Welcome to the last episode of Season 3, my fellow Social Workers 🎉

In this season finale, I dive into my recent vacation, the unexpected battle with COVID, and what it's taught me about myself and my work. I also share my thoughts on why we need to acknowledge our achievements and not be hard on ourselves. Lastly, I offer insights into YourEvolvedMind and a major announcement regarding career support. 

Topics I cover in this episode include:

• The need to disconnect from work after a busy schedule
• An exciting launch of my monthly membership for career support
• Understanding what a fulfilling career looks like through conducting a career inventory

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In this episode of Social Work Insider, I am excited to drop hints about my spectacular season finale. I'm embracing a season of change, stepping beyond my usual focus on social workers to create a bigger impact. You'll get a peek into the introspective journey that's led me to expand my horizons, and I can't wait to share what this might mean for my community.

Topics I cover in this episode include:

• My upcoming transition, expanding my influence beyond social workers
• The thought process behind my shift in focus and what it could mean for you
• My career advice for those navigating their professional journey

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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourevolvedmind?lang=en

Schedule a career coaching session with me:
https://calendly.com/harlenyvasquezcoaching/career-coaching-session-60-min?month=2023-05 

In this episode, I get into a juicy conversation with Sojourner White who works as a remote social worker. Sojourner has spent her career helping out people who aren't often heard from and handling the difficulties of remote work. This episode will give you a good idea about how social work looks today, thanks to what Sojourner’s been through, her experiences with remote work, and her strong push for rights.

Topics we touch on include:

• Sojourner’s unique method of remote social work and her efforts to connect with overlooked online communities
• The importance of advocacy in the world of remote social work 
• An in-depth look at Sojourner’s story, the pros and cons of remote work, and her future goals to effect change in her profession

More about Sojourner:

Sojourner White is a remote social worker and award-winning travel writer & influencer. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad and called both Spain and Germany home. Through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor’s, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.

Links:

Website - https://sojournies.com/

Remote Social Work 101 Guide - bit.ly/remotesocialwork

Instagram - Instagram (@thesojournies)

Twitter -  sojournies

Facebook -  Sojournies
Tik Tok - https://tiktok.com/@sojournies

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Applying for your Master of Social Work (MSW) just got way easier. Today's guest, Michelle Bruxer, takes you through the most important steps of writing your personal statement like a pro.

This episode is all about:

• The do’s and don’ts of personal statement writing
• How to focus on your Why
• How to market yourself

More about Michelle:

Michelle is the Founder of MSW Helper, where she helps Master of Social Work Applicants write top notch personal statements for grad school. Michelle understands how stressful applying to the MSW can be, and strives to help applicants feel confident about their applications.

Check out her website to learn more: 

https://www.mswhelper.com/

Follow her on social media @msw.helper on TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

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Schedule a career coaching session with me:
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In this episode, I delve into a deeply personal topic - burnout, a reality familiar to many in our field. We host the inspirational Jelan Agnew, a veteran social worker and advocate for mindful work-life balance, who candidly shares her harrowing experience of ICU admission due to burnout. Through her reflections, we underscore the urgency of prioritizing mental health and self-care, often overlooked aspects in our profession.

Topics we touch on include:

• The profound impact of burnout on our health and why it shouldn't be the norm for social workers.
• The importance of detaching our worth from productivity and employer valuations.
• Mindfulness techniques and lifestyle changes can prevent burnout and foster personal well-being.

More about Jelan:

Jelan Agnew, LCSW is an award-winning Mindfulness Speaker, Coach and Facilitator. She is the recipient of both Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty award and CT Magazine’s 40 under 40 award, and is a highly rated TEDx Speaker. Jelan has 12+ years of experience as a DBT Therapist, Adjunct Professor and Workshop/Training facilitator. Founder of Nalej of Self, LLC, Jelan helps individuals and organizations by teaching mindfulness skills to address burnout. Nalej of Self, LLC has worked with a variety of organizations, universities, hospitals and non-profits. Nalej of Self, LLC offers Keynote Speaking, Mindfulness Coaching and Mindfulness Workshops.

Here are the requested links for more information:

Website: http://Nalejofself.com

Facebook: Jelan Agnew

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jelan-agnew-lcsw-tedx-speaker-88053710Instagram: @nalejofself

TikTok: @nalejofself

Jelan's TEDx Talk: 

Black Folk Mental Health: Generational Trauma, Traditions & Truth | Jelan Agnew | TEDxDelthorneWomen

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Today, I get the privilege of chatting with Shara Ruffin. Shara's story is one of strength and determination as she juggles the demands of motherhood, fights depression, and ultimately triumphs in her journey to licensure. From the hard-learned lessons of her journey, she now helps fellow social workers navigate their own. In this episode, we delve into the practical and psychological aspects of preparing for the licensure exam, with Shara emphasizing the power of understanding your learning style and keeping a positive mindset.

Topics we discuss include:

• Unravelling Shara Ruffin's inspiring journey through depression and towards her licensure
• Cutting through the noise: the most effective ways to prepare for the licensure exam and the role of your learning style in this process
• How to maintain a healthy mindset and avoid defining your self-worth through the outcome of the licensure exam

More about Shara:

Shara is an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor's degree in social work from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in social work from Howard University School of Social Work. Shara has specializations in grief, personality disorders, family trauma, compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness meditation, ADHD, and anxiety. Shara is a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider. 

Shara is also a 5x-Amazon Best-Seller of a social work journal called, “90 Days of Prayer”. She is the author of her second best-selling social work journal “90 Days Of Inspiration”, which is a study companion for social workers taking their licensing exam. 

Currently, Shara is the Founder and CEO of a consulting company called "Journey To Licensure". Her company combines wellness, clinical supervision, and professional development coaching to support social workers through licensure examinations. Shara's company "Journey To Licensure" was featured in Business Insider. Shara is also a LinkedIn Advisor and was most recently awarded "Top 15 LinkedIn Expert in Philadelphia in 2023.

Schedule a consultation with Shara:
https://calendly.com/shararuffin/15min?month=2023-05 

Shara on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shararuffin/

Shara’s 90 Prayer Journal:

https://tr.ee/lO5tDvBqb5

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Today on Social Work Insider, I open up about my personal and professional experiences after failing my licensure exam by just 7 points. I'll share how this event motivated me to step into a supervisory role and eventually start my own coaching business. You'll hear about my journey from providing free coaching to my colleagues to realizing my true strengths and launching YourEVOLVEDmind LLC. 

Other topics I touch on in this episode include:

• Why creating a vision for your career is so important
• The importance of marketing yourself the right way
• How stepping into a role, even if you're not ready for it, can help you grow into the person you aspire to be 

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Schedule a career coaching session with me:
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

• How to increase your impact through entrepreneurship 
• How and when to invest in yourself
• Why it’s important to get support