Learn how to cultivate a resilient mindset and manage stress effectively. These presentations are designed to help you develop mental strength and agility.
Gain a deeper understanding of trauma and its impact. Learn how to create safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Enhance your ability to perceive, understand, and predict situations. These presentations will equip you with the skills to navigate your environment confidently and safely.
Are you ready to embark on a journey toward growth, understanding, and transformation? My passion lies in partnering with you to create tailored training and workshops that meet your unique needs and aspirations.
Expertise Beyond Trauma-Informed Care
While Trauma-Informed Care and Practice are central to my work—focusing on understanding, recognizing, and addressing the impacts of trauma—my expertise extends far beyond. I am also a Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, dedicated to sharing the encouragement and insights that changed my life.
Speaking Engagements & More
I have had the honor of speaking at various events, including:
– Volunteer Appreciation Luncheons at assisted living homes,
– Women’s Group Breakfasts and Luncheons as a paid speaker for churches, sharing my personal testimony and journey of transformation.
Whether you’re seeking:
– Personalized one-on-one peer coaching for personal development,
– Dynamic training presentations or workshops for your team,
– Inspirational speaking engagements to uplift and motivate,
– Or support and guidance for your non-profit mission,
I’m here to support and inspire you every step of the way. Let’s work together to achieve your goals and make a lasting, positive impact.
Presentation and Workshop fees start at $150 and vary depending on location, length of presentation, and other factors.
Contact me today to discuss your needs and pricing.
These classes are for all ages, youth to seniors, for community groups, businesses, families and individuals.
(Team Building for Business, Birthday Parties for ALL ages, Staff Parties, Family Events, College Students…)
This class will help you to learn steps to avoid becoming a target and discover simple and effective techniques for defending yourself and others in a dangerous situation.
Classes for individuals start at $30/person
Classes for businesses/organizations start at $150
Pricing is determined location, length of class, number of participants, etc. See our Deposit and Cancellation Policy.
This self-defense class for older adults introduces techniques, moves, and weapons – everyday items you can use to protect yourself. You’ll learn to use your cell phones as a weapon and some cane self-defense that transforms a common mobility aid into an effective tool for security. All you need is a general awareness of your surroundings and some basic moves.
Classes for individuals start at $30/person
Classes for businesses/organizations start at $150
Pricing is determined location, length of class, number of participants, etc. See our Deposit and Cancellation Policy.
This course gives people the opportunity to empower themselves and feel strong and confident, on the bike and off. You will learn steps to avoid becoming a target and discover basic techniques for defending yourself if you do end up in a dangerous situation. You will learn how to use your bike as a shield and to use it to claim space.
Classes for individuals start at $30/person
Classes for businesses/organizations start at $150
Pricing is determined location, length of class, number of participants, etc. See our Deposit and Cancellation Policy.
Looking for personal safety solutions? We proudly carry a range of Damsel in Defense products, including pepper spray, stun guns, and concealed carry purses, designed with both effectiveness and ease of use in mind. Empower yourself or your loved ones with reliable, high-quality tools for added security and peace of mind.
I am proud to partner with Underground Moves–a standalone employee assistance program (EAP) that allows employers and organizations to address the needs of individuals experiencing domestic violence (DV). To ensure safety, we deliver services via a platform that’s unrecognizable to anyone other than the survivor. There, they can access skill-building resources, critical services, and an ongoing support network.
Created by and for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), Underground Moves simplifies a complex issue by giving employers the resources they need to empower their employees.
If you’re not sure where to start with mental and physical wellness in your personal life or business/organization, let’s start with a conversation. We can talk about your situation and determine your needs and go from there!
Please contact me for more information on these great safety products at susiedelo@youmatterllc.com or click the link to order:
damselindefense.net/YouMatter
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Hey everyone! 🌿✨
Every day is a new opportunity to make choices that lead us to a healthier and happier life. Remember, it's not about perfection, but progress. Celebrate each small step you take towards wellness and cherish the journey.
Believe in yourself, stay committed, and keep pushing forward!
#HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney #StayHydrated #EatClean #ExerciseDaily #MindBodyBalance #youmatterfoundation #YouMatter #damselindefense #MakeADifference #CommunityLove #GodsPlan #believeinyourself
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🌟 I'm excited to announce that I've been featured on the podcast "H.E.R. Hormones Empowerment Restoration with Mindy." In this special episode titled "Resilience in Action: Empowering Women Through Faith and Self-Defense, with Susie Delo of You Matter," we dive into my life story, sharing laughter, tears, and insights on trauma and resilience. 🎧✨
Join us as we explore the empowering journey of faith and self-defense, and how these elements can transform lives. Listen to the heartfelt stories and teachings aimed at inspiring and uplifting.
Thank you for your support and for being a part of this incredible journey! 💪❤️ #ResilienceInAction #YouMatter #Empowerment #Faith #SelfDefense #Podcast #HERPodcast
Resilience in Action: Empowering Women Through Faith and Self-Defense, with Susie Delo
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Podcast Episode · H.E.R. Hormones Empowerment Restoration · 09/16/2025 · 1h 12m0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎉 Exciting Day Alert at Voodoo Brewery! 🎉
Join us today for an amazing event where I'll be showcasing my "You Matter" merchandise! Check out the video to get a glimpse of our unique offerings, including self-defense key chains, stylish shirts, and beautiful jewelry. 🛍️✨
Come by, enjoy some great brews, and support local vendors. Let's make this day unforgettable together!
See you there!
#VoodooBrewery #YouMatter #SupportLocal #youmatterfoundation #GodsPlan #ChooseJoy #damselindefense #MakeADifference #CommunityLove
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As we pause to remember September 11, 2001, we are reminded of a day that forever changed the world. It was a day of unimaginable loss and sorrow, but also one of incredible heroism, unity, and resilience. The images of that day are etched in our collective memory, serving as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit.
In the face of tragedy, we witnessed the best of humanity. First responders, ordinary citizens, and people from all walks of life came together to help, heal, and rebuild. Their courage and compassion continue to inspire us, reminding us of the power of community and the importance of standing together in times of crisis. Through it all, many found solace and strength in their faith, turning to God for comfort and guidance.
This week, as we reflect on the events of 9/11, we are also acutely aware of the heavy and somber mood that surrounds us. The world seems to be grappling with a cascade of challenges, including the tragic loss of several lives in recent events. These senseless acts of violence have left families and communities in mourning, adding to the collective grief we feel.
Yet, it is in these moments of darkness that the light of human kindness shines brightest. Communities are coming together to support one another, showing that even in the face of adversity, we can find strength in unity. As we remember those we lost on 9/11, let us also honor their memory by striving to create a world that is more compassionate, understanding, and united.
May we carry forward the lessons of resilience and hope, and may we find comfort in knowing that together, with faith and love, we can overcome any challenge.
#GodsPlan #youmatterfoundation #gratitude #believeinyourself #damselindefense #MakeADifference #youmatter #CommunityLove #ChooseJoy
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🌼 ꜱʟᴏᴡ ᴅᴏᴡɴ & ꜱᴀᴠᴏʀ ʟɪꜰᴇ 🌼
ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴜꜱᴛʟᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴜꜱᴛʟᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ ʟɪꜰᴇ, ɪᴛ'ꜱ ᴇᴀꜱʏ ᴛᴏ ᴏᴠᴇʀʟᴏᴏᴋ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱɪᴍᴘʟᴇ ᴊᴏʏꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ʙʟᴇꜱꜱɪɴɢꜱ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ꜱᴜʀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴜꜱ. ᴛᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ ᴛᴏ ꜱʟᴏᴡ ᴅᴏᴡɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʀᴜʟʏ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛʏ ɪɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʟɪꜰᴇ. 🌿
ᴄʜᴇʀɪꜱʜ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀᴜɢʜᴛᴇʀ ᴏꜰ ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴏɴᴇꜱ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʀᴍᴛʜ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴜɴ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴄᴏᴍᴇꜱ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴋɴᴏᴡɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ʙʟᴇꜱꜱᴇᴅ. ɢᴏᴅ ʜᴀꜱ ɢɪꜰᴛᴇᴅ ᴜꜱ ᴡɪᴛʜ ꜱᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ɢʀᴀᴛᴇꜰᴜʟ ꜰᴏʀ. 🙏❤️ ʟᴇᴛ'ꜱ ᴇᴍʙʀᴀᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʀᴇꜱᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ꜰɪɴᴅ ᴊᴏʏ ɪɴ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛ. ʟɪꜰᴇ ɪꜱ ᴀ ᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴏᴜꜱ ɢɪꜰᴛ
—ʟᴇᴛ'ꜱ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ꜱᴇᴄᴏɴᴅ ᴏꜰ ɪᴛ. 🌟
#Gratitude #BlessedLife #SlowDown #youmatterfoundation #GodsPlan #situationalawareness #youmatter #selfdefense #damselindefense #believeinyourself
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𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫!
𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. 🚀
𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭; 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫! 🦅
#Inspiration #SoarHigher #BelieveInYourself #GodsPlan #YouMatter #MakeADifference #SituationalAwareness #DamselInDefense #selfdefense #YouMatterFoundation
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