CJ Scarlet is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author. She is also a facilitator of retreats for veterans with PTSD/military sexual trauma, and for women and girls living in imperiled communities.
An expert in victim advocacy, CJ has given speeches and workshops at national and international events; and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including MSNBC and NPR.
The former roller skating carhop and U.S. Marine photojournalist holds a B.A. in Political Science from Virginia Wesleyan College, and an interdisciplinary M.A. in Humanities with an emphasis on Human Violence from Old Dominion University.
CJ is the author of The Badass Girl’s Guide: Uncommon Strategies to Outwit Predators and Neptune’s Gift: Discovering Your Inner Ocean. Named one of the “Happy 100” people on the planet, CJ’s personal story of triumph over adversity is featured in several books, including bestsellers Happy for No Reason and Be Invincible.
CJ can be reached at cj@cjscarlet.com or through her website at www.cjscarlet.com.