Meet our team

B, Patti & Bianca

B

B has been teaching self-defense since the age of 9 and truly loves empowering women through self-defense and teaching women and children how to be confident in any situation. B is a renowned runway model gracing the covers of various magazines. You can find B strutting her stuff at New York Fashion Week and rockin’ the Bikini as Miss Bikini United States 2023. 

Patti

The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident, and safe. 

With over 20 years of experience in self-defense, Patti is an internationally certified self-defense instructor who has trained thousands of women worldwide. Her passion for women’s safety has taken her around the globe, where she has taught self-defense techniques to women of all ages and backgrounds, making a global impact in the field of women’s safety. 

But Patti’s expertise doesn’t stop there! She has also worked as a bodyguard for celebrities, where she honed her skills in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection. 

Despite her impressive resume, Patti is a feminine woman with a fun and lighthearted personality. Her ability to infuse humor and relatability into her teachings makes her a sought-after speaker and instructor. Her ultimate goal is to help women live life on their own terms and feel empowered to take control of their safety, a mission that resonates with many women. 

Whether you want to learn self-defense techniques or feel more confident and empowered, Patti is the go-to expert for women’s safety. So, join Patti in making the world safer for women, one woman at a time! 

Bianca 

Mrs. Nevada United States of America 2023, Bianca has been instructing with Defense in Heels for two years.