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Question: What belief about yourself had to die for your new life to begin? Starting over isn’t cute. It’s uncomfortable, humbling, and often misunderstood. In this episode, I’m sharing my real journey of starting over, from the moment my life shifted after divorce to stepping into a brand-new position now. No guests. No filters. Just me being honest about the seasons when my confidence was low, when I questioned myself as a woman, and when I quietly wondered if I was failing as a mom. I talk about what it actually feels like to rebuild when you’re tired, scared, and unsure... and the practical things that helped me get through the down times. The mindset shifts, the small habits, the grace I had to learn to give myself, and the reminder that where you are right now is not where you’ll stay. If you’ve ever felt like: • you’re behind in life • you’re questioning your worth or confidence • you’re carrying feelings of guilt • or you’re standing at the edge of a new beginning This episode is for you! Your feelings are real — but this season isn’t permanent. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience. Connect with me & the podcast: 🌐 Website: http://myvoicewithdara.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvoicepodcast 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvoicemylife Thank you for listening, sharing, and allowing this space to be a place of healing and honesty.

A new year calls for bold decisions—and honest reflection. In this special New Year episode of My Voice with Dara & Friends, I share the mindset shifts and life changes that helped me elevate my life and step into alignment. Joined by guest host Precious Stewart (@apreciousperspective) in a previously recorded conversation from January 2024, we make powerful calls to friends and family asking one simple but transformative question: What are you leaving behind in 2024? Before and after the recorded episode, I reflect from the present—connecting the dots between then and now, and sharing how intentional choices, faith, and courage helped me move forward even when it was uncomfortable. If you’re entering this year ready to let go, level up, and move boldly—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen & Watch on all platforms: 👉 http://fanlink.tv/myvoicepodcast 📲 Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvoicepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylifemyvoice 🛍 Support the show | Shop Merch: https://my-voice-podcast.creator-spring.com/ 💬 Comment below: What are YOU leaving in the past to move forward this year?

After some time away, My Voice with Dara & Friends is back and we’re coming Out of Hiding with a powerful reminder: if you woke up today, you still have a chance to try again.  In Episode 93, I sit down with my friend Precious to talk about gratitude, grace, and what it really means to start fresh every morning. Life isn’t about having it all figured out: it’s about showing up, even when it’s hard, and being thankful for the breath that gives us one more shot to get it right. ✨ Listen in for: Honest conversation about getting back up after setbacksA reminder that every sunrise is a second chanceReal talk about purpose, healing, and staying grounded in gratitude💛 Stay Connected: Website: myvoicewithdara.com Instagram: @myvoicepodcast TikTok: @mylifemyvoice X (Twitter): @myvoicepodcast 💌 For show inquiries: [email protected] 🎧 Episode Sponsor: Marvelous Love Skin Care 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread the love and the message — because as long as you wake up, you can begin again. 💫

I am so happy to be back and start a new season of My Voice With Dara & Friends. I am diving right into what has been up in my life and how I was able to push through the rough spots that hit me in 2022. How I maintained my sanity my peace, & my joy. The video clip in this episode was provide by #MelRobbins  YouTube channel. I really hope you will go an watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/G8r_F-xR3Ig The intro & outro Music is provide by: Artist.io Song: Elevate! by Frank Bentley https://artlist.io/song/78744/coco-bread More Episodes Coming. Join me at our regular time Mondays on podcast everywhere, Tuesday the video will show Youtube.  Don't miss new episodes, stay connected by hitting the subscribe button and turn notifications on. Follow Me On These Platforms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvoicepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvoicepodcast/ TikTok: @  MyVoicePodcast For a complete list of all the places to find me including my Amazon Storefront: https://fanlink.to/myvoicepodcast Visit My Website for all things My Voice like product & new events coming up: http://myvoicewithdara.com Thank you so much for allowing me to provide great content for you to get #motivated & #inspired by My Voice.

Hide ya kids for this one. My girls came through with all the smoke. Relations & Romance with my friends Precious & Alicia & newly sister in-law Carmeshia. We open up in a very VERY  choppy conversation about the good the bad & the beautiful transitions of relations & romance.  All of them married and then you have my single a**. Please enjoy & join the conversation on IG, TikTok, or Facebook. We out here. Thank You Ladies So Much!! Carmeshia - https://www.instagram.com/allaboutus_04/ Precious - https://www.instagram.com/apreciousmix/ Alicia - https://www.instagram.com/Lee_Badd/ Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Facebook:  http://Facebook.com/myvoicepodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Also on TikTok @MyVoicePodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MlXt1ovEh0XECT08mIv1A The wine for this conversation: A whole Lotta Alcohol Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. Love You, All Ways, Always!

In todays time with so many things changing, updating, & redefining, can we still call a gentleman a "gentleman".  Have the essence of the gentleman nature changed, has he evolved his thinking to match what society calls a "modern day lady". Jean-Wesley Michel, know by Wes, joins me to discuss this topic and breaks down the definition he has of what a "gentleman" is, and how he moves in todays world. Jean-Wesley, from Brooklyn is widely known for his knowledge & love for wines. He has made a name for himself in the wine industry & on social media. He comes across as the true "gentleman" in my opinion which is why I asked him to help me out with this topic.  To enjoy more of Wes  Follow on IG http://WineWithWes Link with him here: http://linktr.ee/JeanWesleyMichel Website: http://Winewithwes.com Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Facebook:  http://Facebook.com/myvoicepodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Also on TikTok @MyVoicePodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MlXt1ovEh0XECT08mIv1A The wine for this conversation: Mixed Cocktail  Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. Love You, All Ways, Always!

In this episode I sip it up and dish it out with one of my best friends Tonya C. We open up about our recent break ups & give insight on how to recover gracefully & find the lesson in it all. Someone somewhere will resonate with this I promise. Thank YouTonya. Want More of Tonya Follow Devin on IG http://instagram.com/errylilstep Blog Coming Soon! Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Facebook:  http://Facebook.com/myvoicepodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Also on TikTok @MyVoicePodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MlXt1ovEh0XECT08mIv1A The wine for this conversation: Kutjevo Rose (I give this a 10 I do recommend) Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. Love You, All Ways, Always!

Sip it up with me and my amazing friend Devin as we discuss a book that has changed both our thinking and how we view EGO.  The book "Ego is the Enemy", written by Ryan Holiday, is a great read. Devin purchased this book and had it mailed to me, that's just the kind of guy he is, when he finds something that he feels elevates his mind or spirit he wants to share the knowledge. We really get into the details of the book and discuss our versions of Ego and where it has shown true in our own lives. Want More of Devin  Follow Devin on IG http://instagram.com/devdoingdeals Their Inspirational Website http://divinetree.co Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Facebook:  http://Facebook.com/myvoicepodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Also on TikTok @MyVoicePodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MlXt1ovEh0XECT08mIv1A The wine for this conversation: Zuccardi Q Malbec (on a scale of 1 to 10, I give this a 9) Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. Love You, All Ways, Always! Your Host Dara Ayana  

Sip it up with me and my amazing friend Devin as we discuss a book that has changed both our thinking and how we view EGO.  The book "Ego is the Enemy", written by Ryan Holiday, is a great read. Devin purchased this book and had it mailed to me, that's just the kind of guy he is, when he finds something that he feels elevates his mind or spirit he wants to share the knowledge. We really get into the details of the book and discuss our versions of Ego and where it has shown true in our own lives. Want More of Devin  Follow Devin on IG http://instagram.com/devdoingdeals Their Inspirational Website http://divinetree.co Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Facebook:  http://Facebook.com/myvoicepodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Also on TikTok @MyVoicePodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MlXt1ovEh0XECT08mIv1A The wine for this conversation: Zuccardi Q Malbec (on a scale of 1 to 10, I give this a 9) Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. Love You, All Ways, Always! Your Host Dara Ayana  

Sip it up with me & my friend Kim Razil, a Realtor in the ATL. We discuss our growing experiences with walking away from comfort, love, business, and so much more. Kim Razil has experienced her fair share of walking away and recently with a business relationship. She is open, genuine, & insightful... giving you more than enough to feel strong enough to take the first step. I speak on my own recent relationship ending and looking forward to new beginnings. Follow Kim Razil On Instagram for all Atlanta real estate needs: https://www.instagram.com/kimrazil/ Her family business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmichaelgardengroup Website: http://www.carmichaelgarden.com Follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvoicepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvoicepodcast/ Website: http://www.myvoicewithdara.com Love All Ways, Always Dara Ayana

Sip it up with me & Jasmin Long, owner of The Style Muse Bartique, Fashionista, Mommy, Wife, & Business Adviser.  Jasmine is making her way into the fashion industry and making heads turn. I asked her to give us some insight into how she keeps going, what's most important to help stay on track, & how she stays so fine while doing it all. To check out her online store you can visit: http://www.thestylemusebartique.com If you are in the Atlanta area and know where the New Black Wallstreet is located please stop in for a visit, you will not be disappointed. You can follow her on these social media platforms: Instagram: @The StyleMuseBartique (https://www.instagram.com/thestylemusebartique) Facebook: @TheStyleMuseBartique (https://www.facebook.com/The-Style-Muse-Bartique-104602331880455) The wine for this conversation: Black Girl Magic Red Blend by The McBride Sisters   Subscribe, RATE, & Comment on this show. You can follow the show on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast Love You, All Ways, Always! Your Host Dara Ayana  

Damn! Forty Years on this earth makes you want to reflect and think what have I done, what am I doing, & what more is there to do. I love my life! I can honestly say I love my life. I love the people I have encountered, I love the lessons I have learned, I love the path I have chosen. I wanted to reflect on what I have overcame, but I also wanted to get a broader prospective of what the important people in my life see in me today as well. Take a listed to some phone conversations as these loved ones in my life reflect on my journey to 40 with me. Follow me at http://instagram.com/myvoicepodcast http://facebook.com/myvoicepodcast & LIKE COMMENT & SHARE SHARE SHARE your favorite episode. Love Y'all All Ways Always. Dara Ayana

In a global pandemic, we are still dealing with the "racism pandemic". We are still watching black people die senselessly at the hands of the law. We are still fighting for basic respect, basic rights, basic opportunity. We are still fighting to be seen, heard, & valued. Although, you may not agree with the methods, you have to acknowledge the reasons. In this episode I allow mothers to speak about what their take on our current conditions are, and/or how we should be responding. Please enjoy the clips that I pulled from Kimberly Latrice Jones, Angela Davis, & James Baldwin. If you don't know what to do, or what to say, you should first start with educating yourself on the issues. Follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast. Like Comment Share Love You All Ways, Always Dara Ayana

When we think of gifts and receiving, or only pleasing what is a desire of ours, we think it's selfish. While being selfish has its place, does it really have a place when it is concerning our peace, our sanity, or our goals. I gave myself some much needed gifts this Mother's Day, & I hope you follow my lead, or have already taken the lead, and given yourself some gifts. YOURSELF, the key factor, have you taken care of you. Take a listen and then shoot on over to my IG @MyVoicePodcast to let me know what those gifts are. Please follow me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast. Love All Ways, Always! Dara Ayana

In a society where men, black men in particular, are taught to keep quiet, don't cry, be strong, and to man up, where does it end. "The Black Man Project" formed by 3 amazing gentleman Brian, Anthony, & Marlon, creates a new movement, a new community, a new space for black me to grow, heal, and gain power. Listen to how it all started and how they plan to create viral action of vulnerability & its access to strength. Looking to connect to "The Black Man Project" follow them on IG @TheBlackManProject Visit their website theblackmanproject.com Follow the hashtag #unMASKulinity on IG Also send and email to [email protected] Also Follow me on all social media platforms IG: @MyVoicePodcast Facebook: @MyVoicePodcast Twitter: @MyVoicePodcast