Transform Social Work Expertise to Entrepreneurship

Skills to Success

Social workers are natural problem-solvers, leaders, and change agents—making them uniquely positioned to succeed as entrepreneurs. In this empowering session, three dynamic leaders share how they transitioned their social work skills into thriving businesses that create real impact.

From launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating the mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurship, this conversation offers a roadmap for using your social work background to build sustainable income, influence, and innovation.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to apply core social work skills to build a successful business
✅ Strategies for launching and sustaining purpose-driven enterprises
✅ Lessons in leadership, branding, and mindset from social worker entrepreneurs

Presenters:

🔹 Gary Taylor – Social Enterprise Advocate, Owner, Uphold
🔹 Amanda Fludd – Psychotherapist, Author, Business Coach & Mental Health Speaker
🔹 Jason Acosta – Cofounder, Live From The Bronx & CEO, We Shift the Culture

🎤 Moderator: Cami Roth Szirontnyak