EP 72: 20 Years Later: Hurricane Katrina's Winners and Losers in the Aftermath Part 2

In this episode of our Katrina series, we dive into one of the toughest questions the storm left behind: who came out ahead—and who didn’t? Hurricane Katrina wasn’t just a natural disaster—it was a stress test that exposed who was ready, who wasn’t, and what it really takes to rebuild.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- A powerful look at the storm’s aftermath and how it forced hard resets for thousands of families

- The difference between those who had a plan—and those who waited on aid that never came fast enough

- Stories of individuals and communities who turned disaster into opportunity

- Why preparedness, not luck, often determined who rose and who stayed stuck

- Takeaways you can apply today to make sure you’re not left behind when the next storm hits in life either as a natural disaster or else wise

Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, leaving destruction across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Nearly 20 years later, the lessons remain crystal clear: disaster doesn’t decide your future—your preparation does.

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