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Season 9 is officially a wrap! In this reflective episode, we share what it took to create this season — the highs, the challenges behind the scenes and the lessons we learned as social workers, educators and podcast hosts. From navigating burnout to building community, we talk about how each episode mirrored real-life shifts in the field of social work. Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned social worker of color, there’s something here for you. Thanks for riding with us — see you in Season 10!

Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That’s why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive.

The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what’s next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift.

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→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chankia Berry, a Veterinary Social Worker at Tuskegee University, to explore the growing field of veterinary social work. If you’ve ever wondered how social workers support veterinary professionals, grieving pet owners, and students facing compassion fatigue, this conversation opens the door. Tune in to learn how social work skills apply beyond traditional settings — and discover a career path you may not have considered.

Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That’s why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive.

The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what’s next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift.

Support the show

→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.

→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.

→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.

→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork

→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.

→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Melissa Ifill, LCSW, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about social work burnout—what it really looks like, how we often contribute to it ourselves and what it takes to start breaking the cycle.

We explore the signs of burnout in social workers, why it's so common in helping professions and how critical self-reflection and boundary setting are in sustaining a long-term, healthy career in social work—especially for Black and BIPOC social workers.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed or like you're giving from an empty cup, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• What burnout actually feels like in practice
• How social workers unintentionally reinforce burnout culture
• Real strategies for reclaiming your energy and your purpose

Don’t forget to check out Melissa Ifill’s work:
📲 IG: @melissaifilllcsw
🌐 Websites: melissaifill.com and reflecting-joy.com

Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That’s why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive.

The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what’s next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift.

Support the show

→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.

→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.

→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.

→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork

→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.

→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.