In this episode of From Passion to Profession, host Micah Horne sits down with Dr. Heather Savage—social worker, community leader, and Central Region Outreach Manager at the Indiana Youth Institute. Dr. Savage shares her journey from child welfare to nonprofit leadership, her passion for mentoring new social workers, and the story behind founding Let Them Talk, a nonprofit dedicated to creating safe spaces for Black youth. Tune in as we explore strategies for engagement, overcoming barriers in youth services, and how social workers can thrive without burning out.

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