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Growing Up Black and Filipina: Learning to Own Your Power | Nelita V, Martial Arts Expert

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Optinizers — helping entrepreneurs scale smarter with world-class virtual support. What would it look like to feel powerful in your body, clear in your identity, and unapologetic in the way you move through the world? In this episode of Filipina on the Rise, Crystal sits down with Filipina martial artist, wellness entrepreneur, and digital creator Nelita Villezon. From growing up as a Black and Filipina girl in the ’80s and ’90s to becoming a “human weapon” featured in film, TV, and global campaigns, Nelita shares how movement, discipline, and identity shaped her. She opens up about navigating grief and health challenges, redefining power as she approaches 40, and what it means to help women feel safe, strong, and seen. This conversation is part healing session, part empowerment class, and a reminder that your fierceness is not something you have to earn — it’s already in you. Nelita has trained across multiple combat disciplines and built a career in martial arts, stunt work, and performance — while also becoming a trusted voice in wellness and longevity. Today, she teaches women around the world how to protect themselves, regulate their nervous systems, and move with grounded confidence. As a Black and Filipina woman, she’s intentionally taking up space so other women of color can see what’s possible and finally say, “That could be me.” ✨ KEY THEMES: Growing up Black and Filipina and not “fitting” into one box How martial arts became her survival tool — and then her superpower Self-defense as self-love: awareness, boundaries, and practical safety tips What happens in a room full of women learning to fight for the first time Representation, inner child healing, and becoming who you needed Grief, health scares, and reinventing your life in your late 30s Longevity, nervous system care, and redefining strength beyond aesthetics Motherhood, partnership, and building a purpose-led brand Letting go of perfection and showing up online as your whole self 📌 NELITA’S WORK & WHERE TO FIND HER: Dive into Nelita’s self-defense, movement, and longevity offerings — from in-person seminars to online trainings and digital resources: https://stan.store/nelita_v --- 🧭 CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Welcome, Filipina on the Rise & Nelita’s intro 00:01:21 “Frazzled but here”: real-life chaos & showing up anyway 00:03:06 What it means to be a “human weapon” & her dad’s legacy 00:04:49 Lifelong martial arts, survival, and doors it opened 00:05:56 Situational awareness, travel safety & everyday “weapons” 00:06:52 Why she felt called to train women specifically 00:07:58 The switch that flips when women find their power 00:09:40 Representation, fierceness & being who you never saw growing up 00:11:04 Growing up Black and Filipina, moving from North Carolina to California 00:13:35 “What are you?”: forms, race boxes & early identity confusion 00:18:30 Claiming both cultures & healing the inner child 00:25:10 Entering male-dominated spaces in martial arts and film 00:33:45 Grief, health challenges & rebuilding from rock bottom 00:42:20 Redefining strength: longevity, nervous system & sustainable power 00:51:00 Motherhood, boundaries & designing a values-led career 00:58:30 Practical self-defense tips & how to start training today 01:03:00 Final words for the woman learning to take up space This podcast episode is brought to you by OptiNizers, a remote talent agency that connects businesses with highly skilled Filipino remote professionals who help entrepreneurs delegate smarter, reclaim time, and stay focused on what truly drives growth. As a business owner, podcaster, and multi-business owner, I’ve learned that real progress doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from building the right partnerships. OptiNizers matches you with carefully vetted, continuously trained remote talent aligned with your goals, so you can scale with confidence. 👉 Book a free call with OptiNizers and mention KRYSTL https://www.optinizers.com/contact --- ✨ Connect with Nelita Instagram:   / nelita_v   Programs & Offerings: https://stan.store/nelita_v 📣 Follow Filipina on the Rise Instagram:   / filipinaontherise   TikTok:   / filipinaontherise   Website & newsletter: https://filipinaontherise.com 🎧 If you’re the first in your family to lead, create, or build something new — and you’re learning to trust your power while honoring where you come from — this episode is for you. Hit subscribe, share this with a Filipina who needs this reminder, and let us know in the comments what part of Nelita’s story spoke to you most. #FilipinaOnTheRise #NelitaVillezon #FilipinaExcellence #FilipinaLeadership #FilipinaIdentity #AAPIWomen #MixedRace #BlackAndFilipina #MartialArts #SelfDefenseForWomen #WomenWhoFight #RepresentationMatters #PinayPower #FilipinaCreators