Social Work Insider Harleny Vasquez

Today, I get the privilege of chatting with Shara Ruffin. Shara's story is one of strength and determination as she juggles the demands of motherhood, fights depression, and ultimately triumphs in her journey to licensure. From the hard-learned lessons of her journey, she now helps fellow social workers navigate their own. In this episode, we delve into the practical and psychological aspects of preparing for the licensure exam, with Shara emphasizing the power of understanding your learning style and keeping a positive mindset.
Topics we discuss include:
Unravelling Shara Ruffin's inspiring journey through depression and towards her licensureCutting through the noise: the most effective ways to prepare for the licensure exam and the role of your learning style in this processHow to maintain a healthy mindset and avoid defining your self-worth through the outcome of the licensure exam

More about Shara:
Shara is an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor's degree in social work from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in social work from Howard University School of Social Work. Shara has specializations in grief, personality disorders, family trauma, compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness meditation, ADHD, and anxiety. Shara is a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider. 
Shara is also a 5x-Amazon Best-Seller of a social work journal called, “90 Days of Prayer”. She is the author of her second best-selling social work journal “90 Days Of Inspiration”, which is a study companion for social workers taking their licensing exam. 
Currently, Shara is the Founder and CEO of a consulting company called "Journey To Licensure". Her company combines wellness, clinical supervision, and professional development coaching to support social workers through licensure examinations. Shara's company "Journey To Licensure" was featured in Business Insider. Shara is also a LinkedIn Advisor and was most recently awarded "Top 15 LinkedIn Expert in Philadelphia in 2023.


Schedule a consultation with Shara:
https://calendly.com/shararuffin/15min?month=2023-05 
Shara on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shararuffin/
Shara’s 90 Prayer Journal:
https://tr.ee/lO5tDvBqb5


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Today on Social Work Insider, I open up about my personal and professional experiences after failing my licensure exam by just 7 points. I'll share how this event motivated me to step into a supervisory role and eventually start my own coaching business. You'll hear about my journey from providing free coaching to my colleagues to realizing my true strengths and launching YourEVOLVEDmind LLC. 
Other topics I touch on in this episode include:
Why creating a vision for your career is so importantThe importance of marketing yourself the right wayHow stepping into a role, even if you're not ready for it, can help you grow into the person you aspire to be ---
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Christina Broderick-Royes is a former school social worker turned entrepreneur. She’s also an author and adjunct professor who teaches up-and-coming social workers. 


She leads the Social Work Entrepreneur Incubator, a program where social workers turn their community driven ideas into thriving businesses. 


In today’s episode, you’ll learn:


How to increase your impact through entrepreneurship How and when to invest in yourselfWhy it’s important to get supportLearn more about Christina on her website:


https://intentionelevation.com/


And learn how to leverage your social work skills to build your business by signing up for her Idea to Income Masterclass:


https://intentionelevation.com/academy


More about Christina:


Christina is an activator. A futurist and visionary leader. As a clinically-trained licensed social worker, a certified school social worker, a former psychotherapist, a certified school social worker, an adjunct professors and published author, she understands the struggles and rewards of working in social service. And she also knows the freedom and flexibility that come from becoming a successful entrepreneur — and she wants that for you. 


For years, she felt frustrated with stressful work environments. The same environments stuck in cycles of waiting until something was wrong before attempting to fix it. Reactionary and ineffective. 


She knew what to do but was trapped in systems keeping her from making a real impact. She was also overworked! She craved freedom and flexibility for her life — and the satisfaction of knowing she could make a significant difference in this world on her own terms. 


Tired of being told she could “only do so much,” Christina felt called to break through the industry glass ceilings to maximize her impact and income. Her experience highlights include: 


● Served Thousands of Students Nationwide 


● Presented On Global Stages 


● Flown Out to Work with Clients Frequently 


● Featured on Podcasts and Nationwide Publications 


● Connected with the Department of Education to Share Her Work 


● Conducted Instagram Lives with Celebrities Like Miguel 


And she now averages 5-figures of revenue a month (sometimes even 5-figures in one day!) and is projected to do almost $300,000 this year!


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Join me, Harleny Vasquez, your social work career coach, as I dive into the importance of personal branding for social workers at all stages of their careers. Discover how to navigate the diverse fields of social work, identify your core values, and tell your unique story. 
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, I'll share essential tips to market yourself effectively, stand out in the job market, and become the CEO of your life.
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WEBSITE: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/ 
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/
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This year is all about breaking barriers.=
Join me for a special episode recapping 2022 and the last two months! From my personal healing journey to becoming a first-time homeowner, it's been a whirlwind of growth and transformation. 
In this episode, I'll reflect on what I've learned and how it's impacted my work as a social work career coach and growth strategist. Get ready to be inspired and motivated for the upcoming season!
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WEBSITE: http://www.yourevolvedmind.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourevolvedmind

Today, I close another successful chapter of my life. Season 2 of the Social Work Insider officially comes to a close as I take a moment to reset and reflect on how great this past year has been for me. 
Since the start of this podcast, my dream has always been to uplift the social work profession and to remind each of us that, hey, we as social workers can truly do it all!
And in this episode, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on where that journey has taken me.
Topics I cover today:
The journey I had to take to become the best version of myself How I no longer feel pressure to be a certain way What you can expect from Season 3 of the Social Work Insider :)---
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