Today, I close another successful chapter of my life. Season 2 of the Social Work Insider officially comes to a close as I take a moment to reset and reflect on how great this past year has been for me. 

Since the start of this podcast, my dream has always been to uplift the social work profession and to remind each of us that, hey, we as social workers can truly do it all!

And in this episode, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on where that journey has taken me.

Topics I cover today:

• The journey I had to take to become the best version of myself 
• How I no longer feel pressure to be a certain way 
• What you can expect from Season 3 of the Social Work Insider :)

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Hey, y'all, it's been a while since my last episode, but today I bring you Erica Sandoval. If you're a long-time podcast listener, you'll probably recognize her from an episode we did together back in March, where we learned about her journey into the social work profession. This time, we're bringing her back to hear in on what she's been up to recently. On top of that, we have some really exciting announcements to share with you as well. Make sure you have a listen!

Topics we cover in today's episode include:

• The amazing work Erica is doing with the Latinx community 
• An exciting announcement we have to share with you (hint: it involves a book)
• Why it's important to lead with heart and purpose 

More about Erica:

Erica is a passionate licensed clinical therapist who is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is committed to amplifying the voices and businesses of incredible Latinx social work leaders, who are healing and inspiring communities. 

As founder and CEO of Sandoval CoLab, she partners with organizations, universities, health care facilities, medical and corporate professionals to provide access to resources to advance teams and help employees and students thrive. 

Most recently, she co-founded Employee Network Allyance, a space for allyship for today and tomorrow's employee network leaders who help each other succeed. Erica holds a Post Master's in Clinical Adolescent Psychology and a Master's in Social Work from New York University, Silver School of Social Work. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for National Association of Social Workers NYC, the largest organization for professional social workers worldwide. She helped launch B.O.L.D, Building Organizing and Leading with Diversity. Her work focuses on the intersectionality of behavioral health, social disparities, trauma, and human development. She serves as Advisor for the Latino Social Work Coalition and Prospanica NY. 

Her successful career has earned her numerous awards, including being honored with the Social Justice Award for Social Work as one of Prospanica NY's 2021 Top Latinx Leaders. She is regularly invited to be a guest speaker, moderator and panelist by well-known organizations, including Sony, Jobwell, and Brown Brothers Harriman. 

In collaboration with Fig Factor Media, Erica released her first book, Latinx in Social Work, which quickly became a #1 Best Seller and Hot New Release under Social Work on Amazon and also led to an ongoing partnership with the NYU Silver School of Social Work. 

Her greatest pride is being a single mother and raising her 21-year-old daughter, Isabella, whom she considers her biggest teacher. As a proud immigrant from Ecuador, her passion is fueled in supporting the community she is a part of and their children. Erica is a philanthropist and is a donor to the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund. 

www.latinxinsocialwork.com 

www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork

www.sandovalcolab.com

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It's time for some life updates! I wanted to take a break from the usual interview-style programming for this episode and instead have a real vulnerable but exciting unscripted conversation with you. There's honestly been a lot happening in my life lately, and I can't wait to tell you, my wonderful listeners, all about it!

Topics I touch on in today's episode:

• What it's like becoming a first-generation 29-year-old Latina homeowner
• How I dealt with the limiting beliefs that came with being a homeowner
• My new job I'll be stepping into!
• The importance of building self-love <3
• ... and more!

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Get ready for a juicy episode my fellow social workers. Today, my guest Nii Ato and I break down to you the most important key strategies you should implement in your job search today so you can land your dream role fast. 

 Some of the topics we cover include:

• How to write a solid resume that gets noticed by recruiters 
• LinkedIn optimization tips
• Networking and building an online personal brand to land your dream job 

More about Nii:

Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. He was named as one of Linkedin’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers for 2022.

Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients.

He has over 10 years experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform, where he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients spanning mid-career professionals up to C-suite executives — across industries.

Nii Ato earned his BA in Psychology from Hamilton College and MA & Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Nii Ato was born in London, raised in NYC, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband, a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl, & a frustrated but passionate Arsenal fan.

[email protected]

www.AvenirCareers.com

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As a social worker, the typical route to making money is to pursue a degree and then eventually get into a job that pays you a consistent salary. But did you know there’s a world out there where you can make 10x more than a job will ever give you while working from whenever, wherever, and with no income limits?

Introducing the world of coaching. Join me as my business coach shares her insights into this new emerging industry and how she went from working a full-time 9-5 social work job to now running a multiple six-figure coaching business. 

Here’s what you’ll learn from this episode:

• Why you, as a social worker, already have the skillsets to run a $10,000 / month coaching business
• How there are a ton of people in the market willing to pay you $2000+ for your coaching services
• The in’s and out’s of the coaching industry and why it’s the ultimate vehicle to give you that freedom you’re looking for 

More about Dielle: 

Dielle is a sales coach who helps women of color coaches multiply their sales and experience freedom. She helps them create wildly successful online coaching businesses without the stress or overwhelm. She is the host of Black, Banked, and Booked Out Podcast, a sales and money mindset podcast for online coaches. Dielle went from struggling social worker living paycheck to paycheck, to building a multiple six figure coaching business with a 9 to 5.

Instagram: DielleCharon

Website:

https://diellecharon.com/

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Are you looking to attract more money in your life as a social worker? If so, then this is the episode for you. As a "for the people" profession, it's easy for us as social workers to think of money second, right after impact. Because of that, we can fall victim to many limiting mindset beliefs that hinder us from reaching our full financial potential. 

Today, my guest Eva Forde will break down some of these limiting money beliefs and how we can disassociate from them to attract more financial abundance into our lives. 

Topics we cover in today's episode include:

• How to upgrade your thinking about money so you attract it instead of pushing it away 
• Why it's easy to fall into many money mindset traps as a social worker 
• Practical ways to make more money fast 

More about Eva:

Being a social worker can be hard. Being a broke social worker is harder, but it doesn't have to be that way. Eva Forde, MSSW, founder of Rich Social Worker, is on a mission to disrupt the field by building what she calls a “rich social work mentality”. 

Through her popular YouTube platform and one-on-one coaching, Eva has inspired countless social workers to live richly by building profitable online businesses and developing a mindset of abundance.

Follow Eva on social media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichSocialWorker

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/evafordeonline

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richsocialw...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-forde...

Website: richsocialworker.com

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The Social Work industry is expected to grow 2x faster than the growth of an average industry within the next year. That’s just one of the many gems my guest today Sarah Johnston dropped in today’s episode. Join us as we discuss the future of the Social work industry as a whole and what you can expect as a job seeker yourself. 

Some of the topics we cover in today’s episode include: 

• Why  Social Workers, might want to consider making a jump into tech
• The rapid growth of the Social Work industry 
• Standing out as a job seeker in today’s climate 
• What to do if you love your job but aren’t getting paid enough 

More about Sarah: 

Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the proper marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews.  Sarah is a certified YouMap coach who gives a holistic framework for helping uncover motivation and strengths.  She was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in the career space in 2019, called the owner of the "best resume writing firm for experienced executives" by Balance Careers, and a "top follow" by JobScan in 2019 and 2020.  Her company has written resumes and career documents for some of the top leaders in the world's most recognizable brands. 

Learn more about Sarah below:

Website: www.briefcasecoach.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriefcaseCoach/

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Does building a career and displaying empathy work well together? Well, according to my guest in today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the founder of HireHigherEd - they do!

Listen in as Eric shares with me his personal and very inspiring story of how he’s used empathy to supercharge his career. 

In today’s episode, Eric Stephens, the Founder of HireHigherEd, discussed a step by step process on how to build an empathy driven career. Listen in as Eric shares with me his personal and very inspiring story of how he’s used empathy to supercharge his career. 

During this episode we talked about:

• The role empathy plays in the Social Work industry 
• The moment Eric was asked one of the most life changing question he’s ever received from a residential student 
• Figuring out when to and when not to go into higher education 
• The importance of giving yourself permission to start 
• Why getting other people to tell your story can help you learn more about your own st

More about Eric:

Dr. Eric Stephens is a former writing teacher who had to find a new career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As he searched, he founded #HireHigherEd, an initiative to build community and help other academics making career transitions. Eventually, he found a new career in data analytics, but left it to start a software company. He doesn't just want to watch higher education change, he wants to usher it in. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn or his website www.TranslateAcademia.com.

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"Financially Ungraduated" is a term that my guests today, the co-founders of Arbol, created to address a big issue in today's world... financial illiteracy for students.

The truth is, many high achieving students have the drive to finish college but unfortunately, due to a lack of financial education and resources, they're unable to finish in time. And that can cause a huge negative impact on their lives moving forward. 

So in this episode, I've invited my guests to talk about what they're doing to tackle this issue and how we can support them in the fight against financial illiteracy for students. 

This episode is part 2 out of a 2 part series we’re collaborating on.

Donate here:

https://growarbol.com/donate/

Follow Arbol and the founders on social media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growarbol/

LinkedIn (David): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgonzalez53/

LinkedIn (Favio): https://www.linkedin.com/in/favioosorio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growarbol?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

More about the Founders:

David Gonzalez: Co-Founder, Co-CEO

First-generation college graduate who earned a business degree from Buffalo State College and an MBA from Canisius College.  David has 10 years of professional experience working across all major business functions at large companies and startups. Most recently, David was the COO at early-stage startup Kangarootime where he helped secure $8M+ in venture financing, scaled the team from 10 to 50 employees, expanded into enterprise and markets generating a 15X increase in revenue.

Read more about David: https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/inno/stories/profiles/2021/06/10/david-gonzalez-kangarootime-profile.html

Favio Osorio: Co-Founder, Co-CEO

Favio Osorio (co-founder, Co-CEO): Favio has 10+ years of experience in financial services holding various roles across several functions including wealth financial planning, project management, business analytics and strategy. Favio was a founding member of M&T Bank’s Multicultural Banking group responsible for supporting various enterprise-wide initiatives intended to enhance the banking experience of multicultural customers. Favio has developed a deep understanding of the distinctive challenges and preferences of multicultural segments, in particular immigrants and communities of color. Favio earned an Economics and Business degree from Mount St. Mary's University and has an MBA from Duke University’s The Fuqua School of Business.

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Most people don’t know it but your mindset is a key component in dictating your level of success as a social work professional. Yup, not your resume, LinkedIn, or previous certifications - but instead, it’s your mindset.

Today, my guest Jasmine Escalera shares her insights on how to develop a strong mindset that will not only help you find career success but also get you paid what you are worth as a woman of color. 

Here are some of the takeaways you’ll learn from today’s episode:

• How we should be critical of the mindset beliefs we've inherited from our parents 
• Why working hard alone won’t help you find career success
• Jasmine’s strategies to building a strong supportive community around you

More about Jasmine:

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. 

Jasmine is a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice and has been named one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. 

Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineescaleracoaching/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/

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