Representation Matters: The Power of Seeing Kids Who Look Like You
Leslie Lew Leslie Lew

Representation Matters: The Power of Seeing Kids Who Look Like You

I want every child to see characters, role models, and affirmations that reflect their true potential—especially those who haven’t always seen themselves in the stories told by the world. Representation matters because it allows kids to recognize that they too can be strong, brave, and unstoppable—no matter their background, race, gender, or experiences.

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Women's Self-Defense Needs a Facelift: Evolving to Meet Modern Threats
Leslie Lew Leslie Lew

Women's Self-Defense Needs a Facelift: Evolving to Meet Modern Threats

Women are not fighting the same fight our mothers and grandmothers were. It's time to ditch outdated approaches and reclaim self-defense as a holistic practice for modern women—one that blends physical, emotional, and digital tools. True self-defense goes beyond the physical. When women are connected to their inner strength, intuition, and power, they move through the world differently—less likely to freeze, more likely to act decisively. Modern threats require modern tools. And the women of today? We're ready to rise to the challenge.

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Protecting Your Children Starts with Protecting Yourself: Why Moms Need Self-Defense
Leslie Lew Leslie Lew

Protecting Your Children Starts with Protecting Yourself: Why Moms Need Self-Defense

The Link Between Your Safety and Theirs

Children look to their moms as their first line of defense in the world. If you feel vulnerable or unsafe, your kids can sense it, which may impact their own sense of security. On the flip side, when you take steps to protect yourself, you model resilience, confidence, and the importance of self-reliance.

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Life Lessons from Cobra Kai: How Martial Arts Wisdom Empowers Personal Growth
Leslie Lew Leslie Lew

Life Lessons from Cobra Kai: How Martial Arts Wisdom Empowers Personal Growth

The Netflix series Cobra Kai has captivated audiences with its intense martial arts showdowns, complex characters, and nostalgic nods to the original Karate Kid films. However, beyond the flashy kicks and dramatic confrontations, the show imparts valuable life lessons that resonate deeply with themes of empowerment, personal growth, and self-defense. For those of us working to empower others through self-defense and personal development, like at Reclaiming Your Courage, the principles explored in Cobra Kai offer powerful insights.

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