I would consider this a bonus episode to season 1. Just taking a moment to be transparent about my experience with curating season one and my thoughts on whether this show will continue or not.

Season one has come to an end. This has been a great first experience for me and I will be back soon! Until next time. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Request to come on the show Ads Jess Kay’s Healings Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

This is the last episode in the mini series, Leaving the 9-5, is it sustainable? I talk with finance professional, Alex Costello, and we talk about how his business is changing the field by bringing a label of caring that is not often seen. We also take some time to talk about his journey of building his business, the life experiences that influences his approach to helping others with their finances and much more. As a social worker, I really valued this conversation and I hope that you will as well. Tune in! **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Request to come on the show Ads Jess Kay’s Healings Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

We love a group conversation! In this episode, part 2 on entrepreneurship, is it with a panel of women business owners. If you are someone that’s thinking about starting their own business please get our a pen and paper while listening. These successful women really take the time to give insight on what the journey to becoming an entrepreneur really looks like. Today’s highlighted business include Private practice, telehealth services, supporting women entrepreneurs, non-traditional healthcare, workforce liberation, and intentional jewelry and accessories. More details can be found on “Who’s On The Show”. Along with covering the value their businesses being to this world, we also talk about the difficulty of entrepreneurship support, having access to information and resources to start their business, creating your own space in the workforce versus fitting in the corporate box, burnout, work life balance, serving the community without roper compensation and so much more. Tune in! **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Request to come on the show Ads Jess Kay’s Healings Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

This episode marks the start of a mini series about Entrepreneurship. In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Judy Fernandez, licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Mind Muse Therapeutic Consulting. We take a moment to talk about the challenges of starting a Telehealth service, the importance of affordable/accessible/quality mental health services through expansion, the relevance of giving opportunities to pre-licensed social workers, the culture of overworking, vacation guilt and much more. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Request to come on the show Ads Jess Kay’s Healings Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

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Even with so many of us struggling with mental health challenges, we still face a stigma that hinders our access to resources and the financial support needed for providers to have adequate services. Join me and others as we explore current obstacles to accessing mental health care as individuals with mental health challenges and as mental health providers in this mini three part series on 'Do We Have Access to Mental Health Care?'. In this episode, I sit down with Shara Ruffin, a highly decorated social worker, and we discuss her experience as a mental health professional who has personally dealt with mental health challenges.  If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Start here: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Jess Kay’s Healings Request to come on the show Ads Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

Even with so many of us struggling with mental health challenges, we still face a stigma that hinders our access to resources and the financial support needed for providers to have adequate services. Join me and others as we explore current obstacles to accessing mental health care as individuals with mental health challenges and as mental health providers in this mini three part series on 'Do We Have Access to Mental Health Care?'. This episode is formatter more like a panel conversation rather than a one on one conversation. We get the opportunity to speak with mental health professionals from different specializations ranging from Drug & Alcohol, Special Needs, Case Management, Advocacy and etc. This episode may be a lengthy one but it is worth the time.  If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.  Start here: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help  **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Who Is On The Show Jess Kay’s Healings Request to come on the show Ads Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

This episode marks the end of the mini series on 'Today's Social Climate'. I am so honored to have had this great conversation with Nakeya Gore, LCSW and Sharon Kirlik, PhD, LCWS. Two very inspirational social workers that have dedicated their time to helping others. In this conversation, we talk about hate versus acceptance, the impact of technology and the five major social concerns that continues to touch the lives of everyone.  **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Who Is On The Show Fall 2022 Spiritual Holistic Expo September, 17th 10am - 5pm & Sunday, September 18th 10am - 5pm. Venue: Ag Hall, 302 N 17th St. Allentown, PA Jess Kay's Healings Connect with me Request to come on the show Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart

Tune into another conversation on the topic “Today's Social Climate” from a new perspective with Chandrika D. Phea. In this episode we talk about the experience of being an empath in the midst of so many tragedies, how manifestation can help in these times, the effects of desensitization, and so much more. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website Connect with me Request to come on the show Get started with Buzzsprout Free delivery Instacart Find out more about Chandrika on the website: https://letstalksk.wixsite.com/thepodcast/episodes/categories/who-is-on-the-show

The premise of this episode is to explore the various social issues that are occurring today and to reflect on how they are affecting our daily lives, altering our perception of the future and whether we have the ability to make a change in what we are seeing happen today. Tune into a conversation between my cousin and I as we discuss gun violence, relationships, social media and more. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website: https://letstalksk.wixsite.com/thepodcast Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/shaniak Request to come on the show: https://forms.gle/99UQ6RmepJjmT3qf6 Get started with Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1966716 Free delivery Instacart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/gb7MVv

Social media has made a place in our lives as it sets the expectations of perfectionism and the beauty standards. As we are scrolling through our newsfeeds, liking and loving pictures and maybe even interacting with others ….. What is it doing to our confidence? Our self worth? Tune into a great conversation that answers that provides insight on these questions. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website: https://letstalksk.wixsite.com/thepodcast Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/shaniak Request to come on the show: https://forms.gle/99UQ6RmepJjmT3qf6 Get started with Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1966716 Free delivery Instacart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/gb7MVv

What’s going on with Roe V. Wade? What will legislation changes mean for all of us? (This is an everyone’s issue not just a women’s issue) In this episode, I’ll be breaking down what the chaos is all about and will provide my opinions on what is going on from the perspective of a woman of color that works in social services. **Episodes Air Bi-Weekly** Join me in conversation on the podcast’s website: https://letstalksk.wixsite.com/thepodcast Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/shaniak Request to come on the show: https://forms.gle/99UQ6RmepJjmT3qf6 Get started with Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1966716 Free delivery Instacart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/gb7MVv

We all have thoughts and opinions to share. Right? Well I definitely do. In this episode I share a bit about myself, the intentions of this podcast and my reason for making this podcast. I describe what I mean by “all opinions matter” because we do not want to get confused and how you can join in on the conversation. **Episodes air Bi-Weekly** Get started with Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1966716 Linked Tree: https://linktr.ee/shaniak Request to come on the show: https://forms.gle/99UQ6RmepJjmT3qf6

A podcast where every opinion matters.