We don’t ask others to do what we ourselves are not willing to do. This episode features co-host Dr. Michelle Vance. Michelle shares how her loved experiences around identity have shaped her career and fight for social justice. 💙🧡
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This episode features Tyler Yates, BSW, CADC, Community Overdose Prevention Initiatives Coordinator for the Division of Public Health. Tyler discusses how harm reduction and empathy are crucial for those in recovery and those seeking support for substance use. 💙🧡
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This episode features Melody Gross, Principal Consultant for Courageous SHIFT. Melody shares how her lived experience as a survivor has shaped her work and helps her understand that inter-partner violence is everyone’s concern. 💙🧡 @iammelodyco
This episode features Melody Gross, Principal Consultant for Courageous SHIFT. Melody shares how her lived experience as a survivor has shaped her work and helps her understand that intimate partner violence is everyone’s concern. 💙🧡 @iammelodyco
#SocialWork #SocialWorkPodcast #Violence #LivedExperiencesMatter #FindYourSpark
This episode features Quatavia Jones, Spoken Word Artist, Lived Experience Expert, + Trauma Informed Advocate. Quatavia shares how pure will + determination to live a different path, sprinkled with support along the way, has helped her build a life she dreamed of as a child. 💙🧡
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This episode features Sil Ganzó, Founder + Executive Director of ourBridge, an afterschool program + community support for immigrant + refugee children + their families. Sil hopes to encourage us to use curiosity + empathy to change the landscape for those she serves.
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This episode features Carla Carlisle, Executive Director of The Compassionate Companion (TM), and author of several books. Carla shares her experience as a foster parent that led to her leaving corporate America to follow her passion for trauma informed care. 💙🧡
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This episode features Traletta Banks, Founder + Executive Director of Erika’s Closet + Another Level Staffing LLC. Traletta helps us understand what it means to give and be given a second chance. 💙🧡
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This episode features Jordan Hayes, BSW, Peer Mentor at Disability Rights and Resources. Jordan shares how her lived experience as a disabled person allows her to help others who are living with a disability. 💙🧡
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This episode features Greg Jackson, Founder of Heal Charlotte. Greg inspires us by asking everyone to do a little so no one has to do a lot. 💙🧡
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Season 4
Today’s episode features Kris Taylor, MSW, LCSW, a co-host of Spark Sessions. Kris shares her story of how a social worker impacted her life and lead her to this career path. 💙🧡 #SocialWorkPodcast #SocialWork #LivedExperiencesMatter #FindYourSpark
Season 4 Teaser
Season 4️⃣ drops today! Michelle + Kris are thrilled to share the theme of this season. Make sure you are following us…and like/rate/share, too! 💙🧡 #SocialWork #SocialWorkMonth #SocialWorkPodcast #FindYourSpark #LivedExperienceMatters
