On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Teena Gooding — a powerhouse instructor and co-founder of Fortis Tactical, lontime law enforcement leader, and founder of the Female Officer Survival School — for a powerful and inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and helping women reclaim their power through training and self-defense.
This episode continues our special month-long series on SASSGO and the life-changing I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that protects women and girls from assault and exploitation through education, self-defense, and empowerment — and Teena is one of the incredible women leading that charge.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Teena’s inspiring life story and her journey from patrol officer to becoming the only female Captain in the history of the University of South Carolina Police Department;
✨ How her passion for leadership, resilience, and self-defense training led her to launch the Female Officer Survival School, which has empowered thousands of women;
✨ Her current role at Fortis Tactical, where she trains others in self-defense, firearms, and personal protection;
✨ How she works with officers in crisis through peer support and trauma response — and how those same principles apply to empowering everyday women;
✨ The critical importance of training, situational awareness, and knowing how to protect yourself;
✨ Why she believes every woman and girl should be equipped with tools, skills, and confidence to live boldly and fearlessly;
✨ And so much more!
🌟 Learn more about Teena and Fortis Tactical and/or to work with Teena, visit her website: https://fortistactical.com
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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 same code, 1GIRL, and save an additional $75 per person!
🌟 Register today at: sassgo.org/iwillsurvive
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