In this transformative episode Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, sits down with licensed social worker, speaker, and author Tashia Martin to discuss what it means to lead, heal, and grow during life’s most challenging transitions.
Tashia brings nearly two decades of experience working across education, government, and nonprofit systems, specializing in healing-centered leadership, trauma-informed care, and building cultures of wellness. She shares her journey of supporting young people and adults navigating hardship and reveals how leaders can create environments rooted in authenticity and collective care.
In this episode, you’ll gain:
💎 Insight into trauma-informed and healing-centeredleadership practices
💎 Practical ways to integrate self-care and emotional wellness into your daily life and workplace
💎 How leaders can support themselves and their teams through personal and professional challenges
💎 A glimpse into Tashia’s New Leaf Journal and how it can guide you—or your whole team—through healing and growth
💎 Strategies to create psychologically safe spaces thatfoster authentic connections and resilience
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About Our Guest
Tashia Martin, MSW, LSW, is the author of 'New Leaf: Reflecting on Life’s Transitions' a 52-week guided journal rooted in ancestral wisdom, trauma-informed care, and holistic healing. Tashia draws from nearly 20 years of experience in school- and community-based mental health, social-emotional learning, equity-focused leadership, and spiritual practice to support individuals and communities navigating deep change.
You can find her on LinkedIn and IG @restoring_legacy
