THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Teresa Caraballo Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She describes her social work journey and discusses her buisness Esmeralda Wellness Haven, LLC. She openly shares her heartache of losing a collegue from Covid and being attached by a client while working.This podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation. For more information go to https:///www.basmoreno.comFollow the Podcast on social Media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrantsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. By trade she is a school social worker. She currently works in Higher Education and as a consulting in K-12. We discuss the ethical use of AI, technology disparities, the digital divide. The concerns to reduce bias, lack of diversity of those creating AI tools and lack of diversity in text to photo applications. Dr. Badillo-Diaz can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_theaisocialworker The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting. Bas Moreno Consulting provides financial education for Gen X and older millennials of color in the sandwich generation chart a path towards financial stability. If you are a parent while being a care giver to an older adult and need financial education to feel financially stable, reach out at https://www.Basmoreno.com 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

Episode #179 Norma Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist in Texas. She is the founder and clinical director of Centro de Consejeria Familiar. Her practice focuses on helping children, teens, and parents heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. Her company is passionate about creating awareness and normalizing access to mental health services, empowering women, encouraging self-care practices and supporting women owned businesses in the Latino community. We discuss the struggles and successes of her business. She can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/centrodeconsejeriafamiliar Follow the podcast on social media: Instagram:  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook/Meta: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button) The podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA Bas Moreno Consulting, providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation. For more information, go to www.basmoreno.com.

Ashley Conyers, LMSW is the Creator of Divine Glow Coaching LLC and the voice on the 'Your Divine Glow' Podcast. Having transitioned from a Licensed Social Worker to a Mindset Coach, Ashley is on a mission to guide fellow millennials through the shift from traditional careers to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Ashley shares her experiences in social work and her "aha" moment to begin working on her business. Ashley can be found on Instagram at http:www.instagram.com/DivineGlowCoach. Follow the podcast on social media: Instagram  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button) The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing financial education for people of color in the "sandwich gene

In honor of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth the host discusses protecting your mental health at all costs and ways to protect your personal mental health. Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram:  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  Twitter: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the like button) In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, get your copy of my poetry book, "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times". https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Host shares update on PSLF. If you have PSLF under Mohela, they will no longer be your service provider as of May 1st. PSLF processing applications will pause on 5/1/24 until July. Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast The podcast sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC doing business as Bas Moreno Consulting; providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation. For more information visit Basmoreno.com I'm looking for podcast guests. Email me at Bascityentertainmentllc@gmail.com My poetry is still available for purchase. Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Dr. Darmary Bonilla-Rodriguez is a social worker living in Pennsylvania. Originally from Spanish Harlem in NYC. 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

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!! Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG:  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the like button)

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

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 Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

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! Purchase your ticket Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-work-kickback-tickets-830390168347?aff=oddtdtcreator

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)

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. She can be found on Instagram at @tierra_simone Follow the podcast on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast https://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast https://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants This Episode is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA 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. Go to BasMoreno.com for more information.

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

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)

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. Follow the podcast on Instagram  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  and Facebook at The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button)

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)

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

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 The podcast is sponsored by Bas City EntertainmentLLC, 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 more information go to BasMoreno.com Follow the podcast on Instagram at  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  and Facebook at The Social Work Rants Podcast.

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!!