Meet Patti Stewart at CrimeCon: Learn Life-Saving Self-Defense Skills in Just One Hour

This weekend, I’m honored to be speaking at CrimeCon and teaching self-defense to VIP attendees — and honestly, there couldn’t be a more perfect place for this conversation.

CrimeCon brings together people who are fascinated by true crime, safety, investigations, and survivor stories. But while many people spend hours listening to stories about what happened to someone else, my goal is to help women walk away with skills that could help prevent them from becoming part of a story themselves.

Why Take a Self-Defense Class at CrimeCon?

Most women think self-defense means learning how to fight.

It’s not.

Real self-defense starts long before anything physical happens. It’s about awareness, confidence, recognizing danger early, using your voice, setting boundaries, and knowing how to react under pressure.

In just one hour, you’ll learn practical, realistic techniques designed specifically for women — techniques that are easy to remember, simple to apply, and focused on real-world situations.

No martial arts background needed.
No athletic ability required.
No intimidating gym environment.

Just practical skills every woman should know.

And yes — you’ll probably leave realizing you’re stronger than you thought.

Why My Classes Are Different

At Defense in Heels, we teach women and children using statistically proven self-defense strategies designed for real-life attacks. These classes were created by women, for women, because we understand the situations women actually face every day.

Our training focuses on:

• Situational awareness
• Boundary setting
• Escape techniques
• Targeting vulnerable areas
• Using everyday items for protection
• Building confidence under stress

I’ve taught thousands of women and children self-defense over the years, and one thing I hear constantly is:

“I didn’t realize how much I needed this.”

One of my students once told me:

“I didn’t think I would need your classes… until I did, and it saved my life.”

That’s why I do this.

Stop by and Check Out My Self-Defense Tools

I’ll also have some of my favorite self-defense tools available during CrimeCon, including stylish and practical safety items designed to help women feel more prepared and empowered.

Some crowd favorites include:

• Stun devices with lifetime warranties
• Pepper spray
• Kubatons
• Safety keychains
• Bundled protection kits

Because safety tools shouldn’t look scary — but they should absolutely work when you need them.

(And yes, cute and powerful can exist in the same sentence. We’re multitasking queens.)

Grab My Book: A Woman’s Guide to Self-Defense: 5 Steps to Staying Safe Forever

If you want to continue learning after CrimeCon, my book breaks down simple, realistic ways women can stay safer every day.

Inside, I cover:

• Awareness habits that reduce risk
• Common mistakes attackers look for
• Confidence-building strategies
• Practical safety tips for everyday life
• How to think proactively instead of reactively

The goal isn’t fear.

The goal is confidence.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

You’re already at CrimeCon because you care about crime prevention, safety, and awareness.

Now give yourself the chance to learn skills that could genuinely change your life.

Come take the class.
Ask questions.
Practice the techniques.
Check out the tools.
Grab the book.

Most importantly — invest one hour into your own safety.

Because you deserve to feel confident walking through this world.

I can’t wait to meet you this weekend at CrimeCon!

To learn more about future classes and training opportunities, visit Defense in Heels and follow along on social media for ongoing safety tips, empowerment content, and upcoming events.