A Safe Pool Podcast

In this episode, Travis Allen shares what it’s like to open and grow an A Safe Pool franchise in Austin, Texas. Joined by Jason Howard and Tonja Howard, the conversation explores both the business opportunity, what it is like working with the A Safe Pool Headquarters Team and the mission behind it - reducing drownings and creating safer spaces for families.

Every year, thousands of families experience the unimaginable loss of a child due to accidental drowning - a tragedy that is fast, silent, and preventable. While many more are impacted by non-fatal drownings and water related tragedies. Yet, despite being the single leading cause of  death for children ages 1-4 and remains a leading cause of death for all ages , water safety still isn’t talked abo...

In this powerful episode, Nathaniel - brother of Brayden from Because of Brayden and now the owner of A Safe Pool Charleston - sits down with Jason Howard and Nicole Phelps (Michael Phelps Foundation). He opens up about losing his brother to drowning, what it was like navigating that pain as a young boy, and how it shaped the man he is today. Now, he’s turning heartbreak into purpose by helping fa...

Too often, we hear stories of moments that almost ended in tragedy - close calls that could have changed everything. In this episode, swimming legend Michael Phelps sits down with Jassen, a franchise owner of  A Safe Pool , to discuss how he started the business and why helping families protect their kids is so fulfilling. They dive into real-life “close call” stories, the growing awareness around...

In this episode, Jason and Nicole dive into the importance of multiple layers of protection for water safety. Nicole shares her family’s approach, starting with a double-door lock, an A Safe Pool fence, and open conversations with her kids. Jason highlights how water safety isn’t just about toddlers - older kids can be just as vulnerable, and even pets and visiting friends can create unexpected ri...

In this powerful episode, Nicole Phelps sits down with Michelle Zieg, who courageously shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son, Brayden, to drowning. With strength and vulnerability, Michelle reflects on her unimaginable loss and her mission to ensure no other family has to experience the same pain. Together, Nicole and Michelle shed light on the reality that drowning is silent, fast, and...

From building confidence in the water to creating a culture of safety, swimming legend Michael Phelps and pool safety advocate Tonja Howard dive deep into what it means to feel both safe and strong around water. In this episode, Michael shares how swimming gave him everything - and why water safety is now his mission. Tonja opens up about A Safe Pool’s efforts to protect children and families from...