Episode Description
Made with minimal equipment and rooted in the idea that ideas need time to grow, this bonus crossover episode between Notes From an Aspiring Humanitarian (NAH) and Social Justice Origin Stories revisits Relando's very first recording from 10 years ago with special guest l o t i walker, a social worker, social justice advocate, artist, and photographer.
l o t i shares why she chose social work, the challenges of working within under-resourced systems, the importance of cultural humility, and building trust through client-centered practice.
She also explores art as self-care, describes her “funky production” approach to problem-solving, and speaks on the power of storytelling and naming our experiences for ourselves.
Companion Episodes:
Ideas Need Time To Grow: How Starting My First Podcast Led Me To Social Justice Origin Stories
Making Race Heard with Surabhi Pandit
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Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.
00:00 Bonus Episode Setup
02:25 DIY First Recording
03:16 Why Storytelling Matters
04:09 Podcast Launch Intro
06:30 Why Social Work
11:08 Art as Self Care
13:46 Funding and Advocacy
15:44 School Based Social Work
19:06 Race and Cultural Humility
24:17 Pencil Poem Reality Check
27:43 Funky Production Mindset
31:03 Proud Moments at School
33:41 Earning Trust
35:09 Client Centered Practice
39:12 Mentors Who Shaped Me
42:25 Keep Learning Stay Humble
45:20 Cultural Share Activity
48:03 Mementos And Meaning
55:53 Advice For Future Social Workers
01:00:29 Closing Thanks And Next Steps
01:02:38 Listener Outro And Support