DO THIS FIRST! in Self-Defense Training: Melanie Hystek
I want women to learn the concepts but more than that I want them to learn how to think with a self-defense mindset. If they can develop awareness in their daily lives they are more likely to be able...
8 Apr 202129min
Self-Defense Lessons for Beginners: Daphne Robert-Hamilton
More distance you have, the more benefits you have...The ability to detect a possible threat greater than 30 feet is important. Daphne Robert-Hamilton emphasizes the importance of exercising situati...
1 Apr 202121min
DV and Cancer Survivor Focuses on Trauma-Informed Self-Defense For Violence Survivors: Sarah-Marie Baumgartner
Sarah-Marie Baumgartner survived 16 years long DV from her ex-husband. She is also a cancer survivor and working mom as a nurse. Sarah-Marie is the founder and CEO of M.A.P.S. Project Defense, which...
25 Mar 202121min
How You and Your Family Are EXPLOITED Online/ Offline
Did you know you're under surveillance? This sounds crazy but knowing how your daily activities are affecting your privacy, both online and offline, is crucial if you're serious about your safety (c...
18 Mar 202143min
Are You At Risk? RED FLAGS and Actions for Domestic Abuse: Jessica Peterson Tierney
Jessica Tierney worked with survivors of sexual assault, DV, and stalking for 14 years. Served as the Executive Director for the American Women's Self-Defense Association from 2013-2017. Jessica ta...
11 Mar 202131min
The Root Cause of Violence: Pamela Armitage
"I believe Trauma is a silent epidemic and is a root cause to many societal issues like addictions, abuse, domestic violence, anti-social behavior, and many mental illnesses and diseases. To know tha...
4 Mar 202140min
What She Learned From Surviving Home Invasion: Britney Smith
From a home invasion survivor to a weapon and tactic instructor. Britney Smith focuses on empowering women through self-defense, which emphasizes the understanding of victim selection, mental prepar...
25 Feb 202125min
Four Pillars of Personal Safety: Risk Reduction, Intervention, Survival, & Restoration: Marcy Grady
"I think there's still a lack of recognition in the industry that many of the people that come to us for training have ALREADY been victims" Marcy Grady is a co-founder of Firebrand Alliance, Columb...
18 Feb 202131min
