Knowing Your Professional Worth

Aligning Money, Mission & Entrepreneurship in Social Work

Talking about money can feel taboo in the helping professions—but it shouldn’t be. In this powerful and honest discussion, our expert panelists explore how social workers can embrace their financial worth, monetize their skills, and build entrepreneurial paths that honor their values.

From setting up a financial plan to navigating the tension between mission and money, this session empowers purpose-driven professionals to take control of their earning potential while staying rooted in the ethics and impact that brought them to the field.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to identify and honor your value as a social worker
✅ Ways to monetize your skills while staying mission-aligned
✅ Why having a financial plan is key to entrepreneurial success
✅ How to navigate money stigma in helping professions

Meet the Panelists:

🔹 Dr. Matthew L. Schwartz, DSW, LCSW, MBA, CFSW – Brief Therapist, Certified Financial Social Worker, Implementation Scientist
🔹 Ashlin Price – Founder, Financial Freedom Enterprises, LLC

🎤 Moderator: Alissa Adler, LCSW – SocialTwerker | Mental Health Advocate | Community Builder