Road to Resilience

In this episode, Benjamin DeAngelo shares the story of his transition from shaping national climate policy to shaping young minds at Howard University. We talk about identity, purpose, and the unexpected freedom that comes with redefining your lane after nearly three decades in public service. And with graduation season underway—a time of profound transition for students, parents, and professional...

This Women’s History Month, Ashley and Jon sit down with Sybil Brown — New York–based therapist, mother, community‑builder, and founder of The Calming Suite ( https://www.thecalmingsuite.com ) — for a powerful conversation about the emotional backbone of disaster recovery. Sybil has spent her career helping people rebuild safety after instability, trauma, and crisis, including supporting communiti...

Cybersecurity often feels confusing and intimidating—full of jargon, invisible risks, and threats most people don’t know how to plan for. In this episode, we simplify it. CJ Dixon joins us to break down the cyber side of community resilience in a way that’s clear, human, and rooted in everyday life. CJ explains why the most important layer of cybersecurity isn’t technical—it’s people. We explore h...

Ashley and Jon bring in a Gen Z Emergency Manager to get new perspectives on preparedness plans, social media, and what community means to a generation ready to rewrite history and redesign the rules for everything.

This month, we’re joined by Behati Hart, a resilience strategist and advocate whose work bridges personal well-being with community strength. Together, we explore what it means to not only withstand disruption but tips on how to survive and help others through it.   Behati’s perspective reminds us that resilience is as much about people and relationships as it is about systems and strategies. Tune...

This month, Jon and Ashley sit down with Sean Lahav, a longtime Florida resident and a leading voice in the state’s resilience movement. With over a decade of experience navigating Florida’s evolving climate, infrastructure, and policy landscape, Sean offers a candid and insightful look at the challenges facing the Sunshine State—from rising seas and extreme weather to community adaptation and fut...

You can't manage what you can't imagine. Jon and Ashley sit down with Vivek to talk about how individuals succeed (and fail) to prepare for disasters and the tools available to make life a little less scary. For more information visit about the road to resilience summit see below: Home | Florida Road to Resilience Summit

Jon and Ashley introduce themselves and talk about their "why" when it comes to community resilience. For more information about the Florida Road to Resilience Summit mentioned in the episode (several times!) click the link below: https://www.floridaroadtoresiliencesummit2025.com/