Season_2 - 119- Dr. Olymphia O’Neale, LCSW – Empowering Social Workers to Lead, Advocate, and Heal | NASW 2024 Emerging Leader

In this inspiring episode of the Journey To Licensure® Podcast, Shara Ruffin welcomes Dr. Olymphia “Dr. O” O’Neale, LCSW — Founder of Through My Lens Consulting® and 2024 NASW Emerging Leader Award recipient.Dr. O shares her journey from aspiring attorney to powerhouse social work leader, blending personal experiences with infertility and loss into a mission of advocacy, education, and empowerment. With humor, authenticity, and boldness, she challenges social workers to lead, heal, and disrupt systems for change.🎙️ Highlights include: • Navigating grief, resilience, and purpose in social work • Why authenticity is a superpower in advocacy and education • Practical ways to embed cultural competence daily • Building a brand rooted in service, story, and social impact • Why giving yourself grace fuels true leadershipIf you’re ready to be inspired and called into action, this conversation is for you!🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!