Social Work Insider

If you thought you already knew everything there was when it came to job interviews, boy are you in for a treat. Today, I have the one and only Madeline Mann with me on this episode of the Social Work Insider Podcast where she shares her key insights into what a hiring manager really looks for when they ask you basic interview questions. 

This episode is sure to give you a whole new perspective, some of the topics we cover include:

• Why you shouldn’t answer interview questions too literally 
• How to use stories to sell yourself during an interview 
• Managing the conversation around salary and money 

What you should know about Madeline:

Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who has built an audience of over a half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube Channel, Self Made Millennial. Mann’s career coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, and more.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self.made.millennial/

Website: www.madelinemann.com

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From getting her DSW to becoming a CEO and now starting her own coaching business, my guest today, Lakeya Cherry, it’s a woman of many talents.. Join me as we talk about the many obstacles Lakeya had to overcome from being a first generation raised by a single mom to now being the CEO of The Network for Social Work Management.

During this wide ranging conversation we discuss everything including:

• How to overcome imposter syndrome as a Social Worker
• The value in finding the right mentors to help you achieve your dreams
• Prioritizing self care and knowing your values 

Here’s a little bit about Lakeya:

Dr. Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW, ACC is an executive leadership coach who has dedicated her career to the growth and development of individuals and the organizations they are a part of. Her former clients include Headspace, Glassdoor, LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI), Mux, Tot Squad, The Salvation Army, The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, California Mental Health Advocates for Children, Black Administrators of Child Welfare, and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. 

Dr. Cherry holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international organization dedicated to strengthening and mobilizing diverse social impact leaders through education, leadership development, networking, and community-building. 

Under her leadership, the Network has expanded globally and introduced transformative programming that not only produced better leaders but also enhanced organizational cultures. Her approach is informed by her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California where she was honored with the coveted Order of Arête award, her M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, and her B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. 

Website: https://lakeyacherry.com/

The Network for Social Work Management (socialworkmanager.org)

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

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lakeya_cherry

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lakeyacherryllc

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As a first-generation Latina college grad, I’ve personally experienced how expensive the world of academia can be for students looking to pursue a degree. With expenses such as textbooks, transportation, and college tuition all adding up, it’s no wonder many first-generation low-income students have to drop out of school. 

Well, my guests for today’s episode are fighting that problem head-on with their own start-up, Arbol. In short, Arbol helps under-resourced college students raise funds to cover their living expenses, get advice, and build their network by connecting them with online supporters.

This episode is part 1 out of a 2 part series we’re collaborating on. For today, we’ll be focusing more on:

• David and Favio’s journey as first-generation  students
• How Arbol is changing the world of academic financing one student at a time 
• The challenges many students face when it comes to pursuing a degree 

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.

Check out Arbol: https://growarbol.com/

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Happy Social Work Month! This episode is a special one because my guest today isn’t just any other guest, they’re my mentor - Erica Sandoval.

During this episode we discussed Erica’s personal journey on becoming a Latina Social Worker and her experience migrating from Ecuador to the United States and having to tackle oppression as a Latina Woman.

We touched on topics including:

• Her personal journey on becoming a Social Worker and finding her purpose
• Advice she would share for any aspiring Social Workers 
• Becoming a published author for Latinx in Social Work 
• And more!

PART 2 OF THIS INTERVIEW IS COMING SOON!

Erica’s bio: 

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

www.instagram.com/sandovalcolab

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This episode was sponsored by Social Work Degrees powered by Wiley.

Learn more below:
https://www.socialworkdegrees.org/

Do you know how to sell yourself as a Social Worker? During interviews, are you able to answer the question “tell me about yourself” confidently? If you said no to any of the above, then this is the episode for you. 

Today, I’ve brought on my friend and colleague Jennifer Luna to talk about how to create a Personal Brand as a Social Worker. 

During this episode we touched on various topics including:

• What to do if you feel stuck in your role as a Social Worker
• How to use “career moments” to highlight you as a professional Social Worker 
• Why you should focus on building the right skill set at the beginning of your career before focusing on the population you serve 

More about Jennifer: 

Jennifer Luna, MSSW,  is an author, speaker, career coach and trainer. She serves as director of the DiNitto Center for Career Services at University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Jennifer has been invited to present regionally and nationally on topics including professional branding, academic job search and the professional development cycle for social workers. She also writes a column for the New Social Worker Magazine called "Your Social Work Career Coach".  In addition to her work with the University, she provides individual consultation to professionals seeking employment in the nonprofit and public human services sector, and the academic job market.  Jennifer is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker and certified Clifton Strength's Coach.

jenniferlunaconsulting.com

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlunamssw/

@jlunaMSSW

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Is social anxiety a big problem in your life? If so, you’ll want to listen in on today’s episode. My guest today is a Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and a Top 100 Podcaster as recognized by Forbes who has helped thousands of people overcome social anxiety. 

As someone who has previously suffered from it himself, Mark shares the steps he’s personally taken to overcome it and the process he now takes his clients through to help them overcome their social anxiety. 

Mark shares a lot of golden nuggets in today’s episode including:

• What is social anxiety? And how to assess and identify  
• How Mark personally overcame his social anxiety 
• The many reasons why therapy apps and “quick fix” options aren’t the most effective way to deal with social anxiety 
• And more!

Here’s a little bit more about Mark:

Mark Metry is a 24 year old entrepreneur, author, creator, mental health advocate, coach, teacher, keynote speaker, podcast host, and loving human being.

Mark has interviewed over 300+ top leaders around the world from billionaire philanthropists, to neuroscientists, professional athletes, New York times bestselling authors, philosophers, and innovative disrupter’s on his Top 100 Humans 2.0 podcast, which NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance placed in the "Top 21 Growing Podcasts you must listen to..”

Now, Mark hosts the Social Anxiety Society podcast, and is the bestselling author of Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone!

Mark has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, HuffPost, Mindvalley, Inc and many more. Mark‘s been mentioned alongside Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos and can be found speaking at 

Universities like Rutgers to Nonprofits like Coptic Orphans, to conferences and high schools across the nation.

Mark has spoken alongside Olympian Athletes, New York Times Bestselling authors, and Fortune 500 CEO’s. 

Mark's story has been featured in 3 books, including Ditch the Act by McGraw Hill, Standing O! alongside Billionaires and other mavericks, and We're All Marketers. Mark has also been a guest on over 250+ podcasts, radio stations, and television.

Additionally, Mark advises startups, and volunteers his time as an advisory board member at an education based nonprofit.

Check out his website:

http://markmetry.com 

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As a child to immigrant parents, I know what it’s like to be a first generation college graduate and job seeker - it’s not easy. So that’s why I’m excited to bring on the Founder of Wonsulting, Jonathan Javier, to the Social Work Insider Podcast. You’ve probably seen him before on LinkedIn or Tiktok but what I love about Jonathan is that he’s a first generation job seeker who was able to overcome many hurdles of his own in order to land his dream jobs at Google, Snapchat, and Cisco. 

During this episode, Jonathan shared a lot of valuable golden nuggets including:

• Figuring out ways to navigate the job market and building connections when you don’t know anyone
• How Jonathan landed his dream job at Google, Snapchat, Cisco
• The proper way to ask for a referral into a job without coming off as too pushy 
• And more!

Here’s what you should know about Jonathan:

Jonathan Javier is the CEO/Founder of Wonsulting, whose mission is to “turn underdogs into winners”. He's also worked in Operations at Snap, Google, and Cisco coming from a non-target school/non-traditional background. He's been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, The Times, TikTok News, LinkedIn News, Yahoo! News, and more as a top job search expert and amassed 1.2M+ followers on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok (verified on IG/TikTok) as well as 30+ million impressions monthly on his content.

Connect with Jonathan:
Website: wonsulting.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wonsulting/

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

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It's a wrap for Season 1 on The Social Work Insider podcast! Whew, what a journey it has been. And I’m excited to let you know we’ve saved the best for last - please welcome Dr. Edith Chaparro to the show!

In today’s episode my fellow colleague and friend Dr. Edith Chaparro shared her insights into how to study and prepare for the exam. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn the exact steps that Dr. Edith Chaparro teaches her students on the following:

• Managing exam anxiety
• How to “think like the exam” in order to pass it
• What to do if you’ve failed the test a number of times 
• … and more!

Be sure to tune in!

See you all in the new year for Season 2.

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More about Dr. Edith Chaparro:

Dr. Edith Chaparro is a licensed clinical social worker and a practicing psychologist dedicated to delivering the highest quality client services for almost twenty years. She is the owner and creator of the influential Social Work Exam Prep Bootcamp, which has been assisting social workers nationally to obtain their professional licenses for the past 15 years. Dr. Chaparro’s work has been dedicated to advocating and helping culturally diverse communities at both the clinical treatment level and the academic level. 

Contact Info

Website:  www.socialworkexambootcamp.com

Text for info: 917-683-8601

Email: [email protected]

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Feeling burnt out from your job hunting process? Or maybe you’re a Social Worker right now and you’re stuck in a toxic work environment. Join me in today’s episode as I speak with fellow Social Worker and Burnout Career Coach Jay as we tackle the following subjects:

• How to navigate a toxic work environment 
• Why you should treat job searching like a dating game
• Jay’s 6 step process for setting boundaries in the workplace 
• And more!

Here’s a little bit about Jay:

Jay (Justin Gillespie, LMSW-C, QIDP) is a social worker, entrepreneur, and burnout career coach out of The State of Michigan.  Jay helps fed-up, burnt-out professionals trying to figure out their next move!  Jay helps us think about job searching in a different manner than we are used to and works to have us recover from the effects of burnout and workplace trauma for good!

BURNOUT RECOVERY ONLINE COURSE COMING IN 2022! 

STAY posted to Jay's social media for incoming details!

Instagram @multidimensionaljay

Tiktok @multidimensionaljay

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Becoming a Director of Office at Arizona State University is no easy task, let alone pursuing a DSW at the same time. 

My guest for today's episode is Christopher Sharp did just that.

Listen in, as Christopher and I have a wide-ranging conversation on the topics of:

• Advice for Social Workers pursuing their DSW
• How to choose the right  program 
• The unique angle Social Work has over helping professions

More about Christopher:

Christopher Sharp, M.S.W, M.P.A, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Office of American Indian Projects, within the School of Social Work at the Arizona State University. He is a DSW candidate at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. He is of the Mohave tribe, descendant of the Frog Clan (Bouh'th) and a citizen of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. He teaches courses as a professor, serves as a field liaison to students in Tribal and urban American Indian-serving field placement settings, and is the advisor for the American Indian Social Work Student Association. He earned his B.S. in American Indian Studies, Master of Social Work, and Master of Public Administration at ASU. Chris serves on the National Advisory Committee for the FRIENDS CB-CAP technical assistance center, the Governing Council of the Indigenous and Tribal Social Work Educators Association, as Secretary of the Native American Connections Board of Directors, and is a member of the Council on Social Work Education and National Indian Child Welfare Association.

Christopher's contact information:

iSearch: https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/29118
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sharp-a11b115a/

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