Self Defense That Transforms
Soul of B.O.S.S. UP
This Work Is Personal
I grew up constantly being misunderstood—too different to fit in, too bold to shrink. As a multiracial child in a military family, I moved often, lived in between cultures, and learned early on that people fear what they don’t understand. I was always asked, "What are you?"—as if I didn’t belong anywhere. But I knew I was me.
I watched my mother face unkindness simply because she was different—treated as less because she was foreign and spoke with an accent. It was never about who she was, but what others chose not to understand. From a young age, I spoke up for her, and in doing so, found my own voice. Strength wasn’t a choice—it was how we survived.
I’ve walked through fire that few ever see—conflicts that cracked me open, pain that tried to silence me, and moments so heavy I questioned if I could keep going. There were times I felt like I would break—times I questioned whether the fire inside me was a gift or a burden. But even then, something within me refused to quit.
It was mindset. It was faith. It was the unshakable belief that I was created for something more.
💬 "Strong in mind. Grounded in spirit. Powerful in presence"
Every trial became a teacher.
Every crack became space for power to rise.
What tried to diminish me only refined me.
I didn’t come out of the fire the same—I emerged transformed.
I became the woman I was always meant to be: Strong in mind. Grounded in spirit. Powerful in presence. Over time, I channeled that resilience into corporate leadership, into martial arts, and into the long, messy work of healing. My studies in conflict didn’t just help me understand the world—they helped me make peace with my own. And when I began teaching self-defense to women, something awakened in me. I realized this work wasn’t just about fighting back—it was about rising into who we’re meant to be.
B.O.S.S. UP is the voice I wish I had as a young girl.
It’s the fire I carry as a woman. It’s how I help others step into their strength—unapologetically, boldly, and free.
I know this truth, no matter what you’ve faced, I know you have the power to protect your peace, reclaim your strength, and rise as the leader of your own life!