Social Work Journeys

Season 3, Episode 2: In honor of Petunia!

In this episode, meet our new Student Services Coordinator and doctoral student, Quinn Cao! They share their inspiring social work journey, their passion for building community at the GSSWSR, and their path to the doctoral program—plus, get a peek into their world of adorable fur babies!
 

Season 3, Episode 1: Know Your Value(s)

Aisha Shabazz (she/her/hers) is a strategic consultant for mental health industry leaders who believes “it’s unnecessary to sacrifice your health, wellbeing, and livelihood to offer high quality care”.
 Through her podcast, Beyond the Session with Aisha, workshops, leadership trainings, & coaching programs, she teaches helping professionals how to increase their impact while thriving in multiple areas of life.
Aisha has been featured in national media outlets, including Thrive Global, SELF Magazine, Wondermind, WebMD, & The Washington Post.Aisha will be facilitating a workshop with the GSSWSR Office of Professional Development beginning THIS WEEK! To learn more and register, click here.
 

Season 2, Episode 8: Dancing, quilting, and baseballing through school... congratulations class of 2024!

This is our final podcast episode of the season! And it's extra special because it features two of our soon-to-be-graduates, Darryn Stewart and Eli VandenBerg! Join Darryn and Eli on they reflect on their grad school journey and what's ahead. And CONGRATULATIONS to our GSSWSR graduates, Class of 2024!

Season 2, Episode 7: Holding space in the Student and Career Services Office

Join our very own Marcy Nyachogo, Director of Student and Career Services, for a conversation about her social work journey and the dreams and ideas she has for the GSSWSR.
 
Check out Marcy's bio here, a recent interview she did about her role here, and feel free to reach out to Marcy (mnyachogo@brynmawr.edu) for support as an alum, current student, or prospective student! 

Season 2, Episode 6: Data + Critical Thinking + Community = Effective Policymaking

Join us for a conversation with 2024 Commencement speaker Lorelei Atalie Vargas '94, MA, MPP, as she reflects on her professional journey and her experience serving on the GSSWSR Board of Advisors.

Season 2, Episode 5: Take a leap of faith! A conversation with Robia Smith-Herman, GSSWSR Board of Advisors

 
Join us for a conversation with Robia Smith-Herman, LCSW as she reflects on her social work journey and how it led to her serving on the GSSWSR Board of Advisors. This is the second of three episodes that feature members of our GSSWSR Board of Advisors. Check out Robia's bio as well as those of our other board members on our Board of Advisors'  webpage here!
 
Robia Smith-Herman, LCSW

Season 2, Episode 4: Who has access? A conversation with Cynthia Chalker, MSS/MSLP’98 and a member of the GSSWSR Board of Advisors

Join us for a conversation with Cynthia Chalker, MSS/MSLP'98, as she reflects on her social work journey and her experience serving on the GSSWSR Board of Advisors. This is the first of three episodes that feature members of our GSSWSR Board of Advisors.

Season 2, Episode 3: Social Sector Leadership, Tennis, Joy Quests, Boards, and Foster Kittens

Tune in for a conversation with GSSWSR's Associate Director of Professional Development, Quanisha Green, and MSS student Jennifer Nix they discuss the importance of social sector leadership and social work.
For more information on Quanisha, check out her bio on the Bryn Mawr College website!
Questions for Jenn? Feel free to email her at jnix@brynmawr.edu.