Queens of Social Work

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Rating
4.7
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25 reviews
This podcast has
58 episodes
Language
Explicit
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Date created
2021/03/31
Average duration
32 min.
Release period
18 days

Description

“Afro-Caribbean American Social Workers sharing our first hand experiences in the field. Laugh, cry and learn with us!”

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Season 6 Wrap Up
2024/01/09
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!!
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2023 Reflections
2023/12/26
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 .
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Holidays at Work
2023/12/12
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. 
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Bloopers with Kerry Ann
2023/11/28
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.
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Soft Life: Is it an actual Goal or just a Social Media trend?
2023/11/14
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&ltsid=bbdbad36-ad98-439f-8343-6c8848503e81 to see our book "The Queens of Social Work: Guide to Emergency Room Social Work" and our two journals. 
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October is Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2023/10/31
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).
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Men and Mental Health Part II
2023/10/17
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.
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Career Series: The Macro Social Worker
2023/10/02
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.
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Decolonizing Social Work
2023/09/19
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. 
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What's up with the Licensing Exam?
2023/09/05
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 .
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Season 5 Wrap up
2023/07/04
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!!! 
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Questions no Cocktails
2023/06/27
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!! 
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4.7 out of 5
25 reviews
Akila89s 2023/12/07
Love! And would recommend to all SW and helping professionals
I love listening to these ladies. I learn so much about clinical practice but some of their guests offer so much insight. I loved the episodes about d...
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Keena Danae 2023/02/24
A need for the Sistah’s
I’m so grateful to have discovered this podcast while reading Helpful Living Magazine. I was able to listen to a few of the shows out of order. This i...
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JayBl1 2022/08/24
Love these two Queens
Great subjects and I love their transparency.
Cloudyree 2022/02/08
Getting Unstuck
My first time listening. Queens y’all dropped nuggets and I’m so glad to have found you. Starting my “I’m so proud of you” list.
Carma1220 2021/12/16
Great discussion on holidays, family and traditions!
I enjoyed this! Thanks Queens of Social Work.
jette806 2021/07/20
Good show
It’s entertaining and informative. good chemistry between the hosts and guests.
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