I will teach you and your group simple, practical and empowering verbal and physical self-defense skills to help you manage your safety, increase your awareness, set boundaries, develop healthy relationships, embark on solo adventure and
open up your world!

You are fully capable of defending yourself!

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My engaging and interactive violence prevention programs are
inclusive, trauma informed, evidence based, and grounded in empowerment self-defense strategies.

I'll travel to you and deliver interactive keynotes & seminars to groups of any size or demographic on topics including Personal Safety, Self-Defense, Domestic Violence Prevention, Personal Protection, Campus Safety, Corporate Safety, Violence Prevention, Travel Safety, Sexual Assault Awareness, Boundary Setting, Outdoor Safety and   Empowerment.

My workshops are interactive, engaging, positive and fun!

From small groups to large audiences, I'll get you on your feet and using your voice!

Partial contact and full contact workshops available.

I'll show you how to be your own best protector using both your voice and body! Self-defense training has been shown to increase confidence, conquer anxiety and reduce the risk of experiencing violence. In fact, empowerment self-defense education is one of the most effective violence prevention tools available.

I'm the CEO of Girls Fight Back, the world-renowned personal safety and self-defense company, a certified self-defense instructor, and an award winning international speaker. Over the past 8 years, I have traveled the globe speaking to and training hundreds of audiences of various demographics from diverse communities on topics of personal safety, awareness, intuition, violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, de-escalation, boundaries education and bystander intervention. My goal is to empower women and people of all gender identities, from teens to adults, with these life saving and empowering skills.

​Let me help your group reclaim their voice and power!

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I teach simple and practical safety techniques that are immediately useful for managing both your boundaries and personal safety. I want to help people of all genders, races, ages, sexual orientations and ability levels have the confidence to open up their world and feel self-reliant. My programs focus on empowerment and risk recognition, are backed by the latest peer reviewed research, and incorporate social-emotional learning techniques. There is no victim blaming or use of fear tactics! No one is ever at fault for violence that happens to them. Instead of giving you a list of "don'ts", items to carry, or restrictions on your activities, I will teach you strategies to help you live limitlessly and with more confidence!

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Empowerment self-defense gives you a choice in how to respond to situations and recognize danger so you can decide what works best for you!

Whether you want to feel increased confidence while handling encounters on the street, on campus, on a run or hike, in the office, on your military installation, in your online meeting, while traveling, on a date, with friends, at church, during a night out, at home, on the road or on the trails, I can show you options for dealing with a range of situations in a safe and empowered way. You will walk away with immediately useful life-skills that are invaluable. You are worth fighting for!​

I serve a variety of women specific and gender inclusive groups including but not limited to:

• Universities/Colleges

• K-12 Schools

• Sororities & Greek Life

• Corporations/ERGs

• Brands

• Military/DoD/SAPR

• Sales Teams

• Travel Industry

• Conventions/Conferences

• Healthcare Industry

• Hiking/Running/Outdoor Groups

• BIPOC Organizations

• Retreats

• AAPI Communities

• Solo Travelers

• Realtors

• Law Offices

• Women's ERGs

• Advocacy centers & DV Shelters

• Private groups

Business Certifications:

• WOSB Certified

• LSBE Certified by LA County

• CA Small Business Certified

• SAMs Registered

A Black Woman Owned Business

Previous Clients Include

My Self-Defense for Solo Travel Master Class is Now Available!

I have facilitated workshops, delivered keynotes and led seminars at over 90 US military installations in 10 countries for SAPR Victim Advocates, leadership and  service members. I speak at universities, high schools, Fortune 500 companies, retreats, corporations, conventions and private groups internationally.

In addition to running Girls Fight Back, I'm a lead instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety & IMPACT Global. We teach full force self-defense skills around the world using adrenalized, realistic, scenario based training.

I created Outdoor Defense to empower people to enjoy solo outdoors activities & travel with basic

self-defense skills!

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Speaking programs &

one-on-one sessions available!

CONFERENCE SPEAKER

NACA Conferences

Showcasing Lecturer

Educational Session Speaker

Learning Live Speaker

2015-2022

NOVA 48 Conference

Session Presenter- GFB

Session Presenter -DM10

IVAT Hawaii 2022

Session Speaker

IVAT San Diego 2021

Session Speaker

NCOSE 2021

Session Speaker

NRPA 2022

Session Speaker

WRMC 2021

Workshop Speaker

AWARDS & HONORS

Air Mobility Command (AMC)/Air Force Materiel Command (AMFC) SAPR Training Videos Host

Certificate of Appreciation from Lieutenant General, William M. Burleson III, Commanding General for 8th Army, Seoul, South Korea

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Certificate of Appreciation from SgtMaj Fields at Camp Hansen, Okinawa

CERTIFICATIONS

Credentialed ESD Professional

NACP Credentialed Victim Advocate

IMPACT Certified Lead Instructor

LSBE Certified by LA County

LA County Vendor

CA Small Business Certification

WOSB Certified

ESD Advisory Council Member

PADI Open Water Diver
Wilderness Survival & First Aid

Photo by Yenny Garcia