Empowered Warrior Heart: A Self-Protection, Empowerment Ceremony & Gathering for all Women
Empowerment isn’t just about taking back your power — it’s about being and living with courage, confidence, resilience, and purpose. Protection is about prevention and safety to ensure your well-being.
This gathering is more than a workshop — it is a ceremony, grounded in the ancient and powerful practices of Women’s Business. Rooted in First Nations matriarchal wisdom and Dreaming, this transformative event offers a sacred space to reconnect with the strength, courage, and wisdom that women have carried for generations.

This is Women’s Business, a ceremony of reclamation, healing, and empowerment. It is a bridge between the ancient practices of our ancestors and the emerging needs of women today.
This transformative gathering and ceremony is for women who are ready to rise, reclaim, remember, and birth themselves into power, purpose, and potential. Grounded in truth, heart, and self, this space is for women seeking to protect themselves, reconnect with their identity, and embrace the strength and courage within their Warrior Heart.
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, looking to reclaim your voice, remembering who you are, or stepping boldly and bravely into yourself and your purpose, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge, community, skills, tools, mindset, and cultural grounding to thrive and lead in your own life.
For Women Who Are Ready. This transformative gathering is for women who are ready to rise, reclaim, remember, and birth themselves into power, purpose, and potential. It is a space to ground yourself in truth, heart, and self — for women seeking to protect themselves, reconnect with their identity, and embrace the strength and courage within their Warrior Heart. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, looking to reclaim your voice, remembering who you are, or stepping boldly and bravely into your purpose, this ceremony will equip you with the knowledge, community, skills, tools, mindset, and cultural grounding to thrive and lead in your own life. Why It Matters
In a world where women are often taught or forced to shrink, not allowed to be themselves, this gathering and ceremony offers a sacred space to rise, reclaim, and remember who you are and who you can become. It’s a space to:
- Reclaim and remember your courage, identity, worth, and strength.
- Build courage, resilience, and confidence that radiates into all areas of your life.
- Connect deeply with the matriarchal wisdom and practices of First Nations cultures, grounding yourself in strength, belonging, and purpose.
This workshop matters because every woman deserves to feel brave, safe, empowered, and whole. It’s about preventing harm, protecting your well-being, and embodying the courage to walk in your truth and to be bravely, boldly yourself without apology.
This is Women’s Business — a time-honored tradition of creating a safe and powerful space where women come together to connect, heal, and rise.

This ceremony matters because every woman deserves to feel brave, safe, empowered, and whole. It’s about preventing harm, protecting your well-being, and embodying the courage to walk in your truth and to be bravely, boldly yourself without apology.

This is a space to:
- Reclaim and remember your courage, identity, worth, and strength.
- Build courage, resilience, and confidence that radiates into all areas of your life.
- Connect deeply with the matriarchal wisdom and practices of First Nations cultures, grounding yourself in strength, belonging, and purpose.
  
  This ceremony and a gathering that offers a sacred space to rise, reclaim, and remember who you are and who you can become.
- Ceremony and Gathering of women's business, healing and connection
- Protect: Practical self-protection and prevention strategies to ensure your safety and well-being.
- Find: yourself, your voice, your truth and Dreaming
- Empower: Tools to reclaim your truth, voice, courage, and purpose while embracing your strength and identity.
- Connect: Ground yourself in the matriarchal wisdom of First Nations Dreaming and cultural practices.
- Transform: Build confidence and resilience in your body, mind, and spirit.
This workshop combines 40 years of Warrior Heart practice, 20 years of Martial Arts experience, and the unique journey of Shantelle Thompson, the Barkindji Warrior. Together, we’ll explore the power of living with courage, connection, and wholeness.
Session Overview (2 Hours)
1. Welcome and Grounding (15 minutes):
  - Acknowledgement of Country and cultural grounding.
  - Setting the intention for the workshop and connecting with First Nations Dreaming.
  - A short visualization exercise to connect participants with their inner Warrior Heart.
2. Introduction to the Warrior Heart (15 minutes):
  - Exploring the four principles: Courage, Resilience, Confidence, and Purpose.
  - A brief overview of empowerment, protection, and their connection to cultural practices.
3. Self-Protection and Prevention Skills (30 minutes):
  - Learning practical self-defense techniques for common real-world scenarios.
  - Strategies for situational awareness, boundary-setting, and personal safety.
  - Tools for recognizing and avoiding harmful situations.
4. Reclaiming and Embodying the Warrior Heart (30 minutes):
  - Guided journaling and reflection to reconnect with personal truth, voice, and identity.
  - Exercises to cultivate self-belief, courage, and inner strength.
  - Group activity to practice affirmations and share intentions.
5. Matriarchal Wisdom and Cultural Grounding (20 minutes):
  - A short session on First Nations Dreaming and matriarchal practices, highlighting belonging and purpose.
  - How to apply cultural grounding as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
6. Empowered Closing Ceremony (10 minutes):
  - Final affirmations to solidify learnings and commitments.
  - A moment of gratitude and celebration of each participant’s Warrior Heart.
What Participants Will Gain in 2 Hours:
- Practical self-protection and prevention skills for everyday life.
- Tools to build courage, confidence, and resilience.
- A deeper connection to personal identity and cultural wisdom.
- A sense of empowerment, safety, and purpose to carry forward into their lives.
This 2-hour session is designed to deliver actionable strategies, transformative insights, and cultural grounding — all in a supportive and inspiring environment.
VIP 1:1 Session: The Empowered Warrior Heart Experience (4 Hours) - can be booked directly with Shantelle

For women seeking a deeper and more personalized experience, the VIP 1:1 Warrior Heart Session offers:

What’s Included:
1. Personalized Warrior Heart Discovery:
  - A deep dive into your unique journey, challenges, and goals.
  - Identifying areas where you want to grow, heal, and reclaim your power.
2. Empowered Self-Protection Training:
  - Tailored self-defense techniques that align with your specific needs and lifestyle.
  - Situational awareness strategies and boundary-setting tools.
3. Cultural Connection and Grounding:
  - Insights and practices rooted in First Nations matriarchal wisdom and Dreaming.
  - Grounding exercises to strengthen your connection to identity, heritage, and purpose.
4. Transformative Empowerment Session:
  - Reclaiming your voice, courage, and identity through guided exercises and reflection.
  - Tools and strategies to build resilience, confidence, and purpose.
5. Action Plan for Lasting Empowerment:
  - A personalized plan to integrate Warrior Heart principles into your daily life.
  - Resources and practices to continue your journey of empowerment.
Benefits and Impact of the VIP 1:1 Session:
- Immediate Results: Walk away with practical skills and tools you can use immediately to feel safer, stronger, and more confident.
- Deeper Transformation: Address personal challenges and receive customized strategies for growth and empowerment.
- Cultural Connection: Gain a deeper understanding of First Nations practices and how they can inspire and ground your journey.
- Lasting Change: Leave with a clear plan to integrate empowerment into your life, with ripple effects that will inspire those around you.
- Legacy of Courage: Your transformation will create a ripple effect that impacts your family, community, and future generations.
Who Is It For?
This workshop, ceremony and gathering is for all women who are ready to:
- Reclaim their strength and identity.
- Protect themselves and the people they love.
- Build resilience and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
- Embrace the courage to live fully and authentically.
It’s a space for women at every stage of life — from those just beginning their empowerment journey to those who are ready to lead and inspire others.
Potential Impact
The Empowered Warrior Heart workshop has the potential to:
- Help women redefine their narratives and reclaim their stories.
- Equip participants with life-changing tools to protect and empower themselves.
- Create ripples of empowerment that extend beyond the individual, strengthening families, communities, and cultures.
When women step into their Warrior Heart, they unlock the courage, confidence, and purpose to create meaningful change — not just for themselves, but for generations to come.
Event Details:
- Facilitator: Shantelle Thompson, the Barkindji Warrior
- Location: Kiilalaana Foundation, 143 Ninth Street, Latji Latji Country, Mildura, VIC, 3500
- Tickets: Available on Humantix —
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, an open heart, and readiness to step into your Warrior Heart.
Join Us:
Empower yourself with the skills, mindset, and connection to live boldly, protect confidently, and rise resiliently. This is more than a workshop — it’s a gathering, a ceremony and a movement.
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Empowered Warrior Heart: A Ceremony & Gathering of Empowerment, Purpose, Self-Protection and Reclamation

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