Today’s dose of Vitamin D is dedicated to acknowledgment. are you acknowledging the things that are important to you in your regular life? more importantly, are you acknowledging the people you love or the things that drive you? Tell me, how do you feel when someone tells you how much you mean to them? you feel good right? It’s that moment of appreciation that reminds you of why you’re here, doing the sometimes hard work of building a relationship. that same thing happens when you take a moment ...
Mar 17, 2021•2 min
On today’s episode of Vitamin D, Dawn dives into her email bag and responds to letters from her listeners. Find out what Dawn has to say about a partner who gives you mixed signals, the importance of being clear about what you want in a relationship, gaining the confidence to let go of something that is no longer serving you, and much more. If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love, and anything else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to vitamind@dawndaispeaks.com. Foll...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the fight, the courage that you have inside. Let’s be real, have you ever felt like giving up? I know I have. We all know what it’s like to have obstacles come at us left and right. Obstacles that seem to almost knock the wind out of us. Obstacles that don’t have a specific shape or form, but we battle within. No matter what those obstacles are, you must remain standing. As Les Brown says, “If you can look up, you can get up.” You cannot control the ca...
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being invincible. Understand that you have greatness inside of you. You have the ability to create and to do anything that your heart desires. While we have known this all to be true, why is it that we continue to “play small” in world that we are meant to “play big.” We “play small” by being unsure of who we are, running from empty threats of emptiness, abandonment and all things that scare us, but that truly don’t exist. We “play small” because we ar...
Mar 10, 2021•1 min
On today's episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn is joined by Journalist, Actor, and Media Producer Danielle Young . Danielle sits down with Dawn for her first live show to give insight into what helped her take a chance on herself and become known as "The Content Queen" as well as laugh about her initial meeting with Dawn, what to do when you start working for yourself, how to prevent people from putting you on a pedestal and how you can open the next door for yourself by just hopping on li...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to living life. It’s so easy to say that we’re “living,” because in actuality we’re just functioning. Doing the bare minimum to get by because it’s safe, because it’s easy, because it’s all we know. STOP! Robots function. Robots have the inability to feel, the inability to dream. However, as humans we feel and we live with passion. In order to live, you must learn to let go. Expand your vision, expand your dreams and take flight. It’s easy to stay “stuck”...
Mar 05, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the stories you’re telling yourself. I need you to dig deep right now. How many stories are you telling yourself day in and day out? How many lies and excuses are there? When does it stop? The key to happiness is being transparent with self. Note that I didn’t say with others, I implore you to be transparent with you. It’s time for you to take the song of despair, abandonment, “not good enough,” failure, ugly and so much more off repeat or in some case...
Mar 03, 2021•2 min
On this episode of the Vitamin D with Dawn Dai Dawn is joined by Media Personality and Broadcaster Deja Vu, Dawn kicks off Women's History Month with a heartfelt conversation with one of her mentors. They discuss learning when to let it go, knowing when it's business and when it's personal, and how to maintain balance in pursuit of your dreams. Interested in following Deja Vu? You can follow her on social media at @dejavuspeaks on Twitter and @dejavuspeaks on Instagram. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagra...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to finding direction in your life. When was the last time you made an active decision as to the direction you want to go in with your life? Now I’m not talking a direction because a parent advised you to do so, or a significant other, friend, co-worker or even job for that matter. I mean truly made a decision based on your needs and wants in life. Where you took a leap of faith, because your heart was the only vision that you had. Give yourself permission...
Feb 26, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to failure. Yes, I said failure. Often times we view failure as an unsuccessful means to an end, when actually it’s the exact opposite. With failure, you gain first hand experience on how NOT to do something. In life we’re taught to be winners, but let it be no coincidence that you learn more from your losses. It then becomes your due diligence to find the correct way to do something. Will it become tiresome to keep trying? Absolutely! However, passion an...
Feb 24, 2021•2 min
All you need is faith the size of mustard seed. Your faith will get you through. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2021•27 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your worth. How much are you worth? How much do you value yourself? Better yet, do even know yourself? Have you taken the time to get to know who you really are? Take some time to get to know who you are. What do you like? What don’t you like? What kind of people do you find yourself surrounded by? What kinds of situations do you find yourself in? Figure out what makes you, you! It’s time to get off the clearance rack and get behind the glass where the...
Feb 19, 2021•1 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to loving life. Do you love the life that you are living and living the life that you love? If not, why? What are you waiting on? Why aren’t you proud of yourself and who you’ve become? How long are you going to stand behind your pride and shame? When are you going to give yourself permission to be great? To be loved? To be wanted? To be authentically you? Life is meant to be beautiful. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be perfect. In fact, it’s the very op...
Feb 17, 2021•2 min
On today's episode of Vitamin D With Dawn Dai Dawn digs back into the mail bag to answer a few new advice letters. Dawn answers questions covering topics like how to value yourself and know your worth, and giving yourself grace in not meeting your conception of yourself. By keeping it real with yourself you're able to see clearly what you need to do to cultivate your best asset, you. If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice...
Feb 15, 2021•59 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to showing up and showing out! Have you grasped how amazing you truly are? How much you are a gift to the world? How valuable your very existence is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is absolutely no reason why you should not be living the life of your dreams. Your life is your stage. Are you ready to give the world a show? Stop second-guessing your purpose, your gift. Focus on what makes you happy, what makes you¬¬¬¬¬¬ feel alive, on ...
Feb 12, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being unwritten. Depression shows up easily when you’re living in the past singing your “shoulda, coulda, woulda blues.” Just as easy as being trapped in a whirlwind of anxiety because you’re so concerned with your future. However, it’s only when we choose to live and to be fully present that we experience peace. So what’s your deal? Are you so consumed with what happened to you in that past and what you’ve done, that it haunts you? Are you the busy pl...
Feb 10, 2021•2 min
On today's episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai Dawn sits down to talk about the Vitamin D conception of self love. Dawn details how loving on yourself means learning to forgive yourself, appreciating your boundaries and knowing why a no to others can be a yes to you. You have to pay attention to yourself if you want to remember that you are your greatest assets! Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....
Feb 08, 2021•31 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to taking it all off! Yup, I mean every word…it’s time to get naked. It’s time to wipe the shame off your face, strip yourself of off all of your guards and walk with your arms wide open. It’s easy to pretend to be perfect, but how about just being real. Being you. So what’s your excuse? You doubt your own strength to overcome what’s present in your life, so you hide. Rather than knowing your faults and what you need to overcome, you hide behind them and ...
Feb 05, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your well-being. When was the last time you faced a challenge? How did it make you feel? Scared? Lost? Upset? Doubtful? I don’t know about you, but I face challenges every single day. Just look around, there are challenges that you must overcome each day of your life. Sometimes they come in the form of loved ones, decisions, job opportunities, relationships and sometimes they reside right there inside of you. You must keep in mind that challenges aren’...
Feb 03, 2021•2 min
On today's episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn is joined by Dr. Ken Redcross, practicing concierge physician, author and media personality. Dr. Redcross talks with Dawn the importance of vitamin D for the human body and his book, " Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor. ” In this conversation you will learn how to build a strong bond with your doctor and the importance of getting your daily dose of “Vitamin D” for your body, mind, and soul. Interest...
Feb 01, 2021•41 min
On today’s episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn sits down with the creator of ALLBLK’s, “For the Love of Jason”, Trell Woodberry. A writer, director, producer, and actor, Trell joins the show to talk about vision, and how he was able to make his a plain reality. They discuss having vision even in the darkest moments, knowing your efforts are going to bare fruit, and giving it up to God. Interested in keeping up with Trell? Follow him on instagram at @TRELLWOODBERRY and on Twitter at @TRELL...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min
It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day and on today's episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn sits down to talk with Gerald C. Rivers. A renowned Voice Actor, Master Drummer, and Public Speaker, Rivers is also known as "the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." He has captured the spirits and minds of many with his renditions of Dr. King's words and discussions. Dive in as Dawn and Gerald discuss the "state of being" in 2021, how we can move forward in achieving our dreams as individuals and how we c...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai" Dawn digs into her email back to give out advice to some listeners looking to for a little light on their path. Topics include: The intersection between work opportunities and relationship strife, choosing between two boyfriends, dropping everything and moving to Australia and more. If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to vitamind@dawndaispeaks.com . Follow Dawn Dai: I...
Jan 11, 2021•50 min
On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai", Dawn welcomes the new year and the new opportunities that it presents. Taking the moment to speak directly to the audience she speaks from the soul, discussing how to reside in the present, the hardships that brought her to this moment, the importance of remembering who you are going through it, and more. When you shine a light on yourself, you discover not just who you are but who you always were. With that clarity the vision of your future becomes ...
Jan 04, 2021•37 min
On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai", Dawn closes out the year by taking a look back at the major themes of the year 2020. Dawn breaks down the motivational challenges and opportunities that came with a year of uncertainty, discussing: what it takes to grow, examining how what seems to be problem can actually be a gift, making your vision plain through action, and how to apply "Vitamin D" principles to live in your best potential and make most out of your greatest asset, YOU. Follow Dawn...
Dec 28, 2020•32 min
On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn sits with Grammy nominated vocal artist, MAJOR . to talk about the meaning of his new single, " Doves Cry " and how hope is still alive. They also cover the history behind MAJOR.'s name, how "you can't fail if you don't quit," being a newlywed, and more! You can catch his latest single “ Doves Cry ” on your favorite music streaming app now. Interested in following MAJOR.? You can find him on Twitter at @nowthatsMAJOR , on Instagram at @nowthatsm...
Dec 21, 2020•58 min
On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn sits down with Grammy award winning recording artist, Anthony Hamilton to talk his latest single, "Mercy," what it means to be a Black man, showing vulnerability and learning how to use mercy. You can catch his latest single “Mercy” on your favorite music streaming app now. Interested in following Anthony Hamilton? You can find him on Twitter at @hamiltonanthony , on Instagram at @anthonyhamiltonofficial and on his Facebook page @ anthonyhamilto...
Dec 14, 2020•44 min
On this episode of “Vitamin D” Dawn takes a second to talk to the audience and drop knowledge about what it means to go after your dreams by sharing what her journey has been like. Dawn touches on embarking on a new season of your life, taking responsibility for the person you want to and are going to become, and being patient with yourself when you don’t know the direction to take on your path. It all comes down to if you’re willing to keep going, one step at a time, even if you’re not moving a...
Dec 07, 2020•26 min
On this episode of 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘪, Dawn talks to model, actress, author, and motivational speaker, Liris Crosse about her new book, "Make The World Your Runway" and her journey to becoming known as the "Naomi Campbell of plus-sized modeling." Liris talks how she showed up where people didn’t think she could, her work in helping to put plus-size models on the map, to diversifying the industry. Dawn and Liris talk the rigors of breaking into the modeling industry, the i...
Nov 30, 2020•54 min
In this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks with TV host, carpenter, former model and social activist, Ananda Lewis about her fight against stage 3 breast cancer, making your health a priority and walking in authority. The 47-year-old mother reveals ho her limiting beliefs prevented her from detecting the lump sooner, fueling her mission to "encourage women to not let anything stop you from taking good care of yourself." Take a listen! Get inspired and informed and always remember, "you are your ...
Nov 23, 2020•59 min
