Grace & Grit, Personal Situational Awareness = YOUR Safety

Grace & Grit = Personal Situational Awareness, Protection & Self-Defense Tips  presented by:

Alexandra Hollen, Roofing Corp of America; Itza Salazar, Catalyst Brazilian Jiujitsu & June’s TEAM, Powered by Keller Williams;  Christina Archuleta, Focus Self Defense; & Fitness

We are featuring these amazing women to speak to us about making better personal safety choices, because it is their passion.  They are always training and sharing their skills to help others!  We will meet at The The RUSH Event Center, 1112 40^th St., Evans,  3/5/25 from 7:45-10 a.m.

Deadline for Registration is Monday, February 24th!  Don’t delay register today. Members pay $38 online and Guest/Future Members pay $48.  We will be welcome Cowgirl Catering to serve our yummy breakfast and fortify us to this “active” morning session

Their presentation will emphasize the importance of situational awareness and practical self-defense skills in everyday life. Participants will learn about recognizing threats and strategies for staying safe as well as hands-on practice to reinforce the three defensive moves taught during the session.

Yes Ladies, there will be demonstrations and you will be invited to participate and try some “moves!” The goal of this presentation is to empower women with the confidence and tools to respond effectively if ever faced with danger!

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can easily move in, pants/slacks will be a better choice over skirts and dresses at this workshop.

The Ladies will provide handouts with key information on defense moves to try at home, information for finding helpful classes, and more!

* Christina Archuleta:

• 2^nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do
• Krav Maga expert
• 26 years coaching experience
  • Christina owns Focus Self Defense & Fitness which is a mobile operation providing personal training and self-defense classes in Weld and Larimer counties. She has been speaking to women’s groups about safety whenever invited.

* Itza Salazar:

• 12 years Brazilian Jujitsu experience
• Purple Belt Brazilian Jujitsu
• 8 years coaching experience
  • Itza works at Catalyst Brazilian Jiujitsu in Windsor; she is also a valued member of June’s TEAM, Powered by Keller Williams, using her bilingual abilities to assist real estate clients.

* Alexandra Hollen: 

• Training in self-defense and environmental survival courses
• Competes in Strength Games competitions, lifting and races
• Firearm experience + Concealed Carry License
  • Alex is forever in training in a gym practicing Krav Maga and she spends time out in nature practicing safety techniques and survival skills. As a female doing a job traveling around the country alone, she must always be tuned-in to her surroundings.  She is a bit of a self-proclaimed ‘gym rat’ and loves pushing her body’s strength & endurance.

Three key points we will learn and take away from the this program…

1. How to carry yourself in an unknown environment

2. Personal application of self-defense and awareness in your personal life and routine

3. Specific moves you can practice at home so you do not feel defenseless

Meet Christina Archuleta…

“Christina’s journey is one of incredible strength and transformation. Once trapped in an abusive marriage, she found herself weighed down by fear, shame, & a sense of powerlessness. That changed when she discovered martial arts. Initially seeking physical fitness, she instead uncovered her inner resilience, gaining confidence with every block & kick. The discipline and focus she developed in the dojo gave her the courage to break free and reclaim her life. Now a 2nd degree black belt and Expert Krav Maga instructor, Christina uses her experience to empower others, teaching self-defense and sharing her story to inspire strength, courage and hope.

You can contact Christina and learn more about her at:

Name: Christina Archuleta
Your Business Name: Focus Self Defense & Fitness
Web Site: Warriorwellnesscolorado.com
Email: Focuskravmaga@gmail.com
phone number: 970-791-1782
Facebook page: Christina Archuleta/Focus Krav Maga- Mobile trainer, she comes to you!

Meet Itza Salazar…

“Itza began her jiu-jitsu journey at the encouragement of her dad, who emphasized the importance of self-defense for young girls. While initially hesitant, she discovered a deep passion for the sport through competing and coaching. Today, Itza finds joy in guiding kids of all ages on their own jiu-jitsu paths and serving as a role model for other girls and women in the gym. For Itza, jiu-jitsu is more than a sport – it’s been a spruce of personal growth and confidence!”

She is married to Scott Kitten, they most recently lived outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 32 acres, with three cows, two dogs, chickens, and cats.

You can contact Itza and learn more about her at:

Name: Itza Salazar
Your Business Name: Catalyst Brazilian Jiujitsu & June’s TEAM, Powered by Keller Williams
Web Site:  https://junelemmings.com/
Email:  Itza@junesteam.com
Phone number:  573-5791
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itza-salazar-8273a2269
Physical address: June’s TEAM Real Estate office: 6200 W. 9th St.-B2, Greeley, CO 80634

Meet Alex Hollen…

“Alex’s childhood dream of becoming a spy was fueled by action-packed classics like the Bourne Trilogy, James Bond, and Mission Impossibles. While she ultimately decided to leave the spy life to the movies, she embraced the skills instead – training in karate, self-defense, and shooting. Alex has competed in strength competitions and races, earned her concealed carry license, and taken self-defense & environmental survival courses. Today, Alex is passionate about empowering women to be prepared for anything life throws their way.” In her career she serves as a Business Applications Analyst for Roofing Corp of America and is kicking butt in a predominately male-centered field.

You can contact Alexandra and learn more about her at:

Name: Alexandra Hollen
Your Business Name: Roofing Corp of America
Web Site: N/A
Email: alexhollen4650@gmail.com
Phone number: (970) 502-3207
Physical address she travels all over the U.S. doing her job

These powerful women will be giving away a door prize. Women participating are always encouraged to bring door prizes to promote your business!

Please Thank our member Volunteers who are helping make this Workshop a powerful experience for YOU – – –

WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:45-10 a.m.                

Program Title:  Grace & Grit, Personal Situational Awareness, Personal Protection + Self Defense Tips

 Speakers:  Christina Archuleta, Focus Krav Maga; Alexandra Hollen, Roofing Corp of America; Itza Salazar, June’s TEAM, Powered by Keller Williams & Brazilian Jiujitsu 

 Location: The RUSH Event Center, 1112 40^th St., Evans, 80620 

Catering: Sandy & Tori Beardsley, Cowgirl Catering

Set-up DIVAS (4-5pm) Tuesday, March 4th: Ciara Wortley & Celeste Ewert – both Envision, Creative Support for People with Developmental Disabilities;  Marie Warren, Marie Warren Homes, Coldwell Banker NoCo Realty/60+ RIDE; Gena Wickes, Horses & Hound Chiropractic

Check-in Hostesses (arrive before 7:30am): Amie Cieminski; Youth Empowerment Group/ UNC; Elizabeth Mahoney, Complete Professional Development

Greeter: Janet Bedingfield, Divine Abidance, Intuitive Healer

Speaker’s Gift (X’s 3): Rachealle Gamache, Esthebella Skin for Christina; Itza Salazar from June’s TEAM for Alex; Crystal Scolaro, Sears Real Estate for Itza

3:00 minute-7^th Inning Stretch: Crystal Scolaro, Sears Real Estate

Clean-up DIVAS (4): Tina Faye Wernsman, Graystone Realty; Diane Holmberg, Aims Foundation; Sue Helfrich, Teen Safe Driving; Rachealle Gamache, Esthebella Skin 

Sister-to-Sister Pay-it-Forward: Will benefit Weld Women2Women (W2W) and be coordinated by Heather Ingersoll, Hometown Insurance. Your Kind donations will go directly to supporting local women. This 501c3 nonprofit was started by member Kay Broderius in 2009, the same year Kristi launched NorCoWIB. With March being National Women’s History month recognizing women who made a difference throughout history – we want to join that positive energy and help W2W with their Circle of Sisters Fundraising Luncheon & Silent Auction on Saturday, May 17th at the UNC Campus Commons. Your donation will help make a difference – at a critical time in a local woman’s life…when she has nowhere else to turn, and it rarely exceeds $750.  Here’s how it works: This is a Free-Will opportunity to donate $5 + 1 business card, or if you are passionate about the work this nonprofit accomplishes you can donate up to $20 and put 4 business cards in the drawing. It functions in $5 increments. At the end of the Workshop 1 business card is drawn and that person splits the pot with Weld W2W this month’s featured nonprofit organization.

What can NorCoWIB offer YOU?

Kristi Helzer is the President/Facilitator, who gave birth to Northern Colorado Women In Business in January of 2009 a TRIBE of purposeful local business women who support each other in achieving our goals! We just completed our 16th year and we continue to thrive and attract new women monthly.

We promote learning from each other and experts in their field so we can gain knowledge, skills, inspiration, courage, and confidence to perfect our business practices to become the best at what we do.

We believe in doing business locally to support a healthy economy and a healthy community.

Giving Back – Monthly Philanthropy

We endorse giving back to worthy efforts that impact community members through our Sister-to-Sister/Pay it Forward monthly campaign, featuring a different nonprofit each month.

Membership Options:

We implemented an annual Membership fee in July of 2023. We have three levels:

• Ultimate is for the average (full-time for profit) business woman, $200
• NonProfit/Education Membership is $75
• Basic is $100 ~ this is ideal for those working their own part-time gig while also working a full-time job and for those easing into retirement who want to stay involved and participate in what makes Northern Colorado such a special place.

We host monthly Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month (unless it is a holiday) exploring topics and featuring speakers requested by our active members who are surveyed each summer to keep this supportive organization as meaningful as possible to its members. Your participation is valued. By showing up you build relationships and turn contacts into powerful connections that provide potential to grow your business. Thank you for your participation and contributing to our thriving SUCCESS!

Northern Colorado Women in Business – (NorCoWIB) meets the 1^st Wednesday of each month from 7:45-10 a.m. Members cost:  $35 cash or check or $38 online at:  https://norcowib.com/events/

Guest/Future Member cost: $45 cash or check for or $48 online.

PLEASE BE AWARE that registration closes at 5 p.m. 10 days prior to our Workshop – a paid registration is required to reserve your spot (as it impacts catering, printing, venue, etc.). Late registrations will no longer be accepted, the last minute scramble isn’t how professional women conduct business. Since I believe in quality customer service, this info might help you with your calendar planning:

Registration due by 5 p.m. on the 1^st column / 2^nd column Workshop date:              
Mon., 3/24         4/2                          
Mon., 4/28         5/7                          
Mon., 5/26 Memorial Day  6/4                         
Mon., 6/23         7/2                          
Mon., 7/28         8/6                          
Mon., 8/25         9/3
Mon., 9/22         10/1
Mon., 10/27      11/5
Mon., 11/24      12/3

You can always drop off your payment to my home before the deadline. We have moved so please update your records with this address in Canberra Commons:  7205 W. Canberra St.,  Greeley, CO 80634.  This is a good backup if you have a challenge paying online.

We want and value your participation, so please plug-in these registration deadline dates into your calendar as helpful reminders!  This is good info to share when you are inviting a local business women to participate at a NorCoWIB Workshop.

I always encourage women to reach-out with this “gift” to join us to your friends, clients & customers to  come “try us on for size!” Invite a girlfriend who can benefit from our Workshop topics and social interactions. Our Ladies enjoy getting to know new women, our presenters and each other, it encourages their trust and can result in new clients for YOU to build your business around!

Also watch for invitations to our intimate small group gatherings: “Enlightening Conversations” NorCoWB’s version of masterminding with a group of 12 members,  the 3rd week of the month. NewBEE Groups for some great networking and Q & A once a quarter + CELEBRATING OUR WINS! …with 10 members when we NEED to share our SUCCESS.