Careers Evolve highlights real-life stories and career journeys of women and women of color specifically who are growing, advancing and leading in their careers. Inspiration and information will be a core focus as we navigate topics related to life, career development, motherhood, diversity, inclusion, and leadership. Career advancement strategies, practical tips, and tools to expand our reach will also be shared.
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
When We Heal, We Don’t Heal Alone
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Monique chats with her grad school classmate and friend Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks. Listen in as she talks about how her career has evolved over the years. Her passion for helping black women to remember who they are and to heal shines through.
Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
In addition to her academic life, Dr. Ricks is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a nationally certified Hypnotherapist. practicing in Winston-Salem, NC (well, virtually now), and specializes in the mental health of Black women.
She received her Ph. D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her Masters and Bachelor degrees from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Dr. Ricks has been an invited speaker and facilitator in the areas of diversity, equity, and social justice as well as self-care and wellness.
Dr. Ricks has published extensively on issues of social justice and diversity, and is the author of “Psychological Tight Spaces: One Black Feminist Scholar’s Journey into Academia” and “Write Your Own Story” (an empowerment handbook for women. Her research interests include the psychosocial wellbeing of Black women (both inside and outside of the academy), epistemic injustice, and the impact of trauma on Black women and girls.
Facebook: Dr. Shawn Ricks
IG and twitter @drshawnricks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ricks-62356a51/
Website: www.drshawnricks.com
Email: info@drshawnricks.com
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