
SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL & GROUP COACHING &; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION. Journey To Licensure provides licensure exam prep, professional mentoring and wellness consultation to social workers. Individual & Holistic Wellness Coaching to social workers taking the master level and clinical examinations. This services includes a self-care assessment and plan that incorporates mindfulness ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 342 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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After three years of setbacks, test anxiety, and self-doubt, Tiara Johnson finally saw the word PASS on her LCSW exam screen. In this powerful conversation with exam coach Shara Ruffin, Tiara shares her journey from tears of failure to triumph, how s... more
In Part 2 of Sayida Farmer’s journey, we catch up after she passed her LCSW exam — to explore what life looks like after the win.
Sayida opens up about the emotional shifts, renewed confidence, and what it really feels like to move from surviving to... more
In this powerful episode, Sayida Farmer opens up about her 20-year journey to finally passing her LCSW exam. After failing the exam three times in the past by just five points total, Sayida faced major hurdles: severe test anxiety, sensory sensitivit... more
After five failed tries, Christal Dewberry, LMSW refused to quit. On her sixth attempt, she finally passed her exam—just one point over the cutoff. In this episode, Christal shares how she overcame setbacks, trusted her instincts, and leaned on commu... more
After three failed attempts, Kimberly Simmonds finally passed her LCSW exam—and her story is pure inspiration. With coaching, strategy cheat sheets, and mindset shifts, she overcame self-doubt, test anxiety, and perfectionism to achieve her dream. If... more
On her 4th try, Kimberly Simmonds called her coach in tears of joy — she finally passed her LCSW exam. In this emotional conversation, Kimberly shares how faith, strategy cheat sheets, and trusting the process helped her push past anxiety and self-do... more
After missing the LMSW exam by just two points, Jabari Douglas faced family caregiving, health challenges, and a demanding career. With coaching, he not only passed the exam but also rebuilt his professional brand—attracting recruiters before test da... more
In this episode, Shara Ruffin sits down with Faith Loyal, a new graduate who discovered Journey To Licensure on TikTok after following Shara on YouTube in 2024. Faith joined the April 2025 Mastery Group and, without even taking a practice exam, passe... more
This show is simply the best place to get you ready and set for your exams and prepared to conquer the world. Listen to Shara and your life will never be the same again. Thank you for listening to her podcast! ❤️
A fellow social worker put me on to this podcast and it’s been extremely helpful for me in studying for my clinical licensure exam. So much so I passed just yesterday:) Social work is a tough field and I’m grateful to Shara for taking the time to support others in the field.
I’ve been with Shara since March 2023 and I have learned so much. GOD has gifted her with amazing abilities to help social workers pass the exams. I’ve been out the mental health field for 14 years and decided now I finally want my LMSW license. With her personalized coaching and group coaching, I’m doing well on practice exams and will be taking my master exam soon.
-Trina Roldan
I heard of Shara through social work rise podcast and now I’m hooked on journey to licensure podcast. I’m a few episodes in and the more I listen to the more I believe every word she said to me on our consultation call. Her approach is different as it also includes a holistic approach which I need. I’m going to email her shortly and sign up for the one on one coaching.
I really enjoyed listening podcast if studying time. Being able to learn with others is very helpful. Shara you are so encouraging and makes me want to work harder. I can listen to your podcast when I am off work and this s my motivation to pass this test
I have been with Journey to Licensure since 2021. Learning to breaking down the questions is so important and Shara makes it easy.
I love this program. I give five stars for Community, knowledge, Creative Social Work Resource Linkage and Dependable Consistent Question break down strategies. I love Journey to Licensure that helps you reach your license goals ❤️
I just joined a week ago and this has been sooo helpful
I love her techniques! Very hands on! She breaks down content! Very patient and passionate about helping social workers obtain licensure!!
I like being able to go back and listen to the podcasts while on the go. Breaking down of the question helps to get to the right answer.
Exceptional encouragement for those who need inspiration taking there Social Work Licensure!
Very informative and helpful information. Dedicated and willing to speak to you one on one.
Thanks Shara!!!!!The podcasts are inspirational!!I recommend anyone who needs a little more motivation and guidance while going through the process of attaining your licensure to listen to the podcasts.I look forward to doing the one on one individual coaching.
I love the podcast! I attended the Clubhouse group which helped me get my license. I started studying again since moving jurisdictions, but I don’t have as much time to dedicate to studying as before so the podcast helps get straight to studying. I’ve always enjoyed how Shara breaks the questions down so that you actually learn how to respond most appropriately without relying on anything else.
This podcast is exactly what I need to start my licensure journey! I’m so grateful for Shara!!
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Focused on supporting social work professionals, the content emphasizes licensure exam preparation, personal growth, and the challenges unique to this field. Episodes feature success stories of individuals overcoming adversity in their pursuit of licensure, tackling subjects like anxiety management, community support, and personalized coaching. Noteworthy is the holistic approach that incorporates mental wellness strategies within the framework of academic success, making it relevant for aspiring social workers navigating their own licensure paths. This unique blend of motivational stories and practical guidance is designed to empower listeners to achieve their professional goals while managing personal challenges.
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