Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to vision. What is the vision you have for your life? Where do you see yourself? What do you want to accomplish? These are important questions that you must ask yourself. If you can’t see the life you want to live, how can you expect anyone else to? Vision. You must have vision. Without vision, your dreams will perish. Vision gives you the ability to create. Create whatever type of life your heart desires. Whether it be marriage, weight loss, a successful...
Aug 04, 2021•1 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn revisits vulnerability and how the perfect time to start going after your dream is now. Dive in as she explores how being vulnerable allows you to receive what is right for you and how showing up as your authentic self allows you to see how others authentically show up for you. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks WATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Aug 02, 2021•29 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to letting go. Leaving the excess baggage of failed relationships, depression, resentment and everything else that doesn’t aid in the betterment of you behind. As human beings, you know we have the tendency to allow things that have negatively affected us in the past, to negatively affect us in the future. How so? Well, I’m glad you asked! Think of a past relationship that went sour. Did you find it hard to trust and love the next person? I bet you did. H...
Jul 30, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to excuses. Excuses you’ve made day in and day out as to why you haven’t tapped into your true potential. As to why you’re not pursuing your dreams. As to why you’re not happy. It’s time to stop. Excuses are just masks that you’ve chosen to hide behind. When are you going to remove the mask and quit the charade? When does it stop? How about now? Do right by yourself and be amazing. If it’s going to make you a better person, do it. If it’s a dream, pursue ...
Jul 28, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn talks what it means to have faith, how you will either "sink or swim" for your dreams and the "power of God and the God in you." Catch it! Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks WATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2021•36 min
Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being bulletproof. Often times we are faced with situations that feel like “bullets” are being shot at us no matter where we turn. Our first instinct is to run, but I charge you to just stand. Yes, stand front and center. In “Titanium” Sia belts, “you shoot me down, but I won’t fall…I am titanium!” Yes, you are titanium! You can withstand anything that comes your way. Face whatever situation in front of you without fear. Fearlessly stand in the mindset...
Jul 23, 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 ...
Jul 21, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn talks the importance of having your actions match your words. Often times we “say” we want something, but our actions don’t reflect it. For example, you say you want to lose weight, but your haven’t changed your diet or started working out. How does that work? It’s time to get to the heart of the matter of what we truly want out of life and then going after it. Join Dawn as she explains how “your dreams don't work unless you do,” that finding you...
Jul 19, 2021•19 min
Today’s dose of "Vitamin D " is dedicated to the breath in your lungs. It’s so easy to focus on all of the negative things in life. Whether it’s a failed relationship, a denied promotion, rejection from an audition or even a simple mistake. Just breathe. You can’t allow yourself to wallow in a sea of depression, anxiety, anger or regret. Everything happens for a reason. People change. Situations change. You even change. If you allow life to knock the wind out of you, it will do just that. No one...
Jul 16, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being grateful. Being grateful for the good and the bad. Often times we’re only grateful for the “good” that happens in our lives. However, it’s important to be grateful for the “not-so-good” as well. What do I mean? How many times have you said, “thank you” for a gift, a job promotion or a kind gesture? Probably more times than you can count. When was the last time you said, “thank you” for someone telling you ‘no,’ breaking your heart or thanking God...
Jul 14, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn explores “pruning” in all areas of life. Dive in as she talks the importance of “letting go” of people and things, how we have to "check ourselves before we wreck ourselves,” and sheds light on her own pruning process. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks WATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jul 12, 2021•35 min
Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to valuing every moment of life. How do you feel in this moment? If you could feel this way for the rest of your life, would you be happy? If not, change it. Yes, it’s that simple. You are the captain of your ship/your life, and only you can dictate where you want it to go. Each time you take a breath, that very moment lets you know that you are alive. So live! Live out your dreams, your desires and claim your true happiness. You know we can get so caught...
Jul 09, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the time you spend with your life. We’re both guilty of idolizing material things at some point or another, but that’s where we had it wrong because it’s all about time. Time is your most precious possession. Unlike money, once time is spent, you can never get it back. What are you doing with your time? Make the most of the time you have on this earth and the way you do is by tapping into your purpose. What is your purpose? Your purpose lies within you...
Jul 07, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks what's happening in public conversation and social media. Companies are bringing back in-office work schedules, but how does this impact our new work-life balance? Mary J Blige's new documentary shows us the impact of acknowledging our own truths and the importance of self-love. Comedian Monique's recent viral criticisms about Black women in bonnets has people distracted from the real issue at hand. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks ...
Jul 05, 2021•26 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to having strength… within! You are strong. You are powerful beyond measure. I’m not just saying this just so that you can feel better about yourself. I’m telling you this because out of millions of other beings it was you that beat the pack and became someone’s bundle of joy. You are a conqueror. You are a survivor. Will there be times where you feel like life is running in circles? Yes! Will there be times where you feel lost and confused? Yes! Will the...
Jul 02, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your existence. Are you living or are you just functioning? Are you helping to change the world or are you allowing the world to change you? Are you allowing your gifts to be a present to someone else? Most importantly are you consistently making efforts to be a blessing to someone else? We were all created on purpose and for a purpose, so is there any reason why you aren’t living at your greatest potential? How many times are you going to look at the ...
Jun 30, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Violet Palmer is back and ready to talk with Dawn about what it means to be Black and Proud this pride month. Listen in on how Violet found the courage to publicly live in her truth as a lesbian woman, how opportunities come when you take risks, the meaning behind “once you reach the top, the only direction is down,” and much more Follow Violet Palmer Instagram: @nba_lashes Twitter: @nbafirstlady Violet Palmer’s Website: basicrefereeschool.org Follow ...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being beautiful… now. What does being beautiful mean to you? What will it take for you to recognize how beautiful you truly are right now? I need you to dig deep. Think of what makes you beautiful spiritually, mentally and physically. You know, oftentimes we’re looking for change in order to be accepted. Change in order to be beautiful. Rather than just being beautiful the way that we are, we’re looking for permission to be who we are meant to be. Why ...
Jun 25, 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 of repeat or in some c...
Jun 23, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn dives into the “Vitamin D” email bag. Take a listen as Dawn responds to a new mother who’s eager to get back to the workforce, doesn’t feel supported by her husband. Should she put her career aspirations to the side to “please” her husband or be honest and speak up? Find out what Dawn has to say. 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....
Jun 21, 2021•21 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to blessings on blessings on blessings! Regardless to whatever you’ve been through and what you’re going through right now, just know that you are blessed. Understand that it’s not about the obstacles that you face, it’s about the obstacles that face you. You know, you are a divine being, with a divine purpose. Whatever circumstances facing you shall fall. All you must do is stand. Your life is in your favor so use it to your advantage. Everything that ha...
Jun 18, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to knowing your self-worth. Who are you? What do you value? What do you stand for? These are only some of the questions you must ask yourself in realizing the value of who you are. The people you surround yourself with and the situations you find yourself in can tell you a lot about the person you are. So again, who are you? Well, I can tell you this. You are loved and you are love. In order to know who you truly are, you must love yourself unconditionall...
Jun 16, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks with celebrity stylist, Timothy Snell aka “The Man Behind The Curves.” Dive in as Tim shares how he overcame discrimination in the fashion industry, what it was like working with the late great Whitney Houston, the importance of size inclusivity and so much more. Follow Timothy Snell Instagram: @timothysnellone Twitter: @TimothySnellOne Timothy Snells Website: moderncurves.com Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to slowing down. Many of us are running nowhere fast. Running around like a chicken with its head cut off, thinking that if we’re moving we’re going someplace. However, although we’re moving we’re lacking direction. We’re all guilty of it. Running just so we can get far from where we started, yet still so far from where we want to be. So, what do you do? Slow down. Sometimes you just have to slow down to see where you are. To know where you are coming fro...
Jun 11, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to preparation. Are you prepared to take your life to the next level? Prepared to grow mentally, physically and spiritually? I want you to declare yes, yes and YES! It can be a cold world out there, but as long as you get “self” together you will be prepared to face any obstacle that comes your way. Getting yourself together takes courage. It takes getting uncomfortable. It takes getting clarity on who you are and who you want to be as a person. God wants...
Jun 09, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn talks not letting fear stop you from being free, refusing to let other's opinions of you dictate how you live, how true success is having a goal and pursuing it and how she is applying what she says through her own vulnerability with herself. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks WATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener...
Jun 07, 2021•41 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to surviving. It’s one thing to know that you are alive and to live, but what does it mean to survive? You have lived long enough to know that hardships will come. Some that may have shook you to your core, others that may have you viewed as misunderstood and of course those that have caused you to fall flat on your face. However, your foundation remains underneath you. It’s where your values have kept you grounded, where your happiness stems from and whe...
Jun 04, 2021•2 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the simple things. Have you noticed that we as beings have the tendency to complicate things in life? Whether it be our emotions, our relationships, our dreams and etc. Why do we get in our own way? I can’t help but to think of Lauryn Hill because “it’s like it could all be so simple, but [we] rather make it hard.” Why? Perhaps it’s fear, lack of trust and love that we have for ourselves? See, when you possess confidence, it reflects the love you have ...
Jun 02, 2021•2 min
On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai , Dawn talks with personal trainer and CEO of OM Training, Lateef McMullan about her journey to losing 50lbs, the benefits of working out, his motto of "No Comfort Zones," how he became inspired to start his own training company and much more. Visit omtraining.co and use the code “VITAMIND15” at check out and save 15% on your purchase! *Offer available for a limited time. Follow Lateef McMullan Instagram: @lateefOM Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpe...
May 31, 2021•56 min
Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to flying. Not really, but figuratively with your dreams, ambitions, relationships and all things that are important to you. The key to living an abundant life is to rise above situations. Well, what happens when the next level is too high? You fly… Living an abundant life is all about being limitless. There is no cap, glass ceiling and/or finish line when living without limits. You can go as far as you are willing to take yourself. Abundance is the realm...
May 28, 2021•2 min
