Today, I close another successful chapter of my life. Season 2 of the Social Work Insider officially comes to a close as I take a moment to reset and reflect on how great this past year has been for me. Since the start of this podcast, my dream has always been to uplift the social work profession and to remind each of us that, hey, we as social workers can truly do it all!And in this episode, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on where that journey has taken me.Topics I cover today:The journey I had to take to become the best version of myself How I no longer feel pressure to be a certain way What you can expect from Season 3 of the Social Work Insider :)---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Hey, y'all, it's been a while since my last episode, but today I bring you Erica Sandoval. If you're a long-time podcast listener, you'll probably recognize her from an episode we did together back in March, where we learned about her journey into the social work profession. This time, we're bringing her back to hear in on what she's been up to recently. On top of that, we have some really exciting announcements to share with you as well. Make sure you have a listen!Topics we cover in today's episode include:The amazing work Erica is doing with the Latinx community An exciting announcement we have to share with you (hint: it involves a book)Why it's important to lead with heart and purpose More about Erica:Erica is a passionate licensed clinical therapist who is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is committed to amplifying the voices and businesses of incredible Latinx social work leaders, who are healing and inspiring communities. As founder and CEO of Sandoval CoLab, she partners with organizations, universities, health care facilities, medical and corporate professionals to provide access to resources to advance teams and help employees and students thrive. Most recently, she co-founded Employee Network Allyance, a space for allyship for today and tomorrow's employee network leaders who help each other succeed. Erica holds a Post Master's in Clinical Adolescent Psychology and a Master's in Social Work from New York University, Silver School of Social Work. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for National Association of Social Workers NYC, the largest organization for professional social workers worldwide. She helped launch B.O.L.D, Building Organizing and Leading with Diversity. Her work focuses on the intersectionality of behavioral health, social disparities, trauma, and human development. She serves as Advisor for the Latino Social Work Coalition and Prospanica NY. Her successful career has earned her numerous awards, including being honored with the Social Justice Award for Social Work as one of Prospanica NY's 2021 Top Latinx Leaders. She is regularly invited to be a guest speaker, moderator and panelist by well-known organizations, including Sony, Jobwell, and Brown Brothers Harriman. In collaboration with Fig Factor Media, Erica released her first book, Latinx in Social Work, which quickly became a #1 Best Seller and Hot New Release under Social Work on Amazon and also led to an ongoing partnership with the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Her greatest pride is being a single mother and raising her 21-year-old daughter, Isabella, whom she considers her biggest teacher. As a proud immigrant from Ecuador, her passion is fueled in supporting the community she is a part of and their children. Erica is a philanthropist and is a donor to the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund. www.latinxinsocialwork.com www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialworkwww.sandovalcolab.comwww.instagram.com/sandovalcolab—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enThis episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more :https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

It's time for some life updates! I wanted to take a break from the usual interview-style programming for this episode and instead have a real vulnerable but exciting unscripted conversation with you. There's honestly been a lot happening in my life lately, and I can't wait to tell you, my wonderful listeners, all about it!Topics I touch on in today's episode:What it's like becoming a first-generation 29-year-old Latina homeownerHow I dealt with the limiting beliefs that came with being a homeownerMy new job I'll be stepping into!The importance of building self-love ... and more!---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Get ready for a juicy episode my fellow social workers. Today, my guest Nii Ato and I break down to you the most important key strategies you should implement in your job search today so you can land your dream role fast.  Some of the topics we cover include:How to write a solid resume that gets noticed by recruiters LinkedIn optimization tipsNetworking and building an online personal brand to land your dream job More about Nii:Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. He was named as one of Linkedin’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers for 2022.Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients.He has over 10 years experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform, where he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients spanning mid-career professionals up to C-suite executives — across industries.Nii Ato earned his BA in Psychology from Hamilton College and MA & Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University.Nii Ato was born in London, raised in NYC, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband, a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl, & a frustrated but passionate Arsenal fan.niiato@avenircareers.comwww.AvenirCareers.comMy Career AdviceLinkedIn---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources! LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enThis episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more :https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

As a social worker, the typical route to making money is to pursue a degree and then eventually get into a job that pays you a consistent salary. But did you know there’s a world out there where you can make 10x more than a job will ever give you while working from whenever, wherever, and with no income limits?Introducing the world of coaching. Join me as my business coach shares her insights into this new emerging industry and how she went from working a full-time 9-5 social work job to now running a multiple six-figure coaching business. Here’s what you’ll learn from this episode:Why you, as a social worker, already have the skillsets to run a $10,000 / month coaching businessHow there are a ton of people in the market willing to pay you $2000+ for your coaching servicesThe in’s and out’s of the coaching industry and why it’s the ultimate vehicle to give you that freedom you’re looking for More about Dielle: Dielle is a sales coach who helps women of color coaches multiply their sales and experience freedom. She helps them create wildly successful online coaching businesses without the stress or overwhelm. She is the host of Black, Banked, and Booked Out Podcast, a sales and money mindset podcast for online coaches. Dielle went from struggling social worker living paycheck to paycheck, to building a multiple six figure coaching business with a 9 to 5.Instagram: DielleCharonWebsite:https://diellecharon.com/---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE ACADEMY JULY COHORT WAITLISThttps://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/613806469c40aa3444b31e62LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Are you looking to attract more money in your life as a social worker? If so, then this is the episode for you. As a "for the people" profession, it's easy for us as social workers to think of money second, right after impact. Because of that, we can fall victim to many limiting mindset beliefs that hinder us from reaching our full financial potential. Today, my guest Eva Forde will break down some of these limiting money beliefs and how we can disassociate from them to attract more financial abundance into our lives. Topics we cover in today's episode include:How to upgrade your thinking about money so you attract it instead of pushing it away Why it's easy to fall into many money mindset traps as a social worker Practical ways to make more money fast More about Eva:Being a social worker can be hard. Being a broke social worker is harder, but it doesn't have to be that way. Eva Forde, MSSW, founder of Rich Social Worker, is on a mission to disrupt the field by building what she calls a “rich social work mentality”. Through her popular YouTube platform and one-on-one coaching, Eva has inspired countless social workers to live richly by building profitable online businesses and developing a mindset of abundance.Follow Eva on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichSocialWorkerFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/evafordeonlineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richsocialw...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-forde...Website: richsocialworker.com—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE ACADEMY JULY COHORT WAITLISThttps://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/613806469c40aa3444b31e62LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enThis episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more :https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

The Social Work industry is expected to grow 2x faster than the growth of an average industry within the next year. That’s just one of the many gems my guest today Sarah Johnston dropped in today’s episode. Join us as we discuss the future of the Social work industry as a whole and what you can expect as a job seeker yourself. Some of the topics we cover in today’s episode include: Why  Social Workers, might want to consider making a jump into techThe rapid growth of the Social Work industry Standing out as a job seeker in today’s climate What to do if you love your job but aren’t getting paid enough More about Sarah: Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the proper marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews.  Sarah is a certified YouMap coach who gives a holistic framework for helping uncover motivation and strengths.  She was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in the career space in 2019, called the owner of the "best resume writing firm for experienced executives" by Balance Careers, and a "top follow" by JobScan in 2019 and 2020.  Her company has written resumes and career documents for some of the top leaders in the world's most recognizable brands. Learn more about Sarah below:Website: www.briefcasecoach.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriefcaseCoach/—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources! FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

Does building a career and displaying empathy work well together? Well, according to my guest in today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the founder of HireHigherEd - they do!Listen in as Eric shares with me his personal and very inspiring story of how he’s used empathy to supercharge his career. In today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the Founder of HireHigherEd, discussed a step by step process on how to build an empathy driven career. Listen in as Eric shares with me his personal and very inspiring story of how he’s used empathy to supercharge his career. During this episode we talked about:The role empathy plays in the Social Work industry The moment Eric was asked one of the most life changing question he’s ever received from a residential student Figuring out when to and when not to go into higher education The importance of giving yourself permission to start Why getting other people to tell your story can help you learn more about your own stMore about Eric:Dr. Eric Stephens is a former writing teacher who had to find a new career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As he searched, he founded #HireHigherEd, an initiative to build community and help other academics making career transitions. Eventually, he found a new career in data analytics, but left it to start a software company. He doesn't just want to watch higher education change, he wants to usher it in. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn or his website www.TranslateAcademia.com.---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/This episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more : https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

"Financially Ungraduated" is a term that my guests today, the co-founders of Arbol, created to address a big issue in today's world... financial illiteracy for students.The truth is, many high achieving students have the drive to finish college but unfortunately, due to a lack of financial education and resources, they're unable to finish in time. And that can cause a huge negative impact on their lives moving forward. So in this episode, I've invited my guests to talk about what they're doing to tackle this issue and how we can support them in the fight against financial illiteracy for students. This episode is part 2 out of a 2 part series we’re collaborating on.Donate here:https://growarbol.com/donate/Follow Arbol and the founders on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growarbol/LinkedIn (David): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgonzalez53/LinkedIn (Favio): https://www.linkedin.com/in/favioosorio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growarbol?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcMore about the Founders:David Gonzalez: Co-Founder, Co-CEOFirst-generation college graduate who earned a business degree from Buffalo State College and an MBA from Canisius College.  David has 10 years of professional experience working across all major business functions at large companies and startups. Most recently, David was the COO at early-stage startup Kangarootime where he helped secure $8M+ in venture financing, scaled the team from 10 to 50 employees, expanded into enterprise and markets generating a 15X increase in revenue.Read more about David: https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/inno/stories/profiles/2021/06/10/david-gonzalez-kangarootime-profile.htmlFavio Osorio: Co-Founder, Co-CEOFavio Osorio (co-founder, Co-CEO): Favio has 10+ years of experience in financial services holding various roles across several functions including wealth financial planning, project management, business analytics and strategy. Favio was a founding member of M&T Bank’s Multicultural Banking group responsible for supporting various enterprise-wide initiatives intended to enhance the banking experience of multicultural customers. Favio has developed a deep understanding of the distinctive challenges and preferences of multicultural segments, in particular immigrants and communities of color. Favio earned an Economics and Business degree from Mount St. Mary's University and has an MBA from Duke University’s The Fuqua School of Business.—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Most people don’t know it but your mindset is a key component in dictating your level of success as a social work professional. Yup, not your resume, LinkedIn, or previous certifications - but instead, it’s your mindset.Today, my guest Jasmine Escalera shares her insights on how to develop a strong mindset that will not only help you find career success but also get you paid what you are worth as a woman of color. Here are some of the takeaways you’ll learn from today’s episode:How we should be critical of the mindset beliefs we've inherited from our parents Why working hard alone won’t help you find career successJasmine’s strategies to building a strong supportive community around youMore about Jasmine:Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine is a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice and has been named one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineescaleracoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enThis episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more: https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

If you thought you already knew everything there was when it came to job interviews, boy are you in for a treat. Today, I have the one and only Madeline Mann with me on this episode of the Social Work Insider Podcast where she shares her key insights into what a hiring manager really looks for when they ask you basic interview questions. This episode is sure to give you a whole new perspective, some of the topics we cover include:Why you shouldn’t answer interview questions too literally How to use stories to sell yourself during an interview Managing the conversation around salary and money What you should know about Madeline:Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who has built an audience of over a half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube Channel, Self Made Millennial. Mann’s career coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, and more.YouTube: www.youtube.com/selfmademillennialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self.made.millennial/Website: www.madelinemann.com---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

From getting her DSW to becoming a CEO and now starting her own coaching business, my guest today, Lakeya Cherry, it’s a woman of many talents.. Join me as we talk about the many obstacles Lakeya had to overcome from being a first generation raised by a single mom to now being the CEO of The Network for Social Work Management.During this wide ranging conversation we discuss everything including:How to overcome imposter syndrome as a Social WorkerThe value in finding the right mentors to help you achieve your dreamsPrioritizing self care and knowing your values Here’s a little bit about Lakeya:Dr. Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW, ACC is an executive leadership coach who has dedicated her career to the growth and development of individuals and the organizations they are a part of. Her former clients include Headspace, Glassdoor, LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI), Mux, Tot Squad, The Salvation Army, The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, California Mental Health Advocates for Children, Black Administrators of Child Welfare, and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. Dr. Cherry holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international organization dedicated to strengthening and mobilizing diverse social impact leaders through education, leadership development, networking, and community-building. Under her leadership, the Network has expanded globally and introduced transformative programming that not only produced better leaders but also enhanced organizational cultures. Her approach is informed by her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California where she was honored with the coveted Order of Arête award, her M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, and her B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Website: https://lakeyacherry.com/The Network for Social Work Management (socialworkmanager.org)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeyacherry/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lakeyacherryllc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyacherry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lakeya_cherryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lakeyacherryllc---FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseIf you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

As a first-generation Latina college grad, I’ve personally experienced how expensive the world of academia can be for students looking to pursue a degree. With expenses such as textbooks, transportation, and college tuition all adding up, it’s no wonder many first-generation low-income students have to drop out of school. Well, my guests for today’s episode are fighting that problem head-on with their own start-up, Arbol. In short, Arbol helps under-resourced college students raise funds to cover their living expenses, get advice, and build their network by connecting them with online supporters.This episode is part 1 out of a 2 part series we’re collaborating on. For today, we’ll be focusing more on:David and Favio’s journey as first-generation  studentsHow Arbol is changing the world of academic financing one student at a time The challenges many students face when it comes to pursuing a degree More about the Founders:David Gonzalez: Co-Founder, Co-CEO First-generation college graduate who earned a business degree from Buffalo State College and an MBA from Canisius College.  David has 10 years of professional experience working across all major business functions at large companies and startups. Most recently, David was the COO at early-stage startup Kangarootime where he helped secure $8M+ in venture financing, scaled the team from 10 to 50 employees, expanded into enterprise and markets generating a 15X increase in revenue.Read more about David: https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/inno/stories/profiles/2021/06/10/david-gonzalez-kangarootime-profile.html Favio Osorio: Co-Founder, Co-CEO Favio Osorio (co-founder, Co-CEO): Favio has 10+ years of experience in financial services holding various roles across several functions including wealth financial planning, project management, business analytics and strategy. Favio was a founding member of M&T Bank’s Multicultural Banking group responsible for supporting various enterprise-wide initiatives intended to enhance the banking experience of multicultural customers. Favio has developed a deep understanding of the distinctive challenges and preferences of multicultural segments, in particular immigrants and communities of color. Favio earned an Economics and Business degree from Mount St. Mary's University and has an MBA from Duke University’s The Fuqua School of Business.Check out Arbol: https://growarbol.com/If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Happy Social Work Month! This episode is a special one because my guest today isn’t just any other guest, they’re my mentor - Erica Sandoval.During this episode we discussed Erica’s personal journey on becoming a Latina Social Worker and her experience migrating from Ecuador to the United States and having to tackle oppression as a Latina Woman.We touched on topics including:Her personal journey on becoming a Social Worker and finding her purposeAdvice she would share for any aspiring Social Workers Becoming a published author for Latinx in Social Work And more!PART 2 OF THIS INTERVIEW IS COMING SOON!Erica’s bio: Erica is a passionate licensed clinical therapist who is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is committed to amplifying the voices and businesses of incredible Latinx social work leaders, who are healing and inspiring communities. As founder and CEO of Sandoval CoLab, she partners with organizations, universities, health care facilities, medical and corporate professionals to provide access to resources to advance teams and help employees and students thrive. Most recently, she co-founded Employee Network Allyance, a space for allyship for today and tomorrow’s employee network leaders who help each other succeed. Erica holds a Post Master’s in Clinical Adolescent Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from New York University, Silver School of Social Work. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for National Association of Social Workers NYC, the largest organization for professional social workers worldwide. She helped launch B.O.L.D, Building Organizing and Leading with Diversity. Her work focuses on the intersectionality of behavioral health, social disparities, trauma, and human development. She serves as Advisor for the Latino Social Work Coalition and Prospanica NY. Her successful career has earned her numerous awards, including being honored with the Social Justice Award for Social Work as one of Prospanica NY’s 2021 Top Latinx Leaders. She is regularly invited to be a guest speaker, moderator and panelist by well-known organizations, including Sony, Jobwell, and Brown Brothers Harriman. In collaboration with Fig Factor Media, Erica released her first book, Latinx in Social Work, which quickly became a #1 Best Seller and Hot New Release under Social Work on Amazon and also led to an ongoing partnership with the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Her greatest pride is being a single mother and raising her 21-year-old daughter, Isabella, whom she considers her biggest teacher. As a proud immigrant from Ecuador, her passion is fueled in supporting the community she is a part of and their children. Erica is a philanthropist and is a donor to the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund. www.latinxinsocialwork.com www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialworkwww.sandovalcolab.comwww.instagram.com/sandovalcolab-------If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseThis episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.Learn more below:https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

Do you know how to sell yourself as a Social Worker? During interviews, are you able to answer the question “tell me about yourself” confidently? If you said no to any of the above, then this is the episode for you. Today, I’ve brought on my friend and colleague Jennifer Luna to talk about how to create a Personal Brand as a Social Worker. During this episode we touched on various topics including:What to do if you feel stuck in your role as a Social WorkerHow to use “career moments” to highlight you as a professional Social Worker Why you should focus on building the right skill set at the beginning of your career before focusing on the population you serve More about Jennifer: Jennifer Luna, MSSW,  is an author, speaker, career coach and trainer. She serves as director of the DiNitto Center for Career Services at University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Jennifer has been invited to present regionally and nationally on topics including professional branding, academic job search and the professional development cycle for social workers. She also writes a column for the New Social Worker Magazine called "Your Social Work Career Coach".  In addition to her work with the University, she provides individual consultation to professionals seeking employment in the nonprofit and public human services sector, and the academic job market.  Jennifer is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker and certified Clifton Strength's Coach.jenniferlunaconsulting.comjennifer@jenniferlunaconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlunamssw/@jlunaMSSW---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS: https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

Is social anxiety a big problem in your life? If so, you’ll want to listen in on today’s episode. My guest today is a Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and a Top 100 Podcaster as recognized by Forbes who has helped thousands of people overcome social anxiety. As someone who has previously suffered from it himself, Mark shares the steps he’s personally taken to overcome it and the process he now takes his clients through to help them overcome their social anxiety. Mark shares a lot of golden nuggets in today’s episode including:What is social anxiety? And how to assess and identify  How Mark personally overcame his social anxiety The many reasons why therapy apps and “quick fix” options aren’t the most effective way to deal with social anxiety And more!Here’s a little bit more about Mark:Mark Metry is a 24 year old entrepreneur, author, creator, mental health advocate, coach, teacher, keynote speaker, podcast host, and loving human being.Mark has interviewed over 300+ top leaders around the world from billionaire philanthropists, to neuroscientists, professional athletes, New York times bestselling authors, philosophers, and innovative disrupter’s on his Top 100 Humans 2.0 podcast, which NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance placed in the "Top 21 Growing Podcasts you must listen to..”Now, Mark hosts the Social Anxiety Society podcast, and is the bestselling author of Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone!Mark has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, HuffPost, Mindvalley, Inc and many more. Mark‘s been mentioned alongside Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos and can be found speaking at Universities like Rutgers to Nonprofits like Coptic Orphans, to conferences and high schools across the nation.Mark has spoken alongside Olympian Athletes, New York Times Bestselling authors, and Fortune 500 CEO’s. Mark's story has been featured in 3 books, including Ditch the Act by McGraw Hill, Standing O! alongside Billionaires and other mavericks, and We're All Marketers. Mark has also been a guest on over 250+ podcasts, radio stations, and television.Additionally, Mark advises startups, and volunteers his time as an advisory board member at an education based nonprofit.Check out his website:http://markmetry.com ---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

As a child to immigrant parents, I know what it’s like to be a first generation college graduate and job seeker - it’s not easy. So that’s why I’m excited to bring on the Founder of Wonsulting, Jonathan Javier, to the Social Work Insider Podcast. You’ve probably seen him before on LinkedIn or Tiktok but what I love about Jonathan is that he’s a first generation job seeker who was able to overcome many hurdles of his own in order to land his dream jobs at Google, Snapchat, and Cisco. During this episode, Jonathan shared a lot of valuable golden nuggets including:Figuring out ways to navigate the job market and building connections when you don’t know anyoneHow Jonathan landed his dream job at Google, Snapchat, CiscoThe proper way to ask for a referral into a job without coming off as too pushy And more!Here’s what you should know about Jonathan:Jonathan Javier is the CEO/Founder of Wonsulting, whose mission is to “turn underdogs into winners”. He's also worked in Operations at Snap, Google, and Cisco coming from a non-target school/non-traditional background. He's been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, The Times, TikTok News, LinkedIn News, Yahoo! News, and more as a top job search expert and amassed 1.2M+ followers on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok (verified on IG/TikTok) as well as 30+ million impressions monthly on his content.Connect with Jonathan:Website: wonsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wonsulting/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwordsofwisdom/---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

It's a wrap for Season 1 on The Social Work Insider podcast! Whew, what a journey it has been. And I’m excited to let you know we’ve saved the best for last - please welcome Dr. Edith Chaparro to the show!In today’s episode my fellow colleague and friend Dr. Edith Chaparro shared her insights into how to study and prepare for the exam. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn the exact steps that Dr. Edith Chaparro teaches her students on the following:Managing exam anxietyHow to “think like the exam” in order to pass itWhat to do if you’ve failed the test a number of times … and more!Be sure to tune in!See you all in the new year for Season 2.-------More about Dr. Edith Chaparro:Dr. Edith Chaparro is a licensed clinical social worker and a practicing psychologist dedicated to delivering the highest quality client services for almost twenty years. She is the owner and creator of the influential Social Work Exam Prep Bootcamp, which has been assisting social workers nationally to obtain their professional licenses for the past 15 years. Dr. Chaparro’s work has been dedicated to advocating and helping culturally diverse communities at both the clinical treatment level and the academic level. Contact InfoWebsite:  www.socialworkexambootcamp.comText for info: 917-683-8601Email: socialworkbootcamp@gmail.com-------If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/APPLY FOR SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE ACADEMY LAST COHORT OF 2021:https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/613806469c40aa3444b31e62

Feeling burnt out from your job hunting process? Or maybe you’re a Social Worker right now and you’re stuck in a toxic work environment. Join me in today’s episode as I speak with fellow Social Worker and Burnout Career Coach Jay as we tackle the following subjects:How to navigate a toxic work environment Why you should treat job searching like a dating gameJay’s 6 step process for setting boundaries in the workplace And more!Here’s a little bit about Jay:Jay (Justin Gillespie, LMSW-C, QIDP) is a social worker, entrepreneur, and burnout career coach out of The State of Michigan.  Jay helps fed-up, burnt-out professionals trying to figure out their next move!  Jay helps us think about job searching in a different manner than we are used to and works to have us recover from the effects of burnout and workplace trauma for good!BURNOUT RECOVERY ONLINE COURSE COMING IN 2022! STAY posted to Jay's social media for incoming details!Instagram @multidimensionaljayTiktok @multidimensionaljay---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

Becoming a Director of Office at Arizona State University is no easy task, let alone pursuing a DSW at the same time. My guest for today's episode is Christopher Sharp did just that.Listen in, as Christopher and I have a wide-ranging conversation on the topics of:Advice for Social Workers pursuing their DSWHow to choose the right  program The unique angle Social Work has over helping professionsMore about Christopher:Christopher Sharp, M.S.W, M.P.A, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Office of American Indian Projects, within the School of Social Work at the Arizona State University. He is a DSW candidate at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. He is of the Mohave tribe, descendant of the Frog Clan (Bouh'th) and a citizen of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. He teaches courses as a professor, serves as a field liaison to students in Tribal and urban American Indian-serving field placement settings, and is the advisor for the American Indian Social Work Student Association. He earned his B.S. in American Indian Studies, Master of Social Work, and Master of Public Administration at ASU. Chris serves on the National Advisory Committee for the FRIENDS CB-CAP technical assistance center, the Governing Council of the Indigenous and Tribal Social Work Educators Association, as Secretary of the Native American Connections Board of Directors, and is a member of the Council on Social Work Education and National Indian Child Welfare Association.Christopher's contact information:iSearch: https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/29118LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sharp-a11b115a/---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/