Women's Self Defense

Summary In this episode of Empowered by Victress, host Stacy Orsborn interviews Jenna Riddle, a self-defense specialist and former state trooper. Jenna shares her journey from education in psychology and criminal justice to her experiences in law enforcement, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a female officer. She discusses the importance of situational awareness and personal safety, especially for women, and how her experiences have shaped her passion for empowering others through self-defense training. Jenna emphasizes the significance of community support and the need for women to trust their instincts in potentially dangerous situations. The conversation also covers upcoming self-defense classes and the impact of these trainings on participants. Keywords self-defense, women empowerment, situational awareness, law enforcement, personal safety, Jenna Riddle, Victress Lincoln, women's safety, self-defense classes, community support Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jenna Riddle and Her Journey 02:58 From Education to Law Enforcement 06:03 The Rigors of State Patrol Training 08:57 Experiences as a Female Trooper 11:53 Transitioning to Investigations 15:03 Empowering Women Through Self-Defense 18:02 Situational Awareness and Personal Safety 20:45 Community and Support in Self-Defense Training 24:03 Key Defensive Techniques for Women 26:58 Upcoming Classes and Community Engagement