Katie Ring is a self-defense instructor, content creator, personal trainer, and advocate for victims committed to helping people feel safer, stronger, and more prepared in a world that often makes them feel otherwise. She grew up in San Francisco and first turned to martial arts after a series of assaults on women in the city pushed her to take action. That moment sparked a mission that evolved into a fast-growing digital platform focused on practical, real-world self-defense – especially for women.

While she first gained attention for her safety strategies and situational awareness content as @the.self.defense.girl, Katie has since become a trusted voice in true crime, breaking down active investigations and headline cases for an audience that has grown into the hundreds of thousands. Her viral content, from a breakdown of the “Ted Bundy rule” to in-depth coverage of the Karen Read trial, has reached millions and sparked national attention.

Her rise in the true crime space continues as host of Crime House Daily, a new Crime House original video and audio series launching Monday, September 8. The twice-daily show covers the biggest cases, headline trials, and breaking developments every morning and night.

Driven by a deep commitment to victim advocacy, Katie continues to build a powerful platform dedicated to education, empowerment and giving people the tools and resources to protect themselves and each other.