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1. Creating Financial Inclusion: Insights from Non-Profit Leader Rushka Tcholakova

   May 5, 2023 · 31 min

   Your Houston is a grassroots non-profit. Our primary focus is on Quality of Life issues that affect all Houstonians. We connect with other local leaders and non-profits, however large or small, all working with the singular goal to improve the city of Houston. So, what is a Quality of Life issue? Well, I’m glad you asked! QOL issues are the ones we all face and make an impact on or have the potent

2. Nurturing a Safe and Healthy Houston for Animals: Gloria Zenteno | President of Barrio Dogs, Inc.

   Apr 13, 2023 · 25 min

   Gloria Zenteno is the inspiring founder and president of Barrio Dogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing pet homelessness and overpopulation in Houston's East End, where she was born and raised. Seeing the neglect and abuse of animals inspired her to make a change. Gloria's focus is on education and community outreach, empowering her neighbors to take care of animals and instilling a

3. Urban Harvest

   Mar 13, 2023 · 24 min

   On this episode we speak with Cathy Britton from Urban Harvest about the various ways they try to bring healthy fresh produce to areas of Houston. Cathy shares how to double your EBT/SNAP benefits at their markets.

4. Shawn DeVaughn with the Urban Enrichment Institute

   Feb 23, 2023 · 32 min

   The Urban Enrichment Institute - UEI (formerly the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Incorporated -FWEP) is a youth leadership and development program for at-risk males, ages 12 - 19, strategically located in one of Houston's most economically depressed neighborhoods. Shawn DeVaughn joins us to talk about the UEI program and its impact in Fifth Ward.

5. Celebration Company & ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival 2023

   Feb 9, 2023 · 23 min

   On this episode we speak with Samara Rosen, Manager of The Center for art and Photography at Celebration Company. We discuss Celebration Company and highlight the ReelAbilities Film & Art Festival. An event that uses the arts as a vehicle to promote inclusion and amplify the voices of people with disabilities locally and nationally.

6. Avenue Community Development Corporation

   Jan 26, 2023 · 30 min

   Today we speak with Cindy Tessler, Avenue CDC Vice President of Programs and Operations, about various homeownership programs and services available to the public.

7. Infrastructure Funding Lessons Learned

   Dec 9, 2021 · 1h 34m

   This episode is special edition of the Your Houston podcast. We feature our recently held live event on infrastructure funding lessons learned. We hear from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Your Houston Truman Scholar Mike Floyd. After their remarks Houston METRO, the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council participate in a panel discussion on their experienc

8. Gracie Saenz Discusses LULAC Council #60

   Oct 15, 2021 · 37 min

   We are thrilled to be joined by Gracie Saenz of LULAC Council #60 to discuss Latino history in Houston and the historic LULAC Council # 60 clubhouse she is working so hard to save.

9. Houston Community College Trustee Dr. Adriana Tamez

   Oct 1, 2021 · 31 min

   In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we speak with Houston Community College Trustee and CEO of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns Dr. Adriana Tamez. Dr. Tamez shares with us the numerous resources available to those interested in continuing their education with the Houston Community College. Programs available include workforce development, reskilling training, and college courses and certif

10. Your Houston talks with Stop TXDOT I-45

    Aug 31, 2021 · 38 min

    We speak with organizers from Stop TXDot I-45 to discuss the proposed highway reconstruction project and the major implications it has for quality of life issues for Houstonians throughout the city.

11. Houston METRO Board Chair Carrin F. Patman

    Jul 23, 2021 · 43 min

    We speak with Houston METRO Board Chair Carrin F. Patman about the state of public transit in Houston. We cover a wide range of topics from the implementation of the METRO Next Bond, Light Rail to Hobby Airport, and the I-45 expansion project.

12. Pride Series: 2020 Nonbinary Pride Houston Grand Marshal Kelsey Reynolds

    Jun 30, 2021 · 34 min

    The second episode in our Pride series features 2020 Nonbinary Pride Houston Grand Marshal Kelsey Reynolds to discuss their LGBTQ activism and work in volunteer services and engagement for the Houston Food Bank.

13. Pride Series: Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Jovon Tyler

    Jun 25, 2021 · 26 min

    Check out our first of two Pride focused podcast episodes. Today we speak with Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Jovon Tyler to learn more about his journey through various activism roles. He shares information about what exactly the Houston GLBT Political Caucus does and where he sees things going with local LGBTQIA+ activism.

14. The Impact of Youth Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

    May 6, 2021 · 25 min

    Today we visit with Alex Dailey, Vice President of Community Engagement for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston to learn more about the organization, how quality of life issues impact the work they do, and how you can step up and get involved in youth mentorship. Visit https://bbbstx.org/ to learn how you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston and attend their upcoming golf tournament Swing for

15. Running for Congress and Writing a Book with Silky Joshi Malik

    Apr 22, 2021 · 31 min

    On this episode we speak with Silky Joshi Malik. Silky was the first woman to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District. After a roller coaster ride of an experience she wrote the book The Total Nobody Who Ran for Office and Lost-ish, to capture the memories of her time on the campaign trail, providing lessons to anyone trying to find their voice in the world o

16. Your Management District Questions Answered

    Apr 8, 2021 · 38 min

    What in the world is a Management District? Today we talk to Rebecca Reyna - Executive Director of the Greater Northside Management District, Alice Lee – Executive Director of the Southwest Management District, and Alan Bernstein – VP of Communications for Hawes Hill Associates to break down what exactly a Management District does, how it impacts your neighborhood, and how you can learn more and g

17. Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered with Dr. Bhavna Lall. Are the Vaccines Safe & Effective?

    Mar 25, 2021 · 40 min

    On this episode we speak with Dr. Bhavna Lall, MD, MPH, MPA. Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Houston - College of Medicine. Dr. Lall joins us to answer your questions about the three COVID-19 authorized vaccines safety and efficacy. Vaccine resources available here: https://www.yourhou.com/vaccine

18. Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Talks the 2020 Election and More

    Feb 25, 2021 · 40 min

    Check out our first Podcast episode of 2021! Your Houston welcomes former Harris County Clerk Christopher G. Hollins to discuss the unique and creative ways his office increased voter turnout in 2020, how they kept voters and poll workers safe during a pandemic, and what surprised him the most about serving as County Clerk.

19. Travis Weaver of Manready Mercantile Shares His Story of Success and Innovation

    Nov 23, 2020 · 1h 14m

    Travis Weaver of Manready Mercantile shares how he created a premier global brand from scratch and how they have had to innovate and be creative to survive during the pandemic.

20. Energy Executive and Thought Leader Ed Hirs Discusses Houston's Economy and Future Economic Outlook

    Sep 24, 2020 · 1h 17m

    Energy Executive, thought leader, and University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs joins us to discuss COVID's impact on Houston's local economy and long-term implications for Houston's energy sector.