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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Belongings and Spot Tracking Devices - Part 2

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 08/12/2025

Welcome to Holiday Safety Series Part 2! Mandi shares practical street-smart habits to help you protect your belongings, stay alert in busy places, and avoid distraction-based thefts like purse snatching in stores. She also breaks down what everyone needs to know about AirTags and tracking devices (tech-facilitated abuse): how they’re misused, what warning signs to watch for, and what steps to take if your phone alerts you to unexpected tracking. This episode gives you simple, confidence-boosting strategies to stay aware, safeguard your stuff, and navigate the season with more calm and control.

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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Avoid Jugging and Stay Safer in Parking Lots - Part 1 - Copy

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 03/12/2025

How do I stay safer while out and about this holiday season or any season? In part one of the Holiday Safety Series, Mandi breaks down two key topics: jugging and parking lot safety, so you can move through the holidays with more confidence. You’ll learn how jugging works, what red flags to watch for, smart habits that keep you from looking like a target, and practical parking-lot strategies that make a big difference. This episode gives you simple, real-world tools to help you stay aware, calm, and empowered all season long.

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Addressing Violence Against Women: Bystander Intervention with Dr. Hill

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 13/05/2025

How did Dr. Hill address a man disrespecting women in public—and what can we learn from it? In this compelling continuation, Dr. Saed Hill shares a real-life example of bystander intervention that stopped harmful behavior in its tracks. We explore how men can take action in everyday situations, challenge toxic norms, and help dismantle the root causes of violence against women. If you're wondering what allyship really looks like, start here.

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Addressing Violence Against Women: Masculinity & Ending Gender-Based Violence

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 07/05/2025

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Saed Hill to explore the connection between toxic masculinity and violence against women. We dig into the root causes of gender-based violence, why it’s overwhelmingly perpetrated by men, and how redefining masculinity can lead to healing and accountability. Whether you're a man ready to listen or someone who loves one, this conversation is essential. Listen, reflect, and share—with every man you know.

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