“Get Empowered” is here!

Dear friends,

I’m delighted to share with you the news that “Get Empowered: A Practical Guide to Thrive, Heal, and Embrace Your Confidence in a Sexist World” hits the shelves next week!

(If you’re in the D.C. area, scroll down for the book’s debut event!)

“Get Empowered” has something for everyone:
• If you’ve taken a class with us, the book will help you go deeper. It has more than 100 exercises!
• If you’ve always wanted to take a self-defense class but it just hasn’t happened, you’ll be able to gain skills and transform your perspective with “Get Empowered.”
• If you want to be more confident or assertive, take up more space in your life and the world, this is the book for you.
• If you live with self-blame over the way you’ve handled harassment, abuse, or assault, “Get Empowered” will help you heal.
• If you’re interested in ending gender-based violence or committed to being an ally, this book will give you the tools you need!

Co-authored with Nadia Telsey, “Get Empowered” is based on decades of empowerment self-defense education. This is my first book, and it’s the culmination of years of work and decades of learning. Thanks to all of you who have shared your wisdom, skill, experience, and creativity with us in Defend Yourself classes.

You can learn more about “Get Empowered” – and order it – here.

And, because we couldn’t fit everything into the book, you can find a free bonus chapter at www.getempoweredbook.com (the site will be live on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the day the book is born).

Please help us reach more people who can benefit from “Get Empowered” by telling your friends, posting on social media (#getempowered), and asking your local library and bookstore to carry it.

And if you’re in D.C., Chicago, or Baltimore, I hope to see you at one of the events below!

With gratitude and optimism,
Lauren