May 22, 2019
Lemonade: Using Your Gifts To Transform Pain Into Purpose with Daree Allen Nieves | Yes To You Podcast #26
The next time life gives you lemons...perhaps you should write about it!
Dominique interviews authorpreneur, goal-getter, and true inspiration to many—Daree Allen Nieves. Daree is a speaker, certified life coach, and has presented at various conferences, schools, and universities across the country as an expert on professional and personal development.
In this episode, You’ll hear of several inspiring ways to leverage the wisdom in your story and find purpose by expressing your gifts, including:
►How Daree found healing, purpose, and inspiration through the power of vulnerability and self-expression
►Simple steps to write your first memoir starting now
►Daree’s success tips for daily self-care, focus, and productivity
►The connection between your
story, your gifts, and your purpose
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Episode Outline
► [1:16] Shoutouts
► [2:15] #MyPrideStory Challenge Launch
► [4:19] What to expect in this episode
► [5:18] Meet Daree
► [7:35] Daree’s professional journey and mission
► [10:30] Daree’s journey as a writer and what we ALL need to know about Technical Writing
► [15:37] What it was like to publish her 1st book be vulnerable by telling her story
► [18:00] Vulnerability is our social responsibility as guides for the next generation
► [18:40] Why journaling pays off in more ways than one
► [19:53] How Daree’s life changed as a result of writing and self-publishing her first book
► [21:52] Are you standing in your own way?
► [23:43] Writing her 3rd book from the black male perspective as a divorced single mom
► [26:16] Daree’s message to black women
► [27:49] How to stay focused and implement as a highly creative woman with many ideas
► [31:00] The importance of habits and routines & some practical advice
► [32:36] Actions steps to write your first personal memoir
► [35:36] How to cultivate happiness through self-care and doing what you love
► [38:43] Socializing can be a form of self-care for your mental health
► [39:50] Daree’s book recommendations for confidence and setting healthy boundaries
► [40:49] Daree’s #1 piece of advice to women with BIG dreams in the face of fear
► [41:18] Why we each have unique gifts
► [42:48] Where to connect with Daree online and listen to her podcast
► [43:45] Dominique acknowledges Daree for 3 qualities and shares takeaways
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Resources Mentioned In This Episode
CONNECT WITH DAREE
Podcast: iTunes or http://KickinitwithDaree.com
Voiceover website: https://DareeVoiceover.com
Promos/freebies: http://KickinitwithDaree.com/resources
Social Media (@Dareeallen): (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter)
BOOKS
► Ending the Blame Game: Black Single Fathers on Relationships by Daree Allen
► What’s Wrong With Me?: A Girl's Book of Lessons Learned, Inspiration and Advice by Daree Allen
► Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
► Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
► Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist