The past 12 months have been filled with a need for emergency preparedness. My heart is with everyone in Texas right now. If you can, please donate to organizations that are helping Texas like Salvation Army Texas, American Red Cross, Austin Disaster Relief Network, The Other One's Foundation, Feeding Texas, and Houston Food Bank.  Prior to the pandemic, I spoke with Simon Huck and Soraya Sutherlin who are experts in emergency preparedness. Simon is a 15-year veteran of entertainment marketing and communications and the co-founder of JUDY, a line of home emergency kits. Soraya is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers and a certified ICS instructor. She has over 12 years of experience in school emergency planning, training and response, public health planning, multiagency coordination and response, local municipal government emergency response, AND crisis communications. During our conversation, we talked about how best to be prepared for an emergency.  To learn more about and purchase JUDY visit readyjudy.com   This episode is brought to you by JuneShine. JuneShine Hard Kombucha is the most insanely delicious, better-for-you alcohol made with real, organic ingredients. Go to JUNESHINE.com/WHIT or use code WHIT for 20% off + free shipping. Discount is only valid for the variety pack. This episode is brought to you by COOLA. COOLA just launched a new organic skincare collection that supports your skin’s natural barrier to help fight modern-day skin aggressors like blue light, toxins, dry air, and even your lifestyle. Use code WITHWHIT and get 10% off your first order at COOLA.com This episode is brought to you by Brüush Brüush is redefining what it means to have a “perfect smile.” Because a healthy smile is a perfect smile. Get 15% off your Brüush toothbrush kit and refill plan when you use promo code WITHWHIT at bruush.com Produced by Dear Media