Angela Meyer is an internationally known teacher, public speaker and activist. She has worked in the favelas of Brazil, Honduras, Costa Rica, Mexico, taught young girls self defense in Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya.

She is a black belt in self defense, a competitive Muay Thai fighter and Boxer, renowned yoga instructor, leads yoga teacher trainings and retreats, is a Budokon Brown Belt and Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt.

Angela has also worked at an AIDS Hospice for homeless men and women in Washington DC for over 15 years, is an End of Life Care Counselor, Buddhist Chaplain and has a Masters of Divinity.

In addition, Angela is the Empowerment Director for Global Journalist Security, leading hostile environment trainings both domestically and abroad, owner of Warrior Woman Republic, and columnist for Elephant Journal.

She loves to laugh, play with kids, and if not wearing black boots, you’ll find her barefoot in the grass.