The Public Affairs Podcast

Sasha M. Mays, Founder & CEO of Houston On The Map and Houston Police Officer and Mayoral candidate, Robin Williams informs us about The Baby Bear Rally.  The Baby Bear Rally is a cause to fight for children who are being held against their will and inviting everyone to share their story regarding their situation and the child they are fighting for. It will be a simple gathering so people...

IYO Visuals is a full service production company based in Houston & Los Angeles with over a decade of film & video production experience.  Isaac "Chill" Yowman is the Founder & CEO and has been nominated in the ‘Outstanding Short Form Special’ category for the NAACP Image Awards for his latest masterpiece "Memory Builds the Monument." His documentary has also been selected in...

Dr. Teralyn Sell , Psychotherapist and Brain Health Expert, states that, “The impact of S.A.D. can be profound on your mental health. It can cause fatigue, motivation issues, sadness, irritability and trouble sleeping, and much more.”     Dr. Teralyn’s Talks Tips on How to Combat Seasonal Depression and Boost Brain Health. AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host the 33rd...

Julia C. Hester House is a long-standing community center in the Fifth Ward area, serving over 1,500 residents annually. Through our mission of providing support and services that empower, build and sustain the Fifth Ward community, we offer an array of support mechanisms that focus on youth development, senior services, social services and workforce development. OneStar, AmeriCorps brings people...

The BOSS Impact Fund will focus on investing in Black women led businesses and preparing these entrepreneurs to build scalable, growth aggressive companies. Its goal is to raise investment funding for 500+ Black women entrepreneurs, over the next three years.  As part of its efforts, The BOSS Network is partnering with Sage, the global market leader for...

Cristina Cave, Community Relations Sr. Manager for Baker Ripley and Baker Ripley Tax Service Spokesperson, speaks with Larry Jones about the tax services provided for the community.  On Friday, January 28th, the IRS will had their nationwide Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and BakerRipley will begin providing free tax help and preparation to low-income residents in the Greater Houston...

Representing Big Brothers Big Sisters we have Janis Doty, who has been with BBBS for many years.  January was National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is actively recruiting mentors in Houston to help ensure positive outcomes for kids 6 – 16. Victoria Hart, President of the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) is here to talk about HAULYP's Jo...

Sisters Network Inc. is proud to host the 12th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run.  Caleen Allen gives us all the information on the walk and how you can register early.  Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the Black community. See omnystudio.com/listener...

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Dr. Nissi Hamilton, President and CEO of Nissi’s Network, Inc. is an Activist, a Navy Veteran, a sexual abuse advocate and a survivor of human trafficking. One of the best ways to help combat human trafficking is to raise awareness and learn more about how to identify victims.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donnell Cooper, President of the Greater Houston Frontiers Club, is back.  The Greater Houston Frontiers Club (formerly North Houston Frontiers Club) has been a staple in the Houston community and conscious in serving students with scholarships.  We talk about the 34th Anniversary of the Greater Houston Frontiers Club Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program on Monday, Ja...

The local nonprofit Houston Furniture Bank continues to serve local families and individuals in need here in the Greater Houston region – now with extended hours at its two Furniture Outlet Store locations. The Houston Furniture Bank Outlet Stores – located in Houston and the Woodlands – utilize proceeds raised from the sales of gently-used furniture to provide much needed home essentials to local...

Nancy Dalton is the Head of Community Partnerships for Underserved Populations in Amazon’s Worldwide Consumer business.  In the face of Covid, her team drove the launch of Amazon’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) acceptance program, which enables SNAP recipients the opportunity to purchase groceries online using their EBT card. Most recently, her team launched a local food access pro...

Author Kimberly Mejia shares her three books called "Real Woman Real Talk," "Real Teen Real Talk," and "It's A Man's World."  She also talks about her transitional housing program, Kim's Place, which was created for homeless single women making the transition from living in a shelter to being economically self-sufficient.  ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/myhoustonmajic ► FOLL...

Mr. Kenneth Rodgers, Founder of Operation Love Non-Profit Organization.  The ‘Operation Love’ project grew out of a love for the children and families of Third Ward. It is a project of the Tre Missional community in partnership with community businesses and other ministries in the greater Houston area. Our missional community currently mentor students in our target school. ► LIKE US ON FACEBO...

Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW) is a full week dedicated to bringing recognition to the efforts of Black owned businesses. Through a series of events and promotional campaigns, BEW will create opportunities that will help with the growth of entrepreneurship and wealth building initiatives in the community.  Phillip Yates, CEO of EQUILIBERTY INC. talks all about it.  The BakerRipley Housto...

Latasha Jackson, Program Grant Coordinator for the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, is on the show. Epilepsy is the third most common neurological condition, and one in twenty-six people in the United States will develop epilepsy in his or her lifetime due to abnormal brain development, illness, brain injury, or unknown causes. Living with epilepsy can have its challenges. ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: http...

On this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, we're joined by Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT - the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety and a licensed therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. At The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety, therapy is combined with modern technology to help facilitate the brain to return to its senses and reach a...

On this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, HPD officer Jeremy Lahar joins the show to explain how he combats negative stigmas attached to law enforcement with the ‘Officer Friendly’ children’s book series. Houston police officer Jeremy Lahar, along with former police officer Steven Baltazar, has created the Officer Friendly Book Series by using his background and influence to help combat negat...

On this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, Family violence and healthy relationship expert Dr. Conte talks to us about her organization Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc. to help women recover and take their lives back after dealing with domestic violence. Dr. Conte also talks about the “Spirit of Excellence Award” Virtual Tea and the Keynote Speaker, mother of NFL superstar DeAndre Hopkins...

Artist Joni Zavitsanos' art exhibit, Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston's COVID-19 Pandemic, will showcase a memorial tribute/art installation depicting over 600 local COVID-19 victims. This remarkable exhibit will run from October 2021 through Spring of 2022 at The Health Museum. ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/myhoustonmajic ► FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitte...

The CEO of AVDA(Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), Maisha Colter, talks about how services are needed as much as ever before. The nonprofit organization is planning two major fundraising events and two interfaith events during October. AVDA aims to elevate awareness of family violence in our communities and to garner the financial support necessary to keep its life. Comedian Ail Siddiq joins Larry...

Adrian Mack, "The Celebrity Game King" and founder of Konfuzion Hoops, talks about the Celebrity Basketball Game.  The game will benefit breast cancer and domestic violence awareness, as October is Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) 50th Anniversary is being celebrated during this Hispanic Heritage Month. &nbs...

Senior Officer Douglas Griffith with the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit, talks about the uptick in violent crimes across Texas and the nation. He also touches on how bail reform lets criminals back on the street to commit more crimes. Dr. D. Tyler Brown is the CEO and Founder of the International Women's Alliance Ministries. Dr. Brown talks about the Grand Me're Honors and Emcee Awards l...

Tony "Toning" Stubbs is the founder of TTFMovement (Total Transformation Fitness). He's a certified personal trainer, weight loss specialist, and licensed fitness instructor specializing in group fitness instruction for Zumba, Body Combat, and Total Body Blast classes. He trains clients online, in their homes and at various fitness facilities throughout the Houston metro area. ► LIKE US ON FACEBOO...

Attorney Chip Merlin ( www.merlinlawgroup.com ) specializes in insurance-claims disputes and is the author of Pay Up! Preventing A Disaster With Your Own Insurance Company. With the 2021 hurricane season expected to be above normal, he discusses how to make a successful claim for flood insurance and how the process works after the loss occurs. Tricial West is the new Chapter leader for Houston's y...