Being a Passionate Prevention Networker | Episode 157 with Ebony Manning

Ebony Manning is a Prevention Specialist for Trinity Behavioral Care in South Carolina and host of "The Art of Recovery" podcast. In this episode, she shares her journey from military spouse to passionate community organizer, revealing how boots-on-the-ground networking, authentic relationships, and strategic partnerships transform prevention work. Discover how she implemented Too Good for Drugs as a consequence alternative in schools and built trust that opens doors with key stakeholders.Ebony discusses the power of showing up, asking the right questions, leveraging existing relationships, and being a genuine resource in your community.TakeawaysShow up consistently and be boots on the ground in your communityBuild authentic relationships first credibility and trust open doorsAsk the right questions to identify community needs before pitching solutionsLeverage existing relationships and key stakeholders to move initiatives forwardDon't be afraid to ask for what you need; strategic networking is smart business developmentYour character and passion matter more than having all the answersStart projects without waiting for perfect conditions "just do it"Be accessible and available people need resources right now, not somedayConnect with Ebony ManningTrinity Behavioral Care: https://www.trinitybehavioralcare.org/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-recovery/id1833261644For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_