Simple Self Defense for Women®
Charley and Tracy Vega are the owners of Simple Self Defense for Women® a company that promotes the personal safety of women through their PBS TV Show, Guest Speaking, DVD's, and their very popular Seminars and Workshops. They specialize in self-defense for women from ages 9 to 91 with a focus on How to Simply Escape an Attack, NOT Stay and Fight! Charley & Tracy are the TV shows stars and hosts.
Simple Self Defense for Women® has been featured on WKMG Channel 6 News, a CBS Affiliate, WESH Channel 2 News an ABC Affiliate, WNZF Radio, The Guetzloe Report, The Daily Buzz, GalTime TV, Lifetime Television The Balancing Act, the Daytona News Journal, Channel 13 News, My Bliss Magazine and more.
Tracy Vega
Tracy Vega has 20 years experience in marketing and working for fortune 500 companies. Tracy is the company's creative director who designed the ultra-modern TV studio and created the trademarked company logo. Tracy is an experienced martial artist who is also the business manager who is responsible for market development, contract acquisition and social media. She is a regular blogger for the company and the Balancing Act on Lifetime television. Tracy's professionalism has awarded her the support of many major corporations who are investing in the personal safety of women as clients and corporate sponsors which include American Signature Furniture, Vince Carter's Embassy of Hope Foundation, State Farm, Halifax Hospital, Embry Riddle University, Bethune Cookman University, Ashworth Medical, Florida Hospital Memorial Center, Edward Jones Investments, Bright House Networks, Wal-Mart, University of Central Florida, The Daytona Beach Police Department and numerous others.
Charley Vega
Charley Vega has 28 years' experience in the martial arts. He is a Master Instructor of Combat Hapkido and has taught self-defense to thousands of men, women and children. Charley has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Nova SE University and has taught Business Management classes at a State College. He has held senior management positions with AT&T, Macy's and Siemens and has been recognized for outstanding achievement including the Excalibur Award, Breaking New Ground Award (4 times), Circle Of Excellence Award (6 times) and President's Club Award (5 times). Charley has been a featured guest on WMGF and WNDB Radio. He is a published author and has been featured at several Barnes & Noble book signing events. Charley has been a guest speaker for Bank of America, Sprint, Caribbean Business, and the Department of Defense. Charley is the writer and executive producer of the TV Show Simple Self Defense for Women®.
Together Charley & Tracy have designed and created the unique Simple Self Defense for Women® program.
Community Bloggers for The Balancing Act
5 Black Friday/Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 November 2012 14:45
- Written by Tracy Vega
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Online Safety Tips
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- Published on Monday, 05 November 2012 11:54
- Written by Simple Self Defense for Women
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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2012 19:50
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It’s hard to believe that the kids are heading back to school already! At least while they are in school there is that small sigh of relief knowing that they are safe. It’s getting to & from that always makes me a little nervous. We are extra cautious at the beginning of the year & with the little ones when they start out but as the year goes by maybe we don’t pay as much attention as we once did. Here are some simple reminders & tips.
911 SHOULD BE JUST 1 (NUMBER)
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- Published on Tuesday, 31 July 2012 13:30
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Most everyone is carrying a mobile phone type device, PDA, I Phone, etc. and all of them operate a little bit differently when making calls or sending messages. Often your mobile phone is your primary tool to call for help and sometimes it’s not so easy to simply dial 911 with so many apps and features on your phone. There are more than 100,000 apps being offered for many phones. Adding to the confusion there now are also many emergency applications being offered that can complicate the issue. When there is an emergency what you really need is the simplest method possible to get help fast! 911 should be just 1 number speed dial!
Follow these simple tips:
1. Calling 911 should be a one touch operation.
· Program a single key to dial 911!
· Pick a letter and program all your families’ phones the same way.
2. Understand the basic operation of your phone and how it works!
· Read the Instructions!
· Take time to play with it and be comfortable with its operation in various modes.
3. Make sure the device is charged and always have an additional power source.
· A second battery.
· A car charger.
4. Almost all devices will call 911 even without a service provider.
· The device still needs to be charged and powered on to make a call
· Test this before you have an emergency!
5. Do you know if your device can make a call while it’s locked or while an app is operating?
6. If you are relying on a “one touch” app for your safety you need to know the following:
· Will the application still work if the key pad is locked?
· Will the application stay active if a phone call comes in?
· Are you able to make an outgoing call while the application is active?
· Does the application require a special plan or service to operate?
· Are you able to use other applications while the safety app is active?
Tracy Vega-Owner Simple Self Defense for Women
Did They Really Do That?
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2012 19:37
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My husband & I are always talking about those cute little stick family pictures you see on the back of the SUV’s and mini-vans and sure enough we were walking through the parking lot and saw another one. Now we weren’t talking about them for the reasons you think… we were talking about them because you are opening yourself up to unwanted attention & possibly dangerous attention!
It’s ok to put the pictures without names but once you start adding the pets & names you are telling everyone who you are. One day we actually saw a camper that not only had all the kids & pet names but they had their last name on the spare tire cover! Now that’s just plain crazy! You have a given a bad guy (or girl) all the information they need to start a conversation with anyone in your family.
When people are approached by name they are usually less defensive because they feel like they have a connection with the person approaching them. A bad person will play it up in many ways…Don’t you remember me? How’s scruffy? Did you get another cat? I didn’t know “Brandon” was playing soccer now! Any of those questions or comments would start a very regular conversation bringing the bad person even closer.
All of us have been in that awkward moment of someone we know but can’t remember their name walking up to us. What’s different about this is it’s someone you know. If someone approaches you by name and you have no idea who they are you need to be cautious! This could be a dangerous situation! What if you left your teenager in the car and a stranger who read the name on the back of your car walked up to them and spoke with them by name. What do you think they would do? I would bet they will talk to the person!
Even if nothing happen immediately, remember we live in the world of technology. Someone stalking you could take that information and find you online! It’s sad that we have to think that way, but times really have changed.
Take precautions! Safety can be simple!
Tracy Vega-Owners Simple Self Defense for Women
What should I do?
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 14:56
- Written by Tracy Vega
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How many of you ladies are road warriors? Have keys will travel right?
Bullying
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- Published on Thursday, 07 June 2012 19:20
- Written by Tracy Vega
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What do you know about bullying? Probably more than you think. It's not just about the kids who steal lunch money or make fun of your clothes in school. If you grew up with siblings you were probably bullied at home & didn't even realize it. Your brother or sister may have picked on your bedtime, the tooth you lost or any other number of little things in your life. You probably didn't think of it as being bullied but it was in away. They made fun of you & you were upset. What did you do? Hopefully you made your parents aware. Usually parents will step in to mediate the situation, educate the sibling who is bullying and correct it. The key steps to addressing bullying head-on are E.T.A-Education, Training & Awareness.
Summer Safety Tips
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2012 14:12
- Written by Tracy Vega
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Memorial Day is right around the corner and that means the beginning of summer! Time to pull out the white pants and Capri's ladies! It's also time for barbecue's, block parties, pool parties, water parks etc... It all sounds like so much fun and it should be as long as you are aware of your surroundings.
Is It A Mirror or 2 Way Glass?
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- Published on Monday, 07 May 2012 14:39
- Written by Tracy Vega
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It is very difficult to positively identify the surface just by looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?
