40. Is Building Wealth as a Social Worker Against the Code of Ethics?

40. Is Building Wealth as a Social Worker Against the Code of Ethics?

"Making this much money is against the code of ethics." "If you care about money, you should have been a psychologist or counselor, not a social worker. In this episode, we're addressing comments regarding our episode with Liz Rhea, a therapist in Georgia who made $224,000 in 2025. A few comments suggested that earning that kind of income is antithetical to social work ethics, that wanting financial stability makes you selfish, and that if money matters to you, maybe you shouldn't be a social worker at all. We have thoughts. 😅 We chat about: * The comments that sparked this conversation * What the NASW Code of Ethics actually says about income * How the savior complex shows up financially in our profession * Why struggling financially is not solidarity with our clients * Why social workers policing each other's salaries is a form of self-oppression * Why financial stability is important for us and the people we serve Resources mentioned: * "The Obligation of White Women: Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in Social Work Education" [https://journals.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/download/24467/23885/47284] * Doin' the Work Podcast: White Supremacy Culture in Social Work [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-supremacy-in-social-work-charla-cannon-yearwood/id1350146691?i=1000467275697] Connect with us! * Social Work to Wealth CE Updates [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/ceu-waitlist] — CE only updates * Social Work to Wealth Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast] — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox * Submit your podcast episode idea! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSHQBPJD5_sv2xgAjd-ZKDmPT__4foYbnZ5CJwWFH0lvkGHA/viewform?usp=preview] * Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworktowealth], Instagram [https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

39. From $25K in Debt to Financial Therapist with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW

LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW and financial therapist, joined the podcast to chat about her journey paying off $25k in debt, her career, and tips for social workers on navigating their careers. LaQueshia runs a group financial therapy practice in Connecticut, one of the only practices of its kind focused entirely on the intersection of emotions and money, and she co-authored Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment. We chat about: * How LaQueshia went from $25K in credit card debt to running a financial therapy group practice * The emotional and behavioral patterns around money she had to unlearn * What financial therapy actually is and who it's for * Why social workers don't need to have their niche figured out right away * The limiting beliefs that keep social workers stuck * What LaQueshia would tell her new grad school self Resources mentioned: * Wealthy Social Worker swag [https://social-work-to-wealth.printify.me/] * 270+ Job Titles for Social Workers PDF [https://stan.store/socialworktowealth/p/job-titles--resources-pdf-version] * Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment [https://amzn.to/43xNC0d] Connect with us! * Social Work to Wealth Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast] — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. * Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworktowealth], Instagram [https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

38. Earn Continuing Education Credits by Listening to the Podcast!

We are now officially offering continuing education credits through the podcast! We have been approved to offer CEs by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). We have been working toward this for a long time and are so excited to finally share it with you. In this episode, we chat about everything you need to know about how it works, who’s eligible, and what episodes are available today! Not every episode will be CE eligible, so keep an eye out for the [CE] bracket in the title. How it works: * Listen to the podcast episode (always free, wherever you get your podcasts) * Purchase the CE course on our learning platform [https://learn.socialworktowealth.com/courses] * Complete a short post-test and evaluation * Download your certificate immediately Resources mentioned: * Social Work to Wealth CE Updates [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/ceu-waitlist] — CE only updates * Social Work to Wealth Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast] — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox * Submit your podcast episode idea! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSHQBPJD5_sv2xgAjd-ZKDmPT__4foYbnZ5CJwWFH0lvkGHA/viewform?usp=preview] * Book a 1:1 with Taylor! [https://calendly.com/taylor-lcsw] Connect with us! * Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworktowealth], Instagram [https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

37. Social Work Update: Career, Money, & SW2W

We had fun recording this one! Catching eachother up (and you) on life, career updates, and everything going on with Social Work to Wealth! We talk about what's been happening in Taylor's transition out of medical social work and into financial planning, including the job search, rejections, and an exciting new role in finance! Faith shares her feelings after being in private practice for two years and the ideas she's been thinking about to expand her income and impact. We also get into what's been growing with Social Work to Wealth. From Apple Podcast rankings to CE offerings (launching May 11th!) [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/ceu-waitlist]. It's been an exciting past few months for us at Social Work to Wealth! Thanks for supporting us on this journey 🤗 We chat about: * Taylor's journey to transition into financial planning * Faith's private practice update & ways she has been brainstorming how to expand her income * What's been growing with Social Work to Wealth: download milestones, rankings, and panels * The CE application Social Work to Wealth submitted to NBCC and ASWB (!!!) * End with a money moment! Resources mentioned: * Social Work to Wealth CE Updates [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/ceu-waitlist] — CE only updates * Social Work to Wealth Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast] — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox * Job Search Resource Community [https://socialworktowealth.com/title/] — Monthly office hours, resume help, and job title resources * Job Search Resource PDF [https://stan.store/socialworktowealth/p/job-titles--resources-pdf-version] — A 36-page PDF with 275+ real job titles used across different industries and niche resources. * Follow Jakori | LMSW 📚 on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@jakorit1] Connect with us! * Submit your podcast episode idea! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSHQBPJD5_sv2xgAjd-ZKDmPT__4foYbnZ5CJwWFH0lvkGHA/viewform?usp=preview] * Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworktowealth], Instagram [https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

36. Debt Series Part 1: Mindset + Your Debt Inventory

I am doing my first solo episode! (Me, Taylor). This is the first *mini* episode of many that I will be doing to help you learn practical ways to manage your money. This episode (and the next few) will be about debt payoff. Topics covered in this episode: * An exciting podcast update! * Money mindset * Practical tips on assessing your debt * Tips on where to get started if you don't know where to start * Building a healthy relationship with money Resources mentioned: * Social Work to Wealth Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast] * Continuing Education Updates Only Newsletter [https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/ceu-waitlist] * Debt Inventory Printable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14394izoRDZi7ZiZ_Bov6cvHGlIRy8cXp/view] * Keeper Password Manager [https://www.keepersecurity.com/personal.html] Connect with us! * Submit your podcast episode idea! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSHQBPJD5_sv2xgAjd-ZKDmPT__4foYbnZ5CJwWFH0lvkGHA/viewform?usp=preview] * Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworktowealth], Instagram [https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.