In this episode, Shara Ruffin talks with JaChe “Chey” Peaks, LMSW—licensed social worker, PRN behavioral health assessor, and founder of Soulful Path Career Coaching. JaChe shares her powerful journey from conducting suicide assessments in correctional settings to coaching Black social workers through career transitions, burnout, and salary negotiations.

They dive into the importance of mentorship, self-care, and aligning your career with your values—plus real talk on navigating the emotional toll of correctional mental health work.

If you’re a social worker looking for purpose, clarity, or the courage to pivot, this episode is for you.