You're Meant for More: The Signs It’s Time to Let Go of ‘Safe' -- How I Got Through the Fear

Are you a social worker, helping professional, or big-hearted empath questioning your next step? 😔 This video is for you. I’m opening up about leaving my role as a school social worker after 12 years, the transition to higher education, and how I’ve battled imposter syndrome every step of the way.

💥 Whether you're a student social worker, considering a career pivot, or simply feeling not “good enough” in your current role—this episode is packed with truth, encouragement, and practical tips you can use right now.

✨ In This Episode You'll Learn:
Why I left school social work after 12 years
What it’s really like to pivot to higher education
Raw answers to your Instagram Qs about career change, pay, and readiness
The truth about self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and confidence
How to stop waiting for confidence and build it instead
4 practical confidence-building strategies (including my FAVORITE one!)
The role music and micro-bravery play in mindset shifts 💪🏽
The legacy of connection with students & what one said that shook me 🧡

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Heart of the Case welcome
1:40 – Why I left school social work
5:12 – Career Q&A from Instagram: pay, burnout, summers off
10:45 – Impostor syndrome hits different in new roles
13:30 – Practical strategy #1: Name it, then frame it
15:45 – Strategy #2: Borrow confidence (and music recs!)
18:20 – Strategy #3: Micro-bravery explained
21:30 – Strategy #4: Build your confidence archive
24:00 – A final pep talk for social workers feeling scared to grow
26:15 – Listener emoji challenge + feedback invite 👻

🎯 This video is for:

Current or future social workers thinking about career changes
Helpers and empaths feeling stuck or burnt out
Anyone exploring higher education or academic roles
First-gen professionals seeking purpose and confidence
You, if you need a real pep talk from someone who gets it

🛠️ Helpful Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Kendrick Lamar’s Man at the Garden – total affirmations anthem
🎙️ Podcast Ep 14 – "How to Start Fresh and Attract Positivity"

💬 Comment below:
Have you ever felt called to change direction but doubted yourself? What did your ghost emoji moment look like? 👻

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