century mark next year. I didn’t really choose a theme. I’m just exploring life with gratitude and wonder. Some things will be single events. Some things will have multiple components. Some things will be ongoing opportunities. Some things will be big
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What did you learn in social work school about career opportunities? Career advancement strategies? Leadership? How is that working out for you? I’ve encountered so many social workers, including students, who feel stuck in social work. They don’t see a way up or a way out. Why is this so prevalent? It’s prevalent because of
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You’re a leader. You’re a boss. You’re the woman that makes the magic happen! And it’s time to elevate again! You ARE ready for your next level…even if you don’t think that you are. And do you know what? I’m here to help you believe it and achieve it. Let’s work together to get
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Our word for 2022 is elevation. One way to be sure to elevate in your career is to elevate your career skills, knowledge, and resources through professional development. NEWSFLASH: It’s your responsibility to take complete ownership of your career! Stop waiting for your employer to pay for your professional development and stop waiting until
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My calendar is open for SCHEDULING professional development workshops for social work leaders. Introducing Lead Like a Social Worker: Balance, Brilliance, Boldness workshop. Workshop Description: Management and supervision trainings are plentiful in the social work profession. Best practices for high-quality and competent social work supervision often begin with an explanation of the purpose, role, and function
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I know social work! I know leadership! I know career success! I also know that many high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership are struggling to elevate their careers. Sometimes unsure what is holding them back or what opportunities are available to them I also know that there may be beliefs and behaviors
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I closed out September which was Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month with the first You Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Working Women virtual workshop. It was amazing! Did you miss it? If you missed it, no worries, because I am setting the date for the next virtual
It’s a new month and a new quarter. It’s hard to believe that we have entered the final quarter of 2022! And I want you to keep investing in yourself! You deserve your best. September Was: Self-Care Awareness Month National Preparedness Month Self-Improvement Month International Update Your Resume Month Did you update your self-care
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