Empowerment through Practical Self Defense Course

Join us as Grace Choi (VERSE Self Defense), leads a session on practical skills to enhance personal safety in the workplace.

🔥 The Deep Dive: Empowerment Through Practical Self-Defense

Grace Choi, Founder @ VERSE Self Defense
‍Safety isn’t just physical — it’s mental and emotional, too. In this powerful session, Grace shared practical self-defense strategies designed to enhance personal safety in the workplace and beyond. With a focus on confidence, awareness, and real-world application, this session equipped attendees with tools to navigate both professional and personal spaces with greater empowerment.

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👀 Showcase

Brooke Alison Leon, Co-Founder @ ServaaS
‍Brooke introduced ServaaS (Service as a Subscription), a platform helping service-based business owners shift into scalable, recurring revenue models. She shared how the tool supports everything from scheduling to payments — and how it’s enabling a new wave of solo entrepreneurs and small businesses to grow with ease.

‍Nithin Jilla, Founder & Executive Director @ Dreams for Schools
‍Nithin gave us a look at Dreams for Schools, a nonprofit making STEAM education accessible for all. Through hands-on programs and mentorship, they’re inspiring the next generation of innovators — and creating real impact across Southern California classrooms.

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