In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Katherine Schweit speaks with Whitney Austin, survivor of the 2018 Cincinnati mass shooting and founder of Whitney Strong.
\nWhitney shares the ordinary morning that became life-changing: driving from Kentucky to Cincinnati for work, walking into her office building while on a conference call, and suddenly finding herself caught in an active shooter situation.
\nShot 12 times, Whitney recalls the terrifying moments inside the revolving door, the clarity that helped her survive, the first responders who reached her, and the phone call to her husband that no family should ever receive.
\nThis episode explores survival, situational awareness, trauma, and the ripple effects of violence — not only on those physically injured, but on families, workplaces, first responders, and entire communities.
\nIn Part Two, Katherine and Whitney discuss recovery, Whitney Strong, and how Whitney turned unimaginable trauma into action.
\nLearn more about Whitney’s work:Whitney Strong
\nIn this episode:
\nWhitney Austin’s experience during the 2018 Cincinnati shooting
\nWhy situational awareness matters
\nThe role of first responders in active shooter events
\nThe impact of gun violence beyond the immediate victims
\nWhat it means to survive — and begin again
\nPart Two is out next week.
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