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Hi, I’m Ayesha!

Welcome to She is Fierce – your resource for total empowerment. At She is Fierce, we believe that strength comes from within and there is an opportunity to feel empowered in everything you do. From practicing mindfulness and building self-confidence to learning how to establish and protect your boundaries, our programs will provide you with tools and strategies you can use no matter what the situation.

She is Fierce is all about supporting women in becoming their best self. Instead of just launching into a set well-being and mentorship plan, She is Fierce focuses on providing individual attention and customizing strategies so that each woman feels heard and empowered. The work begins by taking a look within and establishing a foundation from which to build on. We then work together to discover what ignites your passion and then we help you stoke that fire. Through seminars, workshops, and practical lessons, She is Fierce provides women with the tools they need to break through mental, emotional, and physical plateaus and work to reach higher ground. 

She is Fierce is built on two main concepts: strength comes from within and empowerment in everything. This serves as a foundation to remind you that you have the power within you to do whatever it is you want to do and if you choose the right mindset, you can find every action and decision you make to be one that cultivates that empowerment.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch! In the meantime, read through our blog posts and see how they resonate with you. Check out what workshops and seminars are on offer or sign up for one of our personal training sessions.

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Do you have a space where you can be yourself? ✨I believe it's important to have your own space, a space where you can relax, dream, create, meditate, or just be. ✨Not everybody has the luxury of being able to have a lot of space for themselves, but you really don't need much space at all. ✨Your space can be a favorite corner in a room, a comfortable chair, or some place that's not in your house. ✨Your space doesn't even have to be an actual place. It can be a practice, such as journaling, or it can be another person, such a a therapist or friend who can hold space for you. ✨Your space can have a direct effect on your mood, so it's important to find spaces that make you feel supported, safe, and empowered. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

Do you have a space where you can be yourself? ✨I believe it's important to have your own space, a space where you can relax, dream, create, meditate, or just be. ✨Not everybody has the luxury of being able to have a lot of space for themselves, but you really don't need much space at all. ✨Your space can be a favorite corner in a room, a comfortable chair, or some place that's not in your house. ✨Your space doesn't even have to be an actual place. It can be a practice, such as journaling, or it can be another person, such a a therapist or friend who can hold space for you. ✨Your space can have a direct effect on your mood, so it's important to find spaces that make you feel supported, safe, and empowered. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory ...

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Jan 13

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I've been thinking a lot about my previous post and about the questions I asked related to your sacred space. ✨I started to think about the different places I feel safest and the different people I feel safest with. ✨This picture was taken in the place I consider my most sacred space. ✨In this space I am loved, I am nurtured, and I am comforted. ✨In this space I am surrounded by people who support me and help me heal. ✨During my darkest moments, I have always found myself back in this space or at least with the people who make up this space, and if I can't be here or with them physically, then we try to connect virtually. If even that connection is not possible, then I turn to this space, this image, this feeling in my mind and in my heart. ✨That's the beauty of having a sacred space; it's always with you. ✨Where is your sacred space? ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

I've been thinking a lot about my previous post and about the questions I asked related to your sacred space. ✨I started to think about the different places I feel safest and the different people I feel safest with. ✨This picture was taken in the place I consider my most sacred space. ✨In this space I am loved, I am nurtured, and I am comforted. ✨In this space I am surrounded by people who support me and help me heal. ✨During my darkest moments, I have always found myself back in this space or at least with the people who make up this space, and if I can't be here or with them physically, then we try to connect virtually. If even that connection is not possible, then I turn to this space, this image, this feeling in my mind and in my heart. ✨That's the beauty of having a sacred space; it's always with you. ✨Where is your sacred space? ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory ...

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Jan 10

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Where do you find comfort? ✨What consoles you? ✨How do you heal yourself? ✨What do you have within you to remind yourself that you are capable, strong, and worthy of love, care, and security? ✨Find your sacred space. Allow yourself to feel safe, comforted, and loved. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

Where do you find comfort? ✨What consoles you? ✨How do you heal yourself? ✨What do you have within you to remind yourself that you are capable, strong, and worthy of love, care, and security? ✨Find your sacred space. Allow yourself to feel safe, comforted, and loved. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory ...

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Jan 9

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Do you find it easy to sit back and relax? ✨ Are you able to let go of things that aren’t in your control? ✨ For years (decades) I definitely couldn’t let go. I would find myself reliving painful memories, creating imaginary scenarios, and holding on to thoughts and emotions that were not helping me in any way. ✨ It is only relatively recently that I’ve been able to sit back and start to let go. ✨ I try to tell myself: If you can do something about it, do it. If you can’t, then try to let go. ✨ I know that when I decide to focus on my abilities and on how I want to feel, then the stress starts to fade. ✨ This is all part of owning my space. ✨ I can decide whether or not I will allow something to affect me. ✨ I call the shots. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

Do you find it easy to sit back and relax? ✨ Are you able to let go of things that aren’t in your control? ✨ For years (decades) I definitely couldn’t let go. I would find myself reliving painful memories, creating imaginary scenarios, and holding on to thoughts and emotions that were not helping me in any way. ✨ It is only relatively recently that I’ve been able to sit back and start to let go. ✨ I try to tell myself: If you can do something about it, do it. If you can’t, then try to let go. ✨ I know that when I decide to focus on my abilities and on how I want to feel, then the stress starts to fade. ✨ This is all part of owning my space. ✨ I can decide whether or not I will allow something to affect me. ✨ I call the shots. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory ...

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Jan 7

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I know, it's easier said than done. However, you DO have the ability to control how you react to situations and how they continue to affect your life. ✨This does not mean that you will not experience pain or discomfort. ✨It does not mean that you won't feel hurt or betrayed. ✨It does not even mean that it won't take time to get to a point where you are able to let go. ✨What it DOES mean is with conscious effort and work, you can heal from the issues and situations that have made you feel small or insecure or unsafe. ✨It starts with believing that you DESERVE to live a happy and fulfilling life. It then takes the decision to start trying to approach events from a different perspective and with a different attitude. ✨One step at a time. One decision at a time. You can do this. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

I know, it's easier said than done. However, you DO have the ability to control how you react to situations and how they continue to affect your life. ✨This does not mean that you will not experience pain or discomfort. ✨It does not mean that you won't feel hurt or betrayed. ✨It does not even mean that it won't take time to get to a point where you are able to let go. ✨What it DOES mean is with conscious effort and work, you can heal from the issues and situations that have made you feel small or insecure or unsafe. ✨It starts with believing that you DESERVE to live a happy and fulfilling life. It then takes the decision to start trying to approach events from a different perspective and with a different attitude. ✨One step at a time. One decision at a time. You can do this. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory
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Jan 6

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Knowing that you can physically defend your boundaries increases the likelihood of you setting and enforcing them without hesitation. The @womenempoweredgjj program offers many different strategies that you can implement to make sure your space is not violated. @plumpetalsfit #SheIsFierce #empowerment #womenempowered

Knowing that you can physically defend your boundaries increases the likelihood of you setting and enforcing them without hesitation. The @womenempoweredgjj program offers many different strategies that you can implement to make sure your space is not violated. @plumpetalsfit #SheIsFierce #empowerment #womenempowered ...

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Jan 5

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I didn't want to seem rude. ✨I didn't want to hurt their feelings. ✨I didn't want to cause trouble. ✨I didn't want to ruin our relationship. ✨These are the most common reasons I have heard from women I coach when we discuss their difficulty with setting boundaries. While I complete understand these concerns, it is also important to understand that you should not sacrifice your OWN comfort, safety, and respect for the sake of others. ✨You have the right to be heard. ✨You have the right to be treated with respect. ✨You have the right to say no. ✨You have the right to put your needs first. ✨Setting boundaries involves first recognizing what your boundaries are and why they are important to you. Once you have that clear, you just have to practice reinforcing them. ✨It all starts with realizing and accepting that you have the right to OWN YOUR SPACE. It may be a bit difficult at first, but it does get easier with practice. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #boundaries #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

I didn't want to seem rude. ✨I didn't want to hurt their feelings. ✨I didn't want to cause trouble. ✨I didn't want to ruin our relationship. ✨These are the most common reasons I have heard from women I coach when we discuss their difficulty with setting boundaries. While I complete understand these concerns, it is also important to understand that you should not sacrifice your OWN comfort, safety, and respect for the sake of others. ✨You have the right to be heard. ✨You have the right to be treated with respect. ✨You have the right to say no. ✨You have the right to put your needs first. ✨Setting boundaries involves first recognizing what your boundaries are and why they are important to you. Once you have that clear, you just have to practice reinforcing them. ✨It all starts with realizing and accepting that you have the right to OWN YOUR SPACE. It may be a bit difficult at first, but it does get easier with practice. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #boundaries #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory
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Jan 4

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Don’t wear red, they said. ✨ Don’t wear high heels, they said. ✨ Don’t grapple with guys, they said. ✨ Don’t talk or laugh too loudly, they said. ✨ Don’t be aggressive, they said. ✨ Don’t wait too long to get married/have kids, they said. ✨ Don’t start your own business or you won’t have time for your family, they said. ✨ Don’t talk back, they said. ✨ There are so many rules and restrictions ‘they’ put forward to make me smaller, quieter, and a shell of who I am. ✨ I simply said, ‘No.’ ✨ I will wear red and high heels. I will learn to grapple so I can defend myself. I will make my well-being, my success, & my independence a priority so that IF I choose to share part of me with someone else it will be MY choice. ✨ It’s not always easy to push aside the things ‘they said’ and go against learned behavior, culture, or the expectations of others, but it IS possible. ✨ You deserve to be seen and heard for who you are. ✨ You deserve to OWN YOUR SPACE. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

Don’t wear red, they said. ✨ Don’t wear high heels, they said. ✨ Don’t grapple with guys, they said. ✨ Don’t talk or laugh too loudly, they said. ✨ Don’t be aggressive, they said. ✨ Don’t wait too long to get married/have kids, they said. ✨ Don’t start your own business or you won’t have time for your family, they said. ✨ Don’t talk back, they said. ✨ There are so many rules and restrictions ‘they’ put forward to make me smaller, quieter, and a shell of who I am. ✨ I simply said, ‘No.’ ✨ I will wear red and high heels. I will learn to grapple so I can defend myself. I will make my well-being, my success, & my independence a priority so that IF I choose to share part of me with someone else it will be MY choice. ✨ It’s not always easy to push aside the things ‘they said’ and go against learned behavior, culture, or the expectations of others, but it IS possible. ✨ You deserve to be seen and heard for who you are. ✨ You deserve to OWN YOUR SPACE. ✨#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory ...

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Jan 3

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Be bold. ✨Be confident. ✨Be whoever you want to be. ✨Own your space. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory

Be bold. ✨Be confident. ✨Be whoever you want to be. ✨Own your space. ✨
#SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory
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Writing for Girls in Gis

I was recently given the opportunity to collaborate with Girls in Gis, an organization that focuses on building a community of strength and support for

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August 26, 2020

Be Seen. Be Heard.

Have you ever found yourself staying quiet, even though you had something to say? Have you ever said yes to something, even though you really

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May 1, 2020

Creating Space

Perhaps at a time when most people around the world are under some sort of lockdown instruction due to COVID-19 and physical/social distancing is being

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April 15, 2020
Ayesha is an excellent jiu-jitsu teacher. She is calm and patient and takes the time to get to know you as a person in order for you to understand techniques and get the best out of your lessons.
Belinda
Belinda
I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Ayesha and the Gracie University by a kickboxing buddy. From the taster session alone with Ayesha I was intrigued by how simple yet effective the women empowered techniques we were shown proved to be. Despite being fearful of the full contact nature of BJJ, I soon became pleasantly aware that my mind was beginning to focus more on technique rather than full contact thus dispelling my initial fear of this martial art form. My progression through the Women Empowered curriculum under the guidance of Ayesha has been an amazing and hugely enlightening and rewarding journey. Every class was riveting and held my attention from start to finish. It simply amazes me at how such little force and effort could generate an incredibly effective defence system. I can definitely say BJJ has me hooked and the manner in which Ayesha has taught me, both the techniques and the mindset, make this martial art form feel more like a way of life. I am eagerly looking forward to developing my skills in and understanding of BJJ in more depth for many years to come.
Lakshmi
Lakshmi
I really enjoyed doing the Women Empowered training with Ayesha. The training was very gentle, and not intimidating. She always balanced pushing me just enough, while at the same time always made sure I was comfortable with everything we were doing. I found her to be very friendly and encouraging which was great for my confidence.
Anthea
Anthea
I have just completed my Women Empowered training with Ayesha and it really was a exhilarating experience. From thinking I can never remember it all, to actually doing it really has given me a huge amount of confidence. The overall experience was just fantastic, I was first introduced to the course with a 4 day taster over Christmas which I enjoyed so much more than I ever thought I would. (It was a brilliant Christmas present), and the mention of private lessons came up at the end of it. I thought on it a little while and when my situation allowed, I contacted Ayesha and started booking in privates. She is so professional, thorough, encouraging and kind and such a pleasure to learn from. She also is fantastic at listening, some things don't necessarily "click" straight away, when I explained why I was confusing things, she would take the time to see where my confusion came from, and help us work together to either create an association, demonstrate why it is done a certain way (by showing what would happen if you don't follow those steps) or help build it into my muscle memory all of which were a great help. She is so passionate about the course, you really can't help but get super excited about it too. As well as really enjoying working through the techniques, and getting excited when they start to feel more natural, and really make sense, I really enjoyed the later training, prior to the test, when we would video running through the test, and Ayesha would send me a critique of the video and the video, so I could sit and watch it back, and really see the areas for fine tuning as it was from a different perspective, as sometimes, "in the moment" you can't always tell the finer details are correct or not. Overall, I think every single woman should take the time to learn this course, it is really empowering and Ayesha is a brilliant teacher. It was such a brilliant decision made that I will never regret.
Penny
Penny
Ayesha is an inspiring leader. She shows what full commitment to oneself means. Total health, mental and physical, along with understanding the forces that can energize you to be the change agent empowering self and others is what she accomplishes with her advice and her spirit. She can build a turnaround for all of us. I personally am a stronger more focused person since I was introduced to Ayesha.
Debra
Debra
I have been through two Whole Life Challenges as part of Ayesha's team, and I strongly recommend her team because she's a great coach. She combines realistic, practical advice with a can-do attitude and really takes the time to connect with each member of the team, even though there are many people involved.
Claire
Claire
Ayesha is a fantastic mentor! She leads and inspires over 200 worldwide warriors with word and wisdom during the six week long Whole Life Challenge!
Veronique
Veronique
When I first met Ayesha I had no martial arts training but a strong desire to be able to defend myself if I ever needed to. With her help and guidance I managed to learn and work through the Women's Empowered Gracie self-defense course, I can now proudly say I have earned not only a pink belt, but the confidence and knowledge of how to handle myself in dangerous situations. This would not have been possible without Ayesha. Ayesha is patient and makes sure you understand the techniques before moving onto the next move, that being said, she also provides you with a healthy dollop of motivation and encouragement at the same time and makes sure you are making progress during each lesson. I cannot recommend her enough and in fact already recommended her to a someone who had lessons with her and successfully completed the Women's Empowered course as well.
Nicola
Nicola
Ayesha has been my online team leader on the Whole Life Challenge for a few challenges. She’s very knowledgeable about nutrition and exercise. She’s also very understanding about life sometimes getting in the way. She always has a suggestion or a word of support and she’s always there for her team wherever they may be.
Louise
Louise
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