Inside Out / Outside In

Episode: Interview with Dr. Latoya Hinds

Dr. Latoya Hinds shares her journey as a social work scholar and advocate, exploring the intersections of research, community engagement, and cultural identity. She reflects on topics such as Black Maternal Health, navigating academia and her dedication to advancing equity for marginalized communities.

Episode: Interview with Beverly Jones

Beverly Jones recounts her path in social work and community leadership, highlighting resilience, mentorship, and advocacy. She discusses overcoming systemic barriers and the importance of empowering underserved communities.

Episode: Interview with Drs. Canty and Costa

Drs. L. Canty and M. Costa share their vision for advancing social work through collaborative leadership, equity-driven practice, and community partnerships. They reflect on their careers, the changing landscape of social work education, and strategies for fostering inclusive, supportive environments.

We were thrilled to be joined by clinician and author Dr. Charles Frazier, DSW, who walked us through his experience and motivations in treating the offenders of domestic violence. In this episode we get to the core of domestic violence and discuss breaking the cycle as well as the stigma and stereotypes associated with this population. Our next episode will focus on the transitioning phases as a part of November's Transgender Awareness Week.

We kicked season 4 off with an introduction of our new co-hosts; Kristiana Beho, Alyssa Hernandez, Michaela Hilliard, and Erin Mckinzie. In this episode we discussed the process of preparing and taking the LMSW exam, test anxiety, education experiences, connecting with classmates as a cohort, future goals, and much more! Our next episode will focus on domestic violence for October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.