Relando Thompkins-Jones continues his storytelling on the connections between Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian and Social Justice Origin Stories with the release of this bonus crossover episode of the very first recorded interview on Notes From an Aspiring Humanitarian from 10 years ago.
In this episode, Relando Interviews his friend l o t i walker, a social worker, social justice advocate, artist, and photographer, on 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.
l o t i also talks about the role of art in her life as a form of 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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00:00 Bonus Episode Setup
02:25 DIY Recording Origins
03:16 Why Storytelling Matters
04:09 Podcast Launch Intro
06:30 Why Social Work
11:08 Art Photography Self Care
13:46 Funding Politics Advocacy
15:44 School Based Social Work
20:55 Race Culture Humility
27:43 Funky Production Mindset
31:03 Proud Moments Trust
33:41 Earning Trust
35:09 Client Centered Practice
39:12 Mentors Who Shaped Me
42:25 Unlearning In Academia
44:20 Keep Learning And Networking
45:24 Cultural Share Mementos
55:53 Advice For Future Social Workers
01:00:29 Closing And Community Call