In this episode, we break the cycle of fear and empower women to take control of their safety with Nicole Snell, an award-winning international speaker, TEDx speaker, trainer, survivor, and self-defense expert. Nicole is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense, and a Credentialed Victim Advocate. She has trained every branch of the U.S. military, spoken at colleges, corporations, tribal nations, and global events, and is dedicated to ending gender-based violence through education and empowerment.
Today’s Topics:
-How have recent legal and societal shifts impacted women’s safety?
-The most effective self-defense techniques women can learn quickly.
-De-escalation strategies for potentially dangerous encounters.
-Using everyday objects as tools for self-defense.
-Setting boundaries assertively—and what to do when they’re ignored.
-The role of mindset in self-defense and how to build confidence.
-Situational awareness tips for parking lots, public transit, and walking alone.
-Overcoming the freeze response in dangerous situations.
We’ve been told to stay quiet. To shrink. To be afraid. Not anymore.
Self-defense is not just about fighting back—it’s about reclaiming power, setting boundaries, and moving through the world with confidence.
Tune in now and learn how to stay safe, stand strong, and never apologize for taking up space.
Sync up with Nicole:
Personal Instagram: @adventuresofnik
Business Instagram: @girlsfightback
TikTok: @nicolesnell_selfdefense
Website: www.nicolesnell.com
