Fight for Change: Power, Purpose, and Prevention with Arlene Limas

In this powerful episode of the Muslim Civic Coalition Podcast, we sit down with Arlene Limas, Olympic gold medalist, trailblazing martial artist, and CEO of PAVE Prevention. Arlene opens up about her early life, the discipline that shaped her, and the journey that led her to become the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in taekwondo. But Arlene’s story goes far beyond athletic achievement. She shares how her platform as an Olympian became a catalyst for decades of work in violence prevention, social justice, and community empowerment. Today, as the CEO of PAVE Prevention, Arlene leads efforts to stop violence before it starts through education, training, and systemic change. Join us for an inspiring conversation that weaves together resilience, purpose, and leadership, showing how one woman transformed personal excellence into a career of service.