Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
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Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
Episode 65: Pretty Strong: Empowering Women Through Boxing
Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy
25 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 65: Pretty Strong: Empowering Women Through Boxing
What if the key to overcoming life's hardest battles is hidden in the most unexpected places?
In this inspiring episode of Victim to Victory, Lawrence LeBrocq sits down with Yessenia Montalvo, a retired police detective, former boxer, and now one of the leading coaches empowering women in boxing. Yessenia shares her unique journey from a tomboy with a passion for sports to finding empowerment through boxing, and how the sport helped her build the confidence and resilience needed to serve as a police officer in Newark.
Yessenia’s story is one of rediscovery, as boxing helped her overcome postpartum depression and regain her sense of self. Her journey from a hobbyist boxer to opening her own gym, Legacy Boxing, and founding the Pretty Strong project is a testament to the power of sport in transforming lives. Through Pretty Strong, Yessenia provides scholarships to young girls, teaching them self-defense, confidence, and how to break stereotypes in a traditionally male-dominated sport. She discusses the need for more opportunities for women in boxing, sharing how she is working to elevate the next generation of female athletes.
What to Expect in This Episode:
From Police Officer to Boxing Coach: Yessenia’s unique journey to becoming a coach and empowering women through boxing.
Overcoming Adversity: How boxing helped Yessenia overcome postpartum depression and rediscover herself.
The Pretty Strong Project: Yessenia’s initiative to provide young girls with the tools to defend themselves and challenge stereotypes.
Mentorship in Boxing: The impact of mentors like Jackie Atkins and Akbar Mohammed in Yessenia’s coaching career.
Building Confidence Through Boxing: Yessenia’s advice for anyone looking to gain strength, both physically and mentally, through boxing.
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Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy
Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
