Born or Made

42: A Black Belt, a Koala, and a Mission (W/Anne Carr)


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A brief overview of what we discussed:

  • She opens up about the humbling journey of earning a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how it compares to her black belt in karate.
  • Anne created the ACE self-defense class to teach practical safety and personal empowerment, no prior experience required.
  • Her board-breaking workshops help women physically shatter fears while supporting survivors of childhood abuse through the Supriya Foundation.
  • We talk about juggling business, family, and identity and why she embraces being “spirited” and nontraditional.
  • Anne reflects on her global travels, unique small-town upbringing, and how she blends all her experiences into the work she does today.

About Anne:

Anne was born in Broken Hill, Australia and graduated from Flinders University with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. After graduating, she traveled around the world by herself for 3 1/2 years, met her husband of 30 years, in Palo Alto, and has 3 SonShines, 29, 27 and 20.

Anne is a •3rd Degree Black Belt •Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu •Best Selling Author •Keynote Public Speaker •Owner Operator of Stanford Chiropractic Center •Beauty Industry Leader •International Beauty and Style Diamond Trainer with the Polka Dot Powerhouse Women’s Business Group •All Australian Volleyball Player •National Level Track and Field Star and •National Level Soccer Player. She created her A.C.E. (Awareness, Confidence and Empowerment) self defense class because nobody is coming to save you. You MUST know how to protect yourself.

Connect with Anne:

www.AnneRachaelCarr.com

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Born or MadeBy Annemarie LaTulip