Happy December, Goddesses,
With the national conversation shifting around what counts as a professional degree, I’ve been reminded of something simple and powerful: our stories matter. They are part of the legacy of this profession, and preserving them feels essential.
And in a moment when the worth of our work is being questioned, I keep coming back to this truth: nothing can take away the skill, the wisdom, or the heart we bring to this calling.
So as we step into December, may we hold one another a little closer, speak our stories a little louder, and remember that the value of our work has always come from the Goddesses who do it.
Community Spotlight: Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast
This November, our community crossed a milestone that felt both magical and deeply earned:
100 episodes.2 years.One lineage.
What makes this celebration powerful is that this podcast was created for you ~ for the Goddesses whose voices often go unheard. Before it was ever meant to highlight anyone else, it was meant to preserve our stories, our wisdom, our work. The Goddesses.
And as we step into the next 100 episodes, I want you to know:
If you are a current or alumni Goddess, your voice belongs on the podcast. If you feel called to share your story, reply to this email. I would love to have you on for a 2026 episode.
Supervision Updates | December 2025
Jessica Ott Begins Her Graduation Series
As Jessica prepares to graduate from supervision in January, she’ll be facilitating her three required sessions:
Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm CST
Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00 pm CST
Final session will be scheduled for early January
Let’s show up for her as she steps into leadership and completes her journey.
Sangine Returns for a CEU Training
After her powerful breakout session at the Remember Me event, Sangine is offering the workshop directly to our community ~ with CEU credit.
Navigating the Physical and Mental Health Needs of Patients and Caregivers Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00 pm CST Registration link coming soon
You don’t want to miss this one. She is brilliant, engaging, and brings humor and clarity to a complex topic.
Current Goddesses: send me your dates as usual. The supervision calendar for December is attached. Alumni: links can be found on Eventbrite – make sure you are following Illuminated Expressions there.
Alumni Spotlight: Arrielle Jones
This month, we celebrate Arrielle Jones, LICSW, who was named to the University of Montevallo Young Alumni 2025 ~ Class of 15 Within 15.
Arrielle’s work, leadership, and presence continue to reflect the heart of this community ~ quiet strength, unwavering service, and deep commitment to others.
Celebrate with her here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1316000137194401&set=a.510951784365911
We are incredibly proud of you, Goddess.
From the Podcast
As we step into the next 100 episodes, I’m opening the door for more Goddess voices. If you’re interested in being featured in 2026, reply to this email — I would love to hear your story.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reminders & Resources
Book Club Returns
January 17, 2026: 107 Days by Kamala Harris
I’m excited to dive into this powerful book with you.
Employment Updates
Current Goddesses: If your employment has changed from what we submitted to the Board, please let me know.
Stay Connected in Between Sessions
Our GroupMe continues to be our most active gathering space for:
Quick check-ins
Resource requests
Celebrating wins
Sharing questions
Staying connected between supervision circles
Whether you’re facing something hard or celebrating something beautiful, your community is there. I encourage you to use GroupMe as your primary touchpoint between sessions. If you have not joined us there yet, let me know so I can add you.
