We had the good fortune of connecting with Zahalea Anderson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zahalea, how do you think about risk?
Rick taking is evolution in my life. My whole adult life was about a risk that I took to get me where I was supposed to be. Not what I needed. Risk taking to me is about being in alignment with the trinity of spirit, mind, and body. My trinity has allowed me with the grace the Most High (God) to be able to shift to through challenges in life that I survived from, better yet, succeeded from.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
RA Life Defense, is an experience. It is a mission. Love and unity extending beyond equipping the students with the skills to defend themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. I instill the mindset that embodies resilience, grace, and assuredness, regardless of the challenges they’ve faced. To be soft and strong. To embrace your full potential of your inner strength. To exude your Divine Energy through the martial art, wellness, and fitness of RA Life Defense.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
RA Life Defense Bolsa Chica State Beach
California Pizza Kitchen
Long Beach Shorline Village
Drive across the bridge to San Pedro
Belmont Shore 2nd St.
2nd and PCH
Crab Pot At the Marina
Crooked Duck Restaurant
The Boat House at the Marina
Venice Beach
Hollywood
Universal City Walk
PotHolder

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to give gratitude to my parents, family, friends, haters, perfect strangers, myself, the universe, and the Most High.

Instagram: Professor Zahalea @RA_Life_Defense

Linkedin: Zahalea Anderson

Facebook: Professor Zahalea

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Youtube: Professor Zahalea Anderson

Image Credits
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