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.

In this episode of IU School of Social Work’s From Passion to Profession, host Micah Horne talks with Talha Kahf, an MSW student whose passion for social justice is deeply rooted in faith, culture, and lived experience. Talha shares his perspective on why advocacy feels like breathing, the importance of addressing toxic masculinity within social work, and how his art, The Wooden Ghazal, blends creativity with cultural identity. From navigating colonial legacies to redefining gender norms, this conversation explores what it means to live authentically while fighting for equity.