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6 FIGURE SOCIAL WORKER

by lashanna alfred

Empowering and Equipping Social Workers to Dominate in the field. From 0 to 6 figures. Teaching you how to make a living while making a difference.

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Episodes

  1. I Quit These 4 Patterns: How to Stop Procrastinating and Overcome Self-Doubt

    What if quitting is exactly what you need to do? In this episode of the Six-Figure Social Worker Podcast, LaShanna Alfred, MSW, LISW-S, talks about quitting the patterns that keep you stuck: procrastinating while you wait to feel ready, counting yourself out before you begin, comparing your…

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  2. The Hidden Wounds We Carry: Trauma Healing for Leaders, Helpers & Caretakers

    Strong on the outside does not always mean healed on the inside. In this episode of the 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast, LaShanna Alfred speaks directly to leaders, helpers, and caretakers who consistently show up for everyone else while quietly carrying wounds of their own. You will discover how...

  3. Your Identity Is Bigger Than Your Profession

    Your profession may describe what you do, but it does not define who you are. In this episode of the Six-Figure Social Worker Podcast, LaShanna sits down with business professional Tanisha for a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, and expanding beyond traditional professional…

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  4. You Are More Than Your Title

    You Are More Than Your Title Social workers spend so much time helping other people recognize their value that sometimes we forget our own. In this encouraging solo episode, LaShanna Alfred reminds social workers that their identity, worth, and impact extend far beyond their job title…

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  5. Turning Personal Trauma Into Purpose and Professional Impact

    In this powerful episode, LaShanna Alfred sits down with forensic social worker, author, and speaker Tricia Reese to discuss how she transformed personal trauma into purpose and professional impact. Tricia shares how her lived experiences shaped her career, the important role forensic social...

  6. “Six Figures With a BSW: How Faith, Mindset & Strategy Changed Her Career”

    What if earning six figures in social work didn’t require a master’s degree? In this episode of the Six-Figure Social Worker Podcast, I conversed with Katisha King who has built a six-figure career with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. She shares how listening to the podcast helped expand her…

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  7. Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Emotional Resilience & Preventing Burnout for Social Workers

    What does it take to become a leader who inspires trust, builds resilient teams, and creates lasting impact? In this episode of the Six Figure Social Worker Podcast, we explore how trauma-informed leadership helps social workers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and helping professionals strengthen...

  8. The Communication Mistake That's Costing You Clients

    Episode 2: The Communication Mistake That's Costing You ClientsEffective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families – Part 2 (1-Hour Ethics CE) This episode qualifies for 1 Hour of Ethics Continuing Education (Ohio). Listen to the entire episode. Complete the course evaluation. Pass the...

  9. Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families | Ethics CE Training for Social Workers & Therapists

    Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families | Ethics CE Training 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast Host: LaShanna Alfred, LISW-S 1-Hour Ethics Continuing Education (CE) - $25 EPISODE OVERVIEW: Communication is one of the most powerful clinical tools you possess. In this 1-hour Ethics...

  10. Dear Future Social Worker: Trauma-Informed Communication & Building a 6-Figure Practice with Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C

    In this episode of Dear Future Social Worker, LaShanna Alfred sits down with Paul Bashea (Bah-Shay) Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and business owner — for a conversation on trauma-informed communication, healthy relationships, and…

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  11. Social Work Exam Blueprint

    Dr. Quadasha Mcilwaine is a 33 year old dually licensed mental health therapist, business owner, college professor, exam prep coach, and children’s author from Charlotte, NC. She has over 8 years of private practice experience providing mental health services to individuals, groups, and families....

  12. Nakia Watson Travel Social Work

    Nakia Watson is a multi-state licensed clinical social worker, experienced travel social worker, and founder of My Healed Mind. With a background in hospital social work, foster care, and work assignments across multiple states, she offers a national perspective on healthcare systems, workforce...

  13. Forensic Social Work beyond the walls

    Tireeka Watson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, forensic clinician, and educator specializing in ethical, scope-aligned court-involved mental health work. She is the founder of Anchored in Essence Therapy & Consulting, where she provides clinical services, forensic evaluations, and...

  14. Grow and Scale As A Social Worker

    Shirria shares her journey and success in the field of Social Work and she's positioned to help others as well. "I enjoy working with individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety that result from life responsibilities, such as the overworked and overwhelmed mother. I also enjoy...

  15. Social Work and Ai: Beyond the Walls

    Shajuan Alexander, LCSW-S, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, private practice owner, and founder of The Culture of Health, PLLC. She is also a content and brand strategist for multihyphenate clinicians seeking to expand their identity beyond 1:1 therapy. More specifically, for mothers, who...

  16. Navigating Adversity in the field of Social Work

    Destiny McCoy is a bold millennial mental health expert, speaker, and therapist who creates healing-centered spaces for people navigating anxiety especially high-performing women. Her work is grounded in truth, vulnerability, and resistance- principles she’s lived through personally while…

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  17. Design Your Own Career with Manicka Thomas LISW

    Manicka is the Owner and Clinical Director of Kindred Connections Therapy Center (KCTC), a private practice where she works with African American children youth and families impacted by trauma. She is a trained EMDR therapist where she helps clients process through distressed or traumatic…

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  18. Creating a Life and Business that Aligns with Your Purpose with Shara Ruffin

    Shara Ruffin is a licensed social worker and former therapist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Lock Haven University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Howard University. Shara has worked with people dealing with grief, family trauma,...

  19. More Than A Social Worker with LaQuita Norris

    LaQuita Norris, LCSW, CCTP, CGE is a trailblazing Licensed Certified Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Grief Educator based in Benton, Arkansas. With over 13 years of experience, she is nationally recognized for her expertise in trauma treatment and grief…

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  20. Thinking Outside of The Box

    Christina Broderick-Royes is a TEDx speaker, published author, and the founder of Intention Elevation, a consulting firm that helps people, teams, and organizations in the messy middle find clarity, step into their power, and create impact as they learn to live, lead, and serve with intention. A...

  21. THE MAKING OF THE 6-FIGURE SOCIAL WORKER PODCAST

    🎉 6-Year Anniversary Special: The Journey of the 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast In this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on the powerful 6-year journey of the 6-Figure Social Worker podcast. From humble beginnings to an international platform, this episode is a transparent look at how...

  22. Redefine Strong: Journey to Doctorate degree

    La Shawn M. Paul shares her journey of obtaining her DSW and the passion behind her work.

  23. Doctorate of Social Work: The Journey with Jonny Silva

    Dr. Jonny Silva is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Illinois. He attended Western Kentucky University, obtaining a Bachelor of Social Work, a minor in Clinical and Community Behavioral Health, with certificates in Family Home Visiting and Public Child Welfare. He graduated from the University…

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  24. Social Work, Culture, and Self-Identity

    Tallibah Powell, LCSW is an Afro-Caribbean Licensed Clinical Social Worker, authorized to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a Minor in Women and Gender Studies and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, focusing on Violence...

  25. Journey in the field of Social Work

    Amber Lane is the Owner and Lead Clinician with Lane and Contributors Counseling, where she provides therapy for teen girls and millennial women of color in Texas and Oklahoma. She is a Licensed Therapist at Legacy Community Health; Amber specializes in school-based mental health services. Amber…

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  26. Career Coaching for Social Workers

    JaChe “Chey” Peaks, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker, career coach, and mental health professional with a passion for empowering individuals and strengthening communities. With extensive experience in medical social work, discharge planning, and behavioral health, JaChe brings a unique...

  27. From Solo to Group Practice

    Tacha Fletcher, LCSW, CCTP, is the visionary Founder and Clinical Director of Wellness Tree Counseling LCSW PLLC. With a Master’s Degree in Social Work and extensive training in evidence-based therapies, Tacha specializes in supporting Black women and Women of Color address attachment trauma,...

  28. Navigating The Field of Social Work

    Bodequia Simon is a Licensed Masters Social Worker, earning her BSW and MSW from the University of South Carolina. She is a native of Florence, SC and has a diverse background with experience in various settings ranging from Child Welfare, Mental Health, Hospice, Medical and Library Settings. She...

  29. Taking Time Out for Self: Self-Care

    Bianca McKay is an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair with over a decade of expertise in social work. Her career has encompassed independent assessments, managing fostering and reunification teams, and championing the needs of children in care. Bianca’s…

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  30. ReBrand Yourself: Using your experience as fuel

    Katie Thornton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist, holds licenses in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups through diverse challenges, she witnessed...

  31. Stepping Into Private Practice

    Monique Evans, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (NY, NJ, CT), a full-time psychotherapy clinician at a major hospital, and the founder of @therapywithmo, an online private practice dedicated to helping individuals heal from toxic mother-daughter relationships. With nearly nine...

  32. Social Work To Wealth: Journey to Paying Off Debt

    Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and personal finance blogger at Social Work to Wealth. Through her blog and podcast, she shares social work resources and lessons learned on her family's journey to paying off $277,000 of debt and retiring early. Her goal is to empower social workers by...

  33. The Social Effect (Living in

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, Maryland, and the District of Columbia With over a decade of experience, I am deeply committed to empowering individuals and communities through my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and clinical supervisor in Texas. My professional journey has...

  34. Social Work to CEO

    Listen in as Courtney shares her Social Work journey. Be inspire to take control of your career. Connect with laShanna at the following link:Virtual Mental Health Therapy – Online Therapy Courses If you are interested in learning about our 5 Day "I AM" challenge please leave comment or send email...

  35. DON'T STOP UNTIL...REBRAND YOU!

    Dr. Martine Laventure shares her journey in the field of Social Work and encourages you to "brand" yourself. Dr. Martine Laventure Owner, Laventure Consulting Services LLC 5166907334 | [email protected] Also if you'd like more resources and to connect with the host visit: Virtual Mental...

  36. YOU CAN BEGIN AGAIN

    After a long and successful career in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cathey took a much-needed two-year sabbatical to release, reset, and restore her spirit. This transformative time led her to move abroad to Panama, where she reconnected deeply with herself and embraced a...

  37. Black man's journey in the field of social work

    Kristian Hunt LCSW, LCADC is a clinical therapist, mental health advocate, life coach, philanthropist, researcher and author. He specializes in substance use addictions and co-occurring disorders. In addition, Kristian’s specialty consists of young adults struggling in self-identification…

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  38. The sacrifice, The service, The success

    Dr. Marya Wright, DSW MSW shares her sacrifice, her service and her success on this episode.

  39. Leave The Stress and Build Your Business

    Dr. La'Shardae Scott shares her Social Work journey and how her passion pushed her into her purpose as a social worker.

  40. Thinking Outside of The Box with Cassidy

    Are you a social worker navigating the highs and lows of the profession, dreaming of a way to make a bigger impact while creating the life you desire? The 6-figure SW takes you behind the scenes of one social worker’s journey from burnout to breakthroughs, sharing the pivotal moments, lessons…

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  41. Dealing with a narcissistic boss

    This episode teaches you how to manage your own emotional well-being while working in an hostile environment. If you would like pdf on "dealing with a narcissistic boss" send email to [email protected]

  42. How to survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker with Mihaella Conteh

    Michaella is a Child Welfare Social Worker and author of "How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker." She shares her experience and motivation behind writing her book. You can follow Michaella on Instagram @childwelfaresocialworker as well as purchase book on Amazon.com

  43. Make A Decision

    As we are embarking on a brand new year, I encourage you to evaluate this year and make necessary adjustments. Maybe you realize that second guessing kept you from pursuing your goal. Today, I encourage you to Make A Decision and stand on it.

  44. Show Up!

    Lashanna shares how she showed up for every position that she has held on her journey to becoming a 6-figure social worker.

  45. Be Curious in order to be successful

    Lashanna sits with Rodney who is practicing Social Work in Canberra, Australia. Learn the many ways you can practice Social Work.

  46. Setting Your Intention

    Lashanna encourages you to set your intentions for 2023. She ask you to consider three questions in order to reach your personal and professional goals.

  47. You Got This

    Lashanna is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has created this podcast to encourage and inspire social workers. Today's episode is designed to help you realize that you have what it takes to succeed in the field. Website: www.uchangellc.com. FB: Lashanna Townsend

  48. PERSISTENCE: I'M NOT GIVING UP!

    LaShanna shares her latest journey on how persistence paid off. She encourages you not to give up before you reach your goal. Also, she shares her latest book, Justice Wears A Dress: The Power of A Woman's Voice https://www.lashannaalfred.com/product-page/justice-wears-a-dress

  49. Creating Change as a Social Worker

    LaShanna shares what she has been creating in the last few months. She just published her 4th book. Justice Wears A Dress; The Power of A Woman's Voice https://www.lashannaalfred.com/product-page/just-wears-a-dress

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Empowering and Equipping Social Workers to Dominate in the field. From 0 to 6 figures. Teaching you how to make a living while making a difference.

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lashanna alfred

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