264: SASSGO - Micki, Mesa, and Ellen

On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Micki Ridd, Mesa Weidle, and Ellen Welch — three powerhouse SASSGO instructors — for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about survival, healing, and the mission to empower and protect women and girls.

SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission to protect women and girls from assault and exploitation through education, self-defense, and community empowerment. This episode continues our special month-long series on SASSGO and the transformative I Will Survive Weekend — and Micki, Mesa, and Ellen each bring their own unique story to the conversation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ How Micki, a yoga instructor, was sent to a SASSGO training by her boss and discovered a deeper sense of strength and empowerment — sparking her passion to protect and train other women and girls;
✨ Mesa’s courageous journey as a college student and member of the University of Utah track team when her teammate Lauren McCluskey was tragically murdered — and how that trauma led Mesa to SASSGO and a mission to ensure no woman ever feels powerless again;
✨ Ellen’s story as a mother whose daughter, Carly, was assaulted in college — and how SASSGO gave her family the tools, hope, and strength to heal and fight back, inspiring Ellen to become an instructor herself;
✨ How each of these women turned trauma into purpose and now travel the country empowering others through SASSGO’s life-saving programs;
✨ The critical importance of training, education, and community when it comes to women’s safety and freedom;
✨ How you can support this movement and be part of the solution;
✨ And so much more!

🌟 Learn more and support the mission: SASSGO.org

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🎉 SPECIAL OFFER: Register for SASSGO’s I Will Survive Weekend during the month of July (2025) and use promo code 1GIRL to receive $100 off this all-inclusive weekend!
Bonus: Get a group of four girls together and book a room — use the code 1GIRL and save an additional $75 per person!

🌟Register today at: sassgo.org/iwillsurvive

 

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