The C.H.W. CREW Podcast

Tasha Whitaker
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The #1 Podcast for Community Health Workers (CHW). We empower CHWs and health and wellness professionals around the globe to be courageous and make impact. We share actionable tips and tools for you to live your best quality of life! Hosted by a Community Health Worker and Instructor from Texas, Tasha Whitaker has a passion for the equipping CHWs/Promotoras and communities with strategies and tools for them to live their best quality of life!

  1. 11/23/2021

    #50 Final Episode - The WHY behind The CHW Crew

    Send us a text In today's episode podcast host Tasha Whitaker announces the final episode of The CHW Crew Podcast. With over 6k podcast downloads and 50 episodes since launching the first episode on Dec.1, 2017, Tasha has shared the stories of a variety of  Community Health Workers/Promotoras guest from around the world. In these 4 years The CHW Crew has reached over 50 countries around the world, received positive reviews and given inspiration to many in the field of community public health. She has been invited to speak at the global Podfest Conference to share her experience as a podcaster in the space of building connectivity with guest not only online, but off as well building a sense of community. Even though the podcast has come to an end, that does not mean the work does. Tasha will still be active in providing professional development education for CHWs and other projects to come. The episodes will stay posted for you to listen to whenever you need that burst of inspiration.  Stay connected on IG @thechwcrew. Shop www.thechwcrew.com  Thank you everyone for your support over the years, please leave a message of inspiration of how the podcast has impacted you over the years.  You can leave a review here:https://ratethispodcast.com/thechwcrew  Support the show

    18 min

  2. 10/05/2021

    Ep# 49 I AM A CHW Campaign with Shannon Lijewski

    Send us a text Today we travel to Michigan to hear from Shannon Lijewski, MBA, CHCEF. She is a Michigan native who loves spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Michigan. She has spent the past 15 years serving the most vulnerable community members through outreach, education, health policy and advocacy. Passionate about community impact, Shannon is a strong advocate in supporting the expansion of Community Health Workers, assisting those who are experiencing homelessness and helping to eliminate food insecurity. She is the CEO at Everyday Life Consulting & Founder of The Rural Community Health Worker Network & The “I AM A CHW” Campaign. EDL is a consulting firm that focuses on building individual, organization and community capacity to address social determinants of health through clinical-community linkages and CHW sustainability. Connect With Shannon: https://www.rchwn.org/  https://www.everydaylifechw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonlijewski Connect with The CHW Crew: Shop The CHW Crew: https://thechwcrew.com/ Leave a review of the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/thechwcrew  Support the show

    30 min

  3. 08/26/2021

    EP#48 Working in Hospice Care with Kandis Draw

    Send us a text  In this amazing podcast interview with Kandis Draw located in Chicago, Illinois we discuss:  ✔ The role of a CHW in hospice care  ✔ Importance of Self Care as a caregiver  ✔Difference between palliative care and hospice care  ✔ Importance of African American Representation in Cancer Advocacy  ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcare Tune in for podcast episode #48 for an authentic conversation on the topic, "Working in hospice care . In her role with Journey Care, which is the largest non profit hospice palliative care provider in the state of Illinois she  provides care for adults and children.  Kandis is a Kandis Draw is a Community Health Worker, national cancer advocate and blogger and serves on two Associate Boards -AIDS Foundation of Chicago, and Gilda's Club Chicago.  Read Kandis blog :https://tinaswish.org/kandis-draw/ Connect with organization work: Journey Care: https://journeycare.org/. Advanced Care Planning Page, where it explains in further detail about how to get a 5 wishes copy. https://journeycare.org/advance-care-planning/. Gilda’s Club Chicago Cancer Support Community: https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/. Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!  www.thechwcrew.com Support the show

    40 min

  4. 07/01/2021

    EP#47 Committed To The People with Phillip Cooper

    Send us a text  The podcast summer break is over and we are back with a new episode ending out June!   In this amazing podcast interview with Phillip Cooper aka Change Agent  located in Ashville, North Carolina we discuss:  ✔ The journey of recovery  ✔ Evolving into who you are meant to be   ✔Commitment to the People  ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcare Tune in for podcast episode #47 for an authentic conversation where  on the topic, "Committed to the people " and why he is so passionate about this! Phillip Cooper is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker and holds a Human Services Associate Degree. In his role he addresses barriers to employment for  people in poverty and those coming home from prison. They provide wraparound services for people and advocate for them to be gainfully employed with the necessary skills that they need. Phillip serves on the WNC Community Health Worker Steering Committee and an advocate in his community.  Connect With Phillip: IG@change_agent_cooper Learn about his work:https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/   Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!  www.thechwcrew.com Support the show

    48 min

  5. 04/27/2021

    EP# 46 Navigating A Season of Transition

    Send us a text Tune in as Tasha has a transparent conversation on the topic, "navigating a season of transition". She has personally been deep in the season of transition and is sharing some lessons she has learned and giving some encouragement to those in this season! Tune in to hear: ✔Why Self care is essential ✔What to do when you want to throw in the towel and quit ✔Importance of having a crew ✔ Trusting your inner voice ✔ Vision for The CHW Crew Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/thechwcrew Shop apparel: www.thechwcrew.com Creatress Tickets: https://thecreatresssummit.brushfire.com/the-creatress-summit-2021/492725?promo=TWHITAKER Tasha Virtual Summit Session:  https://umembahealthacademy.thinkific.com/courses/level-up-professional-development-course?ref=760936 Support the show

    38 min

  6. 03/23/2021

    EP#45 Be Authentically You With Denise Martinez

    Send us a text  Growing up in West Texas or as known as "The Valley" Denise takes us through her journey of discovery of her interest in public health. As she is exploring she also realizing the importance of being authentically yourself no matter where you are planted and what your cultural background is. Denise is a CHW, CHW Instructor and has her Master's Degree in Public Health.  She is the training center manager and instructor for the National CHW Training Center at the School of Public Health, Texas A&M University. She leads a  team of CHWs across Texas to coordinate the instruction of certification courses and CEUs for CHWs and CHWIs; she also assist on research teams to provide insight on the utilization of CHWs. Her passion is to advocate on behalf of CHWs and she serve as a member and leadership with the TAPCHW and the APHA CHW Section.  Connect: https://nchwtc.tamhsc.edu/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ CHW Virtual Summit Tickets: https://umembahealthacademy.thinkific.com/courses/virtual-chw-summit-2021?ref=760936 Shop Our CHW T Shirts: https://thechwcrewcollection.com/ Support the show

    46 min

  7. 03/09/2021

    EP#44 Violence Prevention in Baltimore with Erica Hamlett

    Send us a text Erica Hamlett is the Violence Prevention Coordinator for McElderry ParkSafe Streets  in her hometown of Baltimore, Md. As a Certified Community Health Worker and advocate she dedicates herself to whatever her community needs. Advocating for police reform, family substance abuse treatment, better medical care for those in lower class and black and brown communities, fair affordable housing and working to change community norms against violence. She is a peer (a person or individual with share life experiences) of those she serves. In some instances she may be able to relate which gives her a greater understanding and an eagerness to assist with resolutions, finding resources or through advocacy. She says she was born into this work as a CHW and how it translates to her is activism, advocacy, resource, mentor, violence prevention, care provider and more. In the future her goals are to lobby for bills on the states and congressional level. For reforms around family substance abuse treatment and support for children of those struggling with addiction/recovery. Create community programs that teach financial literacy, business, finances, art, homeownership, health and wellness. She enjoys writing traveling cooking music and making memories with her family. Community work is not work it’s always been my passion and what she loves. Connect with her: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mahoganybutterfli/ McElderry ParkSafe Streets: https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-prevention-of-youth-violence/field_reports/Safe_Streets.html Follow The CHW Crew @thechwcrew, subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Support the show

    41 min

  8. 02/09/2021

    EP#43: Ending The School to Prison Pipeline with Leonard Webb

    Send us a text Today we speak with Leonard Webb, he is a retired law enforcement professional turned life coach/ youth advocate. He is the CEO of Webbolutionary Motivation LLC and  Leonard is also an adjunct faculty member teaching Criminal Justice at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.  He offers a unique perspective about the School to Prison Pipeline as well as solutions.  He has seen both ends of the pipeline.  He has seen young people enter his office in prison and young people with similar demographics enter his college classroom.  This led him to find out, “Why ?”.  He is the Summit Founder of Youth C.H.A.M.P Summit taking place Sat. Feb 20, 2021. To register for Free Youth C.H.A.M.P Summit:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-champ-summit-tickets-130752116099?aff=eprofsaved Connect with Leonard: https://webbolutionarymotivation.com/ Purchase Your CHW Early Bird Virtual Summit Ticket:  http://bit.ly/3ctyF6n Follow The CHW Crew on IG @thechwcrew Leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast! Purchase CHW Merchandise: https://thechwcrewcollection.com/  Support the show

    46 min
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The #1 Podcast for Community Health Workers (CHW). We empower CHWs and health and wellness professionals around the globe to be courageous and make impact. We share actionable tips and tools for you to live your best quality of life! Hosted by a Community Health Worker and Instructor from Texas, Tasha Whitaker has a passion for the equipping CHWs/Promotoras and communities with strategies and tools for them to live their best quality of life!

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  • Creator
    Tasha Whitaker
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2021
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The C.H.W. CREW Podcast
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