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Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2018 by msw blog

My purpose is to eradicate poverty in all spaces and all forms where I can. I say this-and I mean it sincerely-I am offended by it. It is mean, it is unnecessary and it siphons away so much human capital. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, inspiration, life, Marquita K. Harris, Networking, passion, proverty, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations | Leave a comment

2017 Press Releases

Posted on March 8, 2018 by msw blog

Going through the transcripts and publications that interviewed me in 2017, I thought I would share some of my answers with you. The three qualities that got me where I am today? My faith, my drive, my circle of support. … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged advice, article, boundaries, date night, dreams, faith, goals, happiness, history, hope, How did you get here, inspiration, interview, interview questions, Invisible Man, journal, knowledge, magazine, newspaper, Paparazzi, public speaking, purpose, quotes, self growth, social worker, success, testimony | 4 Comments

Imperfect Produce

Posted on February 21, 2018 by msw blog

If you read Real Life of a MSW regularly, you know I love my farmer’s market. So, why the hell would I sign up for a delivery service called Imperfect Produce? “A food delivery service that brings boxes of ‘ugly’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged deliver fee, delivery service, farmer, farmers market, food delivery service, food deserts, food stamps, Food waste, Fruit, gardening, grocery store, Imperfect Produce, income qualifications, membership, organic, produce, product review, proudce, samples, smell, social worker, subscription, touch, ugly, vegetables, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Empowerment

Posted on February 19, 2018 by msw blog

I’m devoted to yoga, but the empowerment comes not from doing the asana but from being able to step out of a busy day and take time for myself. That could be running or reading a book or whatever. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged active listening, commitments, counseling, Empowerment, insight, leadership, lecture, mentor, mindfulness, mindfulness intervention, note taking, purpose, reading, running, self care, social worker, teacher, yoga | 4 Comments

Knocked Up

Posted on February 6, 2018 by msw blog

I wished somebody had taught me about my body, about healthy sexuality, when I was young and made sure I knew what to do in order not to get pregnant” Cherisse Scott Like Ellen Goodman, in the article What happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged abstinence education, Bella, birth control, contraception, crisis pregnancy center, decisions, depression, education, health issues, hollywood, How did you get here, life choices, movie review, pregnancy, proverty, realationship, sex, sex ed., social work, social worker, support system, teen mom, Waitress, welfare | 7 Comments

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