Penny and Prophet was started with a simple idea:
Great dreams should not die due to limited resources.
It’s great to have you here. This is a small team fueled by big dreams and years of expertise. There’s so much anticipation for what can be achieved together.
DeAnna Schlebach
FounderWith over a decade of experience bridging the gap between complex information and impactful learning, DeAnna Schlebach brings a unique blend of operational leadership and instructional expertise to every partnership.
DeAnna’s approach is rooted in advanced educational theory and modern digital strategy. Her academic background ensures that every project she touches is not just visually engaging, but pedagogically sound and designed for maximum retention.
As a seasoned Instructional Design Consultant, DeAnna specializes in the full lifecycle of content creation. From her work leading program planning at Texas A&M University to building specialized technical training for AppSheet developers, she has a proven track record of designing high-quality, digital-first curricula.
Beyond the design board, DeAnna excels at coaching and directing teams to reach their full potential. She brings a wealth of experience in end-to-end personnel management and has a proven track record of coaching cross-functional teams. Whether she is guiding university faculty through new technology integrations or leading industry experts toward defined program goals, her focus remains on building strong relationships and driving client satisfaction.
Josh Taylor
FounderJosh Taylor is an experienced COO, Brand Strategist, and Communications Expert who has been shaping brand identities and operational strategies since 2008. With a BFA in Advertising & Graphic Design from Sam Houston State University and a deep passion for the arts and music, Josh views brand growth through a dual lens: bold creative vision and rock-solid business operations.
From deep technical execution in the Adobe Creative Suite to high-level business development and process improvement, Josh manages the entire creative and operational ecosystem. His ability to cast a compelling vision and structure the team to execute it has delivered a proven 200% to 300% increase in results across his portfolio.
Equal parts creative director and operational leader and aided by an incredible beard. Josh is dedicated to building scalable brands that extend an organization's reach, presence, and purpose.
Samantha Neff
Graphic DesignerWith a decade of experience spanning administrative operations and visual design, Samantha brings a unique blend of organizational precision and creative strategy to every project.
Samantha’s approach is rooted in understanding both people and design. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M ('14), she spent years refining her project management expertise as an administrative assistant, event planner, and executive assistant. Seeking a dedicated creative outlet for her organizational skills, she earned her Associate Degree in Graphic Design from Blinn College in 2017.
Her career shift gained immediate traction: after interning at a fast-paced startup, she was quickly hired on as their Lead Graphic Designer. Today, Samantha excels at taking a client's early concepts and bringing them to vibrant life—driven by a genuine passion for making everything look pretty.
Beyond the design desk, Samantha channels her energy into raising her two young kids (a 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son) and remains deeply invested in the Bryan-College Station community where her family is growing up.