What happens when a community loses a critical source of local information?

On this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, guest host Morgan Gilmore sits down with Josh Adams, Associate Vice President and General Manager of Houston Public Media, to explore the role public media plays in keeping Houston informed, connected, and prepared.

From trusted local journalism and emergency alerts to television, radio, podcasts, education, and community programming, Houston Public Media serves millions of people across the region. But that work has faced a major challenge: the loss of federal funding has left the organization relying entirely on support from the community.

Josh shares what that shift has meant for Houston Public Media, why locally produced journalism matters, and how Houstonians have stepped up to help protect a resource they believe is essential to the community.

Houston Public Media is one of the three beneficiaries of this year's Dealmaker's Halloween Charity Gala, where 100% of proceeds will be donated to the featured charities.

Listen to learn more about the work happening behind the scenes to keep Houston informed, connected, and safe, and why supporting the organizations that serve our community matters.

In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, guest host Morgan Gilmore is joined by Tiffany Wesson-Clavelle, Development Director with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, to highlight one of the featured charities benefiting from the 2nd Annual Dealmaker's Halloween Charity Gala.

Tiffany shares how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has evolved since its founding in 1952 and now serves more than 18,000 youth across 20 club facilities in five counties. She discusses the organization's focus on providing young people with safe, structured environments and access to resources including caring mentors, transportation, homework assistance, organized sports, career development, leadership opportunities, and more.

The conversation also explores the people and partnerships behind that work. Tiffany explains how corporate partners, individual donors, and special events help make the organization's programming possible, including its $100 annual membership, which gives young people access to a full year of programming and support. She also shares her personal "why" and what keeps her motivated to create opportunities for young people, particularly opportunities that may not otherwise be accessible to them.

Morgan and Tiffany discuss the Boys & Girls Clubs' Youth of the Year program, which gives teens opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore career paths, build community connections, share their personal stories, and pursue scholarships for their next steps in education. Tiffany also reflects on the organization's lasting impact, including former club members who return as staff and leaders, and the significance of seeing young people recognize what is possible for their futures.

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston at BGCGH.org.

The 2nd Annual Dealmaker's Halloween Charity Gala takes place October 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Meow Wolf, Radio Tave in Houston. The evening will bring together professionals from across the A&D community for food, drinks, entertainment, networking, and an opportunity to give back.

People often use status, reputation, and branding interchangeably, but they are not the same, and misunderstanding the difference can create friction between how you see yourself and how others experience you. In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, host Rachel Reese sits down with Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber, founder and CEO of SNR Creative Advisory, to explore how leaders build influence, credibility, and opportunities through intentional reputation management and personal branding.

Shavonnah explains the distinctions between status, brand, and reputation, arguing that status is something granted by others, brand is created through intentional actions and experiences, and reputation ultimately reflects public opinion. The conversation examines why people often misjudge how they are perceived, how small points of friction can undermine credibility, and why authentic relationships and consistency matter more than carefully curated appearances.

Rachel and Shavonnah also discuss networking, executive visibility, and the importance of cultivating a reputation that aligns with who you actually are. Rather than chasing influence for its own sake, Shavonnah argues that the most effective leaders focus on creating value, building trust, and allowing their actions to shape how others describe them when their name comes up in a room.

If you're interested in leadership, personal branding, executive presence, or reputation management, this episode offers practical insights into how influence is built—and why what people say about you when you're not in the room matters more than what you say about yourself.

Time Stamps / Chapters

(00:00) — Why status, reputation, and branding aren't the same thing

(00:30) — Welcome to the episode

(01:43) — Shavonnah's definition of status and how people raise—or lower—it

(04:34) — When your personal brand creates friction

(06:18) — Can you spend status? How appearance, access, and relationships shape perception

(10:09) — Building credibility through proximity and visibility

(13:31) — Going online: visibility, influence, and unintended consequences

(15:34) — Why asking for referrals too early can backfire

(17:20) — Reading the room: the overlooked skill behind networking and influence

(19:38) — Authenticity as a competitive advantage in a curated world

(22:43) — Shavonnah's superpower: listening and translating

(24:10) — What board service teaches about leadership and being of service

(28:53) — Owning mistakes and why accountability builds trust

(32:18) — Deflection, confidence, and telling the truth about yourself

(34:27) — Final thoughts: influence, authenticity, and lasting reputation

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