SZN 3 EP 1. Celebrate Smiles

On today’s F.A.CT.S. podcast, host Kevin talks with Pia Raymond Hargrove (Professor Pia), who earned her B.A. in psychology from Boston University and an MSW from New York University. She has deeply engaged children and families through social work practice at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and the New York City Mission Society. As a community and political activist, Pia ran for NYC Council in 2017 and continued community organizing through leadership in several civic organizations. A champion for literacy with an emphasis on social emotional learning, Pia’s notable children’s book, Celebrate Smiles teaches self-esteem, love and thankfulness. She founded Creating Legacies, a nonprofit organization inspiring community building through nurturing entrepreneurs and offering families diverse social and educational experiences. She continues to share her expertise as a professor of social work with a particular emphasis on the needs of immigrant communities and those reflective of the African Diaspora.  In this episode, we are going to have a conversation about what it's like being a social worker and the important work that we do on all levels!  To Connect with Pia Raymond Hargrove, LMSW check her out here:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/professorpia?utm_medium=copy_link  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pia-raymond-2bab695  YouTube: Professor Pia  Twitter: @professorpianyc  Website: www.professorpia.com  Celebrate Smiles: Raymond, Pia J., Marryshow, Eden: 9780615947723: Amazon.com: Books Creating Legacies  Website: www.creatinglegacies.net (The business referred to was, Trophies by Syl later known as Legacy Awards was at the intersection of Nostrand Ave. and Park Place now co-named, “Syl Williamson Way,” in honor of its founder and community activist, Syl Williamson.) Find Me On  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevin-caraballo       Twitter: https://twitter.com/kcaraballob       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayhumblekev/ & https://www.instagram.com/facts_podcast/      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinSpeaksFacts/  Subscribe and Leave a Review! Thank You!  Music by Wataboi  Link:"https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=1171"