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Just me chatting about K-pop music, celebrities and news. We'll have fun discussing some of the scandals and debating fan theories and so much more! 😉 I can't stay on topic but I'm sure to make you laugh!
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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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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 o…
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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 …
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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 epi…
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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 podc…
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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 an…
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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 Degre…
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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 br…
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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 Pipel…
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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-a…
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In this episode in honor of Jonghyun I take time to tell you a little about 6 kpop idols that took their lives. Disclaimer: I mean absolutely no disrespect to the families friends and fan of these idols I just want to talk about these idols like people and make sure others see them as people and see other idols as people --- Send in a voice message…
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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 dedicate…
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This is a segment dedicated to all the fan theories and in this episode i asked a few people to join me in giving their opinions and thoughts. I also invited a good friend who has a amazing podcast of her own called Hooked on Crime so make sure to check her out here https://www.facebook.com/hookedoncrimepod --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…
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Today we will hear from Pamela Alexander a Nurse Practitioner. With the winter season around the corner and covid19 and flu season number increasing today she will share tips with us to be safe! Pamala has been a registered nurse for 16 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7 years. She is also a CASA volunteer, an author, and a professional sp…
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This episode is basically me giving my reviews on music from I believe the last couple weeks and also me letting you guys know that Mama award voting has started and y'all should go vote for your favorite artist if you want them at mama's and also another thing is there was a few scandals this week and we kind of tap into that tea--- Send in a voic…
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For the episode today we hear from Dr. Hernandez and her journey into the CHW field. She is a co-founder of DFW CHW Association one of the largest Associations in Texas serving CHWs and Promotoras. She speaks about her journey of public health, how to start an association, the importance of diversity in leadership and also shares transparency of he…
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Follow @thechwcrew and subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Today we hear from Bre Williams Founder of Curvy By Nature. Born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Fort Worth, Texas her passion for people is as dynamic as her birthplace and hometown. Bre's initial passion for working with youth inspired her to become an organizer, advocate and men…
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Follow Us @thechwcrew Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz is a passionate CHW and CHW Instructor. She has Served the community for 28 years in the field of government funded programs. As a Community Health Educator for the past 13 years and have taught over 1700 health education workshops. State teaching approvals in various CHW training institutes in Tarrant and H…
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Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Omar Jones is a Certified Registered Community Health Worker with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers in Saginaw, MI where he also serves as chairperson of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, leads the Health Literacy Taskforce subcommittee, and is a member of the HIV Task Force. Omar also serves as a Prime…
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Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Dana Branch is using her journey to health and wellness as inspiration for others to get healthy. After years of going through her own battles with chronic illness she made the decision to make a change and has danced her to a healthier lifestyle. She is now inspiring others along the way by gettin…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Today I share 3 tips to be empowered as parents make decisions for their kids going back to school during covid19. I discuss my new devotional Promise and the importance of setting time to write for gratitude. Purchase Journ…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! This weekend I invested in myself and attended Podthon a two-day virtual event where podcasters can learn from and connect with thought leaders in the podcasting community. I have been podcasting since December 2017 and have…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Today Litza will share tips on how to care for your mental wellness and resources to leverage. Litza is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker and Life Coach who is on a mi…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! In the current time of the Covid19 pandemic, racial inequalities and unemployment many people find themselves under tremendous stress and neglecting self-care. Frontline healthcare workers are working double shifts, providin…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! World Sickle Cell Day is June 19 and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has resources to assist those who need them . Today we speak with Shantia Fitzgerald who has worked in the public health field for o…
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With the current state of events in the world of the recent death of Mr. George Floyd, protest for black lives matter, covid-19, and tensions high we will examine the significance of reflection in our lives to better understand Cultural Awareness. In order to have conversations about race, culture and express ourselves we must reflect on our own ex…
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This week I celebrated my birthday, May 13 during quarantine. This was a first, but it actually was a great birthday. I have so much to be thankful for and I am blessed. I want to thank each and every one for listening to a podcast episode, subscribing, leaving a review and being a part of The CHW Crew tribe! A time of reflection, love and gratitud…
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Denise Octavia Smith is the Executive Director for the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) among many additional hats. Only 6 months into her new role of leading the charge for Community Health Workers she is full throttle engaged in providing resources and having conversations about how the workforce for CHWs can continue to e…
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Now that we are going into our third week of the quarantine lifestyle, many professionals are shifting to virtual technology and utilizing it to continue the work of outreach, seeing patients and continuing care. If organizations haven't thought about incorporating a virtual concept to offer their audience, after this pandemic it will certainly be …
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What is the root cause of the last time you went to see a physician? We are speaking with Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe- space to learn about the root causes of your concerns. As a doctor of physical therapy she focuses on orthopedic conditions, oncology rehab, lymphedema, chronic pain man…
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On March 16, 2020, the White House issued new national COVID-19 guidance to avoid in-person events with family, friends or community of more than 10 people. This guidance, along with many states’ closures of the places where we work, play, learn and pray, means that many CHWs have had to radically change their personal and professional lives -NACHW…
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Rafiat Akinwande is a passionate radio broadcaster and podcast Host of " Queen Raffy's Space" from Lagos, Nigeria. With thousands of listeners and impact in her community her passion for educating the community through radio media helps many to receive the resources that they need in education, health, finances and much more. Her story of passion i…
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Tasha talks about some of the Health Awareness Campaigns for the month of March and ways that you may be able to implement them into your community for the month! She shares some of her experiences out in the community as a CHW implementing these campaigns as well as actionable tips and tools and resources to use for your knowledge. National Kidney…
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Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Alisa N. Howard, hails locally from Las Vegas, Nevada having studied Communications, Paralegal Studies and Psychology. Ms. Howard combined all of her years of schooling and now utilizes it as an eight-year Public Health Prof…
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Tara Robinson, the Founder of the Black Heart Association, has had first-hand experiences with heart disease. At 5’2”, 125 lbs, Tara was the picture of perfect health, yet lurking beneath her permanent incandescent smile, her heart was quietly painting a different picture. At just 40 years old, this vibrant, active young educator suffered three hea…
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Brooke Bender a Community Health Representative in Arizona shares his journey of working as a CHR as they are called that work with the American Indian population. Brooke has been a CHR for 7 years and has worked in various roles, starting a Massage Therapist by trade this position naturally became a position in which he enjoys serving the resident…
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Dolontria Williams has over a decade of experience working in healthcare in a variety of roles. She currently works as the Community Liaison with Houston Department of Health. She serves as the Texas Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers, Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Wor…
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It's the end of the year and many people are reflecting back over the year and setting goals for the new year 2020. I am sharing 5 ways to LEVEL UP for the new decade to jump start your year! Cue the Ciara song "Level Up"! 1. Set Goals 2. Network 3. Get a Mentor/Be a Mentor 4. Invest In Yourself 5. Believe In Yourself and Stay Focused! Visit IG @th…
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Shanell Williamson shares her experiences as a community health worker doing community outreach throughout the Delta of Mississippi with the Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center/Mississippi SHINE Project. Shanell Shanell R. Williamson is a native of Bassfield, MS and still resides in the community. She began her healthcare career 20 years ago with…
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Hey The CHW Crew! It's the week of Thanksgiving! Hopefully you get a little time off to be with family and friends and relax. Many people will gather together for the holiday to show Gratitude , but what exactly does that look like? It will look differently for everyone, on this episode Tasha shares some tips that she uses that maybe you can implem…
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