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Shawn in the Community

The work is bigger than any one room. Shawn shows up for families, caregivers, and the partners who help a community feel more prepared.

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Shawn Caprice Houston holding a microphone while speaking with a group of community attendees — A room gathered around an honest conversation.

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BJ’s Weekly Retirement Chat.

BJ is the friendly host who takes on the retirement questions families actually ask, one short video each week. Practical, plain-spoken, and a little fun.

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BJ shares a holiday gift idea: Shawn’s books, When Love Becomes Caregiving and Leave Nothing to Chance, to help families have meaningful planning conversations.
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Older Episodes

Earlier conversations are collected here; new episodes will appear in the featured spot above.

Episode 1: Preparation Is Love in Action

Week of October 7, 2026

Episode 2: Who Would Speak for You?

Added October 25, 2026

BJ asks who would make your decisions if you couldn't speak for yourself, and explains how a power of attorney, healthcare directive, and organized records can help make your wishes known.

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A community album

Where preparation becomes connection.

From a shared table to a full room, these moments reflect a simple belief: practical care gets stronger when we make space for one another.

Shawn Caprice Houston standing behind a community table with her books, flowers, and family-planning materials — Sharing practical tools and family-planning resources.

Shawn Caprice Houston smiling in front of a Caregiver Retreat welcome sign — At the Caregiver Retreat.

Community outreach table outside Oak Street Health with neighbors receiving food and information — Community outreach alongside health partners.

Shawn Caprice Houston smiling with community participants beside Oak Street Health outreach tents and information tables — Oak Street Health outreach, with room for conversation.

Shawn Caprice Houston participating in a community gathering, holding her Leave Nothing to Chance family-planning guide while speaking with attendees — Sharing Leave Nothing to Chance in a room built for connection.

Shawn Caprice Houston with a group of community partners beneath a backdrop decorated with colorful balloons — In good company with community partners and collaborators.

Shawn Caprice Houston smiling with community members at an Oak Street Health gathering — A shared moment with community members and health partners.

A community event table with family-planning materials, gift bags, and attendees gathered around it — National Senior Day with the City of South Fulton.

Shawn Caprice Houston behind a display table of her books at a community event, with an event poster behind her — Books, conversation, and a place to begin.

Shawn Caprice Houston smiling between two community members, each holding a copy of When Love Becomes Caregiving at an indoor gathering — A shared moment around When Love Becomes Caregiving.

Shawn Caprice Houston with two guests in evening wear at The Senior Ball community event — A dressed-up evening at The Senior Ball.

Shawn Caprice Houston with guests at The Senior Ball community event — A selfie with new friends at The Senior Ball.

Shawn Caprice Houston in a floral gold-and-black dress at The Senior Ball community event — Celebrating the evening at The Senior Ball.

Shawn Caprice Houston smiling in a green dress at a professional community gathering — A conversation between community visits.

Shawn Caprice Houston with four community members at an indoor gathering — Sharing a moment with community members.

Shawn Caprice Houston speaking with a visitor at a community information table — Making time for a one-on-one conversation.

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