In this powerful episode of Journey to Licensure, host Shara Ruffin, LCSW sits down with kystral Boyd, LCSW, to share her remarkable journey of resilience, faith, and determination. Kystral Boyd, LCSW, shares how she turned six exam failures, personal loss, and job loss into success—finally passing the LCSW exam on her 7th attempt. With coaching support, her LinkedIn and resume were re-done during exam prep, leading her to a new job and a renewed professional identity. Her journey of resilience and renewal offers hope and strategies for every social worker preparing for licensure