Unraveling Financial Literacy, Politics, And Social Work With Ken Peeples | Episode 58

📅 Release Date: October 31st, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Ken Peeples 📞 Call in: Eli Giudice In this thought-provoking episode, host Christian Ace Stettler welcomes Ken Peeples, Certified Financial Social Worker and founder of Sacred Realms Consulting, for a deep dive into the intersections of social work, financial literacy, trauma, and the upcoming presidential election. Ken shares his expertise on empowering social workers through financial literacy and resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, breaking the cycle of student debt, and navigating the systemic issues that contribute to financial stress and burnout in the profession. This episode also features an engaging call-in from Eli Giudice, who challenges the conversation around the presidential election, pushing Ken and Christian to explore political authenticity, media manipulation, and the limitations of a two-party system. The discussion tackles critical issues facing social workers, from the media’s role in shaping societal views to the need for informed voting and genuine political discourse. The episode critiques political figures and examines how social work’s impact and survival hinge on understanding political dynamics. About Ken Peeples Ken Peeples is a Certified Financial Social Worker and the founder of Sacred Realms Consulting. With a strong background in social work and financial wellness, Ken specializes in empowering clients through financial literacy and resilience-focused coaching. His approach integrates practical tools with compassionate guidance, aiming to help individuals—especially those in underserved communities—build financial stability and improve their quality of life. Ken’s work emphasizes accessibility and long-term wellness, providing social workers and other professionals the skills they need to navigate financial challenges with confidence. Through Sacred Realms Consulting, he brings a holistic, community-oriented perspective to financial wellness, helping clients achieve independence and create meaningful change in their lives. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 05:01 The Launch of Sacred Realms Consulting 10:04 Financial Literacy for Social Workers 19:53 The Burden of Student Debt in Social Work 30:00 Political Perspectives and the Upcoming Election 47:51 Media Manipulation and Perception 50:49 The Age of Anti-Intellectualism 53:34 Critique of Political Discourse 56:49 Authenticity in Political Communication 01:00:12 The Illusion of Choice in Elections 01:01:11 The Cycle of Political Promises 01:04:27 Navigating Political Responsibility 01:06:34 The Democratic Party's Identity Crisis 01:12:02 The Limitations of the Two-Party System 01:19:52 Rhetoric and Its Impact on Society Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXDWuI-NOOtbNeitLPYkGIQ8 Revolutionary Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXAGPDy0ZKBrdSKYPKMEztPa Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1#CriticalSocialWork #FinancialLiteracy #StudentDebt #SacredRealmsConsulting #SocialWork #Politics #MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #Trauma #PublicHealth #KamalaHarris #MediaManipulation #AntiIntellectualism #PoliticalDiscourse #Authenticity #Elections #PoliticalPromises #DemocraticParty #TwoPartySystem #Rhetoric #christianacestettler #KenPeeples © A Conscious Party