Best Dexter Richardson Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the Cycle: How Gaming and Tech Are Building Black Futures (Feat. Dexter Simms) 35:55

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When Dexter Sims looks back at his journey from the streets of South London to pioneering Black Tech Day, he sees a path marked by resilience, vision, and an unwavering belief in possibility. "I've lived in 21 houses. Both my parents were on A-class drugs, domestic violence, alcohol. A lot of my family has been to prison and I haven't been to priso…

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#9: Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec – Fluid Jiu-Jitsu & the Art of Efficiency over Force 1:05:01

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“Don’t take the fight where you’re best. Take it where the gap in skill is the greatest.” “There are laws of physics even BJJ cannot overcome.” “Fluid BJJ is a play on words. It’s about movement, adaptability, and training every day—especially in the water.” “Before you can be a good teacher or businessman, you must be a good student of martial art…

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#8: Scott Coker: The Spirit of the Fight: Martial Arts, Mastery, and Building Champions 1:48:33

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“This journey didn’t begin with fight promotion—it began with the love of the arts, and it continues because of it.” “Mastery is when you’re unconsciously competent—your body knows before your mind can think.” “We didn’t just build champions—we built humans. And you can feel the difference when they walk into the room.” – Scott Coker Welcome to a v…

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#7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later 1:07:07

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"Survive first, win later. The goal is to stay in the fight." "Martial arts training can be the crucible for developing life skills beyond fighting—mental toughness, social intelligence, and adaptability." "If your goal is longevity, your #1 priority should be injury prevention." "You can’t define someone else’s success—choose your own path in mart…

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#6: Herb Perez - How to Think, Train & Win Like an Olympic Champion 1:18:36

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“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is process-oriented, goal-focused.” "In a finite game, the purpose is to win. In an infinite game, the purpose is to keep playing.” "Winning isn’t always the best indicator of success. Performing at your highest level is." …

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#5: Mike Stone – The Martial Path: Mastery of Mind, Spirit, and the Moment 1:40:11

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"Fear is not my enemy; it is a friend. Fear is only allowing me to see an aspect of myself I was not willing to look at." "The only moment you can truly live or die is now. So why waste time on the past or worry about the future?" "When you remember who you are, you don’t need to discover yourself; you just need to align with your spiritual origin.…

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#4: Budo Brothers – Joy Jitsu – The Art of Living a Joyful Life 1:04:30

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"Joy is a trainable skill, and like any martial art, it requires practice, especially in the face of discomfort and chaos." "Your obstacles are your greatest teachers. Like the samurai seeking out the master swordsman, life’s challenges are here to test and refine you." "Gratitude cuts through the noise and brings you into the present moment—becaus…

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#3: Alan Baker - The Endless Path of Mastery: Exploring Martial Arts, Mindset, and the Journey Within. 1:06:47

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"We know we can't make it; we don’t have the lifespan to know it all. But that’s what makes us warriors—we still choose to walk the path, even knowing we’ll never reach the end.” “The breath is the bridge—it’s the control point for your body, your spirit, and your mind. Mastering it gives you the reins to navigate any challenge, on or off the mat."…

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#2: John Little – Be Yourself - Bruce Lee’s Path to Self-Mastery 1:22:09

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"To always be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Don’t look for a successful personality and duplicate it. These are very strong pointers to truth, but they’re dismissed by a lot of people. If you understand this, it makes your life way more exciting and open to learning." – John Little Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Belt Podca…

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#1: Mike Lee Kanarek – Those Who Constantly Evolve, See the Future First. 1:05:04

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“Train like a fighter, think like a soldier, fight like a warrior. I believe confidence has to be done with inoculation. In martial arts we have stress and aggression drills that inoculate us to pain, it’s like they give us a little bit of poison, and the next night a little more poison, then a year and a half later, when we are in the arena with r…

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Navigating the Confluence of Fashion and Function in Interior Design (Ft. Bee Janaye) 37:53

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As we peeled back the layers of interior design with the visionary Bee Janaye, a fascinating narrative unfolded, bridging fashion's flair with the science of neuroaesthetics. Bee, an emblem of innovative thought in the design world, sat down with me, Jason Lazarus, to unravel her transformative journey from fashion to the creation of deeply resonan…

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#16: Dexter Fletcher – Form Follows Function when Hunting Monsters 1:18:47

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“When you go into a Hostage Rescue you have to see it as if you are protecting or trying to save your own child, your own mother, your own brother. If you can’t put yourself in a situation to see it that way you can’t do that job. And that’s the way Miami Dade SWAT SRT, that is what our perspective was. The Job that we do is real, and you are going…

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The Organic Growth of Leigh Matheson's Superfood Empire 37:20

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Join host Jason Lazarus as he delves into the captivating journey of Leigh Matheson, who traded his finance career for the realm of wellness with Magic Tree Superfoods. Discover the profound intersection of personal health and entrepreneurial success, as Leigh shares his insights on navigating the startup landscape while nurturing one's own well-be…

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#15: Chris Kent – The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do 1:27:59

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“Jeet Kune Do to me is not about the perpetuation of an art, it is about the personal cultivation of an individual. To me Jeet Kune Do is a state of being. It’s a dynamic way of thinking and acting that encompasses the same fluid operating principles you use in dealing with opponents that you would use every day in the arena of life. I would like t…

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#14: Nicolas Saignac – Express Yourself and Be Free 1:16:49

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“You want to find this place with the person that you are working with, sparring is working with people, it’s not working against people, you are going to receive what you give. If it’s too hard, and you do not respect the parameters that are set, something is not going to go right. Work with people in the gym, don’t work against them. You express …

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Breaking Barriers to Wealth with Selina Flavius of Black Girl Finance 30:16

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Navigating the tumultuous seas of grief while steering the ship of entrepreneurship, I had to find my bearings after a profound loss. Meanwhile, Selena Flavius of Black Girl Finance lights the way for financial inclusivity with her journey from business development to becoming a beacon of financial enlightenment for Black women and beyond. Our late…

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#13: Fariborz Azhakh – How To Be A Master Teacher 1:27:34

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“I never wanted to be the greatest martial artist ever, I always saw myself as a teacher. I want to influence people, I don’t want them to be impressed by what I do, I want to be a vehicle for them to learn. To me integrity is a moment by moment choice. My work is to challenge myself to choose the way I respond to situations. Who we are is more imp…

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Chronicles of Resilience and Revival Post Redundancy (Ft. Samuel Iremiren) 48:36

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When life threw a curveball at Samuel Iriman, it wasn't just any ordinary pitch. Sitting down with Samuel, we navigate the choppy waters of job loss, a reality he faced shortly after the joyous arrival of his son. The heart of our conversation beats with the raw, unfiltered emotional journey Samuel endured—from the moment he received that life-alte…

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#12: Tom Callos – The Martial Art of Kindness 1:43:52

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“The real goal is not to be a great martial artist, but to be a great human being. A Black Belt is a good human being that is constantly working on themselves, it is somebody of a high level of skill, that brings their practice to life in ways that makes other people stop and look and listen. It’s about the Artist that brings the practice to life.”…

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Life Lessons on the Road to Entrepreneurial Triumph with (Ft. Jazz Rose) 35:34

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Ever found yourself at a crossroads where every direction seems to lead to uncertainty? Jazz Rose, a millionaire entrepreneur, faced such a moment when his company hit a financial snag, unable to make payroll for the first time in 15 years. His story, a blend of resilience, strategic pivots, and unexpected life lessons, unfolds in our latest conver…

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Rewriting Life Through Faith and Social Leadership (Ft. Dez Brown) 35:24

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When Dez Brown walked away from a life marked by violence and racial tension, he didn't just turn a page, he rewrote his entire book. As a beacon of hope in faith-based community initiatives and youth mentorship, Dez joins us to share his remarkable journey of redemption and the lessons on leadership and social justice he's learned along the way. H…

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Unlocking Inspirational Stories of Black UK Entrepreneurs 3:31

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Meet Jason Lazarus, your friendly neighborhood podcaster, whose journey to podcasting is nothing short of compelling. Battling personal health challenges such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, Jason never let these obstacles deter him from his passion for business and podcasting. His primary mission? To bring to the limelight, the inspiring storie…

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#11: Harinder Singh – Master Your Center and Flow in Chaos 1:18:59

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“Spiritual Growth is not necessarily found on a yoga mat, in the dojo, or in a meditation room, it’s found in the space between your thoughts, it’s found in the space between your decisions, it’s found in the still point in the transition between stimulus and response. If I can pause and master those transitions and come to center in those moments …

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Education, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment with Hannah Spence 22:51

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You're in for a thrilling chat with our special guest, Hannah Spence, founder of Clock Flower Solutions. This former teacher turned entrepreneur opens up about her compelling journey from the classroom to the business world. Hannah generously shares her wisdom about the power and potential of social media marketing, a topic she recently addressed a…

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#10: Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro – The Iron Mind of a Champion 1:01:55

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“Champions have a very strong spiritual understanding of when is the right moment to throw a perfect technique, using time and timing to understand the right moment. It’s impossible to put into the an equation how it feels, because if you stop to think, you are late, flow is not a motion, flow is a state, it’s a congruence, it’s a rhythm that you a…

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#9: Chip Townsend – Breaking Through Barriers 1:14:28

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“When pushing the boundaries of the human body, either I’m going to break, or it is. Can I pull the trigger and go? It can be this way in self-defense, life, and everything else that we do. A great question is to ask what is the absolute worst that could happen in this situation, when you can wrap your mind around that worst-case scenario, I know t…

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Exploring the Unique Journey of Black Create Connect with Founder Alicia Richardson 25:23

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Ever thought about the potential power of authentic connections with the black community in the professional world? Our enlightening conversation with Alicia Richardson, founder of Black Create Connect, explores just that. We dive deep into how this innovative platform acts as a bridge between black professionals and prospective employers via conte…

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The Journey to Educational Empowerment with Ziggy Moore 27:52

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Have you ever pondered the transformational power of education and its impact on our communities? Get ready to unravel this fascinating theme with our esteemed guest, Ziggy Moore, founder of 'Moore Education'. Ziggy, with a rich experience of 17 years under his belt, steers this enlightening conversation around the role of education in transforming…

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#8: Willie “The Bam” Johnson – The Art of Honest Self Expression 1:23:30

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“The Jail that I was in was easy. The Jail that most people are in today without being incarcerated in a Jail Cell, is the Jail cell of the mind and the heart. It wasn’t till I learned to love me in Jail, it wasn’t until I learned to express me in jail, that I was able to look at myself in the mirror, and say, Let’s Go Bam.” My guest this episode i…

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#7: James Hundon – Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast 1:07:28

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“Everyone has a gift, but not everyone seeks to find it, or has the patience to go within themselves to find it. It’s passion, what are you passionate about? What part of you gives you the drive to work hard to get good at something, no matter what it is. We can be mediocre or we can be average, but what makes a person driven to become extra ordina…

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#6: Graciela Casillas - Trailblaze Your Own Style 1:25:59

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“My goal in training is to build a student’s reflexes not just memorizing a technique. Building reflexes by discarding the drills, and eventually being able to free flow, so you can react to any angle of attack, if you train that way you will never be caught off guard because you are prepared for any line of attack, it doesn’t matter the trajectory…

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#5: Val Mijailovic – Karate is Harmony 1:18:17

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“When I was coming up, we didn’t look at anybody else, we didn’t glorify anybody else, instead we learned by discovering what we could do. Everybody was different. Now days there is so much information out there and it is so easily available. So now we try to become like others, and this takes away from that spiritual and physical muscle memory exp…

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#4: Billy Blanks – "Heart of a Champion (Transformation Begins from the Inside Out)" 1:06:48

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“Tae Bo sold 115 million copies and revolutionized the fitness world. It changed the way people talked about fitness, I was the first person that talked about inside out. Most people didn’t really talk about the inside, most people talked about changing your hips, your legs, your bum, and your arms, but nobody talked about the heart. I was the only…

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Emmanuel Asuquo: Financial Education and the Journey to Entrepreneurship 1:05:00

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Picture a world where children are taught the concept of money and business as part of their school curriculum. In this thought-provoking conversation with the charismatic financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo, we not only envision this world but explore tangible ways to take steps toward this innovative approach to education. Emmanuel generously share…

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#3: Erik Paulson - "The Creative Act of Martial Arts" 2:32:39

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“It doesn’t matter where it comes from as long as it works, and you don’t know if it works unless you experiment with it. In order to get good at everything you got to break it all up and pull it apart. Find the common thread, that’s how the styles will merge.” -- Erik Paulson My guest on this episode is Erik Paulson who is an Encyclopedia of Marti…

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Stephanie Taylor: Teenage Mum to Property Mogul 30:51

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Meet Stephanie Taylor, the co-founder of HMO Heaven and Renter Success. Listen as she unveils her awe-inspiring journey from teenage mom navigating the choppy waters of financial uncertainty to a business tycoon with a multi-million pound property portfolio. Get ready to absorb practical tips on how to kickstart your property venture without a larg…

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Natalie Leona: A Model of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment 31:39

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What if you could transform your passion into a thriving business that not only brings you joy but also creates a meaningful impact in your community? Today, we take you through the captivating journey of Natalie Leona, who moved from a modeling career to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of finding your niche, building a busin…

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Chanel Morales: Resilience, Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 25:32

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Ever wished you could be the master of your own life, carving out a unique path that doesn't fit into societal norms? Chanel Morales, an international multi-six figure online business coach, did just that and is now empowering other women to do the same. Journey with Chanel as she shares candidly about being a single mother at 19, her venture into …

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#2: Michael Jai White – The Ego is The Enemy 1:05:00

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“Don’t take yourself too seriously, if you do it is about your ego. If I get my ass kicked, I will brag about it, because then it means I am learning something. We go into these things as insecure beings, I was no different. But be willing to learn, my philosophy revolves around the concept of learning. I have progressed a great deal, because every…

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#1: Big John McCarthy – “Let’s Get It On” 1:01:37

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“The ability to relax under pressure is the trait that all the greats share. Panic is the most useless emotion that humans can have in any situation. Fear is a good thing, it tells you , you have a problem, the question is how do I fix that problem, bringing panic into it is not going to help the problem. The people that are the ones that tend to c…

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Unleashing the Hidden Potential Within (Ft Alex Onalaja) 42:49

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Discover the incredible story of Alex Onalaja, a Nigerian entrepreneur who transformed his struggles with dyslexia and depression into a successful business empire. Featured in Forbes Magazine and named in the top 50 inspiring prominent influential voices in UK Black Tech by Tech Nation, Alex opens up about overcoming challenges and finding his hid…

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Merging Melodies and Meals: (Ft. Hannah Ledwidge) 31:56

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What happens when a multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneur combines her passion for music and food? Welcome to the world of Hannah Ledwich, co-founder of Adlib Music, an innovative company that brings food and music together to impact well-being. In our captivating conversation, we explore Hannah's unique journey, her musical background, and the ch…

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Mastering the Art of Juggling Multiple Businesses (Ft. Kane Harrison) 40:18

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Ever wondered how entrepreneurs manage to successfully juggle multiple businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Join us as we chat with Kane Harrison, the business owner behind both Sleep Wonderful and The Voice Finder. Discover how Kane navigates the challenges of running digital and physical product businesses, all while being a …

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Unveiling the Path to Prosperity with Leading Black British Business Owners 1:59

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Join me, your host Jason Lazarus, as we embark on an incredible journey of inspiration and education with some of the UK's top black entrepreneurs on the British Black Entrepreneur podcast. Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful barbershop brand like Slider Cuts? Mark McIver reveals all, while social entrepreneur Herman Allen shares his …

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The Secret Sauce Behind Slider Cuts' Celebrity Clientele (Ft. Mark Maciver) 39:14

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Imagine transforming your passion into a thriving business while working with celebrities like Stormzy, J Cole, and Anthony Joshua. Our guest, Mark McIver, aka Slider Cuts, did just that as a barber in Hackney, East London. Listen as Mark shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned barber, highlighting the impact of professiona…

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#16: Gerry Chisolm “Lady Sensei” – Make The Weak Strong 1:36:36

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“The Mind is the primary weapon. Everything else is just a means to an end. When the body fails the mind takes over. When the mind fails the spirit takes over. There is no greater study, higher study than the study of self.” – Gerry Chisolm "Lady Sensei" My guest this episode is Gerry Chisolm, who is known as the Lady Sensei. She is the founding pr…

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#15: Michael and Mikey Dillard – Exist to Inspire 1:02:52

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“Exist to Inspire, Martial arts is so much more than what people think. If you live the way, and actually make martial arts part of your lifestyle it comes with these values and skillsets that no one can take away from you and can be used in all aspects of your life.” – Mr. Mikey Dillard “I want kids to have confidence and discipline, self-respect …

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#14: Dave Kovar – A Mindful Approach to Martial Arts and Life 1:07:38

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“The key to getting good at anything is mindful training over time. Make a conscious effort to shift gears, empty your cup of everything in your day, so you can become present and focus on your martial arts training. Spontaneous right action equals a moment of enlightenment, in the moment at your best, mental clarity, physical energy, and emotional…

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#13: Ron Van Clief – We Have to Be Strong Enough to See our Way Through the Bad and Find the Good 1:25:01

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“Martial Arts is a people building device, it teaches you how to live in a chaotic world and be happy. If we make the best of our lives by doing our best in life, we can create the life that we want. And that’s really what life is about, being kind, courteous, respect, and respect for yourself. Do things that make you feel good and help people to b…

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#12: Zoltan Bathory – The Power of Creative Problem Solving 1:54:42

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“When people are faced with obstacles, they try to brush it away, or shut it out of their minds. Obstacles and doubts are different. Obstacles are real and doubts are created by the mind. Martial Arts is one of the best ways for your mind to train for real situations. You have to deal with situations and deal with them right now. You have to face i…