I am a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach committed to eliminating the old narrow view of social work. My goal is that you, as a social worker, are empowered to believe that you can do anything that you want to do with your social work degree. I offer strategies and resources to help social […]
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Many years ago, as I was caught in the cycle of wanting to leave my job but not sure where I wanted to go, I created a false narrative that held me back for months and months. I was working in a small nonprofit that had become a rapidly growing nonprofit, but I questioned
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My ancestors weren’t free on July 4, 1776. June 19th is our Black Independence Day. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and
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Have your company values been embedded into your organizational culture? Do you have a pipeline of loyal, competent employees ready to advance? Does your organization have strong brand recognition in your community? Our workforce has shifted in countless ways over the last two decades. The changing demographics and expectations of our current workforce have
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Organizations and organizational cultures are ever-changing. Our American workforce is comprised of baby boomers, zoomers, and the 3 generations in between. This generation gap can cause a variety of challenges for employers. Hybrid work schedules, clear paths to promotion, satisfactory salaries, and paid time off are what employees now expect from their employers and
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I’ve wanted to live on a farm since I was a little girl in single digit ages. I knew I wanted other people to live there, not just my family and I wanted us to have fun activities. I wanted to live in a big white farmhouse and have cows and horses, but I
Farm Life: Defining Green Social Work on My Own Terms Read More »
Question of the Day: What are WE talking about? Social work myths Career opportunities Social work salaries Self-care Burnout prevention Leadership styles Women in leadership Career pivots Getting promoted Etc. Remember that my professional objective is to Empower, Teach, and Connect. I want to hear from you. Your voice matters. I’m here to be
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Let’s do a little self-reflection as the month of May comes to a close. May is National Mental Health Month and National Walking Month. These two are intertwined for me. I love being outside in nature and walking in quiet among grass and trees. Nicki in Nature (#nickiinnature) doesn’t mean cliff jumping or white water
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Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start to summer. It is a day to remember the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and democracy we enjoy here in the United States. I am grateful for their sacrifice as I understand that freedom isn’t free. As a
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Run…don’t walk to the theater to see Disney’s The Little Mermaid. It was one of my daughter’s favorite Disney animated movies. I was excited to see a Black woman as Ariel and even became adamant about seeing the movie opening weekend when Disney and Halle received so much backlash. I would have loved for
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