Category: Philosophy

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Terri Green – A Groovy Black Belt from the 1970’s

October 24, 2020

Terri Green began practicing martial arts as a teenager in the 1970’s. She decided to forego the traditional, expected lessons of sewing and cooking in exchange for semi-contact street fighting and a well-earned black belt. Now that’s pretty groovy. Here’s the link: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Terri-Green—A-Groovy-Black-Belt-from-the-1970s-ejtrsq Or, click below: Here is some information about me getting my black… Read More Terri Green – A Groovy Black Belt from the 1970’s

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Maca Navas – The Sword Woman

October 17, 2020

Practicing in the park during COVID times, Maca Navas is known to the locals as “The Sword Lady.” They didn’t know her name but they saw her grace and committed practice with the sword in the park. Learn more about Maca in her interview here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Maca-Navas—The-Sword-Woman-el35ne or here: Maca practices Kung Fu and Tai Chi. In… Read More Maca Navas – The Sword Woman

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Gwendolyn Wilkins – Eclectic Martial Artist and COVID Nurse

October 10, 2020

When asked, “Who wants to be a COVID nurse?” Gwendolyn Wilkins quickly responded, “Yes, please.” On that day, Gwendolyn set her martial art fearlessness into motion in her nursing career. Listen here or the link below: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Gwendolyn-Wilkins—Eclectic-Martial-Artist-and-COVID-Nurse-eir7d4 A year out of nursing school Gwendolyn volunteered to be a COVID nurse when the floor in the… Read More Gwendolyn Wilkins – Eclectic Martial Artist and COVID Nurse

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Rebecca Knight – Anything is Possible

October 3, 2020

Overcoming a religious cult for the first ten years of her life, Rebecca Knight found a promising future in martial arts. Listen here or click below: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Rebecca-Knight—Anything-is-Possible-ekflr3 See other links and info below.  I am sure you probably do not know many martial artists who lived their first ten years in a religious cult in Mexico… Read More Rebecca Knight – Anything is Possible

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Who Are You?

October 1, 2020

Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are?  I provided the usual reply, “a mother, wife, martial artist, writer, friend…” blah, blah, blah. The truth is I didn’t take even a moment to think about it.  And, what I spewed so quickly are the roles I play, not really who I am.  No, to get… Read More Who Are You?

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Michelle Manu – Powerfully Embrace Who You Are

September 26, 2020

“Own your space. Powerfully embrace who you are. Don’t apologize for what you know. Continually strive to become more than who you are.” -Michelle Manu Listen to Michelle’s Interview by clicking on this link: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Michelle-Manu—Powerfully-Embrace-Who-You-Are-ejd1d1 or, click below: Michelle Manu is known for her accomplishments as a 10th Black Belt and teacher (Kumu) of the… Read More Michelle Manu – Powerfully Embrace Who You Are

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Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

September 19, 2020

Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman!  Listen to the Podcast here: BIO:  From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in… Read More Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

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Absurd Misconceptions about Martial Art Women

September 18, 2020

Not Lucky First of all, I am not “lucky” to be a female martial artist.  I didn’t pick some four-leaf clover or perform a magic spell to join the elite rank of martial artists in this world.  I put in as much work and effort as anybody and I withstood the test of time. Luck has… Read More Absurd Misconceptions about Martial Art Women

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Using Focus to Achieve Success

September 13, 2020

Steps to Success  There are a lot of steps that you must take to succeed such as practice, knowledge, ability, perseverance, dedication, humility and diligence, to name a few. Success rarely just lands on your lap without these. But, there is one attribute that nearly encompasses all of these components in one swoop, and that… Read More Using Focus to Achieve Success

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Odette Russell – Grandmaster and Empowered Self-Defense Expert

September 12, 2020

“We have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” -Odette Russell Do not miss this captivating interview with Odette Russell. Click on the link below to listen to the podcast: Podcast Highlights:  Stalked by a drug dealer as a teen and young woman, Odette Russell knows a thing or two about the importance of protecting yourself… Read More Odette Russell – Grandmaster and Empowered Self-Defense Expert