Queens of Social Work

Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Chankia Berry, a Veterinary Social Worker from Tuskegee University. This episode was very interesting and gives a peek into another population that you can work with as a Social Worker. Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textIn this episode we spoke with Melissa Ifill about Social Work Burnout. This was a good episode ya'll. We had a true and honest discussion about burn out in the social work field, how we contribute to it, how we recognize it and how we can address it. Continual self reflection is integral in doing this work.  Thank you for listening! Please go check Melissa's IG page @melissaifilllcsw. Also check out her website www.melissaifill.com and www.reflecting-joy.com. Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textFor this episode we continue our conversation with Queen E. This was a beautiful discussion with a woman who is an early career social worker. This is allowed us to explore what support is necessary for an early career social worker. But also serves as a call to those who've been in the field to show up and usher new Social Workers in to the field in the most supportive way. Thank you to everyone whose been reaching out to us after the first episode. We knew after we recorded the first one we needed to do part 2. Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textKnowing when and how to get your children help can be challenging for any parent/guardian. Sometimes it is hard to reconcile what we want for our children and what is happening in reality. In this episode, we discuss with Queen Tiyanna and Queen Tabatha about the signs our children need support and how to get that support. Both of these fabulous Queens are veterans on the Queens of Social Work and have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families! Please follow Tiyanna on ig @Tspeaksnyc and Tabatha on ig @ the4airproject.Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Queen E about being a new social worker and her experience in the field thus far. Someone who has been in the field 0-5 years would be deemed an early career social worker. Some questions to consider as you listen to this episode. What is needed by someone new to the field? How can those who've been in the field a while help make the transition easier?Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textAs we kick of Season 9 we wanted to look at your career in Social Work. In this episode we discuss careerism with Dr. O from Through My Lens Consulting. We discuss what it means, expanding your career and the importance of personal growth. Look for Dr. O on Instagram @throughmylenseconsulting! Thank you for listening!!Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textPlease allow us to re-introduce ourselves...our name is Queens lol! Ok so you know what we were listening to typing this lo! Anyway, we have new listeners and so we wanted to introduce ourselves to them. And for those who have been listening for a while we wanted to do a refresher but also provide more information. We think you will enjoy this episode as a starting point to the season. We had fun making it! Thank you all for listening! Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textWe're Baaaccckkkk! It's Season 9 and we are back. We missed you all and we're so glad to be back. The world is crazy but we aren't so stayed tuned for what we have for you this season. Don't forget to fill out the survey. Let us know what you want to hear. Thank you for listening!! Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textAnd just like that it's a WRAP! Season 8 is finished. We want to thank you for rocking with us for 8 seasons. We hope you enjoyed this season and we look forward to dropping Season 9 in a few weeks. → DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textIn this episode we are doing something a little different. It's the holiday season so we wanted to change it up a little to end season 8. We are discussing Queen H's Birthday this past November, the election, being women in our 40s, what that means in all aspects of our lives, how we take care of ourselves with all the challenges that come with aging and so much more. Please enjoy the episode and let us know what you think. Happy Holidays!!!→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textWe cannot believe it is December. So many things have happened this year. As a matter of fact so many things having been happening for a few decades! In this episode we discuss some the stressful events that have Millennials saying we are TIYAAD!!! Also, we discuss the difference between Social Work of yesteryear and Social Work in the present. Although we may laugh and joke about somethings but the stress that millennials feel is very real. According to a Deloitte study, "around 39% of millennials reported feeling stressed "all or most of the time". This can feel overwhelming and shows why it is so important to have a self care plan and connection to others who feel supportive. In the end we discuss a few strategies to manage stress and how to frame of thinking when it comes to facing challenges. Thank you for listening!→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textWho knew there was such thing as Financial Social Work? It makes sense because people have an emotional tie to money. As Queen A says in this episode: "90% of all spending is emotional and 10% is logical". In this episode we chat with Ashlin Price who is  a sought-after speaker and financial literacy consultant who specializes in providing financial literacy, addressing behaviors related to finances, and professional development. Ashlin possesses a master's degree in social work from the University of Maryland Baltimore and a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.Check out the episode to learn more about Queen A, Financial Social Work and so much more. Thank you for listening!!→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY and be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into a topic that has been discussed for the last few years...the Interstate Compact. For this episode we spoke to Trinay who is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Practicum Learning at the Rutgers School of Social Work, Newark Campus in New Jersey.  She  is a certified clinical supervisor for 19 years, a certified school social worker for the past 24 years and a licensed clinical social worker for the past 20 years working with individuals, children and families in diverse settings. She gave us the latest information on the Interstate Compact and also educated us on being licensed internationally. For those who is interested in practicing in different states or even globally this is the episode for you. Support the showDonate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color: https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialwork Also to find out more about what the Queens have going on please go to: https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork

Send us a textIs it a challenge asking for help? When do you ask for help? If you have to ask for help how does it make you feel? In this episode we explore when to ask for help, what that looks like and so much more. Becoming in tune with ourselves is one part of the equation but actually taking action and looking for support is the other part. Listen in as Queen P and Queen H detail their experiences asking for help. Donate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color:https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialworkAlso, check out or website and all things social work at : https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork .Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Olymphia O'Neale-White known as Dr. O, who is a dynamic social worker and advocate in reproductive health. We discuss the current state of affairs when it comes to reproductive rights, her work as a reproductive therapist and the many other hats she wears. She explains her why and challenges all of us to learn more about women's reproductive health history. You can find her on ig @throughmylenseconsulting. Donate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color: https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialwork Also to find out more about what the Queens have going on please go to:  https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialworkSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss hot topics like 90 day fiance, Love is Blind, Love Island, Shannon Sharpe and so much more. Queen E is our reality TV guru and has a great perspective on this topic. Donate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color:https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialwork https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialworkSupport the show

Send us a textPlease check us out on the Carry On Friends podcast. We love speaking to our editor Kerry about so many things and this happens to be one of them. You can listen here or watch on Youtube. Donate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color:https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialworkSupport the show

Send us a textWe're back!!! Yes it's Season 8. We are so happy to be back for another season. In this episode we discuss what we got into this summer. Stay tuned because we have another good season for you. check out our link tree for all things Queens of Social Work. https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bbdbad36-ad98-439f-8343-6c8848503e81Donate today and be a part of positive change for social workers of color:https://buymeacoffee.com/queensofsocialworkSupport the show

Send us a Text Message.https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialworkJust like that Season 7 is complete! Can you believe it?! Well as you begin your summer breaks please take a listen to this episode to hear about our favorite episodes this season.  Thank you for taking the time to listen. See you for Season 8!!! 

Send us a Text Message.https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialworkIn this episode we learn more about the co hosts of the new podcast Courageous Exchanges. In it we speak to Queen J aka Joi, who previously had a very successful social work podcast before she took a break, and her co host Queen A aka Alex who has been a guest on the Joi of Social Work Podcast. Both women are good friends and decided to start this podcast to have authentic, vulnerable and courageous conversations about various topics in life. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Click the link to access everything Queens of Social Work. 

As summer approaches things are changing and always in flux. How do you handle change? Does it  make you feel anxious or do you go with the flow. We discuss how change affects us, how we have handle it throughout our career and the importance of flexibility. Check out our Linktree that has everything Queens of Social Work: https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork ! Thank you for listening!!!

Music is healing and as they say it can soothe the savage beast. The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month and in thinking about this month and ways to cope with stress we thought about the healing aspects of music. We hope you enjoy our discussion with Ash da Vet and Kea Renee from the Always on Key podcast. These queens love R&B and music in general. This was a fun loving but informative episode.  You can find them on IG: @alwaysonkeypodcast. Also, in honor of this episode and Mental Health Awareness month we dropped a playlist in conjunction with Always on Key podcast called Songs to Soothe on Apple Music and Spotify. Check out the linktree to find the playlist and everything Queens of Social Work. https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork

Graduation season is around the corner. Graduation is an important academic milestone for any student at any level. In this episode we discuss all things graduation with Kissena Frazier aka Queen K of Akcess Granted NY. Queen K serves as a project director for a historical pre-collegiate program that serves first-generation high school students at a university in Buffalo, NY. You can find Queen K on IG @akcessgranted.ny ! Also, don't forget to check out our website for everything Queens of Social Work: http://www.queensofsocialwork.net . 

In this episode we discuss the building blocks for developing trust in relationship. We invited our friend King D aka Dana Lewis back on the podcast. This time we are discussing maintaining trust in relationships and a few things in between.To get in touch with King D please reach out to him on ig: @urban_counselor. 

Continuing with the theme of relationships , this episode is about outgrowing friends. Our guest in this discussion is Stephanie and she is one of Queen H's best friends. She discusses how she met Queen H, What friend means to her and her experience with outgrowing different relationships in her life. Thank you for listening! Please go check out our website where we have everything Queens of Social Work http://www.queensofsocialwork.net .

In this episode we discuss Anger and Jealousy. We discuss it in a general sense and also in the context of relationships. A few questions we considered during this recording:When people think of jealousy and anger what comes up first? What are some things that make you angry? Do you recall the last time you were angry? What is it trying to tell you? What are you doing about it? What does it mean to be jealous?Jealousy doesn't have to be a bad thing however envy can be destructive so it is important to self evaluate and see what is motivating us. Thank you for listening and don't forget to check out our linktree to see what we're up to https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bbdbad36-ad98-439f-8343-6c8848503e81 . 

Yes y'all this is a Bonus episode!I know you are like wait y'all a week early lol! Yes in fact we are. In this episode we discuss Reesa Tessa and our good sis Wendy Williams with our guest, Queen S and Queen E. In discussing Wendy Williams case Queen H mentioned a resource the Alzheimer's Association. The website is www.alz.org . Hope you all enjoy!

We're Back! This is Season 7. Our first episode of the season and we have our good friend and colleague, Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-R, LCSW-S.  In this episode we discuss about the loneliness that is felt more and more in the age of technology. Mrs. Blackman is the Founder and CEO of Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center. Mrs Blackman is licensed in Texas and NY. She is in the process of obtaining her Psy D. To learn more about her and her practice please check out her website www.rhapsodycounseling.com. 

Thank you all for listening to us. We value your time and support. We are looking forward to bringing you more great episodes this year!! Again, thank you all so much and we wish you all the best!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Greetings to all of our listeners! This is the last episode of Season 6 outside of our wrap up. We wanted to reflect on 2023 and what we learned. Again we are so grateful to all of you who listen, follow and support us. We have done this for 6 seasons and we are forever grateful to have this platform.  Check out our link tree to see what we have going on: Queens of Social Work Linktree .

This is our 2nd to last episode for season 6! Amazing!! Thank you all for your continued support. In this episode we discuss celebrating the holidays a work, our experience with it and much more. Please don't forget to stop by our website Queensofsocialwork.net and check out our merch. 

In this episode we speak to our fabulous editor extraordinaire Kerry Ann of Breadfruit media. We discuss the podcast, what it's like editing for our podcast and all things in between.  Here's some information about our special guest: Queen K aka Kerry-Ann is a dynamic fusion of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cultural ambassadorship. Leveraging her extensive background in technology and project management, she provides comprehensive podcast production services under her company, Breadfruit Media. Combining her infectious charisma and powerful storytelling skills, Kerry-Ann fosters deep connections within the Caribbean American community through the Carry On Friends platform and its associated podcast. As she continues to masterfully juggle her successful professional career and entrepreneurial endeavors, Kerry-Ann is not just the voice of the Caribbean diaspora but a beacon of inspiration and a testament to what passion and resilience can achieve. For more information or to learn about Kerry Ann's podcast please follow her on  ig @breadfruitmedia.

We hear the phrase soft life quite often now a days but what does it really mean? We see different interpretations of the phrase and ultimately all of us should define what it means to us. So in this episode we talk to Mikelah Rose Aka Queen M. Queen M is a proud Jamaican-American bridging her corporate experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, with pure vibes! With creativity as her foundation, she's constantly learning and growing in the digital space. With previous experience with major Caribbean-American media outlets and a pulse on what's thriving in the culturally rich Caribbean-community, she have been able to cultivate a niche following by collaborating with publicists, media, brands, fellow bloggers and most importantly the readers, with a well-respected opinion through Style & Vibes, a digital media platform dedicated to Caribbean style, music and culture. Bridging cultural borders by telling stories of the Caribbean region and its globally diverse diaspora. To reach Mikelah Rose and listen to her podcast you can check out styleandvibes.com. You can find her on Ig and twitter @styleandvibes. Also, please check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bbdbad36-ad98-439f-8343-6c8848503e81 to see our book "The Queens of Social Work: Guide to Emergency Room Social Work" and our two journals. 

October is the month where awareness is raised about Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence. In this episode we discuss our experience with these two topics when working in medical social work. We couldn't let the month go by without discussing this. Please see the links for the information we provided in reference to the movement around these to topics dometicviolence.org and nj.com. Resources for DV: Safe Horizon Domestic violence hotline (NYC): 1-800-621–HOPE (4673)Family Justice Centers in all 5 boroughs (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page)VIP - Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Mujeres- Latinx (https://www.vipmujeres.org/)Turning Point- Muslim Women (https://tpny.org/)HotPeachPages. NetNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)Resources for Cancer: Dr. Hadiyah Green who is doing valuable cancer research for women of color- her cancer research foundation is Oralee.org, she's also on facebook and IG @oraleeorg.American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information and referrals to numerous education, community and patient support services, including financial assistance and transportation programs. To reach your local ACS, contact the national office at 800.227.2345.CancerCare provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation.800-813-HOPE (4673). Living beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Grants can be used for living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, and transportation.  Grants will range from $500 - $1,000 depending on the applicant's circumstances and as funding allows. Please note that grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses. Contact number (855) 807-6386.African American Breast Cancer Alliance is a non-profit out of Minneapolis that offers education and survivor support groups(aabcainc.org).

If you have been listening to us for a while you know once in a while we have a wonderful King on the show to discuss topics in Social Work from a male perspective.  This episode Men and Mental Health Part II is a continuation of a topic we discussed in the past. In this episode we are talking to Dana Lewis. King D is a licensed clinical social worker and CEO of mental health group practice Whole Life Center in Baltimore, MD. Dana has been providing therapy to black men and couples for over 9 years. He has been committed to working closely with black men and couples who have experienced anxiety, trauma, depression and issues around identity. Dana's focus for working with men and couples has been inspired by his own healing journey and he is passionate about helping men and couples to embrace their most authentic selves so that they can excel in all areas of their lives. Dana over the last two years ahs been working with black men in becoming emotionally intelligent so that they can understand themselves, understand others and thrive in any environment. You can find Dana Lewis @urban_counselor on ig and at  wholelifecenterservices.org.

This is our 2nd Career Series Episode. For this episode we decided to speak with the MSW Coach. Marthea Pitts aka Queen M. Marthea Pitts is the founder and lead consultant of The MSW Coach, a social impact design firm. Where she helps corporations and individuals engage in social impact and corporate social responsibility work. She is a 3x award-winning workforce development professional and macro social worker. Marthea is a current PhD Educational Leadership candidate at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University located in Tallahassee, Florida.  She has experience in for-profit, nonprofit, corporate, governmental, K-12 education, and higher education settings. Marthea was recently featured on LinkedIn, detailing her journey to becoming a social entrepreneur. Her professional mission is to help individuals achieve lifelong self-sufficiency through education and career goal achievement.If you want to reach out to Queen M you can follow her on ig @the_mswcoach. Also, please check out her content on her website: https://macroandpaid.com.

For the 2nd Episode in Season 6 we spoke with Monica Gavilanes, LMSW aka Queen M is an intergenerational trauma & liberation centered therapist and educator from Queens, NY. She is the owner of Roots & Alchemy PLLC, a healing hub for racially marginalized people that offers both individual and community based offerings through a decolonized lens. Her mission is to be a guide for both therapists and therapy seekers in recognizing their cultural amnesia and reclaim mental wellness for themselves and their lineage." In this episode we learn more about decolonizing Social Work, what that means, what it can look like in our every day practice and in our personal lives. More importantly we touch of accepting our full self, recognizing our power and deciding how we want to proceed with that knowledge. To learn more and engage with Queen M you can reach her on ig @rootsandalchemy or go on her website www.rootsandalchemypllc.com. 

We're Back!!! Its Season 6 and we are so glad to be here. We wanted to start this season career focused. You know we always talk about going as far as you can so for some that means taking the licensing exam. In this episode we are talking to our girl Queen T aka Tabatha from The 4air Project and her experience with taking this exam. Her story of resilience and perseverance is inspiring and encourages everyone not to give up even if you don't pass the exam the 1st or 2nd time taking it. Also, we discuss the data released by the ASWB that revealed what we already know that this standardized test marginalizes people of color and is inherently racist. You can find Tabatha on ig @the4airproject , there you can g to her link tree and see what she's up to and materials she offers parents in helping their children return to school. Here's the link to the ASWB data: https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-ASWB-Exam-Pass-Rate-Analysis.pdf .

Season 5 is a WRAP!! Can't believe we have 5 seasons under our belts with more to come. Thank you to all of your for listening and sharing feedback. We truly appreciate your support. Have a great summer and we will see you in the fall!!! 

This has been a heavy season and so we decided that we wanted to end it on a little bit of a lighter note. Last season Cocktails and Questions was popular so we decided to bring it back minus the cocktails LOL!Let us know what you think. Thank you for listening!! 

We have talked on this show about how varied the field of social work is. As a result, we want to show case some of the different lanes we can go into as Social Workers. In this episode we talk to Lindsay Bendell about Forensic Social Work and how she got into it.  If you would like to learn more after listening to the episode you can reach out to Lindsay at mitigationmentor.com. Also, you can follow her on social media at: @theforensicsocialworker @truecrimesocialworker 

The season is winding down and we will be going on summer break soon. The Spring inspires so much and in the episode we are discussing how to set goals and the importance of being a GOAL digger.  No matter what format you use to set goals the point is you should set goals for yourself no matter how big or small. When you accomplish them it feels good so BE a GOAL Digger!! 

In this episode we discuss what it's like to be in therapy as the Provider. As Clinicians we always hear that if you to be good clinician it's important to do therapy and/or therapy. This is for a multitude of reasons but one of the reasons, the main reason is life be lifing. Clinicians have lives and things that need to be addressed in order to do the best work we can do but most of all to be the healthiest we can be for ourselves. 

Over the last few episodes we've been discussing some really heavy/stressful things. For this episode we wanted to really discuss a way to address stress in addition to going to therapy. We had to ask Queen K aka Katuscia Gray, LCSW-R, CYT to discuss meditation and how she incorporates it into her life and therapeutic practice. You can find Queen K on ig @mindmovement_counseling on facebook @ and the official website is mindmovementcounseling.com. Tune in and let us know what you think! If you guys want to connect with us on social media you can follow us on Twitter @QueensofSWpod or on Instagram @TheQueensofSocialWork.  If you want more information on the topic we discussed today feel free to  email us at thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com.

As a social worker not only do we serve many roles at work we also serve in many roles at home. In this episode we discuss caregiving on a personal level. Here are some of the tips and description of the role of the care giver. If you have any questions or just want to reach out you can reach us at thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com.Roles of a CaregiverAssisting the cared person with toiletry activities, including bathing, exercising, dressing, and eating.Providing general care such as administering medications and making and taking them to appointments.Helping the cared-for persons to make choices based on available alternatives.Supporting their person in making independent decisions.Managing appointments and coordinating with healthcare providers.Offering companionship, emotional support, and supervising their actions.Advising the cared persons' loved ones and family members on how to connect with and provide support and encouragement.THINGS YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A CAREGIVER: Needs Of The Elderly Or Disabled Adult To Be Cared For In Their Home. Knowing The Person's Needs Beforehand  Is So Important Financial Demands Of The Caregivers And Caretakers. Taking Care Of An Older Loved One Can Be Demanding, Which May Influence How Much The Care May Cost. Being A Care Taker Sometimes Means Making That Choice To Place Your Loved One In A FacilityTIPS FOR THE CAREGIVER: HAVE A SUPPORT TEAMBE SURE TO RESTFOLLOW UP WITH RESOURCES THAT YOU ARE GIVENKNOW YOUR LIMITS 

In this episode we are discussing stress and how it affects us personally and collectively. Stress isn't something we can run from so it is important to know how we respond to it and how to manage it. You know we drop some knowledges and some laughs so enjoy the episode. We like to hear from you so: Tell us how do you deal with stress? What works for you in dealing with stress? What doesn't work for you?

In Episode 2 of Season 5 we discuss preparing for the end of life. This topic can be taboo but it is essential because end of live is inevitable. Hopefully through this episode you learn something new or it becomes easier to have these discussions with loved ones or your clients. Preparation is key. Please let us know if you need an explanation of the things we discussed in the episode. You can email us at thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com.

We want express our gratitude for all of you. This is our 2nd year in the game and we appreciate all the support and the love you have shown us. Happy Social Work Month!!! We're back!!

Happy New Year every one!! We all hope you enjoyed the holidays. This is our Season 4 Wrap up. We recorded it prior to the holidays so in it we discuss the the loss of Twitch and others, vulnerability and what we enjoyed about season 4. We hope you enjoy it and see you for Season 5!!

Hey Hey Hey!! So we are winding down to the end of the season and it is holiday time. Hope you all are enjoying yourselves, getting some relaxation or just taking some kind of time for yourselves. For this episode, we figured we would let our hair down a little and partake in the festivities. So grab yourself a cocktail and take a listen to us answer some questions as we enjoy a cocktail or two lol! 

Hey Kings and Queens! Thank you for checking out our latest episode. We are winding down the season and getting ready for the holidays so we had to hit you with another Memorable Cases episode. In Part II of Memorable cases we discuss our experience with cases dealing with substance abuse. Although there are times we laugh and joke during the telling of these stories substance abuse is no laughing matter. It is detrimental to the person and most of all the loved ones of the person with substance misuse disorder. If you need resources in reference to substance abuse please check out please call the National Substance abuse hotline offered by SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357. Thank you for listening and supporting. Also check out our new book https://linktr.ee/queensofsocialwork . And look out for other projects we have coming out.