June 09, 2025

Situational Awareness, Self-Reliance & Sisterhood: Inside Athena Tactics with Amanda Rose

56 minutes

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products!

Key Takeaways:

Amanda Rose, founder of Athena Tactics, shares her mission to empower women through personal protection training.

Education and proper training are essential before purchasing a firearm—knowledge builds confidence.

Many women face misconceptions about their capability to safely handle firearms, which Amanda works to break down.

Developing situational awareness is a foundational skill in personal safety and self-defense.

Amanda explains how fear of firearms often stems from a lack of exposure and education, not the tool itself.

“Guns are inanimate; people are the variable.” The danger lies in human behavior, not the object.

Women can remain feminine and powerful, embracing both style and self-reliance.

Training helps women overcome the flinch response, improving accuracy and control at the range.

It’s crucial to choose a firearm based on personal comfort and individual needs—there is no one-size-fits-all.

Amanda emphasizes the value of community and support among women, especially in male-dominated spaces like firearms training.

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