QUESTION: What does wholeness look and feel like for you? Sometimes when we don’t show up fully in professional spaces it isn’t because we’re fearful, code-switching or battling imposter syndrome. Sometimes we don’t show up fully in professional spaces because we realize they don’t deserve access to all parts of us. Real Talk! What […]
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My truth: I am multi-passionate and often struggle with narrowing my business focus for extended periods of time. It would feel like I had to choose between authentic parts of myself, or I was being forced leave a part of me out…but no longer. I am fully embracing all of me! You know me
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As a first-generation leader, I have dedicated myself to creating more women leaders. I’ve spent 2 decades pouring into Women and Girls of Color in multiple capacities and I’m not done yet. I recognize that Women of Color in leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace. Currently, I am utilizing my education,
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Career Advancement Fact: Personal development is as important as professional development. Personal development can take many forms from therapy to journaling to travel. Travel is one of my loves and I generally use my birthday as an opportunity to go someplace new and try something new (when available). Travel can expand your perspective, reduce
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Stepping into leadership can feel scary and isolating – especially when self-doubt is telling you that you’re not ready to lead. If you’ve ever thought, “I need more experience”, “I need another degree”, or “I don’t have what it takes,” you’re not alone. Many Women of Color in leadership roles struggle with imposter syndrome,
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Success is always an inside job! Soft Success Self-Assured Succes Sustainable Success If you want to see outer changes you have to make inner changes. And you don’t have to do it by yourself. During these times of collective uncertainty and opposition, I want to help Women of Color leaders rise above the noise
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Friday, January 17, 2025, Social Media post: There is A LOT going on in the world, and thanks to the World Wide Web, we all have a front row seat to it all. It’s pretty easy to become discouraged, disappointed, and depleted. So, here are a few nuggets to nibble on this weekend: 1.
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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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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
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I recognize that Women of Color in social work leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace because I am a Black woman in social work leadership who previously dimmed her light. I am a Black woman who experienced professional burnout and compassion fatigue. Just like my previous clients, staff, students, and interns,
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