Where Purpose Meets Practice: A Herzing MSW Alum's Journey

In this episode of the Empower Hour: Social Work podcast, Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea speaks with Erica Smith, a graduate of Herzing University and a passionate social worker focused on housing. Erica shares her personal journey from facing challenges as a single mother to finding her purpose in social work. The conversation delves into the importance of meeting clients where they are, the necessity of self-care for social workers, and the impact of trauma-informed care. Erica also discusses the need for policy changes in housing to address inequalities and offers valuable advice for aspiring social workers.