6 FIGURE SOCIAL WORKER

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 journey to someone else’s, and treating delays like closed doors. You’ll learn to notice how your thoughts...

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 unresolved experiences can influence your reactions, relationships, leadership, and ability to rest, ev...

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 boundaries. Tanisha shares her personal journey into business and how her life experiences intersect with entrep...

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, credentials, caseload, productivity, or licensure status. In this episode, you will be encouraged to: • Separate...

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 workers play within the legal system, and how social workers can use their education and experiences beyond...

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 thinking about what was possible, how her faith in God played a major role in her journey, and how she began...

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 communication, improve team performance, and lead with confidence. Whether you supervise a team, run an orga...

Episode 2: The Communication Mistake That's Costing You Clients Effective 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 post-training quiz. Submit payment to receive your certificate. Why do some youth and families return t...

6-Figure Social Worker Podcast Host: LaShanna Alfred, LISW-S Episode Title: Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families Communication is one of the most powerful clinical tools you possess. In this 1-hour Ethics Continuing Education (CE) episode, LaShanna Alfred explores how ethical, trauma-informed communication can strengthen therapeutic relationships, increase client engagement, an...

Paul Bashea (Bah-Shay) Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Keynote, Relationship Advisor, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Corporate Consultant with over 20 years of professional experience and positive impact. He authored books and journals entitled The Father’s Journal and Dear Future Wife: A Man’s Guide and A Woman’s Reference To Healthy Relationships, Th...

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. Dr. Q founded Licensed 2 Heal Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes mental health awareness,...

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 mobility, and career strategy for social workers. Nakia is passionate about helping social workers expan...

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 professional education for clinicians navigating forensic and legal systems. Tireeka is known for hel...

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 helping younger millennials and Gen Zers that are anxious or depressed due to internal conflicts...

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 deserve to own their identity, authenticity and vision within their profession. Shajuan guides women entr...

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 managing her own experience with anxiety. WWW.DESTINYMCCOY.NET | CONTACT@DESTINYMCCOY.NET

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 memories. KCTC was awarded the 2018 Agency of the Year Award by NASW (National Association of Social Workers)...

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, ADHD, anxiety, and other emotional and mental health challenges. She is also a five-time Amazon best-se...

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 support. LaQuita is the Founder and CEO of  Gateway Family Therapy Services , where she leads a thriving gro...

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 licensed social worker turned business owner, Christina has worked with over 70 institutions nationwide...

🎉 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 one story—and one voice—can spark a movement. Tune in as I share: 💼 How the podcast started with a si...

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

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 of Kentucky with his Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration as well as his Doctor of Social...

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 Against Women and Children, both from Rutgers University. Throughout her career, Tallibah has gained exper...

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 is the Founder and Executive Director of Knowing Your Worth Inc., founded in 2017. The organization emp...