Speaker. Self-Defense Expert. Trainer. Advocate. Adventurer.
Welcome! I'm Nicole Snell, the CEO of Girls Fight Back. I travel around the US and the world speaking to and training women and gender inclusive groups with my interactive and empowering safety programs.
I work with companies of all sizes and from all industries as well as universities, the US Military,
outdoor groups, conferences, private groups, and more.
I will teach you and your groups 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, travel with confidence and
open up your world!
You are fully capable of defending yourself!
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Let me show you how!
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2 NEW Public Classes In March!
In celebration of Women's History Month, I'm offering 2 public empowerment based self-defense classes this month.
Get your tickets below!
March 25th, 2023- In Person: West Hollywood
The Badass Basics Workshop
10:30am-12:30pm
March 26th, 2023- Virtual
Girls Fight Back Class
2:00pm-3:00pm PST
Q&A follows
Learn practical verbal and physical self-defense skills, including boundary setting tools, that are designed to increase your confidence and help you gain independence. My goal is to help you walk through the world doing the activities you love with less restrictions and more autonomy! Learn to live limitlessly!
March Public Classes!
Services
Keynotes & Seminars
I'll travel to you and deliver interactive keynotes & seminars to groups of any size or demographic on topics including:
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Campus Safety
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Corporate Safety
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Travel/Solo Travel Safety
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Outdoor Safety
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Runner Safety
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Personal Safety
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Teen Dating Safety
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Women's Empowerment
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Boundary Setting
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Self-Defense
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Domestic Violence Prevention
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Gender-Based Violence
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Violence Prevention
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Sexual Assault Awareness
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Leadership Development
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Motivation
Workshops
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'm now offering public workshops both in person and virtually throughout the year!
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Self-Defense
I'll show you how to be your own best protector using both your voice and body! Self-defense training is about more than physical skills, and has been shown to increase confidence, conquer anxiety and reduce the risk of experiencing violence.
Empowerment based self-defense education is one of the most effective gender-based violence prevention tools available.
Virtual
All of my speaking programs are available as interactive virtual presentations for access to groups anywhere in the world!
Self-defense is about claiming personal power and developing confidence in your own ability to protect yourself.
I'm the CEO of Girls Fight Back, the world-renowned personal safety and self-defense company, and the founder of Outdoor Defense. I'm an award winning international speaker, certified self-defense instructor, Credentialed ESD Professional, and NACP Credentialed Advocate. Over the past 8 years, I’ve presented my interactive, inclusive and empowering safety programs to over 370 organizations worldwide. I've spoken to hundreds of audiences of various demographics from diverse communities on topics of personal safety, gender-based violence prevention, awareness, teen dating safety, intuition, violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, domestic violence awareness, 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 practical skills.
Let me help your group reclaim their voice and power!
I teach simple and effective 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 in my programs! 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, with more confidence and choices!
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!
"I love that her skills are so simple, effective, and practical, and can be applied even if you don’t have a self defense background."
I will show you options for dealing with a range of situations in a safe and empowered way such as: 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 solo, on a date, with friends, at church, during a night out, at home, on the road or on the trails. By addressing realistic situations and learning tools for responding, you will walk away with immediately useful life-skills that are invaluable. You are worth fighting for!
VeryWellFit voted Girls Fight Back
2021 Best Online Self-Defense Class for Groups & Organizations!
I deliver keynotes, speak on panels, facilitate discussions, lead workshops and more!
I serve a variety of women specific and gender inclusive groups including but not limited to:
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Travel Industry
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Healthcare Industry
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AAPI Communities
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Women's ERGs
Available for Virtual or OnSite events. I travel to you!
Business Certifications:
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WOSB Certified
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LSBE Certified by LA County
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CA Small Business Certified
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SAMs Registered
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ESD Credentialed Professional
A Black Woman Owned Business
Self-Defense is So Much More than physical skills.
“We were so excited to partner with Girls Fight Back to host a virtual self defense training session as part of our Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series, which is a program geared towards high school students who identify as female. From start-to-finish the process was informative, collaborative and seamless. Nicole is an absolute rock star and made a virtual event fun, engaging and empowering for all who attended. As a result of the session, young women in our community are now more equipped with practical and empowering options for violence prevention and self-defense.”
Denver Broncos Community Development, Girls Fight Back Virtual Event 2021
Previous Clients Include
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Photo by MC2 Ramon Go
International Speaker
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.
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"Her enthusiasm and her warmth are contagious; students invariably come out of her classes feeling stronger, happier, and more confident than when they came in. Nicole makes self-defense training fun as well as informative."
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
NRPA 2022
Session Speaker
America Outdoors 2022
Breakout Speaker
NCOSE 2021
Session Speaker
WRMC 2021
Workshop Speaker
IVAT San Diego 2021
Session Speaker
AWARDS & HONORS
Voted Best Online Self-Defense Class 2021 for Groups or Organizations- by VeryWellFit
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
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
CPR & First Aid Certified
Wilderness Survival & First Aid
COLLABORATIONS
Connect with Nicole
For Speaking Engagements,
College Bookings and Corporate Trainings:
Brian Regan
booking@kirklandproductions.com
866-769-9037
Military & DoD Inquiries:
nicole@girlsfightback.com
Press Inquiries:
info@girlsfightback.com
