THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST
By Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
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THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCASTApr 19, 2024
Managing Macro social work as a Latina
She is the author of the new book, Modern Marianismo. She shares what’s the book about.
We discuss the importance of providing cultural competency work despite being the only one of Latin descent where the majority of the population is white.
She also shares her experience being a local school board member in her community, her macro work in PA, which has led to multiple speaking engagements. She can be found on Instagram @drdarmarybonillarodriguez
Practicing selfcare while grieving Episode #174
While most people seasonal affective disorder ends in the spring time, mine actually starts. Sharing my thoughts of ways I'm practicing self care while grieving.One of the ways I have practicing self care is going to therapy!!
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The Importance of Financial Education for Social Workers Episode #173
Yanely Espinal is a financial educator and author of “Mind Your Money”. She shares her story of growing up in NYC. We tap into the stigma of not discussing money in our Latino communities. The stigma of growing up being on public assistance. She shares on why she wrote her book. She gives tips on ways to invest, planning for retirement and ways we social workers can navigate our benefits when we start a new job. Mind Your Money is available at MindYourMoneybook.com or wherever you buy your books. Honestly i wish I had a book like this back in 2015. Such an easy read and full of useful information to help with your finances. #socialwork #financialliteracy #financialeducation Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @thesocialworkrantspodcast X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast
Assessing Client Needs In Virginia; Episode 172
Amanda Whitlow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia . She is the owner of her private practice called Concrete Roses Counseling & Consultation. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Virigina State University and works as a mental health specialist in the public school system.
We discuss the importance of networking, since we met at the recent Millennial Social Work Conference. She discusses what is she seeing relating to her community needs in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Amanda can be found on Instagram at @concreterosesconsulting
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Millennial Social Work Conference Recap Episode #171
This week's episode is my recap me attending the Millennial Social Work conference. I recommend every social worker to attend this conference.
If you're in NYC, specifically Brooklyn, join me and Dr. La Shawn Paul for our "Social Work Kick Back" event on Friday March 22nd at 6pm. The event is in honor of #socialworkmonth The event is sponsored by Heard.
There will be music, food and Raffles. See you in Brooklyn!
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Thriving in Private Practice #HappySocialWorkMonth
Theresa Timmons, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in New York working in the Bronx. She owns a private practice Timmons Therapy Solutions. She discussed her purpose for starting her private practice. We discussed the how virtual sessions and the approval of them during the pandemic helped her business. We discuss the importance of asking for help when we are trying to run our businesses, because entrepreneurship is hard. Theresa will be presenting at the upcoming Millennial Social Work Conference going down on March 1-2nd 2024. She will be presenting on Holistic Therapy. I will also be presenting at the conference. I will be discussing Narrative Therapy: The Purpose of Storytelling and Living Your Purpose Theresa is accepting clients in her practice. Her website is http://www.timmonstherapysolutions.org She can be found on Instagram at @Timmons_therapy_solutions Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the like button)
The Struggles of a School Social Worker Episode #169
Tierra Sydnor-Diggs is a licensed clinical social worker in Baltimore, Maryland with over 22 years of experience. She is also a doctoral candidate at Walden University pursuing a DSW in Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration. Tierra is also the co-owner of Keys of Hope Consultants, LLC through staff development, training, coaching, and best practice initiatives, the company will work with your organization to assess and address a broad spectrum of organizational needs and make supportive recommendations.
We discuss some of the changes she faces as a school social worker and discuss the importance of advocating for the students she works with.
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Financial Healing through Financial Social Work
Tyana Ingram, ASW, CFSW, CFEI is Certified Financial Social Worker, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and the founder of my social enterprise The Ten Coins. Tyana primarily works with non-profit organizations providing financial wellness consulting and circles to helping professionals and the communities they serve. She creates healing spaces for individuals to unpack their money stories, address their money wounds, and create money goals aligned with their values using a mind-body-soul approach. She can be found on Instagram at @thetencoins Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button) Join me and Dr. Lashawn Paul for "Social Work Kick Back" event in honor of Social Work Month on Friday March 22nd from 6-9pm in Brooklyn, NY. Lips Cafe 1412 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 $35 per person. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-work-kickback-tickets-830390168347?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learning Community Organizing while in Graduate School #socialwork #msw Episode #167
La Asia Swift is a MSW student at Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City. She is part of a community organizing track. She is on track to graduate in May 2024. We discuss wanting to open a community outreach center for youth and use Hip Hop Therapy to interact with the youth. She also shares some of her personal story as to how she got into social work. La Asia can be found on Instagram at @Theyhatethat This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA as Bas Moreno Consulting. Bas Moreno Consulting helps GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. If you need assistance with your finances, I am offering free 15 minute consultations. Check link here: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min Follow the Podcast on Social Media: Instagram: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button)
Options while obtaining your MSW degree Episode #166
Episode 166
Sam Mandara is second year MSW student at Rutgers. His is also a research assistant at the university. Sam is currently interning at a community based clinc. We discuss the classes he has taken, balancing class work and an internship. We also discuss the importance of practicing self care while in school.
This podcast is brought to you by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA Bas Moreno Consulting which focuses on GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. For more information go to BasMoreno.com. I'm offering free 15 financial consultations.
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Self care in the Latinx/Latino Community; Episode #165
Dr. Leti Cavazos, LCSW is the Founder and CEO of the Cannenta Center for Healthing and Empowerment. She is also the Founder of the Cannenta Foundation which focuses on providing support to vulnerable populations in Texas. Dr. Leti discusses scaling her business and her struggles as an entrepreneur. The book "Self Care for Chingonas" compiled by Dr. Cavazos features social workers particularly in areas in Dallas, Texas and surrounding areas, as well as San Antonio and it's surrounding areas. The podcast also features Elixabeth Palafox, LMSW; Marylou Ramirez, MSW, Crystal Gonzalez, MSW and Elizabeth Jurado, MSW. They describe what the word "Chingona" means to them as well as their self care practices. We also discuss what is currently happening politically in Texas. The book is available on Amazon. The podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA as Bas Moreno Consulting. I help GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. Gen X'ers, to book your free 15 minute consultation, go to https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the like button)
Trauma Informed Financial Social Work Episode #164
Tiffany Hervas, LMSW is a trauma informed financial social worker based out of New York. She and Resiliant Wealth LLC provides financial workshops and consulting. The company assists smalls businesses with finding funding for their businesses. We discuss: 1. The importance of Wealth and Wellness. 2. The power of networking 3. Ways small businesses particularly private practices can seek money for their businesses. 4. Find where to look for conferences. 5. The importance of building wealth. Tiffany can be found on Instagram at @resiliantwealthllc Follow the podcast on Instagram @thesocialworkrantspodcast and hit the Like button on Facebook at The Social Work Rants Podcast This podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA as Bas Moreno Consulting, helping GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. For a free 15 minute consultation hit the link here: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min
Knowing Your Worth in Social Work Episode #163
Season 8 Premier!!
Season 8 Premier Dr. Olymphia O'Neale-White, DSW is the owner of Through My Lens Consulting Services. She focuses on providing support for social work students and professionals with professional development, enhancement, and resume revamp.
We discuss:
1. Pivoting post Covid
2. The importance of setting boundaries of knowing your worth.
3. The importance of intentional networking.
4. Networking leading to paid public speaking opportunites.
5. Manifesting your dreams and aspirations.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Olymphia at the recent Social Work Wealth Conference held virtually in October 2023.
She can be found on Instagram at @throughmylensconsulting
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Celebrate your wins!! Season 7 Finale!! Episode #162
We has individuals in the social work profession need to celebrate our wins. I share some of my wins for example: 1. Different paid speaking engagements I have done in 2023 2. The first paid sponsor of the podcast. What have been some of your wins this year? #happynewyear Thank you 2023!! See you in 2024. January 2024 marks the 4 year anniversary of the podcast. Season 8 of the podcast will debut in January. Thank you, the listeners and the viewers of the podcast for your support. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. You have made The Social Work Rants Podcast, a top 10 social work podcast in the world. GRACIAS MI GENTE!!
Dear Social Workers, A Call to Action Episode
#SocialWorkIsPolitical Dear Social Workers, there's a call to action to protect ourselves and to help serve our clients to what our code of ethics intended us to do. #2024 is a big year in the United States. We need to educate ourselves on what is happening around us in order to educate our clients. This episode is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA Bas Moreno Consulting. I help GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. Go to BasMoreno.com for more information. I am hosting free financial consultations. Go to https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min to schedule your free consultation. Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast
HIV & Social Work
Health HIV recently issued a press release on the 5th Annual National Survey of the state of HIV care in America. The survey discusses the barriers addressing ending the #HIV epidemic such as housing, burned out social workers, PrEP education, treatment priorities among other issues that affect #socialworkers in general. I shares his thoughts on the survey. I currently works in an outpatient HIV clinic providing social work services to adults living with HIV. I describe working with undocumented population who are newly diagnosed with HIV on top of that many having to struggle living with trauma arriving in the U.S. during the Covid pandemic. Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast Like, Share this video. Subscribe to the podcast. Rate your favorite podcast episodes. The podcast is brought to you by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA Bas Moreno Consulting. Bas Moreno Consulting helps Gen-Xers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. Go to BasMoreno.com for more information.
Building an MSW program; Macro Social Work Episode #160
Episode #160
Matthew DeCarlo is currently the MSW Program Director at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. The university started their MSW program this past April 2023 and is going through their initial 3 year accrediation from CSWE. St. Joseph's is currently an online MSW program.
We discuss: 1. OpenEducation, What is that? How it benefits the current students of the program.
2. Open textbooks and the concept behind that
.3. Challenges building an MSW program.
We also discuss the political landscape in Philadelphia, the violence plaquing the city. We discuss potential ways the new MSW program can assist future social workers to address the needs of the city of brotherly love.
Matthew can best be found on Linkedin at http://www.linkedin.com/in/MatthewDeCarlo
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Housing is a Human Right Part 3 Episode #159
This is the third episode relating to housing and how housing issues affect us as social workers.
Housing advocate Shams Da Baron, best known as Da Homeless Hero. Shams shares his personal story of his life long struggles of homelessness. Da Baron shares being in the NYC shelter system, being a victim of political red tape with relates to housing. From living in SRO's to family shelters, this episode looks at housing struggles from a clients' perspective.
As a result of his life long struggles of homelessness, he has become a strong advocate to change housing policy under current New York City Mayor Eric Adams. We discuss the struggles New York City is having relating to housing.
Also featured in this episode, is Rosita Marinez, MS-NPL, ADV-CSW, MSW. Rosita is one of the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, Latinx in Social Work Vol. 2. She is currently the Senior Vice President for Supported Housing at the Institute for Community Living (ICL) in New York City. She oversees the nations's most extensive OMH (Office of Mental Health) housing portfolio for supported housing, consisting of over 1600 supported housing beds.
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I caught Covid; #MensMentalHealthMonth Episode #158
Episode #156
In honor of #mensmentalhealth month, I discuss my recent battle contracting Covid. It was my first official time diagnosed with the virus. I discuss my week and reasoning for not wanting to use my PTO.
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Social Work & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Episode #157
Ernesto Bejarano, MSW is a social worker in California. This weeks episode we discuss one of the hottest topics of 2023, #artificialintelligence or #AI Ernesto is known as the Social Work AI Specialist and is the founder of Social Work AI Magic. We discuss the concerns people have such AI having no place in social work; AI therapists, AI and HIPPA compliance, Using AI (Chat GPT) to create progress notes. Ernesto created his own AI app and explains how it works. He has a book AI for Social Workers available on his website Socialworkmagic.com. Use the code Free 30 for a trial period to use the AI tool. Ernesto can be found on social media at @socialworkmentor Follow the podcast on social media: IG: instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: Facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast My poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times" is available at www.BasMoreno.com
"Women & Money: Financial Therapy"
Episode #157
Jillian Knight is a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Financial Therapist in North Carolina. Jillian helps women develop a better relationship with money. Research has proven women make better investors in the stock market than men. Knight explains what she wants to do with her business to help women have a better relationship with money (saving, spending, investing). We discuss title protection for social workers; How does one become a financial therapist and the Financial Therapy Association. Jillian can be found on Instagram at @HerFinancialTherapy If you Identify as a Gen X person of color, I am offering FREE 15 minute Money Leaks financial consultations. Schedule your consultation here: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min
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Ways social workers can build and scale their private practice Episode #154
Episode #155 Coming off the heels of an incredible Social Work Wealth Conference, we continue discussing social work entrepreneurship. One of the presenters at the conference is Justin Gillespie.
Justin who is no stranger to the podcast, is a social worker in Michigan. We discussed ways he’s built his ADHD practice, working with his wife and teaches people how to build their own practice. As a result of his business, he developed a relationship with a local MSW program to have field placements at his job. He shares tips on how to scale your private practice business. #privatepractice
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ASWB Exam: A holistic approach to passing the exam Episode #153
Shara Ruffin, LCSW, QCSW, ACSW, C-SWHC, BC-TMH is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the CEO of Journey to Licensure; Podcast Host.
She was recently named Linkedin Top Voice in Social Work. Shara discusses and her powerful journey to obtain her license and as a result of her journey, she created a 6 figure business with Journey to Licensure.
She shares how using a holistic approach to help individuals pass the ASWB exam. Shara shares how she used Linkedin to help with her business.
Shara can be found on all social media platforms @SharaRuffin
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Hip Hop Therapy & Entrepreneurship
Episode #152 Brittani Williams, LCSW based out of San Diego, CA. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We had so much fun discussing what is Hip Hop therapy, back in Season 2 episode 6 (audio only). We had to do it again, in honor of Hip hop's 50th anniversary. Happy Birthday HIP HOP!! Hip Hop therapy was created by the late great social worker Dr. Edgar Tyson, Ph.D (my former MSW professor at Fordham University). The pioneer combined hip-hop with social science to help young men in the inner city deal with loss. May Dr. Tyson continue to RIP. Since Brittani has been on the podcast, she now is the sole owner of a private practice. We discuss: 1. Imposter syndrome regarding raising her rates for sessions. 2. Her podcast (Wholehearted West Coast Living Podcast) 3. Her upcoming live podcast show. 4. Her recent EMDR training 5. Her Healmatic clothing line 6. Her top 5 hip hop artists of all time 7. The influence the late great Selena has on her. Brittani can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bwilliamslcsw Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast
The Importance of building Wealth in Social Work; Episode #151
On Thursday October 19th and Friday October 20th, Social Worker Eva Forde, MSSW is hosting the first annual Social Work Wealth Conference. Eva is actually my business coach. We discuss her journey of how she created @RichSocialWorker . We talk about how the social work profession limits us social workers from making the money we deserve. We discuss the importance of creating wealth building assets instead of not getting paid enough at our social work jobs. I ask Eva what it is like to create such an event. We discuss who will be presenting at the conference including the one and only Steadman Graham (Yes Oprah's Streadman). I'll be moderating at least one panel at the conference. In my opinion every social work entrepreneur on aspiring social work entrepreneur should attend the conference. The price will be going up on Monday 10/9/23. Tickets are going fast. Get your tickets at Socialworkwealthconference.com. Follow all the breaking news and announcements about the conference on Instagram @swwealthcon Eva can also be found at @RichSocialWorker on Instagram
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Maximizing Your MSW without Licensure
Episode #150
Catherine Moore, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. She is the owner of the Rise Directory, which is for Clinical Supervisors receiving consultation groups for the Rise Directory group members. Catherine has one of the top social work podcasts in the world, Social Workers Rise. She has recently been doing speaking engagements. She recently was a speaker at the Social Work Entrepreneur Summit and will be speaking at the upcoming Social Work Wealth Summit which will be held on October 19th and October 20th. We discuss her secret on getting these speaking engagements. We discuss ways social workers can make money without needing a social work license. Catherine can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook/Meta: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Get your podcast t-shirt and hoodie at Triumphthroughpain.myshopify.com
Navigating White Space in Social Work as a Latino social worker; Episode #149
This is part 2 of Season 2 episode 26 “school social work drama”(Available on audio only). I give an update on meeting a former supervisor at a high school football game. It was the first time seeing the supervisor since I was let go from the position, without being told I was let go I might add. Happy #hispanicheritagemonth #Latinxheritagemonth Get your limited copy of the award winning Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 . Link : https://payhip.com/b/3RFA1 Get your copy of my poetry book, Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times. Link: https://payhip.com/b/tWEqk Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants
Battling Social Work Ethical Dilemmas in Texas; Episode #148
Eric Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Antonio, Texas. He owns a private practice Unbound Minds. He discusses some of his struggles he sees in providing care to clients in the political climate of Texas.
Eric served 26 years in the United States Army. We discuss his transition from the arm forces to doing social work. We also discuss ways the VA can improve regarding providing benefits to veterans. Eric can be best found on Psychology Today.
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Social Work & Entrepreneurship: Mistakes & Lessons Learned; Episode #147
Christina Brodrick-Royes is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey. She is a former school social worker. We discuss what lead her to start her own business Intention Elevation. Christina discusses her struggles and mistakes she has made with her business and helps social workers who are interested in entrepreneurship not make the same mistakes she did. Christiana has an upcoming event called The Social Worker Entrepreneur Summit which takes place online from September 23rd-September 24th. This is the link for the event. Ticket sales ends on 9/22/23. https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/5qu8xvq382t8ud32glt6hrno0l44/z2hghnh3rz9nopap/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlbnRpb25lbGV2YXRpb24udGhyaXZlY2FydC5jb20vc3dlLXN1bW1pdC1nZW5lcmFsLWFkbWlzc2lvbi8_Y291cG9uPUJFU1RJRQ== I'll be at the virutal summit on the 23rd.
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Mental Health: Austrailia vs. USA, simiarities and differences; Episode 146
Shannon Swales is a Clinical Psychologist in Austrailia. We discuss the similarities in her work we LCSW's LMSW's would have in America. Shannon discusses leaving the mental health field briefly to care for own mental health. She discusses being burnout in the field.
As a result she hosts When Burnout Becomes Reality Podcast. Shannon's website is: http://www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/
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Finding Creative Ways to Help Clients Thrive Beyond Trauma
Episode #145 Mylira Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. Green is a Certified Complex Trauma Professsional. She is a therapist, life coach, provides clinical supervision. We address the contraversy of life coaching She is a full time entrepreuer. She provides insight into how she started her business. She also provides tips on ways social workers can start doing public speaking. She also addresses the systemic issues plaguing her town she works in. Her website is https://www.myliratransforms.com and can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myliratransforms Follow the podcast on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Get a autograph copy of my poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times"here: https://payhip.com/b/tWEqk
EDMR and treating Children Episode #144
Kristen Jacobson, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah. Jacobson has a private practice and is the co-founder of a company called Education Empowered, a company focused on helping individuals and families of invisable disabilities with 504 plans and IEPs. We discuss the struggles she faces providing services in Utah such as: 1. Providing culturally compenent care especially those in the Latinx community. 2. How the role of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints affect parents preventing kids from getting the care they need. 3. Lack of insurance reimbursement or insurances refusing to pay for the care people need. Kristen can be found on Twitter/X @mssocialwealfare Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast
Policy, Social Work and HIV: The importance of policy work in Social Work Episode #143
Amy Palilones, MSW is a social worker currently working as a Deputy Director at The Department of Housing & Urban Development working specially with people living with HIV/AIDS. We discuss her role at HUD. Her department provides HOPWA funding to non profit agencies who provide housing and case management services to those living with HIV. We discuss how she started in her role, how the Biden Administration is providing housing. We discuss the afforable housing crisis in America. Follow the podcast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
Financial Boundaries with The Money Social Worker
Ashlin Price, LMSW is a licensed social worker in Baltimore. She is a financial literacy consultant. She merges social work with finances. We discuss the importance learning about finances but to assist our clients who may struggle. We discuss the ending of the federal covid emergency and what that means for our clients. We met at a local social work event in Maryland. The importance of networking in our profession is so important.
Ashlin has a Free Master class on "Financial Boundaries" on August 9th. See link to register. http://bit.ly/financial-boundaries
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Personal Finances & Social Work (Episode 141)
Episode #141 Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. In her full time job, she works as an organ transplant social worker. She discusses her role working with families. She adds her experience of working in a hospital during Covid & being disrespected by her supervisior.
She discusses her personal blog Social Work to Wealth. She discusses her personal finance story, what made her come up with the idea of the blog.
Her blog is http://socialworktowealth.com/She can be found on Instagram and Twitter @socialworktowealth
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Program Management, Program Development & Social Work Episode #140
Nicki Sanders, MSW is a Social Worker, Adjunct Professor and business owner. She is the founder of Nicki Sander Leadership Consulting, helping women of color and social workers into leadership roles. Sanders discusses programs she has helped create. We also discussed environmental social worker and her work on a farm in Maryland. Nicki can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nickisandersceo
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SCOTUS STUDENT LOAN DECISION; Episode 139
The host provides reaction to the Supreme Court decision on 6/30/23 about the $10K and $20K student loan forgiveness and who's partly to blame. This decision has nothing to do with PSLF (Public Student loan forgiveness Program). If you haven't applied for the program, you can still apply for it. The host also gives a prediction of the 2024 election. Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast Twitter @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast
Black Masculinity and Social Work- Episode #138
Corey Ingram, LMSW is a licensed social worker in South Carolina. He is currently a Ph.D candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of Georgia. He is concentrating on black Masulinity. We discuss: Why he is focusing his doctorate on black masulinity, what he is seeing in his research so far. We also discuss applying to speak at these national conferences. Mr. Ingram and I met at the National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS.
He can be found on Instagram at @airconsultllc
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Episode #137 A Lot of Layers: Latinx/E and HIV in Georgia
Episode 137: Gabriel Silva, MSW is a social worker in the state of Georgia. Silva works as an Assistant Director of Client Services in an HIV program in Georgia. He also has a private practice working with adults . The host and client originally met at the National Conference on Social Work and HV/AIDS.. At the conference Silva presented at the conference. We discuss his presentation. We discuss the use of language in social work. I.e instead of saying undocumented client, say unauthorized. We also address the issues of social skills he sees with his clients in his private practice. We also discuss the importance of networking in social work and how to apply to speak at national conferences. Follow the podcast on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Join me for my first financial webinar (new date of Friday June 30th) 6:30pm. Go to www.basmoreno.com for tickets. My poetry book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times is available on Amazon.
Episode #136: Marketing tips for mental health professionals
Episode 135: Social Work Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS Recap
On May 24th-May 26th, I attended the Nationals Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC. I share my thoughts about the conference. I discuss the main themes we as social workers encountered at the conference.
Working with HIV/AIDS diagnosed adults is a passion of mine in social work.
I also discuss the rebrand of my business Bas City Entertainment focusing on financial education for people of color. I am hosting my first webinar on Friday June 16th at 6:30pm est. For tickets go to www.basmoreno.com
I am still selling my poetry book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize
Your Full Potential During Hard Times, also at my website www.basmoreno.com. The audio book is definitely coming soon.
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Episode 134: Macro Social Work: Why we need to talk about it?
Jacob Kendall MSW, MPH, Ph.D is a social worker in Alabama. He is a former college professor in Indiana. He does career coaching, helping social workers with resumes and helping social workers transition to macro work. We discuss ethic related to social work, entrepreneurship, macro work.
Jason can best be found on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/Jason/in/kendall
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Episode 133: The importance of networking in social work; Entrepreneurship as social workers; Authors of "It Takes a Village"
Sarita Ford, LCSW-C, Chaundra Scott, LMSW, Brittany White, LCSW-C are three of the authors of "It Takes a Village". All 3 are licensed social workers in the state of #Maryland. I had the pleasure of meeting these three ladies at a social work brunch hosted by Chaundra back in March.
Sarita currently works as a school social worker and has a private practice. Brittany is a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor and conducts wellness workshops and workshop trainings. Chaundra works as social worker at a nursing home and owns a business conducting networking events. We discuss how the book came together and the themes of the book. We also discuss what Maryland is doing regarding the #ASWB exam. We discuss the importance of #selfcare #entrepreneurship and #networking
Britanny can be found at: www.lovelightshinellc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lovelightshinellc/
Sarita can be found at: IG: sarita_lcswc https://linktr.ee/sarita_lcswcwww.therapywithsarita.com
Chaundra can be found at: https://linktr.ee/thee_wellnesscollective www.wellnesscollectivemd.net www.instagram.com/thee_wellnesscollective https://www.tiktok.com/@the.wellness.collective?_t=8cPHXCcOyQI&_r=1https://youtube.com/@thee_wellnesscollective
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Episode 132: Important Student Loan Updates; PSLF
Host provides updates on PSLF. Many of us social workers and mental health professionals have applied for PSLF, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. #studentloans #studentloanforgiveness
There are changes to your student loans provider. Most of us had Fedloans and may get switched to Mohela.
If you had any of these service providers for your student loans, these providers no longer have your loans:
AI Advantage
Navient
Great Lakes
Fed Loans
One of these providers have taken over your loans:
Central Research Inc
Ed Financial Services
Maximus Education
Mohela
Nelnet
Go to Studentaid.gov to check on your provider.
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Episode 131: Veterans who are victims of combat sexual assult; Embracing your rest in the hustle era. #selfcare
Shantel Robinson is a licensed social worker in North Carolina, however originally from New Jersey. She currently works for the Department of Veteran Affairs. She works with veterans who are victims of combat sexual trauma. She also discusses a veteran's transition into society after serving and the struggles of things not being so structured. We discuss life during the pandemic and its aftermath and the importance of rest and not always hustle with relates to work. Shantel can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shanti.locs Follow the podcast on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
Navigating Social Work post graduate school
Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW is a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker in NYC. We discuss her going and completing graduate school during the pandemic and her strugglings with her graduate school. Natalie describes what is she seeing with her clients (anxiety, grief, etc). We discuss her future goals related to social work and gives resources she used to pass her LMSW exam. She can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/healingcornerwithnat The podcast can be found on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Join me on Wednesday May 4th for Mentorship series: Virtual Author Talks sponsored by @sandovalcollab @NASWNYS called "Finding healing and liberationin the midst of chaos. Moving from surviving to thriving." See link: https://www.sandovalcolab.com/event-details/mentorship-series-virtual-author-talks-5
The Ending of the Covid Public Health Emergency. What does that mean for us social workers?
The Covid Public Health Emergency has ended. Those social workers who bill for services using Medicaid dollars, please be mindful your clients will need to start recertify for benefits again (pre-covid times). This episode provides some education regarding this. Follow the podcast on social media: IG- https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter- https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Check out my next speaking engagement on Wednesday May 4th 6pm. "Finding healing and liberation in the midst of chaos: Moving from Surviving to thriving". https://www.sandovalcolab.com/event-details/mentorship-series-virtual-author-talks-5 Get your copy of my poetry book, Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times, discussing themes of grief, loss, anxiety and financial literacy. Book can be purchased at https://www.basmoreno.com
Housing is a human right!
Rosita Marinez, MS-NPL, ADV-CSW, MSW, SIFI is a social worker in NYC. Nelson Rivera is the Director of Residential Services at The Fortune Society, a non-profit in NYC. We discuss issues happening related with housing such as Gentrification, racial profiling, systemic racisim in America.We have politicians who say "housing is a human right" but their policies say otherwise.
Rosita can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rosita.marinez
Nelson can be found on instagram at https://www.instgram.com/nelson.rivera18
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Building a social work lifestyle brand
Janelle Spikes & Leanna Calvin are social workers and collectively they are I AM SOCIAL WORK, a lifestyle brand for social workers. The brand started in 2021. We discuss how the brand started, the idea behind it and working to get the name out to the social work community. Janelle works full time as a medical social worker in a hospice facility in California. Leanna owns a non-profit called Exposure Project provides youth with character development and career exploration from a hands on approach in Charlotte, NC. We also discuss the 3 year anniversity of the Covid shutdown and discuss the ASWB test results.
I Am Social Work can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/Iam.socialwork About the sponsor: This episode of the podcast is Heard Technologies, Inc. Heard helps social workers who are in private practice with payroll and taxes. Heard can help social workers save up to $5000 in taxes. Check the link for more information. https://www.joinheard.com/welcome-form?utm_source=industry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=socialworkrants Follow the podcast: Instgram: https://www.instgram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
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Social work post pandemic; The beginnings of the Covid aftermath
Debbie Gonzalez, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She is a certified professional coach who provides different presentations and workshops. We discuss the 3 year anniversary of the #covid19 lockdown and discuss the begins of its aftermath. Debbie is also the author of 3 books, "A Walk with Copper", "A Game with Cooper" and "A Visit with Cooper". She discusses how she uses these children's books in workshops with adults. Debbie's website is https://www.debbiegonzalezcoaching.com She can be found on instagram at www.instagram.com/eqsavvy Follow the podcast at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants This episode is sponsored by Heard Technologies, Inc. Social workers in private practice, Heard assists with taxes and payroll. Heard can save on your tax bill. https://www.joinheard.com/welcome-form?utm_source=industry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=socialworkrants
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