Today’s podcast features two women who are in the jujitsu world, but it’s more than a pastime hobby because they are trailblazers. Taking the chance to use their resources to bring others into a position to help a cause is why we have met and why we bring the conversation to you. 
Meet Laura Kent and Sabrina Kelley.  
The cause is empowering women and offering support to a local organization in their community that addresses the needs of those involved in domestic abuse situations. Domestic abuse is an ongoing pattern of controlling behaviors used to physically, emotionally, sexually, and psychologically exert power over a current or former intimate partner or family member. Empowering victims of abuse and domestic violence prevention are core to the mission and accomplishments of The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP). Annually, thousands of victims of abuse and their children are supported through the 24/7 hotline, emergency safe shelter, counseling and legal advocacy. Though this organization is the one these ladies chose to benefit from this event, the awareness and need throughout the country is huge.
Laura and Sabrina came up with the idea to host “Sub Out Domestic Violence” … a non-profit jiu jitsu event created by women, for women, and to benefit women. The response to become involved was tremendous and the card filled up quickly. This is likely to become a repeat event.
Get to know these ladies as Laura is active on the competition scene and has been involved in the sport for years. She saw it helped her deal with issues in her life. She is an encourager and created open mats for women only — which rock in terms of participation! Her experience puts her in connection with those who are committed to the sport. 
Sabrina came onto the mat a bit later in life even though she had been around the sport through her husband. But when she found herself in a vulnerable situation and felt fear, she wasn’t sure her strength was enough. She wanted to be more in control of what life may hand. Sabrina is a mom of two and she sees how this sport can translate into the confidence of how they handle themselves as well—and training as a family at a gym they own is a plus to spending time together. As a school psychologist she sees so many situations that tug your heart and you’ll hear what led her to this idea to create  “Sub Out Domestic Violence” . We talk about overall how jujutsu helps center life and how important it is to be in an environment where you feel comfortable to come in and learn
Have you ever thought about what you spend your time doing and how that can lead into something bigger and have impact in other people’s lives? Here’s your chance. 
Tune in for this episode and get involved.



The song “STOMP” used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff

Episode 94 -- Sabrina Kelley & Laura Kent -Subout Domestic Violence

Relationship Panel One—It’s Not Just About You

Let’s talk love languages and how relationships run the gamut from romantic relationships to relationships in the work place to students in the classroom and even relationships with art. There are plenty of levels to relationships that involve communication and understanding individual perspectives and needs. Our panel discusses the beliefs that relationships should be mutual, an equal playing field and they should improve the lives of those involved. This one specific word touches everything in life with many aspects and when you understand then you are more equipped to convey your love and appreciation. Relationships are connections.
The guests on this panel discussion have been guests on the podcast before and bring vast life experience to the table—Traci Weafer is a doula creating strong bonds with those families she helps. (Episode 24)  Zoe Kakou is an educator to the core (Episode 54) and Ann Carney (Episode 60) is in the midst of parenting young boys and works in marketing 
The idea of the love languages is that each person wants love in their relationships expressed a particular way and author Gary Chapman coined the phrase 5 Love Languages and dove into expressing how to be equipped to build a foundation to explore. The various categories are— Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Each individual has at least one language that they prefer above the other… and this is where it gets interesting. Tune in!


The music “STOMP” is used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and  Jim Huff

Episode 79--Relationship Panel Love Languages --Traci Weafer, Zoe Kakou, Ann Carney

The idea to talk to women who are out there living and making a difference is where the Stacked Keys Podcast was born. There are women who make a difference, but never make a wave while paddling through life. Immediately I can think of a dozen or more who impacted me, but I want more. I want to talk to those I don't know and I want to share with an audience that might need the inspiration to find their own beat. 

 

This podcast is to feature women who are impressive in the work world-- or in raising a family -- or who have hobbies that can make us all be encouraged. Want to hear what makes these women passionate and get up in the morning or what they wish they had known earlier in life? Grab your keys and STOMP to your own drum.

Episode 94 -- Sabrina Kelley & Laura Kent -Subout Domestic Violence

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