From Lived Experience to Vigilant Living | Barbara Jordan

What happens when tragedy becomes a mission?In this powerful episode of Three Sips to Shots Fired: What Happens Before the Sirens, Lori Baxley sits down with Barbara Jordan, founder of Always BEV, personal safety educator, speaker, and advocate for vigilant living.Barbara's journey began with an unimaginable loss—the murder of her sister, Beverly.  Rather than allowing that tragedy to define her, Barbara transformed her grief into a mission to educate, empower, and protect others.Together, Lori and Barbara explore:✅ The story behind the creation of Always BEV✅ The warning signs we often overlook✅ Why intuition frequently begins with the thought, "That's weird"✅ Situational awareness and personal safety for everyday life✅ Lessons for Realtors, professionals, and anyone who meets strangers as part of their work✅ The difference between living in fear and living with awareness✅ How tragedy can be transformed into purposeThis conversation is not just about personal safety. It is about resilience, courage, healing, and learning to move through the world with greater awareness.At the heart of this discussion is the belief that preparation is not paranoia—it is empowerment.About Barbara JordanBarbara Jordan is the founder of Always BEV, a nonprofit organization created in memory of her sister. Through speaking engagements, training programs, media appearances, and community outreach, Barbara helps individuals and organizations improve situational awareness, personal safety, and violence prevention.🌐 Website: alwaysbev.com📱 Instagram: @always_bev