VBB 318: Lisa Van Ahn — From Self-Defence to Self-Discovery!

Lisa Van Ahn is a retired athlete who fought for the US National Kickboxing team internationally. She won a North American Kickboxing title and meddled at the PanAm games in Brazil. Lisa also competed on the popular NBC show American Ninja Warrior. Lisa found her way into combative sports at age 19 after being exploited as a child, believing she was unworthy, and living in fear as a victim. She shares how she transformed her trauma of being abused and suicidal into a mission to empower young girls. Lisa founded the I AM Initiative, a dynamic and adventurous curriculum for young women that teaches self-love and self-protection. Her I AM courses emphasize self-acceptance and bodily confidence. Lisa shares her belief that every girl deserves to live free, unafraid, and with power.