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Conscious Conversation with Lakia Downs MSW, LISW-CP

Episode 159 of the Audacious Confidence with Dr. Deena podcast, hosted by Dr. Deena, The Catalyst, titled "Conscious Conversation with Lakia Downs MSW, LISW-CP" was published on May 10, 2020 and runs 39 minutes.

May 10, 2020 ·39m · Audacious Confidence with Dr. Deena

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Summary

Inspiring _Empowering_Transformative Welcome to Walking Through Glass: The Podcast. You are invited to ear-hustle on an intimate conversation where we discuss our journey, joys, and diva hacks that help us “walk through glass”. Our conscious conversations are unscripted and real. They tell our stories and share how we do our best to navigate fear, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, limited beliefs, negative self-talk and other BS (belief systems). Walking Through Glass: The Podcast is not about breaking through the "glass ceiling" it is about the struggle we face as women on our journey which I’ve coined "walking through glass". We are all on the same journey although we may take different paths. No matter what we must #embracethejourney. Please join me in welcoming special guest Lakia Downs. Lakia is the founder and owner of The Soar Firm, LLC. She was raised in the Upstate area of South Carolina and has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. She has experience in the areas of child welfare, program management and development, leadership training, and coaching. Lakia earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Lander University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. Lakia is currently licensed as a clinical social worker in the state of South Carolina. Lakia enjoys utilizing a strengths-based approach when working with clients. Some of the specific treatment approaches she utilizes include: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She is passionate and committed to seeing her clients grow, become their best selves, and reach the level of success they desire. Please LIKE, TELL A FRIEND, and REVIEW Walking Through Glass: The Podcast on Apple Podcast. Thanks in advance. Link Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-through-glass-the-podcast/id1454527119 Guest Inquiries: [email protected] Social Media Instagram/Twitter: @drdeenaspeaks

Episode Description

Inspiring _Empowering_Transformative

Welcome to Walking Through Glass: The Podcast.

You are invited to ear-hustle on an intimate conversation where we discuss our journey, joys, and diva hacks that help us “walk through glass”.

Our conscious conversations are unscripted and real. They tell our stories and share how we do our best to navigate fear, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, limited beliefs, negative self-talk and other BS (belief systems).

Walking Through Glass: The Podcast is not about breaking through the "glass ceiling" it is about the struggle we face as women on our journey which I’ve coined "walking through glass". We are all on the same journey although we may take different paths. No matter what we must #embracethejourney.

Please join me in welcoming special guest Lakia Downs.

Lakia is the founder and owner of The Soar Firm, LLC. She was raised in the Upstate area of South Carolina and has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. She has experience in the areas of child welfare, program management and development, leadership training, and coaching.

Lakia earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Lander University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. Lakia is currently licensed as a clinical social worker in the state of South Carolina.

Lakia enjoys utilizing a strengths-based approach when working with clients. Some of the specific treatment approaches she utilizes include: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She is passionate and committed to seeing her clients grow, become their best selves, and reach the level of success they desire.

Please LIKE, TELL A FRIEND, and REVIEW Walking Through Glass: The Podcast on Apple Podcast. Thanks in advance.

Link Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-through-glass-the-podcast/id1454527119

Guest Inquiries: [email protected]

Social Media Instagram/Twitter: @drdeenaspeaks

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