Queens of Social Work

Queen P, LCSW & Queen H, LCSW
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“Afro-Caribbean American Social Workers sharing our first hand experiences in the field. Laugh, cry and learn with us as we discuss various types of social work, career advice, stress management, cultural issues and more!” 

  1. OCT 28

    Applying for College with Akcess Granted

    Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Queen K from Akcess Granted.  We dive into the journey of applying for college—a process that can feel overwhelming, especially for first-generation students and those navigating systemic barriers.  Through candid conversation and practical advice, we highlight how social workers, mentors, and community advocates can play a vital role in guiding students toward higher education. Whether you’re a student preparing to apply, a parent supporting your child, or a professional helping young people dream bigger, this episode offers tools, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to get to college or trade school. Because applying to college isn’t just about filling out forms—it’s about opening doors, creating opportunities, and rewriting the narrative for future generations. Please follow Kissena aka Queen K on ig @Akcessgranted.ny for more information.  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.

    50 min

  2. OCT 14

    Where The Jobs At? A Conversation with The MSW Coach

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Queen M—better known as The MSW Coach—to unpack the realities of today’s job market. With her signature warmth and expertise, she puts us at ease while sharing practical strategies for navigating the search for meaningful employment. From boosting confidence to sharpening your job-hunting approach, Queen M offers insights every social worker and professional can use. Follow her on Instagram: @the_mswcoach !! 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.

    1 hr

  3. SEASON 10, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Season 10!!

    Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome to Season 10!  The Queens are back and better than ever! 👑✨ In this teaser, Queen P and Queen H celebrate a major milestone—Season 10 of the Queens of Social Work Podcast. From our very first conversation about the realities of life in the field to now, it’s been a journey filled with laughter, learning, and lifting up the voices of Black social workers everywhere.  In this episode, we reflect on how far we’ve come, share what’s been inspiring us lately, and give you a sneak peek into the powerful conversations, special guests, and real-life stories you can look forward to this season. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student just starting out, or someone curious about the world of social work, this season is for you.  Join us as we continue to keep it real about the challenges, joys, and triumphs of the profession—always with honesty, humor, and heart. 💜   #Season10 #Welcome #Queensofsocialwork #blacksocialworkers #socialworkpodcast #socialwork 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.

    7 min

  4. JUN 24

    Season 9 Wrap up

    Send us a text Season 9 is officially a wrap! In this reflective episode, we share what it took to create this season — the highs, the challenges behind the scenes and the lessons we learned as social workers, educators and podcast hosts.  From navigating burnout to building community, we talk about how each episode mirrored real-life shifts in the field of social work.  Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned social worker of color, there’s something here for you.  Thanks for riding with us — see you in Season 10! 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.

    16 min

  5. JUN 3

    Career Series: Veterinary Social Work

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Chankia Berry, a Veterinary Social Worker at Tuskegee University, to explore the growing field of veterinary social work. If you’ve ever wondered how social workers support veterinary professionals, grieving pet owners, and students facing compassion fatigue, this conversation opens the door. Tune in to learn how social work skills apply beyond traditional settings — and discover a career path you may not have considered. 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.

    48 min

  6. MAY 20

    Breaking The Cycle Of Social Work Burnout

    Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Melissa Ifill, LCSW, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about social work burnout—what it really looks like, how we often contribute to it ourselves and what it takes to start breaking the cycle. We explore the signs of burnout in social workers, why it's so common in helping professions and how critical self-reflection and boundary setting are in sustaining a long-term, healthy career in social work—especially for Black and BIPOC social workers. If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed or like you're giving from an empty cup, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in to learn: What burnout actually feels like in practiceHow social workers unintentionally reinforce burnout cultureReal strategies for reclaiming your energy and your purpose Don’t forget to check out Melissa Ifill’s work: 📲 IG: @melissaifilllcsw 🌐 Websites: melissaifill.com and 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.

    50 min

  7. MAY 6

    The New Social Worker part 2

    Send us a text In this follow-up to our powerful conversation with Queen E, we continue exploring the real-life experiences of an early career social worker navigating the challenges, questions and growth that come with stepping into the field. This episode sheds light on the support new social workers truly need—from guidance during supervision to navigating burnout, boundaries and belonging. It’s also a call to action for experienced social workers: how can we mentor, uplift and create space for the next generation, especially for Black and marginalized social workers entering the profession? We’re grateful to everyone who reached out after Part 1—we heard you, and we knew this story needed more time. Whether you're just starting your social work journey or have been in the field for years, this conversation offers insight, reflection and real talk you won’t want to miss. 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.

    36 min

  8. APR 22

    Does Your Child Need A Therapist?

    Send us a text Knowing when and how to seek mental health support for children can be one of the hardest decisions for any parent, guardian or caregiver.  In this episode of the Queens of Social Work podcast, we’re joined by Queen Tiyanna and Queen Tabatha — both experienced clinical social workers who specialize in working with children, adolescents and families. Together, we discuss the early warning signs that a child or teen may need therapy, how mental health struggles often show up differently than you expect and practical ways to get your child the support they need. Whether you’re wondering if your child might benefit from therapy or you’re a social worker helping families navigate this journey, this episode offers real-world guidance, compassion and critical insights you won’t want to miss. Tune in to better understand the signs, reduce stigma and take next steps toward emotional wellness for the children in your life. 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.

    43 min
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“Afro-Caribbean American Social Workers sharing our first hand experiences in the field. Laugh, cry and learn with us as we discuss various types of social work, career advice, stress management, cultural issues and more!” 

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  • Creator
    Queen P, LCSW & Queen H, LCSW
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Queens of Social Work
  • Show Website
    Queens of Social Work

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