In this inspiring episode of the Journey To Licensure® Podcast, Shara Ruffin welcomes Dr. Olymphia “Dr. O” O’Neale, LCSW — Founder of Through My Lens Consulting® and 2024 NASW Emerging Leader Award recipient.

Dr. O shares her journey from aspiring attorney to powerhouse social work leader, blending personal experiences with infertility and loss into a mission of advocacy, education, and empowerment. With humor, authenticity, and boldness, she challenges social workers to lead, heal, and disrupt systems for change.

🎙️ Highlights include:

• Navigating grief, resilience, and purpose in social work

• Why authenticity is a superpower in advocacy and education

• Practical ways to embed cultural competence daily

• Building a brand rooted in service, story, and social impact

• Why giving yourself grace fuels true leadership

If you’re ready to be inspired and called into action, this conversation is for you!

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!