Founder Tracy Dickey Shares the Mission of Empty Hand, Open Heart on the Growing Your Business Podcast

At Empty Hand, Open Heart, every opportunity to share our mission is an opportunity to reach more survivors with hope, healing, and empowerment.

Recently, our founder, Tracy Dickey, was featured on the Growing Your Business Podcast with host Buddy Broyles. During the conversation, Tracy shared the story behind Empty Hand, Open Heart and the journey that led her to create a nonprofit dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through trauma-informed self-defense education.

Drawing from more than two decades of martial arts experience and years spent serving women in shelters and recovery programs, Tracy discussed how self-defense can be a powerful part of the healing process. Beyond learning physical techniques, participants gain confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and begin rebuilding a sense of personal safety and self-worth.

The episode also explores the heart of Empty Hand, Open Heart's mission: helping survivors discover their strength, find supportive community, and move forward with courage. Tracy shares how our programs are designed to meet survivors where they are, creating safe environments where healing and empowerment can take place.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to raise awareness about the challenges survivors face and the resources available to help them thrive. Every conversation helps expand our reach and brings us one step closer to a world where every survivor has access to the tools, support, and encouragement they deserve.

We invite you to listen to the full episode and learn more about the mission, vision, and impact of Empty Hand, Open Heart.

Listen to the episode:
Growing Your Business Podcast – Featuring Tracy Dickey