The Empowerment in Action:Global Voices of Self Defense Podcast

The Empowerment in Action:Global Voices of Self Defense Podcast

Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self Defense is a podcast sharing stories of Global Voices during the UN Women’s 16 Day of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

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June 12, 2025 28 mins

“Safety, Resistance, and Reclaiming Power” with Meg Stone

What does it really mean to feel safe? In this powerful episode, Meg Stone, Executive Director of IMPACT Boston and IMPACT: Ability, joins us to challenge the traditional narratives around safety, especially for people with disabilities and trauma histories. We explore the difference between safety through reliance an...

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In this empowering episode of the Empowerment in Action Podcast, we sit down with Dr. John Ughulu — best-selling author, award-winning leader, and founder of the John Ughulu Foundation. Together, we explore the powerful themes in his book, "Leadership Principles Unleashed," and dive into his inspiring work promoting positive masculinity, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership. Dr. Ughulu shares why r...

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Mentorship is a game-changer in the Empowerment Self-Defense movement! In this episode of Empowerment in Action, we sit down with Kim Rivers, an expert ESD instructor and mentor, to discuss leadership, boundary-setting, and the power of ethical mentorship in violence prevention.

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For the first time on Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self-Defense, we're featuring a male guest—Eric Ellis—in recognition of his outstanding work promoting positive masculinity.

As President & CEO of Integrity Development Corp., Eric is a DEI strategist, mentor, and musician making a profound impact in various spheres:

Transforming w...

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Join us on Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self-Defense as Dr. Dawn Malotane-Lindsey, Executive Director of ESD Global, explores the critical topic of Preventing Secondary Abuse. Discover the ripple effects of abuse, how to break the cycle, and empower survivors through transformative approaches rooted in Empowerment Self Defense.

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Get ready for an inspiring episode of Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self-Defense! Join Miriam L. King, "The Safe Space Maker," as she shares her journey as an educator, artist, and advocate for empathic leadership. Discover how she empowers teams, bridges generational gaps, and fosters safer workplaces. Tune in to learn how leadership and self-defense align to create transformative change!

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Get ready for an inspiring episode of Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self-Defense! Join Miriam L. King, "The Safe Space Maker," as she shares her journey as an educator, artist, and advocate for empathic leadership. Discover how she empowers teams, bridges generational gaps, and fosters safer workplaces. Tune in to learn how leadership and self-defense align to create transformative change!

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Welcome to the second episode of Empowerment in Action: Global Voices of Self-Defense, where we amplify stories of resilience and transformation. Today, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Lami Ibrahim, a trailblazer in faith-based advocacy, education, and Empowerment Self-Defense. Join us as we explore how her groundbreaking work equips women and girls to reclaim their dignity, assert their boundaries, and b...

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Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast series: Empowerment in Action – Global Voices of Self-Defense.

Content Warning: This episode contains information that could be activating to listeners. 

This episode, titled "Dealing with Abuse and Psychopathy," features Dr. Dawn Malotane Lindsey, Executive Director of ESD Global. Dr. Lindsey coura...

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