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Ready to book an event? Contact us today to bring one of Nicole's award winning programs to your community! READY TO Empower YOUR COMMUNITY? For Speaking Engagements, College Bookings and Corporate Trainings, Girls Fight Back is represented by: Brian Regan , Speaking Agent brian@kirklandproductions.com 866-769-9037 Military & DoD Inquiries: nicole@nicolesnell.com Press Inquiries: info@girlsfightback.com Would you like more information about how to bring one of our awesome programs to your campus, group, community, organization or private event? Let's Connect! Full Name Email Phone Number Type of Event Choose an option How did you hear about Girls Fight Back? Budget Range Message SUBMIT Thank you for your interest in working with me! I look forward to speaking with you soon. Learning simple and practical self-defense skills can open up your world and empower you with confidence!

Evidence-based research over the last 30+ years, supports the efficacy of empowerment based self-defense education. OUR PROGRAMS ARE EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGING WE HAVE EMPOWERED over 1 MILLION PEOPLE SINCE 2001 DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC Self-Defense training has been shown to lower rates of sexual assault by up to 50%. Empowerment Based Self-Defense Efficacy Infographic GRAPHIC CREATED BY MONA MACDONALD "Self-defense training has many other positive eff ects on women’s lives— effects that themselves may reduce women’s risk of assault." - JOCELYN HOLLANDER

Check out our gender inclusive self-defense and safety program for colleges, high schools, and universities! "More useful than any other self-defense class. I loved that it was more verbal and highly emphasized trying to deescalate the situation before having to fight. Everything is applicable and anyone can use it. I feel much safer and more knowledgeable!" - SOFIA, STUDENT, ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Students Fight Back is the healthy relationship, and empowerment-based violence prevention program for colleges and universities! #1 personal safety, BOOK US NOW! We empower students of all genders to manage their safety and live limitlessly! Students Fight Back was developed from the need we saw to expand on the original Girls Fight Back curriculum and bring a message of safer campuses and practical violence prevention skills to a gender-inclusive audience. Our program is for students of any gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ability level, or experience...you are welcome here! We need everyone to work together in order to create a world free from violence, abuse, assault, and harassment. Gender Inclusive & Title IX Compliant! GET YOUR FREE SUPER SELF-DEFENSE GUIDE “I was just able to participate in your Students Fight Back session and was so overwhelmed with joy and inspiration with your work. I was so inspired and I had tears in my eyes. Your language, inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community and disabled community, and respect for pronouns made me feel SO much joy. Thank you for all of your amazing work.” —HANNAH LARGE, STUDENT, CARTHAGE COLLEGE WATCH Our Trailer Students Fight Back is the #1 personal safety and self-defense program for colleges & high schools! Our interactive seminar is Title IX Compliant, and we’ve worked with campuses in almost every state with dozens of repeat clients! Our empowerment-based self-defense seminar strives to make risk recognition, preventing violence, and fighting back an approachable topic for everyone on college campuses and beyond. We believe that we can simultaneously work to prevent violence at its source and offer people the skills to manage their safety in the present. We don't want to avoid preparing for the possibility of violence by pretending it doesn't exist! We want students everywhere to have the freedom to live confidently and limitlessly! POSITIVE EFFECTS TOPICS WHY WE TEACH TESTIMONIALS Self-defense is about MORE than physical skills, which is why Students Fight Back is essential education for ALL students! WHAT We Teach The Students Fight Back interactive seminar is 75 minutes + Q&A and includes these key components: Trusting your intuition Situational awareness Identifying relationship red flags How to be an active bystander and a good ally Enthusiastic consent How to support a survivor Setting and respecting boundaries Verbal de-escalation skills The basics of physical self-defense in our #BadassBasics Plus how to sign up for a full-contact adrenaline & scenario based self-defense course near you! NASPA Award Winning Program! WHY We Teach Heading to college often means moving to a new city, state, or country. That can be intimidating and scary! It means leaving behind friends from high school and learning to make new ones. It means having an entirely new level of freedom and independence while trying to navigate your own boundaries and those of others. It means learning how to make decisions on your own and managing your safety, relationships, academic work, personal space, and time. At Students Fight Back, we teach skills that can help students manage all of these things from a place of confidence and empowerment. We'll talk about real issues and address practical ways to handle uncomfortable or threatening situations. We combine a fun and empowering attitude, a dynamic presentation, and the best safety and self-defense methods available. We aim to create a safe and compassionate space to learn approachable and simple violence prevention skills that students can use anywhere. Using evidence-based strategies, we are committed to teaching students how to be their own best protectors using both verbal and physical skills. We want students in our audience to learn that they are fully capable of managing their safety and protecting themselves while being allies to others. This program is designed to give them the tools they need to do so. Through this work, we know we can create stronger communities and safer environments for all students. We work with campuses to customize each program to include local and campus resources and reporting structures as needed in addition to the national resources we always include. Students Fight Back is our way of ensuring that the message of empowering people with safety options gets out to the largest audience possible. Together we can create a world free from violence and help everyone live safer lives…without limits! “Thank you, Nicole. Your presentation was just what we needed—expert information and very engaging presentation . It’s not easy to find great content and a great presentation in one package, but you delivered both.” - ANDREA GRINDELAND, PTSA EDUCATION CHAIR, MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Positive Effects From Our Training Learning Outcomes Include Improved confidence and self-esteem Reduced anxiety & hyper vigilance Greater general awareness Increased comfort interacting with new people Changed attitudes about sexual assault Increased problem solving skills Increased self-efficacy & autonomy Improved communication skills Skills and education students can use today and forever! PROGRAM EVALUATION BOOK US TODAY! to empower your campus community! “Finding an acceptable Title IX compliant program for our New Student Orientation has been one of the most difficult tasks of my career. Students Fight Back not only treats the topics with respect and perspective , but makes it near impossible to not be fully engaged. They bring relatable storytelling and practical intervention and self-defense techniques in a way that is memorable and useful. We have finally found the right program for Carthage.” —ADMINISTRATOR, CARTHAGE COLLEGE

Girls Fight Back is the world-renowned personal safety and empowerment-based self-defense company offering programs for people of all gender identites since 2001! Led by CEO, Nicole Snell, we've taught over 1 Million people how to live confidently, safely, and limitlessly! PERSONAL SAFETY EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE for women, girls, and people of all genders BOOK US NOW! G ET YOUR FREE sassy SEL F-DEFENSE GUI DE! Mail “Nicole is incredibly knowledgeable about self-defense and makes the training fun as well as informative. Her enthusiasm and warmth are contagious; students invariably come out of her classes feeling stronger, happier, and more confident than when they came in." - STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES WE'VE EMPOWERED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE SINCE 2001 OUR PROGRAMS WHO WE SERVE OUR CLIENTS Girls Fight Back was born in direct response to the June 2001 murder of a dynamic, athletic, and loved college student named Shannon McNamara. After Shannon’s death, her friend and sorority sister, Erin Weed, realized the need for practical and empowering options for young women in college to learn violence prevention and self-defense skills. By combining core values, a fun and empowering attitude, and the best safety and self-defense methods available, Girls Fight Back was born. We later expanded our programs to serve gender-inclusive communities! In 2020, TEDx Speaker, Self-Defense Expert and International Speaker Nicole Snell took over as owner and CEO of Girls Fight Back. Our award-winning personal safety and empowerment-based self-defense programs aim to make risk recognition, preventing violence, and fighting back an approachable topic for everyone on college campuses and beyond. NICOLE ONE-SHEET MEET NICOLE NICOLE'S BLOG We offer gender-inclusive programs that are empowering, evidence-based , trauma-informed and victim-centered. We believe that we can simultaneously work to prevent violence through culture change and offer people the skills to manage their safety in the present. No victim blaming! No restrictions on life activities! We focus on providing you with the options to open up your world. When we are empowered to live our lives freely and confidently, there is no limit to what we can do! “This should be taught everywhere !” - ANNIE POWELL, STUDENT, SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WE SERVE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES! We specialize in large scale group sessions and also serve small and/or private groups. We offer a wide range of in-person and virtual violence prevention programming both domestically and abroad. COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES For over 20 years, GFB has been leading the conversation on campus safety and violence prevention education for gender-inclusive audiences at colleges and sororities around the US! MORE INFO CORPORATE Violence prevention and safety in the workplace are important to creating healthy work environments and efficient teams. MORE INFO HIGH SCHOOL Educating younger audiences with safety skills and healthy relationship practices helps to raise awareness, increase self-esteem, and prevent violence. MORE INFO MILITARY Nicole has 10 years of experience training audiences from every branch of the US Military and SAPR/SHARP advocates worldwide. MORE INFO PUBLIC CLASSES We offer public classes in the LA area 3-4 times a year! Our 2-hour Badass Basics Self-Defense Workshop offers practical and simple skills for wherever your journeys take you. MORE INFO OUTDOOR SAFETY As a passionate solo traveler, hiker, backpacker, and adventurer, Nicole offers several safety and self-defense programs for outdoor and running groups. MORE INFO OUTDOOR DEFENSE BOOK US NOW! Featured Clients "In the course of 1 short hour, Nicole is able to transform any fears or anxieties her audience has towards personal safety into feelings of confidence and trust in oneself. What's even more impressive, is that she is able to do this with a mixture of warmth and compassion , that speaks from reason and credibility but does not invalidate any fears or anxieties her audience may have had about personal safety." Malire Lozada, Product Marketing Manager, Strava PLUS Hundreds More! But don't take our word for it... Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred “Nicole is the best, most engaging presenter I have seen in a long time! STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF WI - MADISON GFB Praise Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred “You made me feel more confident going out in public after my own negative experiences!” STUDENT, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE MORE TESTIMONIALS BOOK US NOW! Testimonials Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Charlotte Calli Testimonial- Students Fight Back 00:46 Play Video Now Playing Martha Chiok Testimonial- Boundaries for Personal Empowerment 01:08 Play Video Now Playing Dr. Vanessa Guyton Testimonial for Nicole Snell 00:29 Play Video OUR EVENTS! Our Award-Winning Programs! We have several dynamic and interactive programs to choose from depending on your goal, audience, and programming timeframe. All of our programs are also available as VIRTUAL interactive webinars! GIRLS FIGHT BACK The world-renowned personal safety and empowerment-based self-defense program for women and girls worldwide since 2001! LEARN MORE STUDENTS FIGHT BACK Students of all gender identities can benefit from learning the basics of personal safety and self-defense! Title IX Compliant! LEARN MORE YES I'M HIKING SOLO Learn simple & practical self-defense skills to feel safe wherever the outdoors or your travels take you. LEARN MORE S.A.V.E. Safety, Assertiveness, Violence Prevention, and Empowerment (S.A.V.E.) is for corporate, military, or non-student groups. LEARN MORE FIGHT BACK ON SPRING BREAK Fight Back on Spring Break is a specialized version of Students Fight Back with travel safety strategies and party-safe tips! LEARN MORE Feel confident setting boundaries and claiming your personal power. Learn how to handle awkward encounters in an empowered way! LEARN MORE For a full list of programs Nicole offers click below: ALL PROGRAMS IN THE NEWS MORE MEDIA & PRESS Connect With Us! Photo By: Yenny Garcia Represented by: Brian Regan , Speaking Agent brian@kirklandproduction s.com 866-769-9037 For College, School & Corporate Trainings BOOK NOW! Military & DoD Inquiries: nicole@nicolesnell.com Press Inquiri es: info@girlsfightback.com

Our clients love our programs! Check out these passionate testimonials from dozens of industries and experts who have invited GFB to train their communities. Testimonials PHOTO BY Stephen Martin VeryWellFit voted Girls Fight Back 2021-2023 Best Online Self-Defense Class for Groups & Organizations! GAVIN DE BECKER, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, THE GIFT OF FEAR: Your work reminds me of this important truth: Everyone might be a target at times, but not everyone must be a victim. I’m honored to be part of what you do. JOHN WALSH, FOUNDER OF AMERICA'S MOST WANTED: Erin has honored her friend by starting this program and empowering women. I really think women need to know they can fight back. Featured Testimonials “If you’re looking to spur positive c hange , inspire hope, and motivate courage in people’s lives then look no further. Nicole delivered an impact filled presentation on the importance of boundaries, using one’s voice, standing up for ourselves and others. She also presented thought provoking information on personal safety, awareness and other facets of human psychology. Her compelling training sparked stirring discussions and helped all of us understand the significance of our emotions, our interactions with others and intuition. She is a true advocate in every sense of the word. Our experience in working with her was professional and flawless from the start, even with the COVID-19 implications. Her adaptability in providing us with such an engaging and compelling virtual training was truly exceptional. We are grateful to have had this opportunity of working with her and highly encourage others to invite Nicole into their community for a truly captivating and passionate experience.” - TERESA LOYA, VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE Video Testimonials Testimonials Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing 00:46 Play Video Charlotte Calli Testimonial- Students Fight Back Now Playing 01:08 Play Video Martha Chiok Testimonial- Boundaries for Personal Empowerment Now Playing 00:29 Play Video Dr. Vanessa Guyton Testimonial for Nicole Snell Now Playing 00:25 Play Video Danielle Lampkin Testimonial “Nicole is the best, most engaging presenter I have seen in a long time! STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF WI - MADISON “I thought it was really awesome that the speaker made sure to clarify that teaching self-defense doesn’t equal victim blaming , and that the criminal is the one responsible for the crime. I also liked that that the speaker discussed self-defense and assault/violence in a very empowering and compassionate way.” - UNIVERSITY OF RICH MOND “Nicole’s presentation went great! She was really engaging and interacting with the students. We enjoyed the step-by-step basic self- defense, she made everyone feel comfortable and created a safe space for students to be able to try it out! Her travel stories were also very engaging and captivating. Nicole is a GREAT speaker. Nicole was very helpful in creating a space for students to ask questions, I enjoyed the time she had with the students." Jocelin Crisantos Graduate Intern Women's Center Eastern Connecticut State University “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 “Nicole is incredibly knowledgeable about self-defense and is generous in her approach. She focuses on risk recognition in a way that opens up possibility rather than shutting it down. She encourages discussion with a curiosity of spirit and a sincere interest in what participants have to say. 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.” Student UCLA “It is not always that I send out a note of thanks following contracted training, but sometimes payment cannot cover the gratitude of great inspiration when flawlessly provided. Nicole’s unique style and passion for giving the world a fighting voice is amazing. I have received countless messages from all over the Coast Guard regarding your training and the positive message it contained. I wanted to personally thank you for sharing your talents with our members, and changing the conversation to one of empowerment, not fear. You are truly a leader in violence prevention, and we welcome you to share again with the United States Coast Guard. Thank you for a job well done!” Andrea Mckie, CIV, COMDT US Coast Guard “GFB is truly sensational and inspirational. I love that she didn’t make me fearful of attackers or of being attacked. Instead, it made me aware of my surroundings, and her techniques made me feel safer. This presentation is one that I would definitely see again.” Suzanne Smith Texas A&M University “Thanks for the workshop Nicole. I’ve done a bunch of training including defensive tactics instructor courses and this was the best, most affirming, and positive I’ve seen. Your approach is very empowering! You’re an awesome teacher and facilitator.” Brie Chartier “Nicole was amazing. She was high energy for both presentations, with a willingness to connect with the students and share more tips during lunch. I appreciated her from the first planning meeting over the phone to the day of her presentation. Her willingness to incorporate University of Redlands bystander information added an extra level of excitement.” Erica Moorer Title IX Coordinator University of Redlands “GFB is amazing at getting this important information to women in a way that is empowering and engaging. I don’t think that I have ever heard anyone speak about self-defense with that much enthusiasm and humor.” Stephanie Ahrens Baylor University “Nicole's Run Into Your Power seminar was empowering, effective, and approachable. In the course of 1 short hour, Nicole is able to transform any fears or anxieties her audience has towards personal safety into feelings of confidence and trust in oneself. What's even more impressive, is that she is able to do this with a mixture of warmth and compassion, that speaks from reason and credibility but does not invalidate any fears or anxieties her audience may have had about personal safety. Just two weeks after Nicole presented at our company, an employee who attended the seminar had an unfortunate run in where they had to defend themselves against another individual. Luckily they were okay, and afterwards they spoke to how Nicole's tactics helped them in that situation and how appreciative they were to have learned those tools.” - MALIRE LOZADA, PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER, STRAVA “I was there with my 14-year-old daughter! So impressive. I am a fire and life safety educator for Massachusetts and can honestly say Nicole’s presentation was by far the best. What a phenomenal organization! Keep up the fantastic work.” Liz Shannon Nantucket Community Event “ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Nicole was awesome and we look forward to doing more work with you all soon. I know our students were very interested in the Self Defense training class so we may be in touch regarding the course. But overall, everything was awesome. Thank you!” Darius Darling Student Life Coordinator Indiana Tech University “Nicole was wonderful, the students loved her! She is very warm and welcoming and has a great energy about her.” Shandy Stomieroski Assistant Director of Student Life Cascadia College “Thank you, Nicole. Your presentation was just what we needed—expert information and very engaging presentation. It’s not easy to find great content and a great presentation in one package, but you delivered both.” Andrea Grindeland PTSA Education Chair Monta Vista High School "I can’t recommend Nicole highly enough. She has led several workshops for me – one at my office and one for my teen daughter and her friends. She is the perfect mix of accessible and professional and highly engaged. I think these kinds of classes are more and more important these days than ever before." Shawn Lacy Partner & Managing Director Biscuit “You were graceful and patient, as always - and still brought your enthusiastic and authentic self. Thank you, once again, for an exciting, expert, sensitive, and informed evening of information sharing and skill-building. All of them had great things to say and learned much. One person stayed behind to chat and not only shared a good deal about their experience(s), but also told me they left being very glad they’d come. Thanks again for your critical and life-changing work.” Kimberly Schrader Title IX Coordinator Knox College "Nicole's presentation was remarkable! Her presentation ranked in the category of highest registrants coming in 2nd to our all time high. We have received nothing but positive comments and the employees found the information to be of great value. Our VAL's are looking forward to her training session next week. Nicole is a joy to work with and we look forward to many more future collaborations." Lori Newell, MS, HS-BCP, CA Workplace Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Students Fight Back was successful, our students got to learn Badass Basics, and that was very important. I personally liked it when she explained setting up healthy boundaries, when to say no. The audience interaction was great. I will definitely recommend this presentation to my colleagues. The Q&A time was enough and there was great student engagement during Q&A sessions. Lasty, I want to thank Nicole for being kind and humble and teaching something that was necessary for our students.” Bishal Adhikari Student Activities Council Director of Lecture Programming Northwest Missouri State University “Finding an acceptable Title IX compliant program for our New Student Orientation has been one of the most difficult tasks of my career. Some are seen as too flippant about the topics at hand, while others too dry and unengaging. Students Fight Back not only treats the topics with respect and perspective, but makes it near impossible to not be fully engaged. They bring relatable story telling and practical intervention and self-defense techniques in a way that is memorable and useful. We have finally found the right program for Carthage.” - ADMINISTRATOR, CARTHAGE COLLEGE BOOK NOW! BUT DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT... MORE TESTIMONIALS

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Ready to promote your event? Download ready-made graphics and headshots to spread the word about your upcoming Girls Fight Back event! Marketing Materials Download everything you need to prepare for your contracted GFB event: Headshots, speaker intro, and marketing posters. HEADSHOTS Click the thumbnails to download Nicole’s speaker headshots. Speaker INTRODUCTIONS Template Speaker Introduction- For Colleges For over 20 years, Girls Fight Back has been empowering millions of women and people of all genders in colleges and other organizations across the country to be their own best protectors in combating violence and living a confident life! Today you will be learning the valuable violence prevention tools that have been talked about on the Dateline NBC, the Nike Trained Podcast, Women’s Health Magazine, CBS Early Show and CNN as well as in The New York Times, Runners World and National Geographic. Today our speaker is Nicole Snell. She is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, founder of Outdoor Defense & is an international speaker, TEDx Speaker, and self-defense expert. She is a Certified Victim Advocate and has studied interpersonal violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking situations, predatory behavior, and campus security. She also has extensive training in full-contact physical self-defense including ground fighting, rear attacks, and weapons defense. In other words, this girl can kick some ass! There are representatives from ________ here who are victim advocates and available to speak with anyone during or after the program if you need. Please silence your phones, but feel free to join the conversation on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook at the Girls Fight Back hashtag #badassbasics. Let’s give a warm welcome to Nicole! Download GFB Introduction PDF Download Download SFB Introduction PDF Download Template Speaker Introduction- For Military and Corporate Nicole Snell is an award-winning international speaker, TEDx Speaker, trainer, and subject matter expert specializing in sexual assault & violence prevention education, boundaries, and personal safety. She is the CEO of Empowered Journeys, the founder of Outdoor Defense, and is a Certified Victim Advocate. Nicole has facilitated trainings for every branch of the US Military at hundreds of installations worldwide including the Pentagon. Nicole and her companies have trained millions of people in diverse industries both domestically and abroad! Nicole has been featured for her violence prevention and empowerment expertise in global media including Dateline NBC, Women’s Health Magazine, Runners World, News Nation Now, Nike Trained, and the Fox True Crime Podcast. Nicole is committed to ending violence in all of its forms and believes that everyone has the right to walk through the world feeling safe, powerful and confident. Let’s give a warm welcome to Nicole! Download Corporate/Military Introduction PDF Download Tour Posters Click the thumbnails to download poster PDFs GIRLS FIGHT BACK MARKETING FLYER STUDENTS FIGHT BACK MARKETING FLYER STUDENTS FIGHT BACK MARKETING FLYER - ALT VERSION STUDENTS FIGHT BACK- ALL STUDENTS GRAPHIC

Get the gear to unleash your inner badass! You are worth fighting for! G ET YOUR FREE sassy SEL F-DEFENSE GUI DE! Mail Get the Gear! At Girls Fight Back, I strive to empower individuals to be in control of their lives. To set boundaries that allow them to feel safe, to be wary of anyone who discounts their NO, and to learn how to live a safer life with simple self-defense skills and help other people around them to do the same. Unleash Your Inner Badass ! You Are W orth Fighting For! PHOTO BY Deborah Hart TO ORDER ANY OF THESE ITEMS VISIT OUR STORE HERE “I’m Worth Fighting For!” Short Sleeve Tee GET ONE! Girls Fight Back Badass Baseball Tee GET ONE! Girls Fight Back Button (assorted styles) GET ONE! Outdoor Defense Stickers (and assorted styles) GET ONE! Girls Fight Back Water Bottles GET ONE! This is what a badass looks like!

Meet the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Nicole Snell. Nicole is an international speaker, trainer, and self-defense expert specializing in violence prevention and empowerment. G ET YOUR FREE sassy SEL F-DEFENSE GUI DE! Mail Meet Nicole PHOTO BY Amanda Rosenblatt Meet Nicole CEO & INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER Nicole Snell is an award-winning international speaker, TEDx Speaker, trainer, facilitator, and personal safety expert specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, empowerment-based self-defense, and boundary setting. She received a full scholarship to attend Cal State University, Long Beach, as a President's Scholar and graduated with honors including Summa Cum Laude and Distinguished Student of Liberal Arts with a BA in Speech Communication. Nicole spent the next 12 years working as a Line Producer in the entertainment industry and produced over 75 shows worldwide. In 2014, she changed careers to women's empowerment, sexual assault prevention, and advocacy. She began working with the Department of Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO), facilitating Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) workshops at military installations worldwide including the Pentagon, NATO, and the Office of Naval Intelligence. She has trained service members at over 100 military installations to date. In 2020, Nicole purchased Girls Fight Back, now a Black woman-owned business, after 6 years of being a GFB Speaker because of her passion for empowering women, advocating for women’s rights, and her desire to make the world a safer place for people of all gender identities. Nicole is a dynamic speaker who is renowned for her ability to connect with and engage audiences of all sizes and across demographics. Her programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, interactive, and inclusive. In addition to her role as CEO/Owner of Girls Fight Back, she is the founder of Outdoor Defense and a lead instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety & IMPACT Global. Nicole is also an NACP Credentialed Victim Advocate, a Credentialed ESD Professional, a subject matter expert and a survivor advocate. Her self-defense training includes IMPACT LA, Defense Against the Armed Assailant training, and FAST defense. She has traveled the world speaking, delivering keynotes, and facilitating workshops at over 450 military installations, colleges, high schools, Fortune 500 Companies, corporations, outdoor women’s retreats, hiking organizations, private groups, and more. In 2017 she volunteered in Fiji to teach self-defense to the women and girls in local villages. In 2022 she taught self-defense to groups in Rwanda, Thailand, and Mexico. Nicole has been featured in Women’s Health Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Runner's World, Outside Magazine, and Spectrum 1 News. She has also been a guest on over 40 podcasts, including the Nike Trained Podcast, Wild Ideas Worth Living, and Fox True Crime. Nicole won a People’s Voice Webby Award in May 2020 for her feature in the self-defense instructional video by Tastemade Travel in collaboration with IMPACT Personal Safety. She was also featured in a short film by HOKA called Time to Be Limitless which highlighted her love of solo hiking and empowering others with outdoor safety skills. MORE MEDIA In her spare time, Nicole is incredibly active and is a passionate outdoors adventurer. She is a HOKA Global Advocate and a writer for Treeline Review. She loves to hike (she summited Mt. Whitney in June 2022!), camp, backpack, ride horses, play sports, hit the gym, and travel the world, often solo. She's visited 34 countries to date. She is also an active volunteer in her community and an advocate for diversity and representation in the outdoors and beyond. Nicole is committed to ending violence in all of its forms and believes everyone has the right to walk through the world feeling safe, powerful, and confident. For more information, visit Nicole at her website: VISIT NICOLE BOOK NOW! "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." —STUDENT, UCLA “Great tools to help feel capable and empowered when handling uncomfortable and difficult situ ations. Nicole is a great speaker!” -ATTENDEE , NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION Self-Defense Expert In addition to running Girls Fight Back, I'm a lead instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety & IMPACT Global. We teach full force self-defense skills around the world using adrenalized, realistic, scenario based training. LEARN MORE PHOTO BY Deborah Hart Founder Outdoor Defense As an experienced solo hiker, backpacker, camper and traveler, I created Outdoor Defense to empower people to enjoy solo outdoors activities & beyond with practical self-defense skills! LEARN MORE WATCH ON YT PHOTO BY Jovelle Tamayo CEO Girls Fight Back Girls Fight Back is the world-renowned personal safety and empowerment self-defense program for women, girls, and people of all gender identities since 2o01! LEARN MORE PHOTO BY MC2 Ramon Go International Speaker I have trained, facilitated, delivered keynotes and led seminars at over 90 US military installations in 11 countries for SAPR Victim Advocates, leadership and service members. I have completed over 450 speaking engagements and worked with clients in dozens of industries! BOOK ME! "Nicole's course provided me with the tactics, tools and confidence to feel empowered to fight back against people who would threaten my safety. I can't tell you how grateful I am for these skills and thinking. This course has really helped me to transition my thinking from a place of fear to one where I am worth fighting for and always have options! " - ANONYMOUS STUDENT, YES I'M HIKI NG SOLO PROGRAM

You are not alone and we have gathered a comprehensive list of resources to support survivors. G ET YOUR FREE sassy SEL F-DEFENSE GUI DE! Mail Resources SUPPORT A SURVIVOR RECOMMENDED READING You are not alone and help is available if you need it. CA & Los Angeles Area: Here is a comprehensive list of resources compiled by Peace Over Violence: The Survivor Referral Sheet Abuse in your family or with a partner? Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-SAFE National Domestic Violence Hotline (Spanish) 1-800-942-6908 Contact Hush No More for FREE counseling: 1-888-285-2161 Contact The National Center for Violence Against Women in the Black Community : 1-844-77-UJIMA (85462) Contact Operation For Hope : 1-888-HOPE-008 In a violent relationship? Call the National Dating Abuse Hotline : 1-866-331-9474 Are you experiencing coercive control? End Coercive Control USA - Learn more and get help Combating Coercive Control: The Quicksand Model® - online course Founder & CEO: Kate Amber MSc Someone stalking you? Call the Safe Horizon : 1-866-689-HELP Contact Stand Up Resources Were you sexually assaulted? Call the RAINN Hotline : 1-800-656-HOPE Call the National Organization for Victim Assistance : Hotline 1-800-TRY- NOVA(6682) Are you a survivor of incest? Contact Incest Aware Are you being forced to do anything you do not want to do? Have you been threatened if you try to leave? Have you witnessed young gi rls being prostituted? National Human Trafficking Hotline : 1-888-373-7888 End Slavery Now Traffick911 LGBTQIA Victim Information: Contact: NCEDSV Are you considering suicide? Call the Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)/1-800-273-TALK (8255) Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-827-7571 Interested in FREE legal help? Contact A Case For Women Looking for a therapist? Gina Polesetsky, M.A., LMFT #133468 Specialties: BIPOC Individuals, Anxiety, Trauma, Incest, Relationships/Intimacy, High conflict divorce, separation, and co-parenting, Blended families and stepfamilies, Narcissistic abuse recovery SelfWorks , (914) 341-2628, Group Private Therapy based in NY with virtual sessions available. Other Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE Crime Victims Helpline: 1-866-689-HELP Asking for help is one of the most courageous things someone can do. Support a SURVIVOR Support a Survivo Support a Survivor It can be hard to know what to do to help a friend or family member who discloses to you that they have experienced a sexual assault or a violent crime. Anyone who has survived a violent situation knows that coming forward and sharing can often be the most difficult part of the experience. We understand that this can be a complicated situation for you as a supportive friend and you may not know how to respond. In light of that, we have put together these tips on how to support a survivor. DOWNLOAD THESE TIPS Believe them! The single most important factor in a person’s recovery from sexual assault is whether or not they are believed. And they should be. Very few rapes or assaults are falsely reported. In fact, according to the FBI, only 2 – 8% of assault reports are false reports. Assure them that they did whatever they needed to survive. Survivors often suffer from feelings of guilt and shame. Reassure them by telling them they did nothing wrong. Don’t blame them and don’t agree if they blame themselves. Remember that no matter what, no one deserves to be assaulted and that the only person to blame for a crime is the criminal. Communication is key – ask the survivor what they want or need. This also helps them regain their power by empowering them to make choices for themselves. Allow the survivor to make choices for themselves, no matter how small. The predator/criminal took away their power to choose, so it is very healing for them to be able to make choices. Be patient. Make sure the person you are supporting is not in imminent danger. If they are, offer to assist them by accompanying them to get medical attention or law enforcement involvement if they feel safe and comfortable doing so. Make sure the survivor is attending to their own physical needs (eating, sleeping, etc.) and if they are not, offer to assist. Encourage the person to broaden their support network with either counseling, peer support groups or online support. Ask and follow their lead when it comes to physical reassurance. Ask before you hug them, hold their hand, etc. Let the survivor be in charge of the conversation and always respect their boundaries. Don’t ask for details about the assault. Remember you're there to listen and support. We're friends, not investigators. By allowing them to talk, you let them reclaim their voice. Respect the survivor’s privacy. Don’t discuss what you are told with others. The assault is not about you or your ego. Do not seek revenge against the assailant. Break the cycle of violence. Make sure you are finding support for yourself. If you find yourself unable to support this individual, be honest about it. I am sorry this happened. It’s not your fault. I believe you. I’m here to listen. Thank you for trusting me. What do you need from me/us? I am here for you and I support you. Are you open to receiving medical attention or professional counseling? Would you like for me to go with you? Helpful Phrases Recommended Reading Recommended Reading The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker If you are interested in gaining an awareness of the world around you and learning how to spot signs of danger before it’s too late, this book is an absolute must read. It is the primer by which we created the Girls Fight Back program and should absolutely be required reading for EVERYONE before they graduate from high school. I shared this book with my son when he was fourteen and I am confident that having this knowledge will help him to be safer in the world. Please buy a copy for yourself and your loved ones. GET IT HERE I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text. It's easy to make it your own. Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) by Gavin de Becker This follow up book to The Gift of Fear takes the basic lessons from that book and applies them to parenting and keeping our children safe. This is a must read for anyone with kids. Topics in this book include: what to teach our children about talking to strangers, how to interview a prospective babysitter day care provider or school, how to spot sexual predators, what to teach your child about what to do if they are lost, and what to teach your teenagers to help them stay safe. GET IT HERE Beauty Bites Beast by Ellen Snortland This book explains why learning self-defense is such an important skill for women and is a great intro to feminism for young women as well! In addition to presenting strong arguments for why all women should learn self-defense, Ellen peppers this book with real life stories of survivors. Powerful and an engaging read. GET IT HERE I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text. It's easy to make it your own. The Safety Godmothers: The ABCs of Awareness, Boundaries and Confidence for Teens by Ellen Snortland & Lisa Gaeta One of the basics that all children learn when they go to school is the ABC’s. What they don’t usually learn, but all really need, is the ABC’s of safety. Ellen Snortland and Lisa Gaeta have stepped in to fill the void with their essential new book. Through the riveting true stories of 26 interviewees, they spell out the basics of what we all need to know to be safe and live with confidence. GET IT HERE Stop Signs: Recognizing, Avoiding and Escaping Abusive Relationships by Lynn Fairweather Most abusers display warning signs that intelligent women miss—mostly because the majority of women have not been trained to recognize them. In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Fairweather—an expert in the field of intimate partner violence response and prevention—provides women with the information they need to recognize dangerous men before they become victims of abuse. GET IT HERE I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text. It's easy to make it your own. My Story by Elizabeth Smart Most people are familiar with the story of Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped from her home at 14 in the summer of 2002 and enduring 9 months of brutal captivity and abuse before being reunited with her family. What you may not know is that she is now a nationally recognized advocate for children’s rights and the President of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. GET IT HERE The Unthinkable by Amanda Ripley Amanda Ripley’s book, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—And Why, focuses on how humans react in disasters or stressful situations and how those reactions can save us or doom us. This intellectual approach to examining human response is both intriguing and enlightening into how you view the normal and the extreme risks that we are all exposed to in our day to day lives. Ripley teaches readers about The Survival Arc which includes the stages of 1) Shock, 2) Deliberation, and 3) The Decisive Moment. GET IT HERE I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text. It's easy to make it your own. Everyday Survival by Laurence Gonzales At Girls Fight Back, we focus on using your intuition as one of the greatest tools of personal safety. Gonzales examines how the mind works in patterns to make us more safe at times and at other times to put us in more danger. Awareness is always the key, illustrated by the story he tells of a firefighter who sets his watch alarm to go off every hour during a fire. This is a great read to start you down the path of awareness. GET IT HERE Now I Speak by Anna Nasset On November 4th, 2011, in Port Townsend, Washington, Anna Nasset was creating a window display after hours at the art gallery she proudly called her own. When a man appeared before her with a painting under his arm, Anna experienced the briefest moment of hesitation before opening her door—and her world—to a man who would stop at nothing in his attempts to tear her life apart from that moment forward. That is, until Anna decided to stand up and fight back. GET IT HERE The Macho Paradox by Dr. Jackson Katz Bestselling author Jackson Katz is a pioneering educator and activist on the topic of men's violence against women. In this revised edition of his heralded book, Katz outlines the ways in which cultural ideas about "manhood" contribute to men's sexually harassing and abusive behaviors and that men have a positive role to play in challenging and changing the sexist cultural norms that too often lead to gender violence. GET IT HERE Dear Brain You Have My Attention by Shirkydra Roberts In Dear Brain, You Have My Attention, author Shirkydra Robers takes you along side her present experience as she journeys through her Cognitive Process Therapy sessions in hopes of finding a whole version of herself. She spent years healing from childhood trauma but eventually reached a season that was unfamiliar, uncertain and that required her extra attention. This book is for children, adults, teens, all genders, and all VICTORS who have battled being loved or have wanted to love beyond the mental block, built from any form of trauma. GET IT HERE The Anxiety Hack by Faye R. Williams We all experience stress and anxiety. I’m a retired police officer of 32years. During my career, I have had almost a dozen of my former co-workers who have taken their own lives, and sometimes even their family members’ lives. I believe that several of them had some anxiety issues which went unaddressed. First responders have a high rate of suicide and that is concerning to me. My book is for everyone, but I really hope many first responders will read it. GET IT HERE