In the first episode of this series on protecting yourself from assault and inter-personal violence, Sheifalika Bhatnagar invites former world-class athlete turned personal safety expert Barb Jordan to share her transformative and heart-breaking journey to help others protect themselves from predators. Bard shares her family's tragic loss and what young collegiate-aged students need to know to stay safe. Issues like trusting your instincts, being vigilant and understanding how to spot areas of isolation are just a few of the safety tips Barb offers. You can find more of Barb's resources online ..read more

In part 2 of this series, Sheifalika Bhatnagar and nationally-renowned personal safety expert Barb Jordan discuss how to protect yourself from predators, and what kinds of instincts are natural signals to listen to. They expand on various scenario's where a person may be in danger of a predator, and elaborate more on Florida's violent crime and assault statistics. Barb Jordan's non-profit Always BEV, a.k.a. Always Be Vigilant, was founded after a tragic family loss. You can find out more at StaySafeBeVigilant.com ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Matthew Patterson, the Director of Education at the Museum of Contemporary about its 100th year anniversary and the year-long events to celebrate MOCA's history of art and education in Jacksonville. Patterson details the founding of MOCA, the historical significance in the US, and numerous events this year that offer interactive exhibits, spotlighting local artists, the UNF partnership, and family-friendly celebrations at MOCA ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Dave Chatterton, General Manager of the Old Town Trolley Tours and Attractions, about St. Augustine's Nights of Lights. They discuss the magical experience of taking the trolley tour through the country's oldest city and what the economic impacts are to the tourism industry. Chatterton describes the best places to see the lights and some of his favorite moments form his time at the trolley tours. The Nights of Lights tours run until January 28, 2024 ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with a Wolfson High School junior Addison Gomez, who created a short film called "Mona Lisa" that was selected for the 2023 All American High School Film Festival in New York City. Sheifalika also speaks with Wolfson School of Advanced Studies Principal Christopher Begley about what students like Addison can accomplish at the school and why he loves being the leader of the Wolfpack ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with WWII Veteran and ex-POW John Connolly about his experience during the war and the moment his plane was struck down inside enemy territory. The episode honors the living history of WWII veterans in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day in Northeast Florida ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Matt Hinson about the Tristyn Bailey Foundation. They discuss the four pillars of the foundation dedicated to upholding the legacy of Tristyn Bailey. Matt Hinson describes the foundation's first Golf Tournament in November, which will have family-friendly activities such as golf, poll vaulting, a silent auction, and a gala celebrating the life and light of Tristyn Bailey ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Shawn Sloan, Regional Vice President of Winn Dixie and Harvey's Supermarkets about the Folds of Honor fundraiser to support the military families who have lost their loved ones ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville, about the environmental rehabilitation of The Emerald Trail in downtown. They discuss the new parks and projects designed to bring sustainability and green spaces to residents along the St. Johns River, as well as, youth training and environmental stewardship programs for local communities ..read more

In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to local Ophthalmologist Dr. Jeffrey Levenson, President of Vision Is Priceless and coordinator of the Gift of Sight Program. Dr. Levenson teamed up with YouTube influencer, Mr. Beast, to cure 1000 people of blindness, 40 of whom are from Northeast Florida. They discuss the beauty of bringing patients out of the darkness of blindness into the light of having their sight back ..read more