Micro To Macro Career Accelerator Alum Amy Gordon, LCSW Journey From Social Work to Entrepreneurship

In this Macro Social Work Your Way episode, I sit down with Amy, a Micro to Macro Career Accelerator alum, to talk about her inspiring journey from case management into entrepreneurship and systems-level work.Amy shares how the Accelerator gave her more than just career coaching. She found confidence, clarity, and a clear vision for what she wanted her career and life to look like. From her experiences in child welfare and community mental health to moderating national conferences and launching her own business, Amy shows what is possible when social workers stop limiting themselves to traditional case management roles.You will hear about:✔️ Why not every macro career win looks like a new job, and how clarity itself can be a turning point.✔️ The transferable skills that social workers already have for macro social work roles.✔️ How life transitions, such as motherhood, relocation, or planning for the future can spark the right time to make a career change.✔️ The importance of understanding your strengths, values, and career purpose when planning your next career move.✔️ Whether you are a social worker feeling stuck in direct practice, curious about macro opportunities, or ready to build a career that matches your values, this episode will encourage you to think bigger about your path.The Micro to Macro Career Accelerator has helped more than 185 social workers move beyond case management into aligned, impactful, and higher-level roles in areas such as policy, philanthropy, research, and program design, just to name a few.💡 Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Micro to Macro Career Accelerator by clicking here: https://macroandpaid.com/waitlistDon’t wait. Get the clarity, strategy, and support you need to enter the macro social work career you are already qualified for.Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW