When we are empowered to live our lives confidently and freely…

There is no limit to what we can do

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Speaker. Self-Defense Expert. Facilitator. Advocate. Adventurer.

My mission is to uplift women and empower people around the globe with personal safety, self-defense, violence prevention and boundaries education. I am a dynamic international speaker and I have traveled around the world to audiences of all demographics because I believe that giving people the tools and skills to address their fears can help them live their lives freely and confidently no matter where their journeys take them.

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Let me help your group reclaim their voice and power!

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My high energy, interactive programs are trauma informed, victim centered and grounded in empowerment self-defense strategies. I teach simple and practical techniques that are immediately useful for managing your boundaries and personal safety. I want to help you open up your world and feel self-reliant because you are your own best protector! Self-defense is about giving you a choice in how to respond to a situation so you can decide what works best for you.

My programs are available as Virtual or OnSite events. I can travel to you!

Whether you want to feel more confident handling verbal or physical encounters on the street, on campus, in the office, in your online meeting, with friends, at home, on the road or on the trails, I can show you options for dealing with situations in a safe and empowered way. You will walk away with life-skills that are invaluable. You are worth fighting for!

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I serve a variety of demographics including universities, high schools, corporations, brands, military/DoD,  advocacy centers, shelters and private groups.  I deliver keynotes, speak on panels, facilitate discussions, lead workshops and more!

Self-Defense is So Much More than physical skills.

​Self-Defense Expert

I am a lead instructor at IMPACT Personal Safety, where we teach full force self-defense skills using adrenalized, realistic scenario based training.

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Outdoor Defense

I created #OutdoorDefense, an online series to empower people to enjoy the outdoors solo with basic self-defense skills and the Badass Basics!

CEO
Girls Fight Back

I am the CEO of Girls Fight Back, the world-renowned personal safety and empowerment self-defense program that teaches women and girls how to be their own best protectors!

Gender Inclusive Programs Available!

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International Speaker

I have facilitated workshops, delivered keynotes and led seminars at over 89 military installations and at universities, high schools, corporations, conventions and private groups worldwide.

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HONORS

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Certificate of Appreciation from SgtMaj Fields at Camp Hansen, Okinawa

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

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AWARDS & ACCLAIM

NACA Conventions:

Showcasing Lecturer

Educational Session Leader

2020 Webby Award Winner Tastemade Travel: Self Defense for Female Travelers

CERTIFICATIONS

NACP Credentialed Advocate

PADI Open Water Diver

Wilderness Survival & First Aid

COLLABORATIONS

Difference Makers (10 Strong)
 

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IMPACT Personal Safety

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Self-defense is about claiming personal power and developing confidence in your own ability to protect yourself.