Ep. 1: Where Do We Start? Dr. Farid Zarif and Diedra Y. Cole open up a long overdue discussion topic that does not (in both of our opinions), “trend” enough! That is “Protecting The Black Woman!” Grab your notebooks and take a listen to our podcast and then feel free to share your thoughts or comments with us. You can contact me at [email protected]. You can also contact Dr. Zarif by visiting his website www.executivelifediet.com Please share this information with others. We will continue to bring great dialogue and valuable information on this extremely important subject. bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN

During this episode, Sensei Jason Henderson shares a glimpse of his unique personal journey on his road to discovering his passion for physical therapy in which he has practiced for the past 26 years now. He first began his studies at Florida A&M University and continued on to the University of Alabama where he earned his Doctorate degree. He also pays respect and gives homage to his Mentor, the late Dr. Woodruff, for how she pushed him into continuing to go higher in his educational pursuits, etc. We further discuss his chance encounter on how he randomly discovered his gift of Martial Arts! Currently Sensei Jason is teaching and paying forward his Martial Arts love to several Beautiful African American Children by teaching classes in person in Washington, DC’s 7th Ward. ALL of his students have be diagnosed as Autistic. His program, IceFyre Martial Arts is making great waves and is sure to become an even bigger Phenomenon in the Very near future!!! Dr. Sensei Jason will be the only Martial Arts panelist on the board for the upcoming National Conference this April, “Autism in Black” that will highlight and bring more awareness to African American children with Autism. You don’t want to miss tuning and listening to this full episode to learn more about that too. You can also view our conversation together by tuning into the Diedra Cole You Tube Channel. FYI, if you’d like to send a financial contribution to help with future podcasts for this show, please send to $dycitsme Cash App or PayPal [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I openly discuss with Brother Anthony Ronin Jemison, the Creator and Founder of In Your Face Kicks, and Kick-Talk Podcast, amongst other topics..the purpose and inspiration behind some of our different Martial Arts related projects. Ironically, both of us are also originally from my hometown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Take a listen to our unrehearsed dialogue as we also mention and pay respect to different African American Martial Arts Warriors and other legends who have broken barriers in making Black History. You can also Subscribe to Diedra Cole on YouTube to view this episode as well. To order book go to bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN If you want to contribute to the future growth and development of the podcasts, here is how you can help: $dycitsme

In this episode I will be interviewing my homegirl from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Dr. Amber Tucker! She is a Beautiful Warrior Queen who is breaking all kinds of barriers! Black History Month really should be 365 because we are just that dope! Stay tuned for this upcoming interview and you’ll get a taste of what I’m talking about. This podcast episode as well as all future ones will also be viewable on the Diedra Cole You Tube Channel. Love on yourself and be kind to others. You have a Warrior Within and you definitely are Enough! bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN Purchase yours today! Peace Warriors

Our special guest co-host is my Beautiful Warrior Sister~Master Valencia Robinson of Hyattsville, Maryland. She is a phenomenal Martial Artist, Self-Defense Instructor, Author of multiple books and the Visionary behind several other wonderful projects that she shares glimpses of during our interview. Master Robinson has a natural positive energy force that can be sensed and felt. This skilled Warrior chooses to use her gifts and her voice to Advocate the importance and value of Empowering others....especially Women. Passionate about sharing her perspective on the topics of self-love and personal development, etc. Master Robinson is a Great asset to the Martial Arts World and far beyond. I am honored to call this Queen my Warrior Sister! Enjoy 😉

This week I’ll be discussing Contrast and Clarity among other things. Stay tuned and be well.. Physically, Mentally and Spiritually. PEACE!

Master Charles A. Warren founded Kempo-Goju School of Karate in Milwaukee, WI. in 1970. This was the very first African American dojo in the state of Wisconsin. He is a Vietnam Veteran, a retired Police Chief and currently a Municipal Judge. I began my Martial Arts training under him as a young girl some 46 years ago. Mr. Warren has trained and mentored thousands of students and has several dojo’s including an active school in Yugoslavia.

Ordered Steps: Guest Co-Host Master Charles A. Warren: A teaser on this weeks upcoming episode. This man is iconic in every right! After serving this country in Vietnam, he returned back to his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and started the very first African American dojo (nearly 51 years ago)in the great state of Wisconsin in 1970. The classes were initially held at the Northside YMCA (the same place where my humble beginnings were birthed in the Martial Arts). Mr. Warren has richly influenced the lives of countless students and people in general. Please stay tuned to hear more of his Journey on Wednesday, 1/13/21, as the two of us chop it up. Peace Warriors! Bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN

Be intentional about the words you speak! Let’s all have an Exceptional week ahead. Peace Warriors!

In this episode, I speak candidly (and humorously at times) with my dear friend and celebrity physician, Dr. Farid Zarif of Los Angeles, California. We cover a multitude of subjects starting from his humble beginnings growing up in Detroit, Michigan, etc. Dr. Z. shares incredible Glimpses of his Journey that would eventually lead him to becoming one of the most sought after Natural Medicine Doctors in the World. Devoting much of his time and studies into creating and developing ways for people (especially our people) to gain a better overall quality of life through diet, Dr. Zarif has been most passionate about this for years. He is also an Author, Musician, Therapist and so much more. Yes, this episode is sure to be invigorating and extremely helpful to those of you out there looking for a healthier and better way to live. Believe it or not, it all starts with your diet. He’s going to share with us tools and tips on how we can start “Eating to Live” Everyday to the fullest! Tune in and share with others. Dr. Zarif also wrote the Foreword to my book which you can pick up today at bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN