Our founder, Tracy Dickey, sits down with host Buddy Broyles on Growing Your Business to share the heart behind Empty Hand Open Heart. Drawing on more than 23 years of martial arts training and her own journey through trauma, Tracy talks about how trauma-informed self-defense and karate help survivors of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and violence rebuild their confidence and reclaim a sense of safety in their own bodies — free of charge, in partnership with local police departments, crisis centers, and foster youth programs. It's a powerful look at how Empty Hand Open Heart is turning fear into strength, one survivor at a time.

In this episode of the Growing Your Business Podcast, Tracy Dickey shares the story behind Empty Hand, Open Heart and its mission to empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through trauma-informed self-defense. Learn how confidence, community, and practical skills can help survivors reclaim their strength and begin the healing journey.

This June, Empty Hand, Open Hearts is partnering with City Missions and East Plano Martial Arts for a Men's Health Month Donation Drive. Help support men in need by donating gently used clothing and essential hygiene items through June 30. Together, we can provide dignity, encouragement, and practical resources to members of our community facing difficult circumstances.

We are honored to be recognized as Nonprofit of the Month by City Lifestyle Magazine. This recognition shines a light on the important work of empowering survivors of domestic abuse and sex trafficking through trauma-informed self-defense training. We are grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and continue building safer, stronger communities—one open heart at a time.