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 

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 

 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 healthcareTune 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

 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 healthcareTune 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_cooperLearn about his work:https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/ Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! www.thechwcrew.com

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 CrewRate, review and subscribe to the podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/thechwcrewShop apparel: www.thechwcrew.comCreatress 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

 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=760936Shop Our CHW T Shirts: https://thechwcrewcollection.com/

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.htmlFollow The CHW Crew @thechwcrew, subscribe, rate and review the podcast!

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=eprofsavedConnect with Leonard: https://webbolutionarymotivation.com/Purchase Your CHW Early Bird Virtual Summit Ticket:  http://bit.ly/3ctyF6nFollow The CHW Crew on IG @thechwcrewLeave a review, and subscribe to the podcast!Purchase CHW Merchandise: https://thechwcrewcollection.com/ 

Happy New Year 2021! We are back after the holiday break and have a lot to unpack!  As we start the new year I have found it beneficial to hit the reset button!  I will share a few tips that you can implement to help you on the journey of resetting for 2021. The Biden Plan for CHWs Article: https://medium.com/@JoeBiden/the-biden-plan-for-mobilizing-american-talent-and-heart-to-create-a-21st-century-caregiving-and-af5ba2a2dfebFollow us @thechwcrew on IG and FBShop our merchandise at www.thechwcrewcollection.comHost: www.tashawhitaker.comNACHW:https://nachw.org/Virtual CHW Summit:https://virtualchwsummit.thinkific.com/pages/about

Today Podcast Host Tasha shares about The Self Care Gift Exchange taking place Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 with fellow public health educators around the nation. We will spread some holiday cheer, network, get some self care tips and share some smiles. This is meant to uplift healthcare workers and exchange a self care gift to help aid in some time dedicated for themselves. Tasha  also share a new podcast format taking place for 2021, Covid19 awareness and the importance of Self Care. Thanks to the prize sponsors for the gifts for the Self Care Gift Exchange:🎁One lucky participant will win 1 product of @shopegotistical whipped Body Dew!! Leaving your skin mosturized during these winter months.🎁 Another lucky winner will leave with a Body Scrub item by @amiyas.glitz.n.glam that is sure to leave your skin soft as you relax in a nice bath.🎁The CHW Crew is also giving away a coffee mug with our signature tshirt logo. This way you can sip on your coffee and tea or favorite drink as an empowered CHW.Looking forward to getting together with the Crew this Friday for some smiles, self care tips and holiday cheer!🎉Follow us @thechwcrew on IG