The Martial Arts Woman Podcast

12/01/2024

NEW PODCAST! A truly heartwarming episode with a beautiful, compassionate and strong woman martial artist, Barbara White! Every martial art woman is a gem, and Barbara shines as brightly as the best of them. How she copes with the recent loss of her husband, how she does so much in martial arts and life, and her genuine spirit will inspire you in ways that you cannot imagine. Enjoy! Click here or below:

Barbara White, a long time martial art woman, shares about her martial art journey and her loving relationship with her husband, Bob White, who recently passed away. He was her husband and best friend as well as a well-known martial artist in the martial art community. I also learned that Barbara ha...

01/01/2024

21/09/2023

What The Martial Arts Woman does in her day job!

Listen to this episode from Navigating the Grid™ on Spotify. Today Kellie is joined by Andrea Harkins a NERC implementation expert and an accomplished blogger, author, and podcaster on a host of additional subjects. They breakdown in simple terms what it means to be NERC Ready.

13/09/2023

Check out all the fascinating martial art woman interviews here:

This podcast is devoted to martial art women who make a difference! Host, Andrea F. Harkins, interviews fascinating martial art woman all over the world to explore their journeys as they navigate through life, difficulties, distractions and obstacles but emerge renewed, capable, and strong thanks to...

29/07/2023

NEW PODCAST! Stephanie Dunham turned childhood tragedy into triumph for other martial art women. Listen to her story now on The Martial Arts Woman Podcast!

This exceptional woman, Stephanie Dunham, faced childhood trauma and torment for years, but today finds healing in martial arts. She is a black belt who teaches her own program a couple of times a week, and on the side, helps other women heal from their tragedies and is involved in a ministry to com...

19/07/2023

The original version of The Martial Arts Woman book! If you haven’t read the amazing stories of the more than 25 women warriors who overcame obstacles and barriers in their lives thanks to martial arts, then pick up your copy now- and it’s the newest version on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Woman-Motivational-Stories/dp/1544916213

17/07/2023

LISTEN IN NOW! My interesting chat with my interesting friend, Jane Larkin-Meiser! https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Jane-Larkin-Meiser---Positive-Martial-Artist-and-Friend-e26rh3g

16/07/2023

NEW PODCAST! My wonderful friend Jane Larkin-Meiser is not only a friend to me, she is a friend to many. But, beyond this wonderful trait of friendship that she shares, she is an amazingly accomplished martial artist, a podcaster, and an entrepreneur. With a bumpy childhood behind her and a positive outlook on the future, Jane reminds us all that every day is the chance to be a better person. Her list of unique jobs in her career are so interesting and non-traditional for women. Her martial art training and endeavors are just like Jane herself - persistent, positive and productive! Thank you, Jane, for sharing your valuable time with me. xoxo
Andrea

Jane and I became friends a few years ago after she invited me to be a co-host on her podcast, The Java Buzz Morning Talk Show. Since then, I learned that Jane is a true friend to many. She is selfless in many ways and reaches out to those who need encouragement, a smile or just a quick hello. Aside...

15/07/2023

Wishing you the very best, always💜

28/05/2021

Powerful stories!

https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins

This podcast is devoted to martial art women who make a difference!

08/05/2021

NEW PODCAST that makes the connection between TAEKWONDO and coping with MENTAL ILLNESS. Author, Melanie Gibson, explains how she found a way to renew herself and cope with her mental illness through her Taekwondo practice. She recently published her memoir, Kicking and Screaming, a memoir of madness and martial arts, in which she shares a brutally honest, yet inspirational and witty account of her intimate struggles with multiple mental illnesses, substance abuse, and poor relationship skills. We talk about her return to Taekwondo after her initial practice when she was ten years old and how it allows her to cope with her mental illnesses in a way she had never experienced before. This story is real, inspirational, and another testimony to the power of martial arts.

Author, Melanie Gibson, explains how she found a way to renew herself and cope with her mental illness through her Taekwondo practice. She recently published her memoir, Kicking and Screaming, a memoir of madness and martial arts, in which she shares a brutally honest, yet inspirational and witty ac...

30/04/2021

It's here! HOW TO START YOUR OWN MARTIAL ART PROGRAM BOOK is available now on AMAZON!

LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT SIGNED COPIES, BUT THEY WILL BE A FEW WEEKS UNTIL DELIVERY as I need to order them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1511795263

Learn how to start your own martial art program with little money or overhead and make a profit. This book takes you through every step of the process including how to choose a venue, finding time to teach, pitching your program, teaching kids or adults, after-school programs, equipment, marketing, staffing, creating a business plan and a handbook, setting goals, building revenue, leadership development, having a grand opening, recruiting and retention. With 30 years of experience, Andrea F. Harkins, creates an easy-to-follow step-by-step plan that will help you begin your dream of owning your own martial art program today.

How To Start Your Own Martial Art Program

26/03/2021

NEW PODCAST!

Pat Williams is a positive martial art warrior. She is a 10th degree black belt who began training in the 1960's. Many know and love her for her positive daily Facebook posts. Although she has been in a wheelchair for 4 to 5 years because of her knees, she continues to train and teach. She practices...

18/03/2021

Episode # 2 – Andrea Harkins everydaymartialartist | March 18, 2021 Andrea Harkins is a martial artist, author of 2 books, magazine columnist, blogger, podcaster and The Martial Arts Woman! Listen to Andrea tell her story. I hope you will enjoy this one as much as I did. https://themartialartswoma...

13/03/2021

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸This podcast of Gloves Off is with Sensei Andrea Harkins a martial artisit and author. Listen to this woman leader of the martial arts talk a...

21/02/2021

Listen to my interview on the UK podcast on The Martial View!

Andrea Harkins is a martial artist, blogger, podcaster and author! She has a great following promoting her messages of positivity and the benefits of martial...

21/02/2021

Black Belt and Baby....I earned my 2nd degree black belt in 1997 when I was several months pregnant with my 2nd son. It was a day I will never forget for many reasons. It taught me the importance of building dreams.

Most people today forget about the importance of effort. They think that success should happen simply because they want it. Many forget the hours of hard work and dedication it takes to reach a pinnacle. Think about climbing a mountain, or learning to fly an airplane. You cannot do it without practi...

27/01/2021

New Podcast as promised! Rebecca Durr Moffett!
Rebecca refers to herself as an ordinary martial artist and in many ways, I understand. I, too, am the every day type ordinary martial artist who pushes and plods along in practice, but with high ambition and anticipation. Still, after talking to Rebecca I realized that she is far from ordinary and she has wonderful insights on being a martial art woman.
xoxo
Andrea

Meet Rebecca Durr Moffett, an ambitious Judo practitioner who practices transcendental meditation and has worked in a battered women’s shelter for more than 30 years. She also earned a master’s degree in Public Administration while working. Listen to her great insights here: https://anchor.fm/an...

24/01/2021

"Move around the ring, whether in martial arts or in life, in various directions and let nothing stop you from seeking answers to your questions about who you really are or who you want to be."

Let’s face it. Martial artists see the world a little differently. They see a combination of defense, offense, art, beauty, physicality, mindset and spirituality. The eyes take it all in during class and practice. Practitioners start to see a new hope and a new beginning inside themselves. They re...

17/01/2021

Within a short period of time, I made it to the Top 20 Martial Art Podcasts you must follow in 2021! See spot #11 - that's me! Thanks for all your support and encouragement as we make this the best martial art podcast devoted to women!
xoxo
Andrea

List of Best Martial Arts Podcasts to learn self defense. Keep up with the top martial arts podcasts on the web featuring interviews, challenges, struggles of the practitioners of martial arts and learn more about mixed martial arts.

06/01/2021

NEW PODCAST! This fascinating martial art woman overcame a brain tumor and later learned martial arts in her basement until she joined a martial art class. Her story will inspire you to recognize how important every day of your life is, and to follow your dreams. Thanks Bethany June Dillon for nominating her and thank you Lynn Varghese for sharing you interesting and dynamic story!
xoxo
Andrea

Listen in to Lynn Varghese's inspiring story about overcoming her brain tumor and why she began her martial art journey.

05/01/2021

I’m so honored to be interviewed by Sifu Rafael on his coaching podcast. Hang out with us for a bit and be inspired! I talk about my mission of positivity and martial arts and I give advice to those who are interested in coaching in some way. I think you will enjoy Sifu Rafael's beautiful spirit and our wonderful chat together about making the world a better place.
xoxo
Andrea

Today’s guest is Andrea Harkins who has so much to offer that I wonder if she ever sleeps. Click the link to listen https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/episodes/A-True-Inspiration---The-Martial-Arts-Woman-eoba6i
Andrea Harkins is an internationally recognized writer, motivator, and public speaker. She is also a martial artist, martial art instructor, blogger, published book author, magazine and newspaper columnist, poet, published greeting card writer, and life coach.

01/01/2021

Friends, chase your dreams and make 2021 a positive and productive year for YOU!
xoxo
Andrea

Keep the dreams alive and always strive to be better today than you were yesterday.

13/12/2020

NEW BLOG POST! Read & Share please! Enjoy! We are all swayed by others, bullied to believe we are not worthy or smart, or even told that we cannot reach the goals we set for ourselves. None of that is true. Every person is provided with a baseline of potential upon which they build, if they so desire.
In martial arts, every punch, kick, form, and technique, allows you to witness a part of yourself that you did not know existed. It's not magic, but rather concentrated effort that allows you to become more than you ever imagined.
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE OF TODAY?
xoxo
Andrea

If you want to truly define yourself, use your gifts and talents to make a difference in someone's life, even your own.

09/12/2020

One woman finds a way to help women in need learn martial arts, eyspecially those who are involved in domestic violence or sexually abused. Yeah, one woman. Meet Kristy Hitchens. Click below to listen to this enlightening podcast!
xoxo
Andrea
You can make a difference, too! Never forget it!

Kristy Hitchens talks about how and why she founded the Pink Belt project in Australia, a martial art scholarship for women in need, especially victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A journalist and media officer by trade, and a blogger on the side, Kristy has a sprite enthusiasm about ma...

05/12/2020

So EXCITED! Today I post Kristy Hitchens (Australia) interview where she talks about the amazing scholarship program, the Pink Belt Project, as well as her personal martial art journey and so much more. If you ever think you cannot change the world by what you do, this interview will prove you wrong. You have the power to make a huge difference! YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT BRINGING THE PINK BELT PROJECT TO YOUR SCHOOL WHEREVER YOU ARE, IF INTERESTED!

Kristy Hitchens talks about how and why she founded the Pink Belt project in Australia, a martial art scholarship for women in need, especially victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.In this interview.

28/10/2020

Read my story in the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper! Let's go Podcast!!!

"The Martial Arts Woman Podcast" is the first one dedicated to women and why they practice martial arts. Tucsonan Andrew Harkins is 24 episodes into her first season, with plenty

20/10/2020

The Martial Art Promise that a Woman martial artist makes to herself.This promise is so powerful because for an hour or two a week she escapes into time to learn more about herslef and who she is meant to be. It is a promise meant to be kept and used and cherished. xoxo
This is from a chapter in my book, The Martial Arts Woman:
https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Woman.../dp/1544916213

The Martial Art Promise that a Woman martial artist makes to herself.This promise is so powerful because for an hour or two a week she escapes into time to l...

19/10/2020

A message from Buddha😊
If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down. Here are a few things to improve in your life so you can fly!

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins
Blog: www.themartialartswoman.com
Books:
The Martial Arts Women Book:https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Woman-Motivational-Stories/dp/1544916213 (or contact me for signed copies)
Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone Book: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Inspirations-Everyone-Andrea-Harkins/dp/150297830X
COMING SOON: How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program

10/10/2020

NEW PODCAST! Gwendolyn Wilkins!
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 in to this exuberant interview where Gwendolyn shares her martial art history and how she applies martial arts to life and nursing. She is fun and fascinating and a martial art woman who truly makes a difference!

When asked, "Who wants to be a COVID nurse?" Gwendolyn Wilkins quickly responded, "Yes, please."