Vitamin D with Dawn Dai

Dive in as Dawn talks about her latest Groundlings performance, responds to an advice letter, and talks with listeners live their issues and providing resources. Be sure to reach out to Marcus Savage if you need a job and your record expunged!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners share their thoughts, views and opinions on Donald J. Trump winning the 2024 Presidential election. Tune in to this conversation! Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! Dawn talks Halloween treats, not tricks, today's headlines including the Dodgers win, inmates dying from an unknown substance in prison and gives her take on a Vitamin D Advice Letter on where a young man writes in as to whether he should attend college, even though he doesn't like school. Dive in to hear what Dawn has to say. Plus tune in to hear listeners' sharing who they are voting for this election season and why. Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Talk To Me Tuesday! Dawn talks Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass' announcement of more than $800 million to combat homelessness, the election importance of voting and gives her take on a Vitamin D Advice Letter where a woman writes in needing advice on what to do about her husband and her child's father she had an affair with. Plus tune in to hear what the listeners had to say! Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn talks to listeners live about homelessness, stores closing, the importance of voting and gives her take on a Vitamin D Advice Letter. Plus tune in to hear what the listeners had to say! Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness,Dawn sits down with Jan Austin of UCLA Breast Cancer Center Westwood and Shandra Fitzpatrick, 3x cancer survivor about breast cancer awareness. Come with questions, because this dynamic duo is sure to have answers. Contact Shandra if you have any questions/comments/concerns when it comes to dealing with breast cancer, email: fdenae@gmail.com. Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dawn sits down with La Tijera A., Founder and Pressident of the Pass It Forward LA Foundation to discuss their upcoming event EmpowerHer: Radiant Women's Wellness Day event. An event dedicated to empowering women through holistic health, self-care, and community support. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pass It Forward will be raising funds for the UCLA Breast Health Fund to provide essential breast care services to those in need. For more information visit: PassItForwardLA.org/EmpowerHer. Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's talk to me Tuesday! Dawn talks to listeners live and shares the latest "From The News Desk." Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright it's time to have a real conversation, with some real people, right now! Dive in as Dawn talks the importance of giving yourself grace, which is essentially grace. Also how southern California police seize nearly 10,000 gift cards, the latest on the strike with the dockworkers' union, how one California city is no longer eligible to receive state housing and homelessness funds, resources and a Vitamin D advice letter. Plus Dawn's sister, Charlotte, calls in the discuss the importance of "self-talk" and ending generational trauma. Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first of the moooonnnntthhh!!! Ain't nobody stressin' today! Stress will rob you of your joy! Dawn talks about the importance of not letting things stress you out, Gavin Newom's new bill that bans food from being served in the public school system that contains red dye #40 and 5 other chemicals. Louisiana pass a new law that requires abortion medication to be locked, NYC is giving rats birth control, a postal worker was attacked because of a Kamala Harris ad and so much more! Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn is back with Vitamin D Live in Studio E! Dive in as Dawn talks about the importance of never giving up, dishes the latest on why Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families, why one mother was arrested in Disneyland in front of her children and more! Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn is back with her first episode of Vitamin D Live in Studio E with callers!!!! Dive in to find out the latest from "Under The News Desk,"...like how a California cop arrested a car for murder (lol!) And "From The News Desk"....how Johns Hopkins Medical School will be free for most student starting this fall! Did you know that stingray named Charlotte impregnated herself? And did your hear about the college student who had the "n-word" carved on his chest during a social gathering!? Yes all this, job opportunities and so much more! Get informed, entertained and inspired with Dawn Dai!  Keep up with Dawn and check out: linktr.ee/dawndaispeaks For advice letters or inquiries, please email: VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of just doing it and how you have to get out there and life your life. Get out there and take a chance on yourself! Plus Dawn talks about about the importance of saving Black men's lives and invites everyone to join her on Nov. 2nd in LA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of never giving up. How important it is for you to keep going and not stopping. We're here for a good time, not a long time so we have to make it count. If you need some words of encouragement because you feel "stuck," take a listen to what Dawn has to say and get inspired to be the change that you wish to see!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks about the importance of freedom and what it means to be our own prisoner. A prisoner to fear that causes us to have negative thoughts, to second guess ourselves and essentially prevent us from getting started so that we can fulfill our greatest diseases. Look, we're here for a good time, not a long time and we have to make it count. Take note from Beyoncé and realize, "a winner doesn't quit on themselves!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of living your life for you. There is no better person to do you, than you! Take note from Kendrick Lamar in his hit song, "Not Like Us" and realize when it comes to others....THEY NOT LIKE YOU!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a looonnnggg time indeed, but Dawn Dai is back! Take as listen as Dawn Dai speaks on her returning to Studio E with Vitamin D and announces that soon Vitamin D will be LIVE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks with Katie Copeland and Summer Tillman of Living Advantage, Inc. to shed light on the grand opening of Living Advantage Youth Center (LAYC) at 47001 Crenshaw Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA 90043 on Thursday, May 30th 2024. The "moms and dads of foster youth" are committed to supporting over 300 at-risk youth in the Crenshaw area through LAYC. They aim to provide students with technology such as computers and tablets, which are essential for their education and personal growth. In addition, the center will offer workshops and job training to equip students with vital skills. For more information, please visit: livingadvantageinc.org, email: outreach@livingadvantageinc.org or call:  323-731-6471See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks with Rev. Edward "Eddie" Anderson, Senior Pastor of the historic McCarty Memorial Church in West Adams, on why he's running for Los Angeles City Council CD 10. Pastor Eddie shares his views on how to approach the unhoused community, what it means to reimagine public safety and the call for a new movement for social change. For more information on Pastor Eddie and his campaign, please visit anderson2024.com and on IG @andersonforLA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is manifestation? Do you believe it in? What does it mean to you? Dawn Dai sits down with Suraj Batheja, Co-Founder of the Manifest Company where they make "make self-care cool & bring culture to wellness" to discuss alcoholism, the power of manifestation, health, yoga, meditation and how The Manifest Company came to be. The time is now to "Manifest That Sh!t" For more information, visit: TheManifestCompany.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai sits down with Jhade Barnes, Chairman of the Los Angeles African American Male 5k Walk/Run to discuss the importance of closing the health equity gap amongst African American men. Brought to you by The African American Male Wellness Agency. If you're in Los Angeles, come out and get your FREE health screening, Nov. 11th! For more information, visit: LA.AAWELLNESS.ORG. Want to become a guest? Click: https://tinyurl.com/VDGuestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's keeping you away from you living your best life? Your dream? Whether it be that job, relationship, releasing a few extra pounds or you simply becoming your best self? What' stopping you from acquiring it? They say you have to want your dream as bad as you want to breathe. So then the real question becomes, "how bad do you want it?" Take note from the legendary track "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and declare to your dreams, "ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough to keep me from getting to you!" Remember, your location is not your destination. Get out there and get it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say journey is the experience and the experience is the journey. We're on this journey called life and life be life-in'. But as life is life-in', are you happening to life or are you allowing life to happen to you? You have survived 100% of the worst days of your life, so why would now be any different? Take note from H.E.R in her single, "The Journey" and know that it's all about the journey, "it's the getting there to where you're going to. Going through hell, but still, you're gonna make it through." Yes you! You are going to make it through.  Remember you can't fail if you don't quit. So get out there and experience this journey called life.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai is back with Vitamin D in Studio E!  Dive in as Dawn expresses her gratitude of the of where she is now and the importance of allowing the grass beneath your feet. How the top of one mountain is the bottom of the next and the importance of vulnerability. Get inspired and choose to live life on purpose and for a purpose.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is filled with many distractions, but we must keep our eyes on the prize. Understand that distractions only bring about temporary satisfaction. Focus on your dreams, because that’s where true happiness lies. In the single, “Counting Stars,” OneRepublic hit the nail on the head stating, “no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars.” Tonight, look into the sky and count every star with your dream on it. And rest assured knowing that your dream is “up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.” Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when we ask God to grow, it starts to rain. And we know where there's rain there's life, right? And where life is, there's growth. That's how we know that we are alive. It makes me think of SWV in their track "Rain" and in it in the chorus they're belting, "Rain down on me. Let your love just fall down like rain." I want your abundance. I want your blessings to fall on you like rain. And the next time you ask God to grow, don't be surprised if you feel the rain. Just rain down on me!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to live your life on full. We're here for a good time not a long time. Understand that you will not make it out of life alive, so what are you waiting for? Why are you waiting to live your best life right now? Take note from J. Cole in his track "Premeditated Murder" and "keep grindin'...your life can change in one year. And even when it's dark out, the sun is shining somewhere." So go out there and live. Live your life full out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to be who you are meant to be? Are you ready to be you apologetically? Half the time we allow the thoughts and views of others to dictate how we live our life. Well, it's time to do away with that and live our lives authentically. It's time to set yourself free. Take note from Perri Jones in her track "Free" and declare, "I don't need validationto tell me who I am...I'm human but I'm comfortable with me." Now go live your life and be FREE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time is now for you to live your best life. Not tomorrow, not yesterday, but right now. That's why it's called the present, so allow it to be a gift. Often times we don't go after the aspirations and desires of our hearts because we're focused on the end result. The most important place to start is where you are right now. Take note from Avicii in his track, "The Nights" and say to yourself, "I can't tell you where the journey will end but I know where to start." There's confidence in knowing. Knowing that the best place to start is where you are right now. So go after it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite what you're going through, you have survived 100% of the worst days of your life. Why would today be any different? Remind yourself, if you can look up, you can get up because a hill ain't nothing to a stepper and baby we gon' walk it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're here for a good time, not a long time so let's make it count. Now the question becomes, are you living your life for yourself or someone else? You are something this world has never seen before, so it's time for you to be something that has never been. Take note from Estelle and declare, I going to "do my thing!" Get out there and live your best life for YOU!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success is not a destination, it is a journey. The journey is the experience and the experience is the journey. Are you ready to experience the journey of your best life? Are you ready to be bold and go after your dreams? Well, dreams don't work unless you do. That work takes effort that may often come in the form of an upward battle. Take note from Miley Cyrus in her track "The Climb" and remind yourself, "the struggles I'm facing, the chances I'm taking sometimes might knock me down, but I'm not breaking." No, you will not break. Just know, in order to be some thing you've never been, it requires you to do some things you've never done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just hold on, your breakthrough is coming. In this episode, Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of "holding on." Holding on to the vision you have for your life. Dreams don't work unless you do and it's going to require change. Change is good because in order to be something you've never been, you've got to do some things that you've never done. Yes, it may be "scary," but greater is coming as long as you keep the faith and HOLD ON!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time is now to live your best life. Because right now is all that we have. Why do you think they call the present a gift? Hmm? You can only receive it in the now. Take note from Jill Scott in her track, "Golden" and declare, "I'm taking my freedom. Putting it in my stroll. I'll be high-stepping ya'll. Letting the joy unfold." Remember joy comes in the morning and it resides right there inside of you. It's time to live life like it's golden, because IT IS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say joy comes in the morning. What does your joy look like? Can you claim glory? Look, they say, "bad times don't last always, but good people do." Are you claiming your glory? I was listening to this track by Common entitled "Glory" and in it he says, "Hands to the Heavens, no man, no weapon. Formed against, yes glory is destined." There's confidence in knowing. You have to know what it is that you seek in your life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have survived 100 percent of the worst days of your life. So what are you worried about? Don't be dismayed that things aren't going to work out. Everything is working for your greater good. Just live a little longer and you'll see. Take note from Drake in the track,"Stay Alive" and declare "I'm stayin' alive!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All you need is a chip and a chair. As long as you have a chip and a chair you're still in the game. In the game of poker and in many ways such is the same with the "game of life." So are you ready to play? Are you ready to take chance on yourself? In this episode Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of vulnerability and authenticity. With reference to the Apple TV+ project STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, Dawn shares how important it is to take a chance on yourself and why you should never count yourself out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time is our most valuable asset. Once it's spent, it's gone forever. You can't get it back. What are you doing with your time? What are you doing with each moment of your life? Take note from Kelly Clarkson and treasure each "moment like this." Look, we're here for a good time not a long time, so let's make it count!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is essential to have an attitude of gratitude because the more grateful we are the more things we have to be grateful for. Take note from Londrelle in his track entitled, "Gratitude" and "never believe in lack or limitations. Anything can be manifested with a little appreciation." So what say you? What are you grateful for? Gratitude is the attitude.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last thing someone wants to feel is judged. Judged by the way they walk, the way they talk, the way they dress, they way they live, heck even down to the way they choose to love. And for many, religion plays a huge factor in that. For far too long, folks have used "religion" as a means to condemn others for being their authentic selves. Not realizing they are contradicting the very word they stand on because, "judge not, lest ye be judged." On this episode, Dawn Dai speaks about a FM listener who "bible thumped" her. Find out what happened in this transparent conversation and why Dawn stands firm on being ALL that God has created her to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you experiencing life or are you allowing life to experience you? It's time for you to live your life on purpose and for a purpose. Tapping back into your childlike abilities and by taking a chance, choosing to believe and going after your heart's deepest desires. The next time you overthink or feel discouraged about going after your dreams, take note from Kanye West & PARTYNEXTDOOR's track, "Ghost Town" and declare, "once again I am a child, letting it all go, of everything I know...I feel kind of free, we're still the kids we used to be." Look, we're here for a good time not a long time, so let's make it count!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does your peace look like? What does it feels like? Is there a price to your peace? What are you willing to wager against it? It's time for you to tap into your peace. Take note from Summer Walker in her new track, "Finding Peace" and remember, "if it doesn't serve you, then it doesn't deserve you." Catch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of National Foster Care Month, Dawn Dai speaks with Living Advantage Inc.'s Executive Director, Pamela Clay on her upcoming book, "How To Capitalize In The Foster Care System." Dive in as Pamela talks what foster care is and how so many young people end up in the system, what is was like opening up her first group home and how Living Advantage Inc. are the "moms and dads of foster youth." Sign up to become a member of the 33/30 Club Member today. With as little as $3.30 per month, you can change a foster youth's life. For more information on Living Advantage Inc., please visit livingadvantageinc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all specials offers, here for a limited time. With time being one of our most valuable assets, I must ask you, "how are you spending your time?" Not stressed, I hope. Take note from Dear Silas and declare, "I ain't stressing today!" You woke up today. You are too blessed to be stressed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In life, you have to choose to be great. You have to choose to live your life on purpose and for a purpose. And it's going to require grace. Space for you to figure it out. Because in order to be something you've never been, you are going to have to do some things you've never done. It's going to require practice aka "research and development. In fact, the next time you go after something and you don't succeed, take note from Kevin Gates and "Do It Again."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have the power to create the life that you want. Not people, situations or things. You define you. So what do you have to say about you? Who do you say that you are? Dawn Dai speaks on episodes 5, "Trina" and 6, "Beau" of Apple TV+'s new show, The Big Door Prize highlighting how it's important for us to realize that we have the power to create the life that we want. We see it first hand with Trina and how despite the card that the Morpho machine has dealt her, her potential is not defined within those lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have everything you need to make your dreams come true. You lack nothing. When you were formed, you were created just as you are to achieve the desires of your heart. You are enough. Take note from Sheléa and declare, "I am enough. I  have everything I need to succeed. Dreams don't work unless you do. Are you ready to put in the work? Remember, "you are enough."        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace be still. Your past is behind you and you don't live there anymore. So, what are you stressing about? It's time to let it go and let it flow. In fact, take note from from Janelle Monae and just "Float."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai shares a letter from a listener named, Crystal who asked Dawn to pull-up to the screening of the new show, "The Big Door Prize" and she did just that. Find out what happened when they met, how Dawn fell in love with radio and the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can have whatever you want out of life with faith the size of a mustard seed. The question is, "how bad do you want it?"  Taking a listen to Chris-N-Teeb's track, "Believe It," it's important to know that ALL things are possible as long as you "believe it, receive it, achieve it." Catch it because your blessing has your name on it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know you're probably familiar with "work ethic," but have you ever heard of "worth ethic?" Essentially, the way you handle yourself. Do you treat yourself with care? What does it look like? In the track "Worth Ethic," spoken word artist Toni Jones provides affirmations about self-worth that will have your clear on what '"worth ethic" looks like. Remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks about visiting her FM listener Mr. Meredith at the hospital after having heart surgery and the fun-filled day she had with Ms. Marilyn. Everything in life is finite. We're here for a good time not a long time, so we have to make it count. We're on loan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To heal or not to heal? The real question is, are you ready to feel? Dawn Dai speaks on Londrelle's hit track, "Self-Heal" and talks about how uncomfortable the healing process can be and highlights the importance of dealing with all the "feels."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to show up for yourself? Are you ready to take up space? Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of faith and feeling safe in being authentically who you are. Take note from Natalie Lauren's track, "God Morning" and declare, "I will show up for myself."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no rules to you discovering your life's potential. You just have to live, take a chance and try something new. Oftentimes we have the tendency to look at outside "sources" for conviction and confirmation, rather than inspiration to tell us who we are and what we're meant to do. But just like with anything in life, the true answer comes from within. Now the only question becomes, "what do you want out of life?" Dawn Dai speaks on Ep. 4 - "Father Reuben" of Apple TV+'s new show, The Big Door Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no limit to what you can do. You have to choose to live life one purpose and for a purpose. Take note from Alicia Keys and know, "you are one in a billion."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where we are meant to stand out, society makes us feel like we need to "fit in." Not realizing being uniquely who we are is what makes us a star. Take note from Ashley DuBose and know that "it's ok to be you" so "do ya thing, do ya-do ya thing yeah!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks how she is building Vitamin D live on Facebook with her dedicated FM listeners. She shares a heartfelt email she received from Mr. Lee's grandson, Sangmin, in Virginia thanking her for telling everyone about Green Farm Nutrition and helping them live a healthier lifestyle. Plus, Dawn gives an update on her listeners, Ms. Marilyn and Meredith who were involved in a shoot out in Los Angeles, CA.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you holding onto? Is it weighing you down? Then why are you still holding onto it? Dawn Dais speaks on the power of letting go and how "if it doesn't serve you, then it doesn't deserve you." Take note from Dwayne Woods and "Let Go."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All it takes is faith the size of a mustard seed. Don't let what you see, or lack there of, make you forget what God said. Everything is working for your greater good. You have to know it, you have to claim it. That's what we call faith. Take note from William Murphy's hit track, "It's Working" and know that great is coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself blocking the blessings in your life simply because you don't think you're "good enough?" Dawn Dai speaks on imposture syndrome involving episode 3 of Apple TV+ new series, "The Big Door Prize."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is important to remember that all things are working for our greater good. No matter what happens, take note from T.I. and use it as "motivation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dreams don't work unless you do. Take note from Kevin Gates and declare, "I don't get tired" because you cant fail if you don't quit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you discovered your life potential? Do you even know what it is? Would you trust a machine to reveal it to you? Dawn Dai speaks on episodes 1 and 2 of the new Apple TV+ comedy series, "The Big Door Prize" based of the book of the same name by M.O. Walsh. A series about the residents of a small town called Deerfield, who one day discover a magical, destiny-predicting machine in their grocery store. Get ready for a spoiler alert as Dawn's excitement encourages us all to "become more." The Big Door Prize is streaming now on Apple TV+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living your life on "full" or are you living it on "empty?" We must keep in mind that we are here for a good time and not a long time, so we must make it count. You make it count by choosing to live your life on purpose and for a purpose so that you can declare, "I did it my way."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Vitamin D" is a pun off my name. You know, you get Vitamin D from the sun, right? So I'm here to shed light into your life. Oftentimes, we go through different trials and tribulations in our life. And when we look around, it seems as though that there's darkness. But I want to remind you that there's a light that shines inside of you. A light that no matter where you are, how far you look, how far you try to run, remind yourself that the light is right here inside. And what do we know about the light? Well, we know that the light can show you the way. In fact, we know that if you are a believer in God. God describes himself, herself, theyself as "the light and the way." And I get it, it gets hard. In fact, it reminds me of the track entitled, “The Light" by Common and it he says, "There are times when you'll need someone. I will be by your side." Now, if your light is you, you realize you can't run away from you, but you can ignite what's inside of you. But you have to remind yourself, and this is what Common says, "There is a light, that shines. Special for you, and me." So what say it? Are you going to find your inspiration? Are you going to decide that you can't fail if you don't quit? Are you going to realize that if you fall down seven times, get up eight and understand that if you can look up, you can get up. Why? Because your location is not your destination. Be the light. Seek the light. In fact, relish in the light. Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Dai speaks on her departure from KJLH as the host of "Front Page with Dawn Dai."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to self-love. I did not say love for somebody else. Love for something else. I said, love for yourself. Do you love yourself or do you just tolerate yourself? What are you doing to show that you love yourself? I thought about this as I was listening to this track entitled "Self Love" by Jayson Lyric featuring Nevaeh and in it Nevaeh starts belting, "I've been working on me. I've been loving on me. I had to learn to love myself." Do you love yourself? Are you taking time with yourself? Are you doing the work to show the appreciation you have for yourself? You don't have to answer that to me. I just want to know if you have the answer for yourself. Then Jayson goes on to say, and he spits his bars, "Always bet on yourself and best believe it. Self-hate we must unteach it." Take a chance on yourself. Believe in yourself. Allow yourself to see the truth in yourself. That's what self-love is. It's appreciating, it's admiring. It's believing. It's achieving all those things for self to self. And you'll start to notice that when you love yourself, you'll start shining. Jayson goes on to say, "Something got to glory. Can't put my finger on it. God took his time on. You had to linger on it." You're beautiful and I want you to see that. See that by showing love for yourself and to yourself. Self-love is the way to go. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have more grace with yourself and patience. What is grace? Well grace is nothing but space. Make room for the promise that everything is happening for your greater good. Rather than something happening "to you," change your outlook and realize what's happening "for you." Get your dose of "Vitamin D" as Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of "unanswered prayers" with a nod to country star, Garth Brooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn Dai speaks with Dale Kornegay aka "The Preacher's Kid." Born and raised in Los Angeles California and product of South Central L.A.    Reformed Rollin 60 Crip gang member that made critical life-altering decisions through his negative choices of every day activities from violent gang acts, drug distributions, gunman, kidnapping armed robberies, which all landed him deep within the belly of the "concrete jungle" (The California Department of Corrections Prison System). After serving over 20 years in prison, Dale began to follow the steps ordered by God and his life was renewed. For the past 12 years he has been a self-employed freelance general contractor and handy man with a  passion to be a prime example of change is his daily life. This is what a 2nd chance looks like and everyone deserves one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is confidence is knowing and that's what we call faith. Who do you say that you? Whose do you say that you are? Are the choices you're making aligned with the desires and wants of your heart? If not, why not? Dive in as Dawn Dai speaks on the importance of knowing and highlights the track "U Will Know," by Black Men United.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have survived 100% of the worst days of your life. Why would this time be any different? Do you have faith? Faith is simply having confidence in knowing. It's time to tap into your faith. Take note from from Tye Tribbett and remind yourself, "if He did it before, He can do it again. Same God right now, same God back then."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I may not know the scripture like the back of my hand, but I know who God is in my life. And I used to equate the two. In fact, I would feel as though I wasn't worthy to say certain things or speak upon things because I didn't know verbatim. But what I realize when we talk about faith, faith is simply confidence. And what is confidence? Simply knowing. Knowing who you are, whose you are, where you are, and where you want to go. And a reminder of who God is in your life. And recognizing that I have survived, and so have you, 100% of the worst days of your life. So I don't know what it is that you're going through, but you got to remember that you got through it before. You'll get through it again. It's the same God back then as the same God right now. It makes me think of the track with Kirk Franklin, "He's Able." He says, "He's able. I know that He can do it. He said He'd helped me through it. You just got to “hold on, my brother your change is going to come. Be strong my sister for your work is not done. Just keep on believing and hold on tight. He's able to give you joy in the morning light." Every day the sun sets only to rise again in the morning. Remember, joy comes in the morning because “He's able.” Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine your dreams and your best life saying they're waiting on you. Would you be ready to respond? I feel as though our best life and all the desires that we want are here right in the present. That's why we have to gift it to ourselves. But the question is, if they came knocking, would we be ready to answer? I'm thinking about the track from way back when, "I'm Ready" by Tevin Campbell. He says, "Maybe I'm the fool you call me. 'Cause I'll be here standing, waiting to hear you say to me. I'm ready." And then in the chorus it goes, "You know I'm ready to love you forever." If your best life, where you feel safe. Where you feel the most abundant. Your most joy was saying, "I'm ready to love you if you are ready to receive me." What would your response be? Well, it's going to require you to do a few things. For you to show up as your best self right now. And to be honest about what it is that you want. And then recognizing that you're worthy to receive it. Everything doesn't have to be perfect. And no, there will not be a perfect timing. But just stand firmly in confidence and say, "I'm ready." You're ready because you're worth it. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn Dai shares a MAJOR change happening with Vitamin D. Find out what that change is and what it will mean to the future of Vitmain D. Plus, Dawn fills us in on updates with her job as host of Front Page on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH and how things are going with her studying improv at The Groundlings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you who you truly are, authentically who you feel that you are on the inside? I feel oftentimes we amend ourselves to appease other people's opinions. Whether it be their thoughts, whether it be their actions, because we aren't comfortable in being who it is that we are. It makes me think about this track by Wyn Starks. It's entitled "Who I Am." And in it he says, "I've been closing the door all my life. Held it in, but not anymore. Got two feet on the floor. This is it, I'm stronger than ever before." It takes confidence to be who you are. So who do you say that you are? Realizing that nobody else is going to be who you are because you're a star. He continues on, "Pardon my imposition, but this is my conviction. I need to get this off my mind. I got to be me. Got to be I. Got to be who I am inside. Can finally breathe, taking it in. Look at me I'm flying." Are you ready to go to new heights? Well, it's going to be a little uncomfortable. You may not be able to feel your feet on the ground, but you asked for more, didn't you? You asked to be greater. More than where you are right now. What do they say? If you want to be great, you have to do things that great people do. And great people do things that everyday people don't do. So are you ready to be great? Are you ready to be everything that you are destined inside. Forget what everybody else say and be you and just do you because you deserve it and you're worth it. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on our social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where there is a new dawn, there is a new day. And despite whatever is going on, we still have to count it all joy. Everything is happening for our greater good. But you have to have the wisdom, the courage, the faith to believe it. To know it. Because what happens if things aren't, quote unquote, "all good" in your eyes? Does it mean that it isn't good? Well, if you are a believer, we have been told, informed that everything is happening for our greater good. It reminds me of the track by Kirk Franklin, "Smile." And in it, he says, "Today's a new day. But where are my blue skies? Where is the love and the joy that you promised me? Tell me it's alright." Well, I'm here to tell you that you survived 100% of the worst days of your life. How do I know that? Well, because you're listening to me right now. And the same God that got you back then is the same God that's going to get you through right now. So as the chorus says, "I smile, even though I'm hurt see I smile. I know God is working so I smile. Even though I've been here for a while." You have to remind yourself that pressure makes diamonds and you are meant to shine. If you can look up, you can get up. Your location is not your destination. Don't let what you see make you forget what God said. Because God said exceedingly and abundantly, far more than what you could ever imagine. And when has God ever been slow to keep His promise? I want you to smile. Because if it isn't alright, then it isn't over. And if it isn't over, then it's not alright. So I'm going to smile. What about you? Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn Dai speaks with the CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror Beauty Center, Andrea Hope, to discuss the adversities of owning a Beauty Center and why Black-Owned Beauty Centers are a necessity. Follow Andrea on social media:Instagram: @Andr3aHopeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready? Because it's time. It's time for you to live your best life on purpose and for a purpose right now. And it's going to require a few things. It's going to require you to get in formation first and foremost. And that's simply positioning yourself to go after whatever it is that you want. Set yourself up for the success that you seek. It's going to require you to take time. It's going to require you to stretch yourself. It's going to require you to be all that you can be. And you're going to have to do that strategically. You are going to have to sit there and identify what exactly it is that you want and be honest about it. And then even be further honest, Are you ready to receive it? In fact, you know, taking a listen to Beyoncé in her track "Formation," she says, "I see it, I want it, I stunt it, yellow bone it. I dream it, I work hard, I grind till I own it." Faith without works is dead. Hmm? What do you want? She continues, "Sometimes I go off, I go hard, get what's mine, I'm a star." Well, you're a star too. And it's time for you to shine. Okay? One foot after the other. Get in formation. Alright?! Your dreams and your best life is waiting on you. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had someone recently ask me, "Dawn, is it hard?" And at first, I was perplexed because I wasn't sure what they were referring to, but we were on the topic of me pursuing my dreams. Me over here at KJLH hosting Front Page. Also, me right here with you, hosting "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai." And at first I was perplexed and I replied, "I've been preparing for this moment my entire life." But as I sit here with you, I think to myself, "yes, it is hard." And oftentimes the hardest part is just showing up. But what happens when you're already in the room? When you have the desire and you've ignited it, but trials and tribulations come your way? Now you could fall, but on the other hand, you can stand. See, it doesn't help to worry about a situation. What do they say? "Either you worry or you're going to pray or you're going to pray, but you can't worry. They too cannot coexist as one." And in that moment, when you don't know what to do, what do we hear? "Peace be still." And it reminds me of the track by Donnie McClurkin, "Stand." And he says, "What do you do when you've done all you can? And it seems like it's never enough." Well, in it he says, "You stand." "Tell me, what do you give when you've given your all and it seems like you can't make it through?" Well, you just stand. Half of the battle is just weathering the storm, whether you like it or not. But you can't fail, if you don't quit. We hear it in Psalms 23, "For I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I fear no evil for your rod and your staff thy comfort me." Your truth will comfort you. Your vision will comfort you. Your passion will comfort you. How bad do you want it? Stop looking around and look within and just stand. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn Dai speaks with CEO and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, Shirley Raines to discuss how her organization serves the unhoused community in Los Angeles. Find out Shirley’s thoughts on Mayor Karen Bass’ ‘Inside Safe’ program and whether or not she feels it will be effective. Follow Shirley on all social media @Beauty2TheSreetzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when we ask God to grow, it starts to rain. And we know where there's rain there's life, right? And where life is, there's growth. That's how we know that we are alive. However, oftentimes in life we don't like what it feels like to grow. In fact, we try to block the growth because that's growing pains. We try to avoid it. We try our best to not experience. Essentially, not to feel. But I want to charge you with something else. Unlike going outside when it starts to rain. You put up an umbrella to block all that. But what if those "raindrops" were blessings? What would you say then? Would you be more willing to receive it or receive them? Be more accepting about the growth that's coming forth in your life? It makes me think of SWV in their track "Rain" and in it in the chorus they're belting, "Rain down on me. Let your love just fall down like rain." I want your abundance. I want your blessings to fall on you like rain. And the next time you ask God to grow, don't be surprised if you feel the rain. Rain is good, right? I'm shouting it right now. "Rain down on me. Let's your love. Let your blessings. Let your abundance fall down on me like rain. Just rain down on me." Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say God delivers three answers: "Yes." "Not yet." Or "I have something better in mind." That's when we must remind ourselves when we talk about the greatness of God and the ability of the things that can be done. Because remember, the promise was "exceedingly and abundantly, far more than what you could ever imagine." However, I think sometimes we have to remind ourselves that when God says "yes," no one can say "no." It reminds me of the track "Say Yes" by Michelle Williams, you know, from Destiny's Child and in the track, she says, "When Jesus says yes. Nobody can say no." When God says "exceedingly and abundantly, far more than what you can imagine." That's God professing the dominion He has over your life. And it's for you to come to the understanding that there's no limit to what God can do. In fact, Michelle says it. She says, "There's no limit what you can do because it all belongs to you." You have to remember that everything is happening for your greater good. God knew you before you were formed, so hence... why wouldn't what's supposed to be for you be a "yes?" It's time for you to embrace it. Remember, when God says, "yes," nobody can say, "no." That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn Dai welcomes us into the new season of Vitamin D. Find out what has Dawn so emotional, how things are going with her new gig as host of Front Page on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH and what to expect with this new season of Vitamin D. It’s getting bigger and BETTER!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tis the season to be grateful. On this season finale episode, Dawn reflects on the progress she has achieved nearly two years after choosing to go all in for her dream. From doing interviews out of her home to being given access to Premiere Networks studios and now becoming the new host of Front Page on 102.3 KJLH. Dive in as Dawn and her assistant, Jeremiah, reflect on the journey they have had so far and what it has taken to get here. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Vitamin D" is a pun off my name. You know, you get Vitamin D from the sun, right? So I'm here to shed light into your life. Oftentimes, we go through different trials and tribulations in our life. And when we look around, it seems as though that there's darkness. But I want to remind you that there's a light that shines inside of you. A light that no matter where you are, how far you look, how far you try to run, remind yourself that the light is right here inside. And what do we know about the light? Well, we know that the light can show you the way. In fact, we know that if you are a believer in God. God describes himself, herself, theyself as "the light and the way." And I get it, it gets hard. In fact, it reminds me of the track entitled, “The Light" by Common and it he says, "There are times when you'll need someone. I will be by your side." Now, if your light is you, you realize you can't run away from you, but you can ignite what's inside of you. But you have to remind yourself, and this is what Common says, "There is a light, that shines. Special for you, and me." So what say it? Are you going to find your inspiration? Are you going to decide that you can't fail if you don't quit? Are you going to realize that if you fall down seven times, get up eight and understand that if you can look up, you can get up. Why? Because your location is not your destination. Be the light. Seek the light. In fact, relish in the light. Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time is now to live your best life. Not tomorrow. Not next month. Not after you lose those twenty pounds. Till you fall in love. Till you get the dream job. But I'm talking about right now. Because right now is all that we have. Why do you think they call the present a gift? Hmm? You can only receive it in the now. So I want to ask you, "Are you ready to give yourself your best life right now?" I mean, let's consider it golden, right? In fact, it makes me think of that track by Jill Scott entitled, “Golden" and in it she says, "I'm taking my freedom. Pulling it off the shelf." Where does your freedom lie? Where does your joy lie? More importantly, where is your peace? She continues on, "I'm taking my freedom. Putting it in my stroll. I'll be high-stepping ya'll. Letting the joy unfold." They say, "joy is a state of being." How are you residing in your joy? There's confidence in knowing. What is it that you say of yourself? Who do you say that you are? More importantly, whose do you say that you are? And if you say who it is that you say that you are, are you ready to live your best life right now? Are you ready to live “golden?” I know I am. Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you lower your value so that others can have access to you? You know the whole, “dimming your light” so that others feel more comfortable. On this episode, Dawn talks the importance of knowing your value and not allowing others to tell you that you are “too much.” Be honest and communicate with people who make you feel uncomfortable. Speak up for yourself. It’s time to boss up! Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm here to remind you that whatever you want out of life, you can have it. I just need you to claim it. Right here. Right now. Now, this is nothing new. If you're a believer of the scripture you may have heard once or twice that, "Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door will be opened unto you." That's Matthew 7:7. Now, why should that be any different when it comes to you living your life? Huh? You know, I was taking a listen to the track "Name It Claim It" by The Clark Sisters and in it they belt out, "Just name it and claim it. It's yours, it's yours. Yours for the asking. Yours, it's your blessing." Are you ready to grab your blessing? Because it has your name on it. It has been distinctly designed for you. I can tell you this because I've lived to see mine. I've lived to receive mine. I've lived to breathe mine. And there's no reason why you can't have yours. You just got to "name it and claim it." Remember, it's yours for the asking. Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say joy comes in the morning. What does your joy look like? Can you claim glory? Look, they say, "bad times don't last always, but good people do." Are you claiming your glory? I was listening to this track by Common entitled "Glory" and in it he says, "Hands to the Heavens, no man, no weapon. Formed against, yes glory is destined." There's confidence in knowing. You have to know what it is that you seek in your life. Hmm? And you got to be ready to claim it. He goes on to say, "One day when the glory comes. It will be ours, it will be ours." What are you claiming for your life? Huh? What does it look like? Better yet, what is the vision? They say, "without a vision, the people will perish." Well, I don't know about you, but I'm ready to shout, "glory." Glory! Yes. So go out there and shout glory today. You deserve it because you're worth it. Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been in a love triangle willingly or unwillingly? On this episode, Dawn dives into the email bag and responds to a listener who doesn’t know how to handle her roommate’s boyfriend flirting with her. Should she confront the boyfriend on her own or tell his girlfriend so she can handle it? Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasons. Just like we have seasons in nature we have "seasons" with our lives. What season are you in? Are you in a planting season? Are you in a sowing season? Are you in a reaping season? What season is it? Don't tell me. That's for you to figure out, because I want you to think of that whenever you look around and do an evaluation of your life. Wondering, are you where you're supposed to be or not? Well, I'm here to remind you that you are. It makes me think of the track by Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything" and in it she states, "Everything is everything. What is meant to be will be. After Winter must come Spring. Change, it comes eventually." I don't know what you're going through. I don't know what has you stressed out. But I want to let you know that it ain't over. Cause it ain't over. Because it ain't all right. And if it ain't all right, it's not over. So peace be still. Recognize the season you are in your life and understand that "everything is everything" and what is meant to be will be. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have self-love? Now, listen, don't tell me this. This is for you to think about. And I have to ask you this, because we are so quick to say how much we love this car, how much we love this house, these clothes, this makeup... this animal. But how many times are we ready to profess the love that we have for ourselves? And more importantly, what does it look like? Or rather, what does it feel like? I don't know about you, but I'm on my journey with self-love and it made me think about this track entitled, "Self Love" by Jayson Lyric featuring Nevaeh. And in it Nevaeh's in the chorus stating, "I ain't trying to be stubborn, but I could use some self loving. I ain't got to say nothing. They already know how I'm coming. I been working on me. I been loving on me. I had to learn to love myself." What does loving you look like? Again, what does loving you feel like? And can you do it on your own? She continues to say, "I don't mind no help. I rather do it by myself. No, I don't mind no help, but I rather do it by myself. I been working on me. I been loving on me. I had to learn to love myself." I want you to take some time to get to know yourself so that you can love on yourself. You know, when we love things, we treat them with care. So why not do the same with you? Hey, self-love is the best love, right? Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media at @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't fail if you don't quit. Dawn reminisces on the experiences she has been blessed with that have gotten her to be the host of Front Page on 102.3 KJLH in Los Angeles, California. Dive in as she speaks on how “you can’t fail if you don’t quit.” She is proof that anything is possible when you don't give up and that you need to walk in the authority of who you say that you are long before people recognize you for your talents. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you spending the days of your life? Are they adding up to something of significance? If not, why are you doing it? Day in and day out we’ve created this false notion that "functioning" is living. Let’s be clear, things function and it is people that live. Knock, knock. Your wake-up call is here. Understand that this isn’t a dress rehearsal, this is life. Your life. I need you present each and every moment of your life. Doing, breathing and living out your dreams. I want to see you fulfilling your purpose. Is this going to cost you? Heck ya! But can you really place a price tag on your happiness? Your joy? Your peace? Hell no! In the hit single, “I Lived,” rock band OneRepublic stresses how important it is to say to yourself, “I owned every second that this world could give. I saw so many places, the things that I did. With every broken bone, I swear I lived.” Can you say that to yourself? I don’t know about you, but that’s what I’m working on. Working on living my life at my greatest potential. I “hope [that] when you take that jump, you don't fear the fall. Hope when the water rises, you built a wall. Hope when the crowd screams out, they're screaming your name. Hope if everybody runs, you choose to stay.” The next time you jump, don’t ask how high. Just jump and watch how far you can fly! Catch it! That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, “you are your greatest asset!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is filled with many distractions, but we must keep our eyes on the prize. Understand that distractions only bring about temporary satisfaction. Working at a job you despise for 10 years because you were told you would a receive $30,000 bonus? Distraction. Staying in an abusive relationship because of the "comfort" of not feeling alone? Distraction. Or how about taking one more hit of that drug, because you want to release that pain? Distraction. So, what happened when it’s all said and done? Is the void you were trying to fill gone? No! Focus on your dreams, because that’s where true happiness lies. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but it absolutely will be worth it. If it’s the money, it will come. Not wanting to feel alone, the right person will stand by your side. The need of drugs will subside because the action of you getting closer to your dreams will take you on a high that you could only imagine. In the single, “Counting Stars,” OneRepublic hit the nail on the head stating, “no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars.” Tonight, look into the sky and count every star with your dream on it. Notice how in the midst of the darkness that they manage to twinkle in the sky. Count the stars. Your dream is “up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.” Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, 'you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” Dawn talks the importance of gratitude and what it looks like. Find out what Dawn has to say about no longer having her car and taking the Los Angeles Metro, the conversations she’s had with those experiencing homelessness and how we’re all one decision away from a completely different life. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The common misconception about a winner is that they never lose. A winner does lose, but each time they “lose” they see it as an opportunity to win again. I want you to win, but in order to win you must never give up. You have to go hard for what you want. As they say, “you gotta go hard in the paint.” When you go hard your "nays" will become "yays." In the hit single, “Fly,” Rihanna belts, “I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive. I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise.” You know, when I applied to Howard University I did not get in. I did not get accepted. Now, I could have used that “nay” as an opportunity to give up and walk away. However, I turned my “nay” into a “yay” by appealing their decision and I got accepted. Not only did I get accepted, but I also graduated with honors and hosted my graduation. How’s that for being a winner? See, we are all winners. The moment you were conceived you were chosen to be a winner. There could have been millions of other beings that could have taken your place, but it was you that was chosen. Now say it with me, “I came to win!” Alright. That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear is false evidence appearing real. It is the very state that paralyzes us. It strips us from our ability to move. It causes us to get "stuck." Stuck in the sense that it inhibits us from reaching our true potential. Learn to appreciate fear. Fear will guide you in the direction in where you need to grow. We’ve been conditioned to rebuke fear, however, I encourage you to run through fear and surpass it. In the song “Not Afraid” by Eminem he belts, “…I just can't keep living this way. So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage. I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons.” So what do you say? Are you ready to conquer your fears? It all starts with one step. Let’s do this together because, “I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly.” It’s time for you to take that leap of faith and say “Fear, you ain’t got nothing on me!” That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living the life you deserve? If not, why? You do understand that every day you wake up you either make the choice to live life on purpose and for a purpose or you don’t. Either you can happen to life or allow life to happen to you. So, what say you? Dive in as Dawn talks how doubt can creep up on us and why we have to make the choice to live our best life. It’s time to focus on the things we can change so we can live the life we deserve. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change. The modification, the altercation, the altering. Basically something different. Change that you see in yourself and embracing that change. Change is uncomfortable. I like to think change is synonymous with growth. Because growth, it's an evolution. But more importantly, it's a process. And it makes me think of this track, "I Can See The Change" by Celeste. And in it she says, "I can see the change. Come what may, I won't regret today. I can see the change. Feel the pace of everything. Who am I? Teary-eyed? Who are you in your life?" See, we talk about change. We talk about wanting more, but we forget about the process. I've said this before and I'll say it again, "We ask God to grow, and then it starts raining." At what point do you say you want to change and you allow yourself to change? See, we overextend ourselves in different circumstances and different things saying we want to change, basically overselling ourselves and telling these lies over and over again. But what happens when they run out? What happens when you're all cried out? Do you stay the same? Or do you change? She says, "I can see the change better than I ever could before. I am what remains different in the same frame that I was." We have to remember that change starts on the inside and we have to remind ourselves to not get caught up on what's around us. "Don't let what you see make you forget what God said." Just because things haven't esthetically changed immediately that you want it, understand that it has to start with your mind process. So what's going on in the inside? Oftentimes, I feel what stops us from changing is that whole notion of standing out. She goes on to say, "Standing out. Like I need it now. Like a fool does. It doesn't mean I'll adjust..." that's my ellipses. Let the world adjust. A.k.a. be who you are. “What allows a diamond to shine are the multitudes of cuts that have been placed within it.” Cuts of shame. Cuts of mistakes. Cuts of disgrace. Cuts of things that may not show the "perfection" or so we think. But realizing that when we step in the light you are "perfectly imperfect." It also says that you're not afraid to be who you are. Half the time life passes us by because we don't want to be the fool. We don't want to be the one that stands out. But just like I've said before, "a star in the sky, twinkles in the sky at night and amidst all the blackness, it still stands out." So I'm asking you, "Can you see the change?" Better yet, do you want the change? The time is now. To be everything that you've ever wanted to be. Standing out in spite of everything. Just knowing that you can be free. I'ma be the change that I want to see. And I hope you will, too. Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media at @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know, we get so caught up in caring what other people think of us, that we rob ourselves of our own joy. We will adjust the way we walk, talk, dress, how we wear our hair, who we date, what we do for a living based on someone else’s opinion of us. Ain’t that crazy? Now, I’m not saying that it’s uncommon but that’s crazy as hell when you think about it. To actually allow someone who cannot eat for you, who cannot sleep for you nor use the bathroom for you, to dictate how you live your life. You know, I think it’s because of shame or some sort of lack of confidence of being who we are meant to be and the thing is is that being who we are is what makes us shine.  You know, I was on my morning jog and I came across this remix or you can say “2.0 version” of Cece Peniston's legendary hit single, “Finally” and this is with Amorphous & Kelly Rowland and in the track Kelly belts, “Waited for this moment, it’s so golden. You can see it in the way we shine, oh yes I do believe we’re chosen.” Yes, we have been chosen to live our best life on purpose and for a purpose and you can only do that by being authentically who you are. Now, that may look like you declaring, “the words you used to try to hurt me, don’t mean a thing anymore….ain’t no stressin, ain’t no worries, it’s me I’m living for.” Are you ready to live your life for you? I hope you too can say, “Finally it has happened to me, right in front of my face, my feelings can’t describe it.” Cause that’s joy and you deserve that!  Alright. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, “you are your greatest asset.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you want out of life? They say our choices dictate our desires and wants. So if you are not receiving what it is that you desire out of life and what you want, then perhaps there needs to be some look on the choices that you have decided to make in your life. I mean, heck, if we look at it just alphabetically wise, if we look at from the time that we are born to the time that we are dying. You have a "B" for birth. A "D" death. The only letter in between is a "C" for choice. What are you choosing or how are you choosing to live your life? See, I can say all day or you can say all day how you want to lose weight. Are you working out? Are you eating properly? Now you say you ready for a relationship. Have you gotten down to getting to know and have a relationship with yourself? Have you made room for yourself to exist? Are you in a space where you're vulnerable enough or even have made room for somebody to coexist in your life? You said you want that car. You want a new home, but what's your credit looking like? Did you save enough money? Do you have enough for the down payment? Again, what are the choices you're making in your life? It made me think about the Spice Girls. Remember that track, "Tell Me What You Want" and they were like, "So tell me what you want what you really really want. I'll tell you what I want. What I really really I want to. I want to." What do you want? That's the time-old question. Half the time maybe that's the hardest part about it. Getting our desires and our wants because we aren't able to identify. I think half the time we think that we want something. But based on the choices that we're making, is that something completely different? So I have to ask you, "what do you want?" Better yet, tell me what you want. Better yet, show me what you want. Better yet, show yourself what you want. That's the challenge. Put it up to the test of yourself because at the end of the day it's always me versus me or you versus you. It's whoever you see when you look back in the mirror and then looking back at the choices that you make because it's already written that you can have whatever it is that you want out of life. But just like anything of bearing fruit, a seed has to be planted. But we have to be cognizant of the soil that we're planting the seed in. Where is your seed growing? Hmm? Do you have your desires and your wants out of life? "So tell me what you want, what you really, really want." You know what I want? I want to be great. I want to be powerful beyond measure. I want the world to know my name. I want somebody to say, "Because Dawn can, I knew that I could." I want somebody to see me and say that “I’m possible.” I want my yacht. I want to be on all the TV screens and on the radio, and you just hear me. I want love. So, I myself have to look back on my choices because our choices dictate our desires and our wants. So here I go again. "Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."  All right. That's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear me when I say this. You can't fail if you don't quit. If you fall down seven times, get up eight. If you can look up, you can get up. Your location is not your destination. Did you know that you have survived 100% of the worst days of your life? So why are you tripping? Look, no one said life was going to be easy. But if you decide to live it on purpose and for a purpose, I guarantee you it will be worth it. But you have to make the decision to happen to life rather than allow life to happen to you. And that means not allowing your fear to paralyze you. Not allowing yourself to be stuck. Embracing change, seeking more, having a vision. Affirming the promises on your life and expecting abundance exceedingly and beyond. I was taking a listen to the track "Keep On Movin'" by Soul II Soul. And in the chorus they say, "Keep on moving. Don't stop, like the hands of time. Click-clock, find your own way to stay. The time will come one day." Greater is coming. Expect it. But just don't stop. Keep going at whatever it is that you want. Remind yourself, you're worthy of it. Okay? Now keep on moving. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dreams don't work unless you do. You know, there's this thing called "sweat equity." Perhaps you even heard it in the scripture, “faith without works is dead" and that applies to every aspect of your life. You have to work for the things that you want. It doesn't just fall on your lap. Because remember, dreams don't work unless you do. So what say you? Do you feel that you are worth the life that you've always desired? The peace? Perhaps that relationship? That ideal physique? Are you worth it? Now you do understand that in order to transcend from where you are, to get to where you want to be, that it's going to take work. It makes me think of this track by Nipsey Hussle, "Grinding All My Life." In it he says, "All my life, I've been grinding all my life. Sacrificed, hustled, paid the price. Want a slice, got to roll the dice. That's why, all my life, been grinding all my life." You ready to put in that work? Look, I'm here to tell you that you're worth it and you deserve it. So, say it with me, "been grinding all my life." All right, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, “you are your greatest asset.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn speaks on how you are the only blueprint for your life and the importance of trusting the timeline you’re on. Dawn reflects on how she started her “Vitamin D with Dawn Dai” podcast underneath a comforter in New York to recording in a professional studio in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dreams don’t work unless you do and Dawn is putting in that work. Take a listen as Dawn shares her aspirations of becoming bigger than Oprah. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndai  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Either you happen to life or you allow life to happen to you. I think sometimes we have this notion that we have a "pause," "rewind" and "delete" button when it comes to life. That's not how it works. That's why I always say it's so important to “live life on purpose and for a purpose.” I always tell you how “you are your greatest asset.” Well I need to add something on to that. And it's “time.” Time is one of the most precious assets, I should say. Because once it's gone, it's gone forever. Once it's spent, you can't get it back. It makes me think of the track by The Fugees, "Ready or Not." In it you hear the chorus, "Ready or not, here I come. You can't hide, going to find you and take it slowly. Ready or not, here I come. You can't hide. Going to find you and make you want me." I don't care how fast and how far you go. You can't run from your life. You have to choose to live your life on purpose and for a purpose. So what say you? Ready or not, here life comes. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is good. And the way you can really understand and appreciate how good God is, is to have a relationship with God. And in order for that relationship to take place, that means you've had to go through some things. Because you probably had to call on God for a few things. Not understanding why you had to go through what you're going through, but understanding, you know you got to get through it. I was taking a listen to this track by Evvie McKinney. It's entitled, "Just Like God" and in it, she says, "I see blessings falling out of nowhere. And I'm thinking, ain't that just like God." Hey! When you know, you know. You're sometimes in situations when you cannot see, but somehow a way is made. And oftentimes we refer to that as "grace" or as some may say "favor." And we understand how blessed we are because God's word is constant. Evvie continues, "The world is changing, but your love holds me steady. And I'm thinking, ain't that just like God?" Ain't that just like God to show up and show out? Where the ground you may be standing on may be unsteady. When the winds seem to want to blow you over or perhaps the shadow seems too dark. It's a "but God" kind of moment. It's a "but God" kind of day. We live in a "but God" kind of lifestyle. So the next time you're looking at something that face your way, remind yourself there's goodness on the other side of the rainbow and say, "Ain't that just like God?" That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn sits down with Birth Worker, Sarah Michal Hamid to discuss her experience with endometriosis as well as her work as a Full Spectrum Doula.  Follow Sarah on social media @SarahMichallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prayer changes things. I understand that now. Thinking back how Mr. Harvey used to always say that when I was working at the Steve Harvey Morning Show. Prayer changes things. It's our connection. It's how we talk to God. Now, how you choose to communicate, that's up to you. Whether that's you closing your hands and your eyes. Whether that's you going for a walk, working out, meditating. Whatever it is that helps you get that close connection. Sustain it. I was taking a listen to this track entitled "Pray" by Koryn Hawthorne and she says, "The Lord hears you when you pray. And He responds when you pray. Lord, all I can do is pray." Are you praying? What is it that you're seeking? Now, don't be hard on yourself because you experiencing some things that you didn't think you had to go through. You understand that that's how you get your stronger connection with God. Koryn goes on to say, "Things I had to go through so I could better know you. Because when I know I can't do it on my own, you're the one that I am leaning on. All things work together for the good. And if you said it, then it must be true.” See, there's confidence in knowing. And there's a peace in understanding how everything is working for your greater good. Now you're praying. But I have to ask you, do you trust and believe the word of God? Have faith in knowing. God is not slow to keep His promise. Just pray. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm here to remind you that you are going to have to knuck and buck at your dreams. Knuck and buck at the haters. Knuck and buck at the naysayers. Knuck and buck at anything that doesn't serve in the betterment of you. What do I mean by that? Well, let's be honest. Life isn't a cakewalk, but it wasn't supposed to be.No one said it was going to be easy, but it was guaranteed that it would be worth it. Now, oftentimes you have obstacles or trials and tribulations that come our way and we isolate ourselves. We hide in the corner or even sometimes we run away. Well, it's time to change the narrative. It's time to show up to show out. And it requires you to get knuck if you want to get buck. It reminds me of this track from way back, way back when. It's from Crime Mob featuring in Lil Scrappy entitled, "Knuck If You Buck" and in it the rapper Princess says, "Yeah, we knucking and bucking and ready to fight. Bet you I'ma throw them thangs, so haters best to think twice." Is you ready? Remember, it's about the size of the fight in the dog and not the size of the dog in the fight. How bad do you want it? What are you to do if that hater is you? Hmm? You're going to have to stand up. Stand up so that you can show out because you know your truth and you know what it is you want. And you know what you don't want, because you are not happy. So get after it. Go after it and get knuck so you can get buck. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What book has made the biggest impact on your life? Dawn shares how "The Game of Life and How to Play It" by Florence Scovel Shinn opened up her mind to metaphysics and the power of manifestation. Find out how Dawn "stepped into her power" after reading the book and how it helped her become the person she is today. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gratitude is everything. The more grateful you are, the more things you have to be grateful for. What are you grateful for? What lesson are you counting as a blessing? Remember, everything is happening for your greater good. Don't get frustrated and don't get hard on yourself. Some things take time. Yes, that means you have to have patience. Yes, that means you have to fail your way to success. Yes, that means you figuring it out. But that also means you showing grace with yourself and being grateful with how far you've come. I was taking a listen to DJ Khaled and his track "Grateful" featuring Vory and in it he says, "Let the blessings glow. Said I'm grateful for not anything, but everything. Every loss I had to take, I took it on the chin." Catch it. Everything is happening for your greater good. He continues on, "Let the blessings glow. Right to my soul." You better go and glow with them blessings, alright? Gratitude is everything. The more grateful you are, the more things you have to be grateful for. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In life, you have to choose to be great. It's not something that is by happenstance. You have to declare. And I'm reminded of that when I was listening to this track by Jazmine Sullivan. It's entitled "Stand Up" and it's from the soundtrack from the film "Till" about Emmett Till. And I want you to declare that, "I will stand up." See, half the time we don't stand up because we are afraid of who we are. But I implore you to show up as you are, how you are right now. In it she says, "I used to hide from the light. I was coward, too ashamed to be me. So afraid of my power 'til one day Mama said, I got something to offer. Just look in the mirror to see it. Now it's up to you to believe it." Do you believe who you say you are? She goes on to say, "What is your reason? What is you fighting for? I see you searching. Do you believe in yourself? Because ain't nobody else who can do what you do. Someone's counting on you." Have you ever thought that that person could be you? To fill out all of your dreams, all of your aspirations and let alone you can inspire somebody else to be great. So I want you to declare, "I will stand up." That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should marriage be an expectation for long-term relationships? Dawn dives into the email bag and responds to a listener whose boyfriend has yet to propose to her after being together for eight years. Find out why marriage is off the table for this relationship. Submit your own letter asking for advice to VitaminD@DawnDaiSpeaks.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm onto better things. I'm not looking at yesterday. I'm not looking at these past failed relationships. Things that didn't make me feel good. I'm not replaying those stories in my mind because I want to be better and to do better and to do that, that means I have to move forward. And let me ask you something. If I keep trying to play the old story behind me, how can I move forward onto the "better thing?” I'm just asking. And, you know, I really thought about this as I was listening to this track by Ciara and Summer Walker and it's entitled, "Better Thangs." They go on to say, "Better things, better things. Ain't got time for petty things, I'm on better things." I don't know what you're entertaining. What you are spending your time with, but if it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. You have to realize the things that you are placing in your life. Is it taking you to the next level on where you want to go? Is it equipping you to be all that you can be? That's why they say self-love is the best love. And in it they continue, "I've been busy loving me. Protecting all my energy." Show yourself the love that you deserve and realize that you deserve the best. You deserve better things. In fact, declare it with me, "I'm onto better things!” All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, you got it girl. You got what it takes. I don't care what anybody else has to say. You got what it is you got right here, right now. And I just need you to show up. Now, in order for you to truly amplify all that you are, how you are right now, is that you are going to have to love on yourself. Love yourself enough to change, to only amplify who it is that you say you are. I was taking a listen to this track by Vedo, rest in peace Young Dolph and Money Man. It's entitled "You Got It." And in it they say, "It's time to boss up. Fix your credit, girl get at it. Get your bag up. Hit that gym and get back fine. Go get that degree, go girl. Focus on me. Unlock potential that you didn't know you had in you." Yeah we're unlocking potential and you're going to have to change some stuff up! They continue on, "It's time to mix it up. Get your glow girl. I know that you're going to get it. You got so much. Don't let nobody tell you that's over. I want you to know that girl you got it." You got what it takes. I need you to believe in yourself. See, all these aspirations that you have, it stemmed from somewhere. And it's right there in your heart. Follow your passion. Follow your heart. You got it, girl. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, speaker and LYF Coach, Keyonna Monroe, returns to finish her story of how she finally escaped the sex trafficking world. Dive in as she shares how she learned to feel safe again, why she believes self-love must come first and her plans for her upcoming talk show! Follow Keyonna Monroe on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyonnalovesme/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keyonna.monroeTwitter: https://twitter.com/Pretty2Me_LYFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are closer than you think. Look, you can't fail if you don't quit. Now, listen, I get it. Going after our dreams isn't always easy. Half the time we don't start because we're scared. Hmm. And getting started is the first step of the process. It made me think about this track with Goapele. It's entitled, "Closer To My Dreams." You heard of it. In it she says, "Believing all my fears to burn down. Push them all away so I move on, closer to my dreams." You know, they say success isn't a destination. It's a journey. How are you moving towards your dreams? She goes on to say, "I'm moving upward and onward and beyond all that I can see." That's what you call vision. Listen, you may not can necessarily see right in front of you your dream, but you got the vision. And as long as you use that vision to keep you moving, hey, nothing can stop you. She says, "Stretching out my arms and I can reach. Oh so close, it's right there. Just reach, I can feel my dream. Closer to my dreams." Listen, you're getting closer to your dreams. You can't fail if you don't quit. I believe in you. Okay. Now, say it with me, "I'm getting closer to my dreams" because you are. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to turn up for your dreams. Look, they say half the time we don't pursue our aspirations in life because we fail to get started. Because we fail to have the ammunition. Because we fail to put the key in the ignition and press on the gas pedal. Well, I'm here to tell you it's time to move. I had to take it back real quick. I was listening to "All The Way Turnt Up," you know, with Roscoe Dash and Soulja Boy and in the chant it's just "All the way turned up!" and I'm like, "Yeah!" We have got to be tight up on our life, on our dreams, on our relationships, on everything that's important to us. Because that's the vibration that we're rocking with. And in it they go, "DJ turn me up. Do not turn me down. Just gon' turn me up." You feel me? Stand up or lay down. And if you think about it, your life is like a soundtrack. What do you hear? Whoo dee whoo! "DJ turn me up, crank me to the max." All right, let me get out of here. Go after your dreams and stay turned up with it, all right? That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on our social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is said that comparison can be the thief of joy. How often do you compare your life to others? On this episode, Dawn shares how she chooses to respond when people compare her accomplishments to others and how you have to be ready to receive the blessings you ask for. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now, you may be familiar with the "last call" if you've ever been out at a club. The DJ, whoever the announcer is, makes an announcement to say, "Hey, it's the last call for the alcohol" meaning you got a couple more minutes and that's it. Or perhaps you've been out to eat and they make a last call for the kitchen. Meaning if there's anything else that you want place your order in now because the kitchen is going to close. But have you ever thought about the "last call" to life? I mean, because there's no "do-over" with this right now. This right now is all we have. What are you doing with it? I was really charged to think about this on my way, driving into the studio. I was listening to Khalid and his track "Last Call" and right in the opening of the track. He states "search for what will set you free." God dog. And it just shook me real quick because I feel like a lot of us are captive. And I say that because we feel like there's so much time that we have. Now, I'm not saying to race or to put everything in a rush, but don't be so lackadaisical with it, because with this "last call," we don't know when it's over. We don't know when it's done. And all we have is right now. And if you can imagine your purpose, your dreams, your desires, asking you and I quote to "meet me for a final dance," will you show up? It's the last call. And as Khalid goes on to say, "you show me purpose and give me a presence." Ain't that what life does? There's something about when you can get it in the now. Are you living your life in the now? Because this is the "last call." So the question becomes, "where do you start?" If life, your purpose, your dreams and aspirations extended its hand, would you take it? Just something to think about? You got one life to live. So live now and know this is the "last call." All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let me guess... Your dreams are bigger than where you are right now? I mean, they should be. They are your dreams. But here is the thing. When you have a dream and then going after the dream, you realize that not everyone is going to subscribe to your dream. That's why it's called YOUR dream for a reason. I was taking a listen to Jack Harlow and his track, "Churchill Downs" featuring Drake. And in it, he says, "Sometimes when I sit back and really let it register, I did everything I said I would and said it first. I mean the world's in denial, but they all know what I'm headed for." What are you headed for? What are you going after when it comes to your dreams? Are you waiting for other people to subscribe? Because guess what... they're not. Then Drake comes, "Because we already know how they rock. They throwing stones. Whenever you're getting bigger, there's growing pains. I got enough pull to make the city start throwing games." Catch it. Dreams don't work unless you do. But that means you're literally going to have to put in the work... the sweat equity. And everything that's going to take you to be all that you can be, but don't expect everybody else to be cheering you on. Listen, the only way to go is up. Dreams don't work unless you do. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Dawn shares the moment she realized a diamond from her mother's ring was missing and the unexpected lesson she learned about giving grace to herself. Nothing can take away the memories you have of your loved ones. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have more grace and more patience with yourself for things that may not work out the way that you want them to work out. Things that simply didn't work out because you wanted them to work out. You know, I remember years ago I came across this quote and it says, "God has three answers. No. Not yet. I have something better in mind." Half the time we think that when things aren't happening in the way that we want them to happen, that something is happening to us. But how about we reverse that concept and realizing that perhaps it's making way for something to happen for us? I came across this track from Garth Brooks. Yes, country singer, Garth Brooks. He has this song entitled "Unanswered Prayers." He says, "Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers. Remember when you're talking to the man upstairs that just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care. Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." You ever realize that some of the best things that have happened in your life are the result of the things that did not happen? Something that did not occur. Something that you thought that you wanted that did not serve in the betterment of you. Thank God for patience. Thank God for grace. And thank goodness for understanding. Garth continues on to say, "Some of God's greatest gifts are all too often unanswered. Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." What are you praying about? Hmm? God has something special for you in your life. Remember: "No. Not yet. I have something better in mind." All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know I say if you want to be better and you want to do better you got to be able to see better. And doing better and being better takes work. It takes intention and it takes discipline. I was listening to this track by Coi Leray entitled "Do Better" and in it, she says "Gotta make sure I do better. Make sure my next move better." They say you gotta make your next move your best move. What is your next move? You're going to have to plan it out. You're going to have to see it through, but more importantly, you're going to have to make sure you don't get distracted. I say "Don't let what you see make you forget what God said." So if you got a promise on your life or something that you want to do, focus on that. Figure out how you can make yourself better so that you can be better and you got to be cognizant of the people around you. Coi continues on to say, "Loyalty loyalty, it go a long way. Fuck an opinion. Fuck what they all say." You got to do you. Live your life on purpose and for a purpose. And if it don't feel right it ain't right. She goes on, "can't deal with the fake shit, it rub me the wrong way." And it made me think about this tweet I saw from a producer named Nneka [Onuorah]. She says, "keep people around you who make you feel safe. If it's not an immediate 'yes' it's a 'no.'" Don't play yourself, know yourself and know your worth. When you know better you do better. It's time to do better. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to get your daily dose & follow @VitaminDDawnDai on all social media & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to get political and we're doing that with the Black Los Angeles Young Democrats (BLAYD). Dive in as Dawn talks with board members Jelani Hendrix (President), Shianne Smith (Vice President), Sade Elhawary (Treasurer) and Dr. Diandra Bremond (At Large [Leimert Park]) & Sneaker Ball Chair on the importance of representation in politics, the upcoming November 8th elections and why Congresswoman Karen Bass is the ideal candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles, CA. Plus find out what to expect at the October 7th Black LA Sneaker Ball event where Dawn is the emcee! For more information on BLAYD and how to involved, visit: blacklayoungdemocrats.com Purchase your tickets to BLAYD’s 1st Annual Black LA Sneaker Ball: bit.ly/BlackLASneakerBallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm "that girl." That's what I have to tell myself when I'm faced different challenges. When I'm put in different situations. I have to remind myself, "I'm that girl." And you've got to remind yourself you're "that girl," you're "that dude," you're "that they." You are YOU. And despite whatever challenges life throws at you, you got this. I was listening to Beyonce's album "Renaissance," and in her track, "I'm That Girl." She says, "From the top of the morning, I shine. Right through the blinds. Setting everything in plain view and everything next to me gets lit up too. You see it." Can you see you? I get it. These "blinds." These are the obstacles and difficulties that come through your life. But when you declare who you are, whose you are and what you are about, what's going to stop you? See, light has an interesting way of creeping into things as long as it has the ability to shine. So shine. Be "that girl." Be "that dude." Be "that they." Just be you. Okay? That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay alive. Look, I know there's confusion. I know you may be experiencing heartbreak. I know you may not know how things are going to work out. But the key right here is to stay alive. Whatever you're going after, remember, you can't fail if you don't quit. You've survived 100% of the worst days of your life. So what are you worried for? My mother used to say, "Dawn, just live a little longer." So I say the same to you. Just live a little longer. Don't be discouraged and don't think that isn't going to work out because everything is happening in the betterment of you. Now, on this road, on this route, on this journey, things are going to come your way. But what do they say? "What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger." I was listening to DJ Khaled and his new album, "God Did" and he has this track featuring Drake and Lil Baby and opening up Drake is like, "Try me a hundred times. Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die. I'm staying alive." So what say you? You ready to live? That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Henry, host of The B-Hen Block Party, shares his journey from working in corporate America to becoming a celebrity DJ. Dive in as Dawn explores how Buddhism has impacted his life, why he describes the Black LGBTQ+ community as a “community of healers” and how "faith and fear cannot exist on the same plane.” Follow Brian Henry on all social media:Instagram: @ItsBrianHenryInstagram: @BHenBlockPartySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know you're a survivor, right? Listen, I say that because you have literally survived 100% of the worst days of your life. Every time that you thought, "Oh, my gosh, I'm not going to make it, I don't know how tomorrow is going to be." You made it because you're right here, right now. So why is it that we fear or why is it that we carry this anxiety about what can happen next? Because if it's going to be anything worse than what we've survived thus far, then, hell, we're going to be dead and you won't even know what it's like. So I want you to stay encouraged. In fact, I was checking out, you know, country singer Reba McEntire? I should say legend. She has this track entitled "I'm a Survivor" and she says, "I was born three months too early. The doctor gave me thirty days, but I must have had my mama's will and God's amazing grace." What? It's something about that grace. That grace and that favor. Think of it maybe like, I don't know if you like mayonnaise, but like a spread? It kind of just holds things together. Just when you think you might not make it. And you got to be mindful. Oftentimes of your own tongue because, you know, you have to speak life over your life. So be mindful. Reba continues on, "I don't believe in self-pity. It only brings you down. May be the queen of broken hearts. But I don't hide behind the crown." Don't be afraid to feel. Because when you feel, you can heal. Just remind yourself. "I'm a survivor." I know I am. And you are too. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say, "dreams don't work unless you do." So what are you doing to go after the life that you want? Hmm? See, life isn't going to stop. So, I hope you are't going to stop living... your life on purpose and for what purpose. Here's the thing. Oftentimes, we care so much about what other people have to say, what they think. Not realizing that they can't see what we see for our own life. And the reality of it is, is that they are not always going to be cheering for us. Now, you can't sit and wait for somebody to sign up on your vision. I was listening to DJ Khaled, in his new album, "God Did" and I was listening to the track entitled "God Did" and Khaled starts off saying, "It breaks my heart. They didn't believe in us!" He goes on to say, "You either win with us or you watch us win." Huh? And then we hear in the back, "They didn't think we would make it, oh. They didn't believe in us. But I know God did." And I want you to remind yourself that every time you think you don't have enough, you don't know enough. You don't think you show up as enough that God put everything inside of you to do what it is that you're supposed to be doing, to do the very thing that you feel that is on your heart. And let me just go into what Lil Wayne said, "Sky is the limit. Every day I reach." What are you reaching for? Remember, believe in yourself. "God did!" That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all our social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philanthropist and two-time cancer survivor, Wynn Sarden, shares how his battle with cancer changed how he lives his life forever. Dive in as Dawn explores Wynn's newfound perspective on mental health, how his non-profit Wynning Foundation works to provide free mental health services for cancer patients and how he knows his purpose is in helping others. Follow Wynn on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynnsarden/Website: https://wynnanthony.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look here... You're gonna have to stop living your life for other people. We dictate our decisions, the things we do, the people we date, the dreams we aspire based on somebody else's thoughts, opinions, views. Why is that? We've got to get to a point that we live our life for ourselves so that we can be sure that we are living our lives on purpose and for a purpose. It reminds me of that track Beyoncé has "Church Girl" that everybody in the church is talking about, honey. Basically doing everything that she is stating in the song that people shouldn't do and that's judge. In it, she says. "Nobody can judge me but me. I was born free." You remember that. With the next decision that you make. How you choose to live your life. How you walk, how you talk, how you breathe. However you do what it is that you do. Know that you are you for a reason and that [no one has a] heaven or hell to send you to. Hey, you were "born free." All right, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say confidence is knowing and you got to know who the hell you are. Like it's a feeling. Like you just know and I think oftentimes you can say confidence is comparable to "big energy.” Now, we heard Latto talking about "big energy," but I got somebody new. His name is Ladipoe and he's a Nigerian artist. He goes by “Poe” and in the track he's talking about "Big Energy." He says, "I'm all about that big energy. I know you can tell from the confidence alone. Anywhere I sit, you know it's already a throne. King! Everybody talks, but be careful with your tone. Many have the number. But I only pick up the phone for that big energy." When you walk in a room... when you answer the phone... when your presence is known, you better walk in like that "big energy." You better walk in like you own that room because you do. And how did that poem go in "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley? Understand, "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul." So what [are] you writing down with that "big energy," huh?! Let's go! Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." I ain't got nothing but that "big energy." Rwargh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's happening in the world lately? Beyoncé's album, Renaissance, has religous leaders calling it "sacrileges" and condemning secular music as a whole. Listen in as Dawn points out some of the hypocrisy of the church and how we shouldn't shame people for enjoying certain parts of life that cause no harm.  Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know, they say, "you can't fail if you don't quit." Imagine that. If you don't quit, you can't fail. So the key is to keep going. If you can not fail, then why would you ever quit? I don't know. I wonder sometimes. But I came across this track with Jeezy and the name of the track is "Keep Going" And in it he's just chanting, "Keep going! Keep going! Keep going! Rwrah! Agh! Agh!" I'm imagining myself at the gym because I'm telling you, when the weights are hitting, when I'm on that treadmill, the mother freaking Assault [Runner Pro]. I tell Lateef, I said, "I feel like this thing is trying to "assault" on my life." The "mode" is to "keep going." So I don't know what it is that you're going after. I don't know what it is that you want. I don't know what it is that you desire. I just know that you're going after something. And I want to encourage you. "Keep going! Keep going!" And in fact, you know, Jeezy, he has some ad lib in there and he says, "Talk your motherf*cking talk. Keep on moving on these motherf*cking suckers." You ready?! Let's go! In fact, check out William Ernest Henley as he states in "Invictus." "My head is bloody, but unbowed." Why? Because "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul." "Keep going! Keep going!" All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Keep going! Keep going!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"To be loved. Oh, what a feeling to be loved..." Man... love... I feel like a lot of us are looking for love, seeking love, wanting love, but I think sometimes we look in the wrong places. And, I mean, it's not anybody's fault. It's just like, um... you got to know love to seek love. And I was listening to Lizzo, you know, she got her new track "2 Be Loved" and she was talking about how she did the work and it didn't work and how, you know, just being "alone." But she said gosh darn it, now I know my worth and it's not always about, you know, somebody disrespecting you and doing you wrong. It's just about knowing what it is that you want and being able to identify, because sometimes we can have good things, but it's not worth our time and energy. In the song Lizzo says, "How am I supposed to love somebody else when I don't like myself? Guess I better learn to like this." You got to learn to like who you are to learn how to love who you are so you can know what it is that you want and what you desire. What works great for you? Acknowledging yourself and making room for yourself. Yeah. That's what it means to be loved. Oh, what a feeling to be loved. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn checks out a letter from a listener in need of some career advice. They have the option of inheriting their family's store, but they feel strongly about creating their own career for themselves and leaving their hometown. Should they take the risk for their own dream or take advantage of their family's business? Find out what Dawn has to say. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to you recognizing the superstar that you are. Hmm? I think half the time we don't recognize our value simply because we lack confidence. And what is confidence? Confidence is simply knowing. Well, now it's time for you to know who you are. You know, I was taking a listen to Beyonce's new album "Renaissance" and in it her track "Alien Superstar" Beyoncé belts "I'm one on one. I'm number one. I'm the only one. Don't even waste your time trying to compete with me. No one in this world can think like me." Did you catch it? Nobody can do what it is that you do when you do how you do what you do when you do. I don't care if you tell them all that you do. Why? Because guess what? They are not you. And I need you to further recognize that and realize that and walk into your power and realize that you are the source of your power. There is nothing else that you need from anyone else or anything but simply to be you. Beyoncé continues on. "Category sexy Bitch. I'm the bar. Alien superstar." Imagine you just me and you makes you a superstar that's out of this world tattoo. She goes on to say, "We just reaching out to the solar system. We flying over bullshit." We're not entertaining the foolishness. We're not entertaining the negative thoughts. We are shutting them down because guess what? You are great. You are amazing just as you are. In fact, you are an alien superstar. Okay?! All right. That's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, alien superstar, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of vitamin D is dedicated to you focusing on your future. Because that's where we're headed. That's where we're going. And I find that half the time we have trouble with finding out where we're going because we're so busy looking behind us. So focused on every mistake that we've made, thinking about what we should have done, could have done, or would have done better. Why I want to challenge you to do something different. I was taking a listen to this track by Kendrick Lamar. It's entitled "Die Hard." And in it he says, "I got some regrets. Yea, yea, yea, yea. But my past won't keep me from my best." Don't let your past keep you from your best. You better stop looking behind you because you're not going that way. You know, that's why they say the windshield is larger than the rearview mirror, because sometimes you just need to get a little glimpse. But that's not where your focus is going to be. So where are you focusing on your life? I need you to focus on where you're headed. Exceedingly, abundantly, is waiting for you. Let's go get it. All right. Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you are nearing your 30's or you're past your 30's, there are a few life changes to look forward to and be on the look out for. Listen in as Dawn talks about how not only will your body start to change, but so will your outlook on life and yourself. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to knowing your worth. How much do you value yourself? Take a look around. What do you see? Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Do you have a job that you despise? Do you surround yourself with negative people? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then perhaps it’s time for you to do an appraisal on your life. How much are you worth? It’s a beautiful thing when you know your worth. When you know your worth, you do things that you love. You involve yourself in healthy relationships. You are clear that if something doesn’t serve you then it doesn't deserve you. No explanations or apologies needed. We sell ourselves short when we comprise our well-being. Take note from the hit single, “Price Tag” by Jessie J as she belts, “it’s not about the money…forget about the price tag.” Yep, it’s about how much you value your life. It’s time to get off the “clearance rack” and get behind the glass where the valuables are kept. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the power of discernment. In life, we have distractions all around us. However, it is up to us to listen to the voice within. Some like to call it instinct, others like to call it gut, some even may like to call it God. Whichever name you choose, just know it exists inside each and every one of us. However, not everyone recognizes it. Why is that? Well, it’s because we are not one with ourselves. We haven’t taken the time to sit down with ourselves, to learn ourselves and to become at peace with ourselves. I know when I was a little kid, I could recognize the jingle of my mama's keys. No matter who was around with keys, I knew the sound of my mama’s keys. So as it relates to you. Do you know the sound of your inner voice? Do you recognize the voice that speaks to you in your most difficult hour? The same voice that tells you what is right, when all you can see what is wrong. Yes, that voice. It may not seem to make sense on the surface, but deep down inside it’s speaking to you. I want you to tap into that voice. Get familiar with yourself. In the hit single, “The Voice Within,” Christina Aguilera urges you to “look inside yourself, like your oldest friend [and] trust the voice within.” Yes, trust that voice. It will guide and lead you down the path of endless opportunities and abundance. No more looking outside and entertaining everyone else's life and their distractions. Take the time to listen to yourself and just trust the voice within. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn shares her experience at the AT&T Emerging Voices: Chika LIVE Event and how she was able to be “present” and enjoy the performance without switching to "work mode.” Dive in as Dawn share’s why it’s important to do things that "make you feel alive” and the importance of valuing every moment. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to elevation. Yup, it's time to go higher. Now, I need you to take an assessment and look around. Take a look around at where you are. Now, I want you to focus on where it is that you're trying to go. Understand... to much is given much is required. And see, if you're asking for more, that is going to require more of you. So what does that look like? I was taking a listen to this track entitled "Elevate" and the artist's name is Ye$haYahu and in he states "I got to elevate. I've been praying to God for a better way. I concentrate on my goals and I meditate, make sacrifices, put time in. I dedicate. I got to elevate." What you trying to do? I'm trying to go higher. Better yet, I am going higher. And with that being said, that means it's going to require focus. It's going to require to make the vision and make it plain. It's going to require a certain discipline. And with that discipline, it's going to require sacrifices. So I have to ask you, are you ready to put in the work? Better yet, are you ready to "elevate"? That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the declaration "I am light." Now we're going to look at this in both ways. I am light as far as I want you to shine. Be that light. Be that inspiration that you can be for others and for yourself. And then also, I want it to be a reminder that you don't need to carry the burdens of stress of things that are hindering you from moving forward. It made me think of this track by India.Arie, entitled "I Am Light" and in it she says, "I am light. I am not the things my family did. I am not the voices in my head. I am not the pieces of the brokenness inside. I am light." That's the same for you. Let it go. If it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. Remember, everything and everyone cannot go with you. India continues, "I am light. I am not the mistakes that I have made or any other things that have caused me pain. I am not the pieces of the dream I left behind. I am light." Hey, worry is a negative form of worship. Make a decision. Let it go and allow yourself to flow. Declare "I am light." That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the first time you felt understood by another person who did not judge you? Dawn shares a conversation she had with a childhood friend who felt seen after they heard her talk about her journey with her sexuality. Dive in as Dawn reflects on the double standard between men and women exploring their sexuality. Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the secret garden of vulnerability. You know, as Brené Brown always says, "vulnerability is our greatest source of power." It's how we connect. Essentially, it's where we grow, where we blossom, where our true self exists. And I was listening to this track by JMSN it's entitled "Secret Garden," and in it he says, "where everything just freely flows. Let it go. And any time the leaves are falling. All our roots. They start to show. But we both don't care. We let it go." I want that for you. And I want that for me. That we stand unapologetically. In our vulnerability. We can be free to see and be who it is we truly are. And may we connect and be around others that are being who they truly are. And our roots get stronger and we realize that we can withstand the time and we can weather the storm because seasons change and so do we. All right. Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of vitamin D is dedicated to your passion. What are you living for? What gets you excited about your life? What means the most to you? Hmm? You know, listen to this track by IDK. It's entitled "Live for it" and in it it belts, "Because I live for it. Die for it. I'm willing to fight for it and ride for it. You just got to dive in it, your life in it. You got to be in love with it and fall for it. You can't put a piece in it, put your all in it. You the MVP for it and ball from it." You got to go all in for your dreams. Ain't no half stepping over here. I think sometimes we think if we just put a little taste that that's enough. I think sometimes we just look at it just a little bit and that's "enough." When you talk about your past and when you talk about your purpose, it's not a piece of you, it's all of you, because it is you. And I want to remind you of that. And then you have to also realize that in the pursuit of your passion, in the pursuit of you living your best life, is that you're going to experience some valleys. And they go on to say, "Pick your bitch ass up. You complaining about falling, better put your kickstand up." What they say? "Pussy nigga stand up or lay down." Ask yourself, "what do you want?" Are you going to choose to live for and die for or no? That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn responds to a letter from a woman who finds out that the man she’s dating has a newborn baby with another woman. Should she stay or should she go? Find out what Dawn has to say! Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the power of the spoken word. You hear it time and time again. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. I believe it so much I have "life" tattooed in my mouth and I want to ensure that you understand how powerful your word is and how you must speak life. So, I was taking a listen to this track by Chika called "My Power," and in it she says, "my word is my power. Got to play the game to ascertain your power" because we know faith with our works is dear, right? She goes on to say, "Somewhere on the journey, we all bound to get tired. When life get lower, we get higher." They say, if you can look up, you can get up. And sometimes that means you've got to speak life over yourself, through yourself and to yourself. So what are you saying to yourself? Are you speak in life over your life? Catch it. All right. Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, singer, artist and DJ Anton Peeples talks his journey in the entertainment industry, the pros and cons of sharing your life to the public and the benefits of his luxury cosmetic oil blend company P44 by Anton Peeples. Follow Anton Peeples on social media:Instagram: @AntonPeeples  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the bounce back. What do I mean by that? Well, my mama used to say, "Dawn, just live a little longer." Well, if you live a little long, you realize that life will put you through some things. Things that will feel like it'll knock the wind out of you. But as Les Brown says, "if you can look up, you can get up." Sometimes that what feels like it's pushing you back is actually just a launch to prepare you forward. I was listening to this track entitled "Bounce" by Baby Tate and in it, she says, "Never finna see me down. How I do that? That's boss bitch. Bounce back." You're going to have to be a boss in your life. A boss is confident. A boss calls the shots. A boss knows where they're going. And if you know you're not going down, hell, well you know you're going up. She goes on to say, "I'm in my bag. Oh, I turn up my swag." Use your "swag juice." That's your confidence. Remember, you can't fail if you don't quit. You ready? No, no, no. I asked you are you ready? Well, let's get it. Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to elevation. It's dedicated to you taking your life to the next level. Well, that's going to require some things. I was taking a listen to this track by Chika. Grammy-nominated artist in her track "High Rises." She says, "Life is full of surprises. Talent comes in second place to perfect timing." So I know that you have this dream you have for your life, but you have to understand timing is everything. Chika continues, "listen to that voice inside. That is where your choice reside. You write the future. You know where it lies." That's what you call intuition. You have the ability to create the life that you want because it came to you. But what happens when so many people have things to say? When people are telling you that you can't see this vision? Chika continues, "taking a risk will always yield a prize. People will tell us to follow our heart. Then look in as crazy when we live our lives." You got to walk around like you've got blinders on. Like you got earplugs in because the voice came inside of you, right? And then, as Chika continues, she says, and I quote, "took a leap on my dream. Now it's all I can see. I'm enjoying the scene." What do you see? Do you see and are you living the vision that you have for your life? If not, why now? It's time to elevate. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you believe in your dreams? How much do you believe that a higher power is at work with your dreams? Dawn talks how the amount of faith you have in yourself will determine if you achieve your life's ambitions. Let God be your reference every time the value of your dream is put into question.    Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to your crown. It's your glory. It's whatever you hold and carry with pride. I was taking a listen to this track by Chika. It's entitled "Crown" and in it she says, "I'ma make it in the rain or shine. All about my money, Don't waste no time. Ain't nobody gonnna bring me down. I'm on an elevator. I'm on to something greater. Ain't nobody gon' take my crown." I want you to declare that for your life. But see, what you gotta understand is that you have to know your worth and what you deserve. Chika continues. "You deserve the world. And if no one else will say it, then I'll spill to the mic in the studio when I lay it. Now play it when you get discouraged. I know chasing the impossible takes some courage. And I can promise at the end of your journey when it's all said and done. Won't nothing feel much better than here, my nigga. You won." You can only fail if you don't quit. But see, that's why you got to know who you are and you got to know whose you are. Because you know you're worthy for your best life. And guess what? It's yours for the asking. So walk in your authority and go get it. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time. Always remember, you are your greatest asset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to passion. Oftentimes people ask, "How do I find my passion? How do I tap into my purpose? What do I look? What should I do? How do I know when I see it?" Well, I was listening to Jhené Aiko and in her track "While We're Young" she up there talking about love, but I look at it as love for anything, right? She says, "I'm telling everybody your mine and I like it and I really hope you don't mind. I can't fight it. No, you know, I cannot hide it because I'm so excited that I finally decided on you." I feel it's the same way with your passion or purpose. You're just going to be so excited about it. It's going to be what wakes you up. It's going to be the button that presses you to keep going. And you're going to want to tell the world about it because you appreciate it, you love it, and you honor it. That's how you're going to know that it's yours. Now, she continues on to say, "I want to lay with you, spend the night with you, then spend my life with you. All right, I'll go everywhere you go. You know I'll go. I'll go everywhere you go." When it's your past and your purpose don't let nothing stop you. That's your peace. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember you and your greatest asset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 6 she was raped. At 9 she was molested by a family member. At 12 she was introduced to the world of sex trafficking. Today, LYF Coach, author, and founder of Pretty2Me, Keyonna Monroe talks what it means to be a child trafficking survivor and why you must learn to “love yourself first.” In this uncensored conversation, Keyonna opens up about her history of sexual abuse- including her introduction to sex trafficking, how she has learned to love herself and why she has made it her mission to teach others to do the same. Follow Keyonna on social media: Instagram: @KeyonnaLovesMeWebsite: KeyonnaMonroe.comPodcast: LYF Matters PodcastYouTube: LYF Matters Project   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of vitamin D is dedicated to you stepping into your power. All that you say that you are. It's time to step into the light. Step into the light so that you can be seen. Now, here's the thing. When you step into the light because you are seen, you're more viable to be attacked. But you must remind yourself who you are and whose you are, and the ability and the affirmation and the courage you have over your life. I was listening to this track by Kevin Gates it's entitled "Big Life" and in it he says, "only positivity in this space we keepin' it sacred right now." It reminds me how I always say, "you have to treat certain people and things like you have a white outfit on." You can't let everything and everyone get too close. He continues on to say, "Calling the spirit of protection. I got steppers around me right now. I didn't go into my power. I ain't got to be careful. Not now." Who do you say that you are? Do you understand the power that you hold over your life? Huh? Do you understand the angels? Do you understand the force? Do you understand who and whose you are? I'm just wondering because I think it's time to boldly declare who it is that you say that you are. It's time for you to step into your power... lives waiting... tic toc. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to letting go of the things that do not serve you. You know what as I always say, if it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. I was taking the listen to Beyoncé's new track "Break My Soul" and I felt inspired. I felt invigorated I say that because in the track she states "Motivation. I'm looking for a new foundation, and I'm on that new vibration. I'm building my own foundation." What are you building? What life are you creating for yourself? You know, they say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a new result. Are you happy with the life that you're living? If not, why haven't you changed it? Do you understand that you have the power to create the life that you want? In the track, Beyonce continues on. "If you don't seek it, you won't see it. If you don't think it, you won't be it." She continues. "Trying to fake it never makes it." So how about we keep it real, huh? How about we learn to live life on purpose and for a purpose? How about we learn to only serve things that deserve us? Huh? The time is now. Don't let it break your soul. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say, “all you need is faith the size of a mustard seed” and how “one rotten apple can spoil the bunch.” These are phrases we’ve heard over and over again when it comes to lessons about life, love and relationships. Dawn recalls a conversation with a couple experiencing a problem in their relationship. Their relationship is everything each of them could ever imagine, except a .5% character flaw. Dawn explains how the 95.5% of any situation can be derailed by that .5% we tend to overlook.    Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to having the ultimate confidence in yourself. Like so much that you just speak life. You just speak things over yourself because you just know. Not because you're waiting for somebody else to tell you, because you have this feeling inside of you and this ultimate confidence that you can make anything you want to happen. And I bet if you sit back and you look back, you realize that you've done it more times than not. I was taking a listen to this track on my workout today. It's entitled "Churchill Downs" by Jack Harlow, featuring Drake and in it Jack says, "Sometimes when I sit back, I really let it register. I did everything I said I would and said it first." Catch it. What's the last time you declared something over your life that you wanted? Did you go get it? You know they say... The more grateful you are, the more things you have to be grateful for. So give yourself a little grace and give yourself enough credit to know that you have done something and you've done a lot. And I think sometimes we work in denial because we are waiting for others to affirm us, for others to agree with us. But, you know, as Jack continued on to say, he says, "I mean, the world's in denial, but they all knew what I'm headed for." Hey, when you have that ultimate confidence in yourself, you enroll other people to believe it as well. Dreams don't work unless you do. Speak confidence over your life. All right? Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to how you movin'. What I mean by that is how you approach your life, situation and things. They say if you want to be better, you got to do better. So I challenge you to think how you moving about in your life. If you're trying to elevate and grow, I need you to do an inventory of who and what you have around you. I was listening to this track "Move Different" by Payroll Giovanni, and he says, "When you're chasing goals, you gon' move different when you level up, you gon' lose niggas." You know, I'm all about a pruning season. If it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. Don't go out there trying to be playing in the major leagues out there playing street ball. You're going to have to make a decision to live on purpose and for a purpose and that's going to require you to do different things, hang around different people and involve yourself with different situations. But again, the choice is up to you because if you're ever going to realize or figure out what it is that you truly desire and want out of life it's going to be based on your choices. So how you movin'? All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from two talented and ambitious Black women in the entertainment industry, Deshawn Plair and Sade Oyinade, as they share their ongoing journey as directors and producers. Dive in as Dawn explores the creation of their production company: Flower Ave. Films, how they are dismantling stereotypes about women of color in the business and how "you have to work in the midst of waiting." Follow Deshawn and Sade on social media:Deshawn Plair: @DeshawnPlairSade Oyinade: @SadeOyinadeFlower Ave. Films: @FlowerAveFilms   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to you putting in that work I think oftentimes we think things happen overnight. We think they fall in our laps. Heck, we think that we owe our right to have something. But I challenge you to realize that dreams don't work unless you do. So that means you're going to have to put in that work. I was taking a listen to this track entitled "Put in Work" by Swoope. And in it, he says, "All that talking is useless. Don't need no excuses. Short cuts for the foolish. This only way to do this." Put in work. You ready to work? You know, putting down work is so important because now you got a sense of the value of it. You know, how to hold on. You know when to let go. Ain't no shortcuts to this thing called life. To success. Abundance. You got to put in that work. I challenge you. Put in that work so that you can be better and do better. All right. OK, Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to motivation. Yeah. That thing that's gonna get you started so you can get doin whatever it is that you want to do. We all can use it, right? In fact, I think that we all need it. I was listening to this track by Spiritual Tony it's entitled "Motivation," and in it, he says, "This that go and get it with no hesitation. This that never quit. Start that elevation." Look, I don't know where you're at or what you're going through. But if you can look up, you can get up. He continues on, "This that process. This that inner making." Sometimes you got gotta break in order to get through. That's why they call it a breakthrough. Just like a frequency you go down so that you can get up. Spiritual Tony continues, "This that opportunity. Meet in preparation." They say you don't have to get ready if you stay ready, stay ready for your dreams. Stay ready for your best life. Find the motivation wherever you can. Just grab it. Hold on to it. Pursue it and nurture it. It's yours for the asking. All right. That's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you took inventory of the “things” you are holding onto? At some point, we have to make the decision to “let go.” Let go of the things that no longer serve us and make space for the things that do. Dive in as Dawn talks her experience with unplugging from social media, losing her social media account permanently and the freedom that comes along with it.   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being free. What does free look like to you? Truly, when I think of freedom, I think of peace. You can breathe. You can relax. There's joy. I was listening to this track by Perri Jones it's entitled "Free" and in it she belts, "I'm free. I'm human, but I'm comfortable with me. I'm capable. Got everything I need. I'm focused on living out my dreams." Yes. Yeah, that's perhaps that's what freedom is. That's what freedom looks like. And, you know, she goes on to say, "I don't need validation to tell me who I am. I have lived the situation and I have learned to understand. There's no such thing as limitations. I exceed expectations. I have learned to love me." What!? That's what you talk about being free. Perhaps that's what freedom is. Freedom is making that space for you to exist, to be everything that you are. Nothing more, nothing less. But just to be you. I implore you to be free. All right, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to change. Change... it's uncomfortable, yet it is inevitable. As long as we are living, as long as we are existing. As long as we are being, we have to expect change. Change lets us know that we're alive. Change is good and change is uncomfortable. Heck, we even see the change between a caterpillar and a butterfly. That's when the butterfly takes flight. So I have to ask you, are you ready for change? I was listening to this track entitled "Just a Cloud Away" by Pharrell Williams, and in it he talks about change. He talks about how things have a boomerang effect because things aren't meant to stay the same. But it's like we shouldn't fret, right? Because we've been here before. We have survived 100% of our worst days. So why are we trippin' now? He quotes "everything is cyclical. What goes around does come back around, baby. Everything boomerangs. What goes up must come down." Just like the energy. Just like the vibe. The exact makeup of you. So why would your life be any different? Celebrate your wins as much as the losses. When you can look up, you can get down. And when you are down, guess what? You know that you're getting back up. Accept the change. Be the change. See the change? All right. That's it. For your dose of vitamin D. Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You never know the kind of life you could have until you take the chance to go after it. Dawn's long-time friend, Marjan Pungartnik, shares what happened when he “came out” to his conservative village, how he traveled from Slovenia to the United States knowing little English and why it’s important to never give up on your dreams. Follow Marjan on social media:@marjan_pungartnik   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being un-mother-freakin'-bothered. You feel me? I was listening to this track by Looney. It's called "Either Side." And in it she talks about comparing herself to the earth and being envious of the earth in a good way. She says, "I'mma turn it full circle. It's not a lot that I know, but the sun sets and it comes back again. The world remains unbothered. I want to move with that much confidence." Life is vibration, right? They've got the ups and the downs. That's the consistency. That's the flow. And either way you look at it, you're going to have your good days and you're gonna have your bad days. But just like a circle is gonna come back around again and if we take note just like the earth, whether the sun rises or it sets, the world remains unbothered because it knows it's going to make its way back again. So remind yourself that whether you on top of your mountain or deep down your valley it's coming back around again. You got to stay consistent. You got to keep going. You got to stay optimistic. All things are working on your favor. So remain unbothered. Keep walking in your truth. But more importantly, step into the light so that you can shine. Because we living life on purpose and for a purpose, right? All right. Well, that's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being seen. It's stepping into the light. Yes. I was in the gym the other day and this track came on and immediately, I didn't have my phone on me, I looked to Lateef, I said, What is this? Can you shazam this? The song was talking about being in the light. So he Shazamed it and it's this track called "Heaven on My Mind" by Becky Hill featuring Sigala and in it, she says, "I never thought I'd be so high. There's no need for me to hide." And I said, "Mmm." Kind of like "Vitamin D," right? Shedding light on who you are. Loving who you are in all that you are. Understanding that what allows a diamond to shine are the multitudes of cuts that have been placed within it. She goes on to say, "Now I'm standing in the light. Everything is going to be all right." What is fear? F.alse E.vidence A.ppearing R.eal. You only fear what you do not see. Well, if you can see yourself, how amazing can you really be? I want to challenge you to step into the light. Be seen in all that you are and all who you are. OK? We step in and light the season and we're shining for the whole world to see. Because that's peace. That's what we call heaven on our mind. All right. Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn responds to a listener on how she got to such a place of healing when it comes to letting go of the expectations she has for others. If you are struggling with knowing how to allow yourself the space to heal, practice living in the moment and being consistent in that journey. Dive in and take a page from Dawn's experience…   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to "regular people." Now, I know you may have been shocked. You're like, "Dawn, what do you mean being regular? Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?" Well, I think sometimes we place a lot of pressure on ourselves, and we forget the fact that we are just human. So you know what I do when I do what I do. I was listening to some music, and I came across this track entitled "Regular People," featuring Mahalia, Hamzaa and Lucky Daye and in it, the track talks about what it means to be a regular person. To feel, to experience life. What I received from it is the whole notion of having grace. Which is giving yourself space. But in it, the lyrics go, "put your hands up if you love your skin. What you wear are the clothes you're in." There's no need for any type of mask, no type of imitation. It's just you showing up as you. And see, that's what I feel, what it means to be a "regular person," just to be who you are. No expectation of what THIS person looks like or what THIS person should do. It's just, you doing you. The song goes on to say, "'Cause we're in what and who we are is good enough." Half the time we try to put other things on to mask who we are because we feel like we aren't at a standard. We feel that we haven't met the mark. But what if I told you you was enough? Because you are. Forget the notion of trying to show up always ready. Be in the act of being ready, getting ready, being and doing and breathing. That's what I want for you, ok? Understand we are all just regular people. All right, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to self-love. I did not say love for somebody else. Love for something else. I said, love for yourself. Do you love yourself or do you just tolerate yourself? What are you doing to show that you love yourself? I thought about this as I was listening to this track entitled "Self Love" by Jayson Lyric featuring Nevaeh and in it Nevaeh starts belting, "I've been working on me. I've been loving on me. I had to learn to love myself." Do you love yourself? Are you taking time with yourself? Are you doing the work to show the appreciation you have for yourself? You don't have to answer that to me. I just want to know if you have the answer for yourself. Then Jayson goes on to say, and he spits his bars, "Always bet on yourself and best believe it. Self-hate we must unteach it." Take a chance on yourself. Believe in yourself. Allow yourself to see the truth in yourself. That's what self-love is. It's appreciating, it's admiring. It's believing. It's achieving all those things for self to self. And you'll start to notice that when you love yourself, you'll start shining. Jayson goes on to say, "Something got to glory. Can't put my finger on it. God took his time on. You had to linger on it." You're beautiful and I want you to see that. See that by showing love for yourself and to yourself. Self-love is the way to go. All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At what point did you realize you were choosing the wrong path for your life? Or are you currently coming to that realization? Dawn sits down with wellness consultant and storyteller, Soul Cole to talk his practice as a certified Breath Coach, his journey as a Healing Artist and how his company Soul Cole The Brand is changing the lives of so many people one vibration at a time. Follow Soul Cole on social media:Instagram: @B_Cole16   Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to you placing yourself “in a position to win”…to be victorious to be successful..to have all that you desire in life. Because you deserve that. Now, question is, are you placing yourself in a position to win? Because winners take chances. Winners aren’t afraid to make mistakes. Winners surround themselves with positive people. Winners ain’t afraid to put in that work. Winners understand that you can’t fail if you don’t quit. In the hit track, “Position To Win,” rap trio Migos talk “Steppin Up” and how you have to “always take the risk.” Because when you talk “livin’ life” as a winner you “go hard and don’t quit.” catch it. They go on to say, “set my goals like a go, hit the switch….work work work, check it off the list.” Faith without works is dead, right? Are you putting in that work? and then go on to say, “I take high risks cause I’m passionate.” Look, being a winner may require you to jump for your dreams, are you willing to take the leap? It’s time to be “bout that action, let’s get active!” Place yourself “in a position to win, in a position to go!” That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to winning and expecting it. Expecting greatness over your life. So much so that you start to feel it. You start to feel it because it becomes a state of being and it becomes your truth. Because what do we say about your truth? We know the truth by the way that it feels. Now, this came about because I was listening to this track by Ty Dolla $ign featuring Kehlani. It's entitled "Universe." In it Ty Dolla $ign states "The universe must want me to win. I woke up smiling this morning." He continues on. "Mama, I made it. I had a dream about this feeling, and I claimed it." What are you dreaming of for your life? What are you claiming for your life? Are you making room for you to manifest this for your life? You're going to have to walk in expectancy. God, the universe, the energy, the vibe, the frequency, whatever it is, I need you to expect to win with it. I need you to have that propel you to take you exceedingly and beyond. Now, if you were made by a creator and you're meant to create, you can create this life for yourself. What do you say? What DO you say? Hmm? He continues on to say, "The universe must want me to win. I'm happier than I ever been. Feeling this good should be a sin. Yeah. The universe must want me to win." I want you to win. Do you want to win? You better speak life over yourself. You better expect greatness over your life. If life attracts life, light attracts light and like attracts like. What are you attracting? I'm expecting to win. Are you? The universe wants you to win. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn shares how she would not be who she is today if she had allowed the thoughts of others to dictate the path she saw for herself. Magical things will happen to those who choose to believe. What do you choose? Do you believe…in YOU?   Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being amazing and what is amazing? Something causing great surprise, astonishment or wonder. All that jazz. That's how I want to live my life and that's what I want for you and your life. To live life on purpose and for a purpose. I was on Instagram. I was putting up an IG (Instagram) post and I was looking for a song and I saw this song by this young woman named Kiana Ledé. the track is called "Amazing" and immediately what called me she says, "It's amazin' to feel amazin'. On the way up, I'm chosen. Keep it hush and keep it golden. Got piece of my mind, I'm open. Healin' myself, I'm broken." What allows a diamond to sign the multitudes of cuts that have been placed within it. None of us are perfect, but you got to choose to live your life on purpose and for a purpose. You got to choose to step into the light. You got to choose to be great. She didn't say she was perfect. All she said is that I got a peace of mind because I'm leaving it open. She realized that she was broken. She goes on to say, "Look at where I'll go. And it's only goin' up. And it's roses on roses." That's why you got to stay optimistic. If you can look up, you can get up. Not only is the rose a flower, but a rose because you got to get up. You, too, can rise high. It's your time to shine. Then let me leave you with this. She goes on or continues rather, "It's amazin', it's amazin''Cause I learned things, I got patience" Do you have patience with yourself? Remember, pressure makes diamonds and you're meant to shine. Take time with yourself... or have grace... amazing grace. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to gratitude. You know, gratitude is everything, because the more grateful you are, the more things you have to be grateful for. And that includes the good and the not-so-good because everything is working in the betterment of you. In this track, "Grateful" by Marlon Craft, Marlon acknowledges that, and I quote, "At less than half of where I want to be. I'm still half the shit I dream to be." We got to remember that we live in the days that we once paid for. And I get it. It doesn't always seem fair, but you got to remember, "don't let what you see make you forget what God said." Just like Marlon states, "it just depends on how you hear it. The ride depends on how you steer it." Catch it. Remember, gratitude is everything. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive in as Dawn talks with actress, poet and DJ, Erica Peeples about her journey as an actress, her recent role in Trophy Wife on BET+ and how you cannot be afraid to be “unapologetically yourself.” Follow Erica Peeples on social media @EricaPeeples   Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to you betting on yourself. So, you know, when you bet on something, you have belief without a doubt that it's going to work in your favor. So if you are going to bet on anyone or anything, shouldn't it be you? I was listening to this track called "Bet on Me" by Walk Off The Earth and D Smoke. And in it, the lead singer, Sarah Blackwood, she belts "Run Like a stallion. Chase your legacy." Hey! Our legacy is what we know that we leave behind and we spend our time on earth creating that legacy. So we have to go after what it is that we're chasing, right? And we have to be vigilant just like that stallion. Because you can't fail if you don't quit. How bad do you want it? Sarah goes on to say, "Let him see you smiling on the front pages. Mama, I made it. Look at me. Look at me. All eyes on me." So all eyes are on you. Are you going to give the world something to see? Are you ready to bet on yourself? I know I am. That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to your vibe. Yeah, it's your vibe for me. Well, what is a vibe? A vibe is you, a vibe is me it's how we feel, how we feel to be free. I mean, let's think about it. We're spiritual beings having a human experience. And thus spiritual beings are composed of what? Energy. So what's your frequency? What is your vibe? How are you moving? They always talking about "catching a vibe." Have you caught you? Now I discovered this artist trending on I don't know if it was TikTok or Instagram. Her name is Aqyila and the title of the track is "Vibe for me." And in it, she talks about "It's your vibe for me. Do you see me out there? Vibing freely. I don't care. I'ma vibe anywhere. Take a drive or by fair. Applying pressure cause I'm rare." I need you to understand how rare you are. And that rarity is what makes you beautiful and "It's you letting go for me. It's you becoming a star for me. It's just you loving who you are for me." That's the "vibe" that we need to be on, to be unapologetically showing up as we are who we are in the moment that we are. And I want to follow with this other quote. She says, "You got away with your words. Forget a stage you'll be heard. You elevate. Know your worth." That's the "vibe." Knowing who you are, whose you are, and how you want to show up. Keep being you. Keep doing you. And remember... "It's your vibe for me." That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming us into Mental Health Awareness Month, Dawn talks with comedian and co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Kier “Junior” Spates, about losing his childhood best friend, his journey to becoming a comedian and meeting Steve Harvey, along with his ongoing battle with sickle cell. Get inspired and find out how Kier chooses to laugh through his pain. You can follow Kier "Junior" Spates at @JuniorSHMS on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juniorshmsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juniorshms/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/juniorshms Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQFanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to protecting your peace. And that has a lot to do with your cut-off game. You know what I always say? If it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. So how long are you going to entertain the things that don't serve in the betterment of you? Huh? You know, that toxic relationship, that dead-end job. The whole notion of having to "Keep up with the Joneses." How long? More importantly, when does it stop? You know, I was listening to this track entitled "My Peace" it's by PJ Morton and JoJo featuring Mr. Talkbox. And in it, PJ belt's, "I'm doing things that give me peace of mind." Because if it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. You know, we're all special offers? Here for a limited time only. How much time are you going to waste finding your peace? But more importantly, living your best life. It's time for you to look around and say, "If you're trying to take my peace, I'm done. If you got bad energy, I'm done." Point. Blank. Period. Protect your peace. Choose things that give you a peace of mind and know that if it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you and your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the light inside of you. You know, Vitamin D is all about setting the light on the good and the bad, because what do I say? If you want to be better and you want to do better, you have to be able to see better. And sometimes that's even just seeing yourself or perhaps even allowing yourself to be seen. I was listening to this track called "The Light" by David Sebastian, and in it, this brother, he's spittin' jams. He says, "Gods inside of all of us. I walk in a room and I light it up." I got to say, you have to allow yourself to be seen. ALL of you. That's the magical part of yourself. See, when we give ourselves permission to show up we make room for others to do the same. And one thing about when you allow yourself permission to be who you are, that's saying that you know who you are. David Sebastian goes on to say, "I'm convinced when you know who you are, that's the confidence. All you got to do is recognize your awesomeness." Perhaps that's what Marianne Williamson meant when she said, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." It's time to tap into the light and be all that you are. But see, here's the thing. I think oftentimes we find ourselves functioning. Not realizing that THINGS function and PEOPLE live So let me go back to what David Sebastian says. "Get off autopilot. Use your soul for guidance. First, you close your eyelids. Then you sit in silence. Then you visualize it. You manifest your mindset. Look inside. You'll find it. Put yourself in alignment. Then you will shine the brightest." Are you ready to shine? Your light? It only requires you to step forward and be who you are. Are you ready to show the world who you are? The time is now. It's dedicated for you to shine your light. So shine the light inside of you. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you believe in manifestation and speaking events into existence? Dawn invites, Alain King, to talk the power of manifestation, what it means to be greedy when the universe blesses you and how he moved to Los Angeles, CA with only $50.   Follow Alain King on social media: Instagram: @AlainTKing   Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDai Twitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQ Fanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to getting what you deserve out of life. What do you want? If you ask me, I want the best, I want abundance and I’m coming for everything god promised me. I feel our self-love, our self-confidence is a direct mirror reflection of what we feel we deserve out of life. I was listening to this track, “What You Deserve” by Femme It Forward & Ambre. and in it, Ambre states that it’s time to, “Get what you deserve. Can’t nobody take what god put in front of you, so when you ready to flourish, come get what you deserve.” Look dreams don’t work unless you do. “Faith without works is dead.” So what do you want? It’s time to get off the clearance rack & get behind the glass where the valuables are. It’s time to get what you deserve. That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow us on all social @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember “you are your greatest asset.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to knowing your worth. How much do you value yourself? Take a look around. What do you see? Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Do you have a job that you despise? Do you surround yourself with negative people? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then perhaps it’s time for you to do an appraisal on your life. How much are you worth? It’s a beautiful thing when you know your worth. When you know your worth, you do things that you love. You involve yourself in healthy relationships. You are clear that if something doesn’t serve you then it doesn't deserve you. No explanations or apologies needed. We sell ourselves short when we comprise our well-being. Take note from the hit single, “Price Tag” by Jessie J as she belts, “it’s not about the money…forget about the price tag.” Yep, it’s about how much you value your life. It’s time to get off the “clearance rack” and get behind the glass where the valuables are kept. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What goes through your mind when your birthday comes around? Do you reflect on how far you’ve come or is it just another day? On this episode, Dawn reflects on her growth, how grateful she is for her past self and the lesson she’s learned about accepting people for who they are and not what she expects them to be.    Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDai Twitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQ Fanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to your mood. How are you feeling right now? How you feel about yourself, where you are in your life, the people you communicate with... How do you feel? You got to choose your mood and dictate it and I say all the time how you do anything is how you do everything. Myself and how I choose to move I always tell people I'm gangster. Like I got the pimp juice. Only because that's what I have to tell myself to get me in a mood to do what I need to do. To move with my dreams fearlessly. To be in the gym, not giving up when I feel like I want to stop. To have the confidence to show up day after day to believe my dreams and remind myself. Don't let what you see make you forget what God said. That's the mood that I choose to rock on forever. Now I'm listening to Beyoncé and I'm listening to her track, "Move 4 Eva" And I quote, "Every day above ground is a blessing. I done leveled up view panoramic." All right so... your mood is what's going to have to give you the ambition to go after the life that you want. And understanding with this level up is going to be some trying times. But guess what? When you get to the top, it's going to be beautiful. But you have to also realize that your fears have no place in the realm of your dreams. Beyoncé continues on to say, "none of my fears can go where I'm headed." Catch it. What's your mood? How you do anything is how you'll do everything. Your mood will dictate how you move. You got to move fearlessly in life. Tick tock. Time waits for no one. It's time to live life on purpose and for a purpose. You're going to have to choose your moods because it's going to dictate a move. So how you feeling right now? All right. That's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to communication. How we communicate with others, but more importantly, how we communicate with ourselves. Now, oftentimes when we think of communication, we think about what's being said, but it's time to look on the reverse about what's being perceived, what's being heard. Now, what made me think of that is this hit track entitled "Hate Our Love" by Queen Naija featuring Big Sean. And in it they're talking about the dynamics of their relationship and what is a relationship? A connection between two people and usually how do we connect? We connect through communication. And what struck my ear is something that Big Sean said. He said, "working on communication. I've learned that it's not just how you talk, though. It's how you listen." How are you listening to other people? But more importantly, how are you listening to yourself? We're so quick to say things, but how often are we so quick and so at ease to hear what's being said? What's being said with our body. What's being said with our mind, our conditions, our environment, our loved ones. Are we making room for that to be received? That's the valuable part with communication. So take now from Big Sean and remember, communication is "not just how you talk, though. It's how you listen." That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Happenin' in the news lately? Human trials for male birth control are expected to start at the end of 2022. The Miss USA Beauty Pageant will now implement mental health workshops for contestants following the death of Cheslie Kryst. American singer Lizzo unveils her new size-inclusive shapewear brand YITTY.    Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDai Twitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndai YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQ Fanbase: https://fanbase.app/vitaminddawndaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the damage. The damage you can cost your life by not showing up, by not living your authentic life, by not being who it is and what all it is that you are destined to be. Sometimes that comes in the form of fear. Sometimes it comes in the form of distraction. Sometimes it just comes in a form of outright laziness. But at the end of the day, you aren't doing and being all that it is that you are destined to be. And how do we know that? Because of the desires of your heart. Are you answering to your calling? Or are you causing distraction because now you're living in regret of all the things that you wish you shoulda coulda woulda done. I was on my walk and I was listening to H.E.R. and the track "Damage" and when I heard H.E.R. sing, "either learn me or I'm a lesson." I said, God dog. I feel like with anything in life, you either take time to study it or it's gonna make you look at how it's studying you. And basically what I mean by that is that you either take time to curate the life that you want or use it as a lesson as to why you're not living the life that you desire. She also goes on to say, "If you got it ain't no question, no it ain't no room for guessing." Stop wondering and second-guessing yourself about what it is that you want. You know what you want because you know what you feel. You know what you desire. I just need you to know that you're worth it. Stop causing this "damage," this confusion, just because you're scared. Push through that. It's okay to be scared.  You know, dreams don't work unless you do. You know, the magical things happen outside of your comfort zone. They say if you want to be great, you got to do things that great people do and great people do things that everyday people don't do. But what happens when we don't really tap into our potential? It's because we're taken our life for granted. We're taking our circumstances for granted. We're taking time for granted. How many times have you said, "I'll just wait it tomorrow." or "I'll wait next month, next week, next year?" Five, ten, 15, 20 years go around and you're just looking around your head is spinning. H.E.R. says, "careful what you take for granted. Yeah. Because with me, you know, you could do damage."  Imagine if that's what your dreams were saying to you. Imagine the damage of regret, confusion, not being authentically who you are, something that will plague you because you took your time here for granted. You know, we all special offers, right? Here for a limited time only. So I challenge you to live while you're still alive because you're worth it. So either you're going to learn your dream or you're going to let it be a lesson. Just don't let it be damage. All right, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to you living your best life and holding yourself accountable. Now, what I mean by that is I think oftentimes we have these dreams and aspirations of what we want. How we imagine our lives to be. What it really means to get excited about our lives. But sometimes I feel as though we keep it as just a thought process. Oftentimes we have things that get in the way that prevents us from putting one foot in front of the other. And all it takes is one foot in front of the other. It made me think about this track, "Do we have a problem" with Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Baby and in it Lil Baby says, "I played a game to win. I'm not losing." When we're talking about living our best lives. When we're talking about living out our dreams you have to come with a sense of confidence to know that this is the game of life that you're willing to play. You're not going to stop until it's over because what do they say? "You can't fail if you don't quit." So what do you want? There's a certain kind of confidence. It's a little swag in which you got to move and knowing who you are. But you got to be smart with it. Lil Baby goes on to say, "I'm on point. I know what I'm doing. Way too smart to act like I'm stupid." Half the time we know what we want out of life.We can see it clearly. It's been bestowed on us, but we get caught in foolishness. Things we don't have any sense of entertaining And what do I say? "If it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you." It can come in the form of situations with people and things. I need you to see what it is and realize that you're way too smart to act like you're stupid. Now, I want to talk about another thing. In going after our best life and living out our dreams. We start with these excuses. Are you making excuses about you living your best life? You got to call a spade a spade. You know, I love the idea when we talk about living our best life, living out our dreams.We often use the word "trying." What is trying? In life you either do it or you don't. I want to read you this last quote that really got me shook. Lil Baby says, "I'm a vibe. Let me know what you want to do." Your best life, your dreams, your aspirations, your purpose. That's a vibe. Are you willing to ride the vibe of your life? Where you can move with it. Walk with it. Live your best life with it. You know dreams don't work unless you do. So if your dream and your best life is a vibe tell me what do you want to do. Now if you ain't doing it and if your dream couldn't speak to you your best life... I guess the question is... do we have a problem? Do we?Alright. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you as your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people are carrying a heavy secret from the people they love and the thought of revealing that secret can feel overwhelming. However, operating in fear of the worst-case scenario can rob you of the chance to truly step into who you are meant to be. Dawn dives into the email bag and responds to a listener who has known about a secret his parents have kept from him for years. Dawn sets the record straight that you "will never know unless you try."Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaminDDawnDaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitaminDDawnDaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminddawndai/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminddawndaiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzQ7dI9sBbBK_OogN1xjiQ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to all eyes being on you. You, me, everybody. You know, my vision board I have on their "walk like everyone's watching because they are." And what that says to me is that you're going to have to show up and show out. Live your life full out. Live it exceedingly and beyond. It came to me this song by Will.i.am featuring Britney Spears, "Scream and Shout." I'm at the gym. You know, the sweat is glistening. I'm feeling like, "Yeah." And all I hear is and I quote, "When we up in the club, All eyes are on us. All eyes on us. All eyes on us." It might be the Aries inside of me. It might be a Dawn thing, but it gave me a little oomph to my workout because when eyes are on you, it's time for you to show up and give a show.You know, I say this even when it comes down to finding a mentor or an opportunity, when somebody places their eyes on you, give them something to see. So if all eyes are on you, what are we seeing? I didn't say just parts of you. I'm saying the best of you. The best is the good and the bad all the way around. All so that it is encompassment of you, if that's a word. Life is for the living. Are you in the game? Full court. Center stage. Star in the movie. All eyes are on you. I guess the question is "what do you see?"Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D," Be sure to follow us on our social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being nice. To knowing you about that business. That you holding it down. That you got the sauce. That you are the juice. Practically just knowing that you the sh*t. And I want to remind you of that. You can be, do and have whatever it is that you want out of life. But you got to know. You got to feel it. Inside. I was checking out this track by The Carters. It's called "Nice" and in it they belt, "I can do anything. Hell nah. Hell nah." And I'm like, "yeah." We can be, do, have whatever we want out of life. We just got to believe it. We just got to stay focused. We just got to get in the notion that we have to keep reminding ourselves. And in it, Jay-Z says, "What would you do? You knew you couldn't fail. I have no fear of anything. Do everything well."What would you do if you could not fail? Who would you be? Where would you be? Whatever it is, I want that for you. I want you to go after that. He goes on to say, "I have no fear of death. We all want to do that." Straight facts. We gon die one day. That is for certain. You cannot get out of that. But my question for you is that "while we're still alive, are you living?" It's time for you to get up, get out and do something for yourself and say, "I can do anything." Get out there and be nice. All right? All right.That's for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What comes to mind when you think of Black hair? Do you get memories of being at the salon, the smell of various hair products or the hours it takes to braid your hair? Dive in as those memories are made into art as Dawn talks with one of the co-founders of The Black Hair Experience: Pop-Up Art Exhibit, Elizabeth Austin-Davis, on the establishment of the exhibit and the impact it's having on the lives of all who visit.Follow The Black Hair Experience and the co-founders on social media:The Black Hair Experience: https://www.instagram.com/theblackhairexperience/Alisha Brooks: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlhustle/Elizabeth Austin-Davis: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethaustinphoto/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to showing yourself love. You know, I say how you do anything is how you'll do everything. And that starts with you. How do you treat yourself? Are you kind to yourself? Do you treat yourself with grace? I was in a gym working out and a classic track came on. Show Me Love by Robin S. All I can hear and say, "what I need is somebody who really cares." Oh, oh, you got to show me love. Anyway, so she's jamming with that and I'm sitting there and I'm thinking because as I'm working out, I feel like I'm talking to myself about my dreams. See things that you care and that you love. You treat with care. You're kind with it.You're graceful with it. You show up for it and you stand with integrity with it. She even goes on to say, "I really need a lover, a lover who wants to be there." Now, if it's your dreams, if it's your relationships, if it's yourself, are you loving on yourself? Are you loving on yourself the way that you say that you love yourself? Because then I wonder, how are you showing up for yourself? When we talk about living our best life it's about you showing up and showing up with love. And it's so easy for us to proclaim these affirmations, saying what we want to do, But as Robin says, she says, "Words are so easy to say. You've got to show me love."She even goes further on to say, "actions speak louder than words." So you can say all you want about how you love yourself, how you want to do better, but what exactly are you doing? Because I need you to step boldly, unapologetically. And I want to quote Robin again "and come with your heart in your hand. And tell yourself, because my love is guaranteed." What are you guaranteeing for yourself? I'm just wondering. But whatever it is, I hope you handle it with care. Show yourself some love.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to understanding how you're not supposed to be good when you're supposed to be great. What I mean by that is how you decide to show up in the world, because what do I say? How you do anything is how you'll do everything. So how are you showing up for yourself? How are you showing up for the people that you love? How are you showing up for the things that you care about? It kills me when people talk about, "Oh, this little project?" "Oh, this little thing?" "Oh, I'm not doing nothing major on here." Everything you do should be real big. You should be in ahh of it. It should get you excited about it because if it's not, what are you doing it for?You know we're gonna die, right? You know that that is a fact, not an option. A stone-cold fact. So anything that is an extension of you should just be real big. Real big in love. Real big in joy. Real big in peace. Real big in happiness. Real big in you being you. And I was listening to this track by Jasmine Sullivan it's entitled "Roster" and in it she's talking about dating and a relationship and wanting this brother to understand that I got plenty of people to choose from. So don't get too comfortable. But there was something that she said that really caught my ear. She said "the world's too big to think so small." How do you think of yourself? Because if this world is so ginormous and all that we can do, what we can accomplish, how we can feel the abundance. How are you showing up in it? Are you taking up your rightful space? Are you taking your seat at the table? Or in fact, are you becoming the table? How you do anything is how you'll do everything and sometimes we have to remind ourselves to keep on keeping on. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that there's a such thing as a pivot. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves is the key is to keep your head above water. You catch what I'm saying? So just because it doesn't work out in how you envisioned; just because it didn't work out in the timeframe in which you thought it was going to work out, that does not give you permission to play small.What they say? Go big or go home. You can't be good when you're supposed to be great. And I'm here to tell you right now, you got greatness over your life. You ready to show up? They say how you do anything is how you'll do everything. Don't be good when you're supposed to be great. All right.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How have you envisioned your life playing out? The idea of marriage and children and having boundaries for how you want to want to live your life should be considered seriously. On this episode, Dawn sits down with her friend Elise Debois to share her life's journey and the risks she's taken to become who she is today.Follow Elise on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingdory/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the good days. Not some day, not one day, the good day, which is right now and I say right now because now is all that we have. I don't care how far you look forward in the future or how far you want to look back. It's no relevance until we have right now. But I know we play these games in our mind. We run in circles. We cause ourselves anxiety. But it's time for us to go ahead and free ourselves. It made me think of this track by SZA, it's entitled "Good Days." And in it she says, "Good day in my mind. Safe to take a step out. Get some air now. Let your edge out." When are you going to say to get out of here? When are you going to get tired of telling that same story that doesn't serve you? And what do I say? "If it doesn't serve you, it doesn't deserve you." And sometimes you have to tell that to yourself. And get this. You're not the only one that's going through something. SZA even talks in the song. She says, and I quote, "Got me a war and my mind. Got to let go away. Can't keep holding. Got to let go of weight. Can't keep what's holding me." When are you going to free yourself? When are you going to give yourself permission to live? In the moment, in the now, and be grateful for who you are and who you've become and who you are becoming? Hmm? I feel like half the time we're looking so far ahead or trying to look so far back that we forgot what it is to be in the now. You will never be this young again. You will never be this fine again. You will never have this moment right now again. So what are you wasting it on? Hmm? She goes on to say, "Half of us chasing fountains of youth and it's in the present right now." Trying to figure out what's the next thing to jump on rather than just being where you are right now and growing from this moment. Stop thinking that it has to be something different, what it is right now and understand the beauty of what it is and where you are right now. That's the "good day." The good day is when you can free yourself. Allow your mind to be free. Allow your spirit to be free. Allow your heart to be free. More importantly, allowing you to be free. Make today a good day. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the last call. Now, you may be familiar with the "last call" if you've ever been out at a club. The DJ- whoever the announcer is makes an announcement to say, "Hey, it's the last call for the alcohol" meaning you got a couple more minutes and that's it. Or perhaps you've been out to eat and they make a last call for the kitchen. Meaning if there's anything else that you want place your order in now because the kitchen is going to close. But have you ever thought about the "last call" to life? I mean, because there's no "do-over" with this right now. This right now is all we have. What are you doing with it? I was really charged to think about this on my way, driving into the studio.I was listening to Khalid and his track "Last Call" and right in the opening of the track. He states "searched for what will set you free." God dog. And it just shook me real quick because I feel like a lot of us are captive. And I say that because we feel like there's so much time that we have. Now, I'm not saying to race or to put everything in a rush, but don't be so lackadaisical with it, because with this last call, we don't know when it's over. We don't know when it's done. And all we have is right now. And if you can imagine your purpose, your dreams, your desires, asking you and I quote to "meet me for a final dance," will you show up?It's the last call. And as Khalid goes on to say, "you show me purpose and give me presents." Ain't that what life does? There's something about when you can get it in the now. Are you living your life in the now? Because this is the "last call." So the question becomes, "where do you start?" If life, your purpose, your dreams and aspirations extended its hand, would you take it? Just something to think about? You got one life to live. So live now and know this is the "last call." All right.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you have moments of doubt? Do you let it consume you or do you know how to pull yourself out? In this episode, Dawn talks about how you may feel worried from not seeing the exact results you want from all the work you have put in, but that you should not get discouraged. Even a plant was once a seed. You are planting seeds, now give them time to grow.Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to love and I'm not talking about love for someone else. I'm talking about love for, to and with yourself. This came to me in my meditation this morning. I'm meditating on my heart chakra, and I'm understanding and realizing, but more importantly, embracing how important self-love is. It reminds me of the track with India.Arie "Ready for Love." In it she says, "I am ready for love. Why are you hiding from me?" Are you hiding from yourself? Are you showing up authentically for yourself? And you'll know that based on how you feel, based on how you show up and more importantly, why you show up. Are you allowing yourself to be seen? Are you allowing yourself to be heard?Are you honoring yourself? You said that you're ready for love. So what does it look like? Sometimes I feel we have a tendency to judge ourself. Judge ourselves pretty harshly and not show so much grace. But there's rain in every rainbow for every down. You must come up. India says, "I am ready for love. All of the joy and the pain and all the time that it takes." How patient are you with yourself? I know you want to be great, but there steps to greatness. It's a process. Be gentle with yourself. Everything that's happening to you is actually happening for you. But are you loving yourself enough to see it? She continues on, "If you give me half a chance I'll prove this to you. I will be patient, kind, faithful and true." Can you do that for yourself?Can you gift yourself that kind of love? If you are what you attract, what are you attracting in your life? I came across this tweet on Twitter from Idil Ahmed. Pardon me. If I mispronounce her name, it's I D I L A H M E D. She says and I quote, "When you start taking care of yourself, you start feeling better, you start looking better, and you even start to attract better. It always starts within." So are you ready to laugh? Are you ready to love yourself? The time is now.All right. That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to knowing that you got it going on and that comes from knowing who you are. Now we dictate that, I dictate that, you dictate that by how we carry ourselves. How we speak about ourselves. What we put on our bodies Who we surround ourselves with. All of these factors determine how we feel about ourselves. So we can say one thing, but oftentimes our actions can say something else. Now, when you know you got it going on on theres a certain confidence about you. It's usually an energy that's often felt before people even see you. And it comes from really, truly loving yourself. I was listening to the hit track "I Am Woman" by Emmy Meli and in it she says, "Fan of myself. I'm standing myself." How much do you love you? Do you love yourself as much as everybody that you follow on social media? Do you love yourself to be honest with yourself? Do you love yourself to speak truth and life over yourself? Do you love yourself enough to know that you are worthy? Distractions. They get in the way.Oftentimes they come in the forms of thoughts, relationships, toxic relationships, bad habits. But even through all of that you realize how important patience is with yourself. See, when you love something, you hold on to it. When you love something, you keep working your way through it. Emmie goes on to say, "Only love can get inside me. I move in my own timing." Patience. Peace be still. Allow yourself time to get to know yourself. Sometimes these distractions, we try to avoid getting to know who we really are. Knowing what we stand for and damn sure what we ain't standing for. What we're going to tolerate and we're not going to tolerate. Really understanding the appreciation of self.Now, oftentimes we look at people in different situations to dictate who we are. But I'm a firm believer of speaking life over yourself. And sometimes it has to come from you. Emmy says, "Voice of the future speak to me kindly." How are you speaking to yourself? Are you speaking words of affirmation? Are you speaking life? You know, your ear is like an embryo, whatever you put inside of it will grow. So what are you asking for?What are you speaking over your life? You said you got it going on, right? Emmy says, and I quote, "I am what I like to be I ask for what I want. Somehow it finds me." When you know, you got it going on and there's a confidence of knowing who you are, because you love yourself, you realize that everything is working for your greater good. There's no need to move in haste. There's no need to rush things. There's kind of like a moment of "peace be still" because whether you going out there trying to chase after something, you realize that living on yourself, things find you. Things become attracted to you. What is attracting you? What are you attracted to? Now, when we talk about love and allowing things to come in, it's important to realize things that need to stay out.Emmy goes on to say, "Hear no evil, speak no evil. I am not the one to cross. They can talk that shit about you. Long as you know it's false." Hmm. What did I say? Faith is knowing, right? Knowing God is having confidence. Knowing yourself is having confidence in yourself. "I am." Who do you say that you are? You got to block those voices. You got to block those thoughts. You got to do whatever you got to do to ensure that you know that you got it going on. You got to do whatever you got to do to know that you got it going on, because you do. So, yeah, we're speaking life over here because you got it going on, and I do too.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's happening lately? Sherri Shepherd replaces The Wendy Williams Show due to Wendy WIlliams' current health condition. Tammy Williams will become the first Black woman to own a production studio in Georgia. Dawn responds to a listener struggling to tell their parents that they no longer identify with their religion.Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to declaring more. What do you want for your life? I hope that it's more than what you have right now, because that's what we call growth. That's what we call getting to our purpose, getting to our victory, getting to our peace. Because we don't stop growing until we did, right? And it makes me think about this track, "I Am More" by the vocal collective featuring Champ Johnson, who, Champ Johnson, I met at One Church, L.A. He was part of the choir. I'm not sure how we connected, but we did. And I remember when he came out with this track a couple of years ago, how it resonated with me, but it revisited me when I was on my walk and I just heard "I am more."It hit me because, you know, when my mom died, I got two tattoos. I got her signature "J", and then I got a greater than equal to sign. I got it because in the moments of despair and I'm looking down, I look to my left on my right, on my wrist, I'm reminded of my mama. Everything I am is because of Janice Hill and I look at the right and this greater than equal to sign says "I'm greater than anything that can come my way and stronger than I was the day before." I am more. Now, in listening to this track, it's interesting how when we look on the outside in things can get in our way and in it it says, "I am more than what the world can make me out to be."You cannot allow other people to dictate You. You cannot allow other circumstance to dictate you. You dictate YOU. What do you see when you see yourself? And a lot of times we want to place things on the "enemy." An "outside" force and even in the track it says, "I am more than what the enemy wants me to see." Fear is what you do not know. Half the time we fear things because we are uncertain. But there is a confidence in the knowing who you are and what you're meant to do and who you're meant to be. The track goes on to say, "I am more than distractions that are meant to rob my power. What are your distractions?Is it the toxic relationship? Is it overeating? Is it social media? Is it being so consumed with the destination that you forgot the journey? You are so caught up on getting there that you forgot about what you got to pick up on your way to get there. Those are the tools that you need. But more importantly, hear me when I say this... I am more. More than anything that comes my way to hinder me from my destiny, from gaining my true victory. From this day on, I need you to declare that you are more because you are. Whatever that depression, whatever that anxiety, whatever that self-doubt, whatever that uncertainty know that you are more and you know that you are more because you woke up today.You know that you are more because you are listening to me right now. You are more because you're worthy. And what do I say? Whatever doesn't serve you doesn't deserve you. Get to the point that you start walking over the things that you used to trip over. So go ahead and declare it. I am more because you are.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to what you want, what you are really, really want. So I got to ask you, what do you want out of life? They say our choices dictate our desires and wants. So if you are not receiving what it is that you desire out of life and what you want, then perhaps there needs to be some look on the choices that you have decided to make in your life. I mean, heck, if we look at it just alphabetically-wise, if we look at from the time that we are born to the time that we are dying. You have a "B" for birth, a "D" death. The only letter in between is a "C" for choice. What are you choosing or how are you choosing to live your life?See, I can say all day or you can say all day how you want to lose weight. Are you working out? Are you eating properly? Now you say you ready for a relationship. Have you gotten down to getting to know and have a relationship with yourself? Have you made room for yourself to exist? Are you in a space where you're vulnerable enough or even have made room for somebody to coexist in your life? You said you want that car. You want a new home, but what's your credit looking like? Did you save enough money? Do you have enough for the down payment? Again, what are the choices you're making in your life? It made me think about the Spice Girls. Remember that track, "Tell Me What You Want" and they were like, "So tell me what you want what you really really want. I'll tell you what I want. What I really really I want to. I want to."What do you want? That's the time-old question. Half the time maybe that's the hardest part about it. Getting our desires and our wants because we aren't able to identify. I think half the time we think that we want something. But based on the choices that we're making, is that something completely different? So I have to ask you, "what do you want?" Better yet, tell me what you want. Better yet, show me what you want. Better yet, show yourself what you want. That's the challenge. Put it up to the test of yourself because at the end of the day it's always me versus me or you versus you. It's whoever you see when you look back in the mirror and then looking back at the choices that you make because it's already written that you can have whatever it is that you want out of life.But just like anything of bearing fruit, a seed has to be planted. But we have to be cognizant of the soil that we're planting the seed in. Where is your seed growing? Hmm? Do you have your desires and your wants out of life? "So tell me what you want, what you really, really want." You know what I want? I want to be great. I want to be powerful beyond measure. I want the world to know my name. I want somebody to say, "because Dawn can I knew that I could." I want somebody to see me and say that I'm possible. I want my yacht. I want my home with the infinity pool, with the view of the ocean. I want to be on all the TV screens and on the radio, and you just hear me. I want love.So I myself have to look back on my choices because our choices dictate our desires and our wants. So here I go again. "Tell me what you want, what you really, really want." All right.That's it. For your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your "why"? Why do you choose to go after your dreams? Or perhaps, why not? On this episode, Dawn talks about the 10-year anniversary of her mother's passing due to her battle with stage 4 breast cancer and the promise she made to herself from that moment on.In loving memory of Janice Hill (6/6/51 - 2/25/2012)Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to change. Change. The modification, the altercation, the altering. Basically something different. Change that you see in yourself and embracing that change. Change is uncomfortable. I like to think change is synonymous with growth because growth, it's an evolution. But more importantly, it's a process. And it makes me think of this track. "I Can See The Change" by Celeste. And in it she says, "I can see the change. Come what may, I won't regret today. I can see the change. Feel the pace of everything. Who am I? teary-eyed? Who are you in your life?" See, we talk about change. We talk about wanting more, but we forget about the process.I've said this before and I'll say it again. We ask God to grow, and then it starts raining. But you understand that that rain are the new trees that you need for growth. But then she continue on to say, "Are you dumb enough to pass the time? Oversold and out of lies?" At what point do you say you want to change and you allow yourself to change? See, we overextend ourselves in different circumstances and different things saying we want to change, basically overselling ourselves and telling these lies over and over again. But what happens when they run out? What happens when you're all cried out? Do you stay the same? Or do you change? She says, "I can see the change better than I ever could before. I am what remains different and the same frame that I was."We have to remember that change starts on the inside and we have to remind ourselves to not get caught up on what's around us. "Don't let what you see make you forget what God said." Just because things haven't esthetically changed immediately that you want it, understand that it has to start with your mind process. So what's going on in the inside? Oftentimes I feel would stop us from changing is that whole notion of standing out? She goes on to say, "Standing out. Like I need it now. Like a fool does. It doesn't mean I'll adjust..." that's my ellipses. Let the world digest a.k.a. be who you are. What allows a diamond to sign are the multitudes of cuts that have been placed within it.Cuts of shame. Cuts of mistakes. Cuts of disgrace. Cuts of things that may not show the "perfection" or so we think. But realizing that when we step in the light you are perfectly imperfect. It also says that you're not afraid to be who you are. Half the time life passes us by because we don't want to be the fool. We don't want to be the one that stands out. But just like I said before, a star in the sky, twinkles in the sky at night and amidst all the blackness, it still stands out. So I'm asking you, can you see the change? Better yet, do you want the change? The time is now. To be everything that you've ever wanted to be. Standing out in spite of everything.Just knowing that you can be free. I'ma be the change that I want to see. And I hope you will, too.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media at @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to belief... on the favor that you have over your life. The favor for what you want in your life and if you are a dreamer... having the belief that things will work out in your favor. You know, it's easier said than actually realized that everything is working for your greater good. But it's something about when you put that belief on it that makes it actually true. Because that belief gives you confidence. I was thinking about this track, "Things Will Work in Your Favor" by Tay and Tray Neely. I came across the song on Instagram. It went viral. This young boy- I say young. He look like he about a teenager- was on there just singing and tears were coming down his eyes as he was playing on the piano."Things will work in my favor. I just got to believe" Then sparingly, he say, "hold on." I don't know what it is that you want. I don't know what it is that you're going after, but let it be known that you just got to believe. Because there's something about putting that belief in that allows the next step and the next step to get you closer to where it wants you to be. It also serves as an anchor. So just in case the seasons change, just in case you may lose your fitting, you know, things will work in my favor. I just got to believe. Now, if you are a firm believer of speaking life. If your're firm believer in affirmations, you can see how this too can reign true. So then it comes down to what do you want?Because if you already know, rest assured, that things will work in your favor... why are you spending time worrying yourself about it? Why are you spending sleepless nights? Now, I didn't say that things will work out the way that you want it, but know that it's working for your greater good. So although it's not shining like you want, although you're not receiving in the timing that you want, there is a faith and belief that things are working in your favor.And you have to believe because Hell, you're going to spend so much time in NOT believing? What is that going to do for you? I don't know about you, but I'm thinking maybe I just need to ease my worries a bit. And having the faith and the confidence that everything is working for my greater good. In fact, if you look at some of the most successful people in the world, whether it be from money, whether it be from peace, they will tell you there is the sure none doubt a belief that they had in themselves.You know what I say, "Don't let what you see make you forget what God said." There's a belief in knowing there is a confidence in knowing. So I must ask you "what do you know about yourself that reigns true?" Things will work in my favor. I just got to believe and I hope you will too.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the love in a relationship still strong if both partners don’t want to live together? A listener’s dilemma with her boyfriend's request to live together leaves her unsure of how to be honest with him about her preference to continue to live separately. Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to acting like you know. Acting like I know what? I'm glad you asked. Acting like you know who you are and you can tell by your level of confidence. So who do you say you are? Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Hmm? Now, sometimes we can get caught up on what's around us, and yet we have this promise or whatever this intuition, this dream, this desire of whatever it is in our heart. Now, I like to say that that's something that God put inside of us or the universe or energy, whatever your being or source is called. I'm going to refer as God put inside of you, put inside of me, put inside all of us. And the thing is, it's so interesting when we talk about acting, there's a source of belief that you have, right?Because you act as if you are and belief is so key when we talk about living our best life. When we talk about being our best selves and you start to realize that your beliefs must be aligned with your desires in order for you to live at your true potential. I'm thinking about this track "Act Like You Know," by LaShaun Pace and it's featuring Karen Clark Sheard.And in it, they make mention of talking about how the enemy can come in to try to destroy your peace and your life. But you have to remind yourself that you're more than a conqueror. Now, this enemy could be anything of confusion. Anything that is distorting, anything that doesn't serve in the betterment of you. But no matter what you got to act like, you know. See, that "uncomfortable" feeling that you feel inside? Whatever that is that makes you feel that discontent, that lets you know that it's not aligned of what was told or which who you believe that you are. Now, we all go to our funks. They're the ups and downs. But even in the down part, we must remind ourselves who we are. What the desires of of our heart.I have to tell myself on a consistent basis, "Dawn, don't let what you see make you forget what God said." My vision is so much greater than right now and so I have to act accordingly so I can reap those results. And the thing that's so amazing about belief is that it requires an amount of faith. Faith that aligns with the fact of believing what God said is true. Those desires that were placed on your heart are true, even though you can't see the next step. That's faith. And then it's so interesting that all it takes is faith, the size of a mustard seed. So, again, I have to ask you, who do you say that you are?Have you heard of the book "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen? In it he quotes "good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results. Bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results." So you got to act like you know. Act like you know of what you say to yourself to be true despite what you see. Remember, don't let what you see make you forget what God said.So now when you say I am, who do you say that you are? Act like you know.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to your moment. That moment you have been waiting for. That moment that you declare you're living your wildest dreams. Living your best life. On purpose and for a purpose. But I guess the question is well when does that moment come? I was listening to this track by DJ Drama. It's entitled "My Moment" and it's featuring Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and Jeremih and in the chorus, they say, "tired of living day to day like everything is alright. Just waiting on that moment." Who is in a holding space right now? I know I am. I know I'm not exactly where I want to be. Are you where you want to be?Where you want to be from that vision that God, your energy, your creator whatever it is gave you and put inside of yourself. We're just waiting on the moment and it's that thing that you just got to keep going. You keep going and you measure your growth when you look where you started. Cause your moment is worth it and when you realize when you get to that "moment" there's another moment and there's another moment. It's like a progression, but you're never going to get there if you decide to stop and you know they say you can't fail if you don't quit. So don't let your holding space be the point that you say, "stop." Hmm?In the track, they say, "long as I stay hustling, I'm gon' shine. Just waitin' on my moment." Remember if you don't grind, you don't shine. So I guess the real question is "what do you want?" That moment that you've always dreamed of. That moment that you can see. That moment that you've probably been in a situation that you can feel. Shit. My moment done brought me to tears sometimes. So are you going to quit or no? Cause the fact of the matter is we all get tired. We all feel like giving up. But the testament comes to those who don't quit. The testament comes to those who still figure it out. Are you going to figure it out or are you going to stop?Are you tired of living day to day like everything's alright or are you looking for that moment? Cause as long as you stay hustling, you're going to shine. So I ask you what do you want. I don't know about you, but I'm just waiting on my moment.Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow us on all social media @VitaminDDawnDai and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with entertainment media professional and award-winning producer, Krystal Franklin. Dive in as they talk dating in Los Angeles, what the journey looks like to unlearning unhealthy dating patterns and what it's like dating a fatherless daughter.Follow Krystal Franklin on all social media:Instagram: @krysfranklintvTwitter: @krysfranklintvFacebook: Krystal Franklin Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to knowing better. You know I say if you want to be better and you want to do better you got to be able to see better. And doing better and being better takes work. It takes intention and it takes discipline. I was listening to this track by Coi Leray entitled "Do Better" and in it, she says "Gotta make sure I do better. Make sure my next move better." They say you gotta make your next move your best move. What is your next move? You're going to have to plan it out. You're going to have to see it through, but more importantly, you're going to have to make sure you don't get distracted. I say "Don't let what you see make you forget what God said." So if you got a promise on your life or something that you want to do, focus on that. Figure out how you can make yourself better so that you can be better and you got to be cognizant of the people around you. Coi continues on to say, "Loyalty loyalty, it go a long way. Fuck an opinion. Fuck what they all say." You got to do you. Live your life on purpose and for a purpose. And if it don't feel right it ain't right. She goes on, "can't deal with the fake shit, it rub me the wrong way." And it made me think about this tweet I saw from a producer named Nneka [Onuorah]. She says, "keep people around you who make you feel safe. If it's not an immediate 'yes' it's a 'no.'" Don't play yourself, know yourself and know your worth. When you know better you do better. It's time to do better. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to get your daily dose & follow @VitaminDDawnDai on all social media & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to passion. Are you living your life with passion? What are you passionate about? and if not, what’s stopping you? Often times I feel it’s fear that holds us back from living our best life. Fear of success. The fear of disappointing others. The fear of being exactly who you are, doing exactly what you’re meant to do. and interestingly enough fear doesn’t prevent death, it prevents life…and it’s time to live.In Kaytranada’s track “Intimated” feat. HER, HER belts, “there's no time, don’t wanna waste the feel, like we could make it real, don’t run away when you could be lovin' me.” We waste so much time not living full out. Living on “E.” Living a passionless life. Running away from what makes us feel alive. Do me a favor…in fact do yourself a favor & love on yourself the right way. Live your life with passion, with purpose. and in your times of doubt, look in the mirror & say to yourself, “don’t overthink when you could be loving me.”That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to get your daily dose & follow @vitaminddawndai on all social media & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn reflects on her journey with vulnerability and takes a look at what's happening in the news. Dive in as she talks about the bomb threats sent to 14 different HBCUs on the first day of Black History Month, the bravery of a young USPS worker who saved a resident and the impact that a new Vegan meal initiative will have on New York public schools.Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your freedom. Freedom to be, to do and believe whatever you want. In Beyonce's track, “Freedom,” I couldn’t help but think how some of us go through life never truly experiencing freedom. We out there screaming, “freedom, freedom I can’t move, freedom cut me lose.” Yet, we find ourselves trapped in repetitive cycles of anxiety, depression, generational curses, gluttony, pressures of religion, sexual orientation, financial burden…I mean you name it! But I’m here to remind you that you’re a winner & “a winner don’t quit on themselves.”  Now it’s going to require you to do some work. Some work on yourself. So what does that look like…therapy? Discipline? Exercise? Meditation? Whatever it is, just know it will be uncomfortable, but well worth it. You’ve heard the saying, “I asked God to grow & it started raining.” That’s what you call growth. But there comes a point where you have to tell those “tears, go and fall away, fall away & may the last one burn into flames.”  You know you are powerful beyond measure, right? You know have the ability to break chains all by yourself, right? You just have to make the choice. You have to choose to live your best life. Ain’t no more singing “freedom, freedom, where are you?” Not when you got and are the key! So keep going, “keep running, 'cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.   That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to get your daily dose & follow @vitaminddawndai on all social media & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to having a “free mind.” Do you know what I mean by that? I was listening to Tems & in her hit track, “Free Mind” she talks how having a free mind is having a “peace that you cannot buy.” Did you catch that? They say the hardest prison to escape is in your mind. Because no matter how far and wide you run, you can’t hide. How are you holding yourself captive? Anxiety? Depression? The dead-end job you won’t walk away from? The toxic relationship catering to your wounded child? Regret? Jealously? What? All of these can have your mind running in circles & at what point does it stop? At what point do you exhale? At what point do you say, “it’s time to live my life…to set me free. Freer than the open mind, farther than the eyes can handle. Freer than the ocean..so set me free.” What’s it going to take? Do what you have to find your release. Because you deserve a peace that you cannot buy, a love that you cannot mix, joy that you cannot waste.” So go ahead & set yourself free. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to get your daily dose & follow @vitaminddawndai on all social media & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn welcomes us back into this new year and shares her motto that "2022 is for you." Take a listen as Dawn tells us what's happening in the world with the introduction of a brain chip by Elon Musk, how Florida Republicans are pushing a bill to outlaw conversations about sexuality and gender in schools and the sexual assault allegations towards Big Doodie Lo by FTN Bae's five-year-old son.Follow us on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTiktokYouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to elevation. It’s time to uplevel in every area of your life. From your lifestyle, your thought process, what you put in your body, the people you surround yourself with & everything else you can imagine. But let me ask you this, what is the vision that you have for your life? What do you see? What you see right now…is that where you want to be? Do you aspire to be more and do more? To discover more within yourself? Then it’s time to elevate. Half the time I feel like what get’s in the way of us living our best life is being concerned with what everybody else thinks. Well, it’s time to get like Coi Leray in her hit single, “No More Parties” and say “fuck everybody, I can’t trust nobody” cause everybody can’t see what you see for your life. They can’t understand the vision, your drive, cause they ain’t you. Sometimes the best road is the road less traveled & that’s going to require you to say, “I’m off to better things, I’m only doing shit that’s gonna make me elevate. Only want people around that gonna make me better.” Catch it!  That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to finally living your life for you. You know, we get so caught up in caring what other people think of us, that we rob ourselves of our own joy. We will adjust the way we walk, talk, dress, how we wear our hair, who we date, what we do for a living based on someone else’s opinion of us. Ain’t that crazy? Now I’m not saying that it’s uncommon but that’s crazy as hell when you think about it. To actually allow someone who cannot eat for you, who cannot sleep for you nor use the bathroom for you to dictate how you live your life. You know, I think it’s because of shame or some sort of lack of confidence of being who we are meant to be and the thing is is that being who we are is what makes us shine.  You know, I was on my morning jog and I came across this remix or you can say “2.0 version” of Cece Peniston's legendary hit, “Finally” and this is with Amorphous & Kelly Rowland and in the track Kelly belts, “Waited for this moment, it’s so golden. You can see it in the way we shine, oh yes I do believe we’re chosen.” Yes, we have been chosen to live our best life on purpose and for a purpose and you can only do that by being authentically who you are. That may look like you declaring, “the words you used to try to hurt me, don’t mean a thing anymore….ain’t no stressin, ain’t no worries, it’s me I’m living for.” Are you ready to live your life for you? I hope you too can say, “Finally it has happened to me, right in front of my face, my feelings can’t describe it.” Cause that’s joy and you deserve that!  Alright. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks & until next time, always remember, “you are your greatest asset.”   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being “crazy.” Completely out of your mind to the point you can look around at all the trials & tribulations going on in your life & still know that a brighter day is coming. I mean that’s what they call faith, right? The belief in things hoped for & the certainty of the things unseen. it sounds like you have to be crazy to have faith. There is nothing sensible about faith because you are expecting the super to be placed on the natural. See i expect god to do some exceedingly & abundantly things in my life. Far more than what I could ever imagine, because that’s the promise that was placed over my life & I’m coming for everything god promised me because I deserve that & you deserve that, too. we are worthy of that.  In the hit song “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley aka CeeLo, he belts, “who do you think you are, ha ha ha, bless your soul, you really think you’re in control.” Did you catch it? Often times we get so caught up in trying to control the things around us, that we forget the power of our faith & how all it takes is the size of a mustard seed. Just a little little and with that faith, what is it that you can’t do, overcome or achieve? CeeLo goes on to say, “my heroes had to the heart to lose their lives on the limb, and all I remember is thinking, I want to be just like them.” Do you have the heart to live your life full out? Or are you so caught up with what you see going on around you that you forgot your vision? The vision of having a clean bill of health. the vision victory. The vision of being debt-free. The vision of having your own talk show. The vision of being on SNL. The vision of traveling the world. the vision of living in the house of your dreams. The family that you prayed for. please tell me you still have the vision. Because without the vision the people will perish. My vision goes beyond what I can see, “but maybe I’m crazy” and that’s alright with me. That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to you placing yourself “in a position to win”…to be victorious to be successful..to have all that you desire in life. Because you deserve that. Now, question is, are you placing yourself in a position to win? Because winners take chances. Winners aren’t afraid to make mistakes. Winners surround themselves with positive people. Winners ain’t afraid to put in that work. Winners understand that you can’t fail if you don’t quit. In the hit track, “Position To Win,” rap trio Migos talk “Steppin Up” and how you have to “always take the risk.” Because when you talk “livin’ life” as a winner you “go hard and don’t quit.” catch it. They go on to say, “set my goals like a go, hit the switch….work work work, check it off the list.” Faith without works is dead, right? Are you putting in that work? and then go on to say, “I take high risks cause I’m passionate.” Look, being a winner may require you to jump for your dreams, are you willing to take the leap? It’s time to be “bout that action, let’s get active!” Place yourself “in a position to win, in a position to go!” That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks & until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to taking it all off! I mean every word…it’s time to get naked. It’s time to wipe the shame off your face, strip yourself of all 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 drown. Why is that? Not realizing that it is your “shame” that has you imprisoned in the first place. Perhaps that’s what makes the rose that grew from the concrete so special. Despite its debilitating circumstances, it was still able to grow towards the light.Regardless of the situation that is being faced your way. It is important to understand that you can either have a breakdown or a breakthrough. You may not be able to physically see it, but you can indeed envision it. Think of a beautifully wrapped box on a special occasion. It’s amazing to look at, but the true gift is inside. Just like hit R&B crooner Labrinth, I’d like to know if I could see “Beneath Your Beautiful?”Or better yet…can you?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to you declaring, “I got the juice.” Now there isn’t exactly a definition of what the “juice” is, but I like to think of it as your power, your potential, your dopeness! And ain’t nobody got what you got. Can’t nobody do what it is that you do, when you do what you do, you feel me? So affirm that! You know, I’m a firm believer of speaking life and speaking life over your life and I need you to know that you got the juice.Janelle Monae, she has this track feat. Pharrell called, “I Got The Juice.” and in it, she sings, “you're so damn electric, you know you got that juice, ain't no one fresher than you” and I need you to catch that too. You dope as hell…just the way you are! Now, the only requirement is that you be brave enough to show up as you, unapologetically and stop looking and checking what everybody else is doing because there is only one of you. And when you’re running your race, there can only be one winner…and that's you. “You’re number one and don’t you doubt it.” So the next time you get in the mirror, I need you to look at the reflection looking back at you and say, “I got the juice!” Now get out there and shine & be the star you were destined to be.That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D," be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks & until next time always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being a “cool kid.” When you were a child, you were the freest. If you wanted something, you went after it. You had an imagination out of this world! Something as simple as having a cape tied around your neck had you believing that you could fly. New sneakers made you feel you could run faster and jump higher. If you liked something you said it right away and if you didn’t you did as well. It was then that you were your most authentic self. At some point while maturing you were taught the opposite. You were taught to stay in a single file line, to be quiet because you were too loud, to not believe in such “ridiculous” things and so forth. It’s time to tap into your inner “cool kid.”Your authentic self is screaming to be set free. Somewhat like a caged bird, trapped without a key. Singing a melody of a song of how it would like to be free. I want you to realize that your "key" to freedom is right there inside of you. Stop being afraid to follow your heart. If you want something, go after it. If you like something or someone say something. If you feel stuck at your job, it’s time for you to leave! Your passion is waiting on you. You want to move, but the idea scares the dickens out of you, move anyway. The relationship has gone sour because the abuse is more than you signed up for, get out!Like the group Echosmith stated in their hit single, “Cool Kids” when you abandon your authentic self it’s like driving “in the fast lane, living life without knowing.”Being authentic is about knowing who you are, knowing that your time to be happy is right now. There is no better time than now to pursue your dreams, to find your true love, to tap into your full potential and to be all that you were destined to be. That’s what you call being a “cool kid!”That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being hungry. Hungry for your dreams! I want you to be so hungry that it feels like your livelihood depends on it. Why you may ask? See, your dreams are what gives your life purpose. We have been put on this earth for a purpose. The heartbeat in your chest is purpose. The air in your lungs is purpose. The essence of you well that's called purpose.Oftentimes, we have the tendency to feel inadequate about pushing forward with our dreams. The first being fear. We have the fear of if we fail. We have the fear of not knowing where to start. We essentially have a fear of being great. However, when you get hungry enough, the fear will subside. Your dreams will transform into your means of survival. And guess what? When you are trying to survive, you will figure it out because no one wants to starve.Just like a soon-to-be mother. She doesn’t know how to be a mother just yet. She may have an idea, but she doesn’t know exactly what it will take. Nonetheless, she figures it out just as time goes on. And you should treat your dreams the same way.Rapper Ace Hood gives excellent advice in his hit single, “Hustle Hard” when it comes to being dream hungry. All you have to do is, “hustle, hustle, hustle, hard.Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard.” Catch it! Look. No one is going to want your dream more than you, so you gotta get hungry!I’m hungry, what about you?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this season finale episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn looks back on the growth of Vitamin D and the vision of where it is headed. Dive in as she talks the importance of letting go of regret as we head into the new year, how you reap what you sow and that you never truly fail if you don't quit.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to self-assurance. Self-assurance is having confidence in yourself and your abilities. Now, I find more common times than not, that many people are willing to count themselves out of an opportunity before even trying. Why is that? Is it because we are afraid of an opposition that is in front of us? I cannot stress it enough that in every OPP-osition, there’s an OPP-ortunity. However, the minute we choose not to try, we rob ourselves of success. Each time you “fail,” you discover how not to do something. Or perhaps you discover a better way of doing something. Either way, you learn SOMETHING!Furthermore, if it’s not us talking ourselves out of an opportunity, we are allowing someone else to do that. And you know in the heart of heart what you want and how dare you let someone else dictate your abilities? So, the next time someone comes to speak “death” into your life, I want you to get like Kanye did in his hit song, "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and say, “Excuse me, is you sayin’ somethin’? Uh-uh, you can’t tell me nothin’!”Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to right now. Not last year, yesterday, tomorrow or next year. This moment is all that you have and all that you are. This is your moment to be, to do, to feel…whatever it is that you need. However, it's going to take courage, it takes heart and it definitely takes passion. You may be scared. You may be happy. You may even feel all alone. And the list can go on and on, but the point is this is your moment. And what are you doing with it?Like R&B crooner Jeremih stated, “life ain’t promised tomorrow, live it up, live it up, live it up. Be a fool to come this far and give it up, give it up, give it up.”So what’s up? Are you ready to do this? Ready to be great? Ready to be amazing? Yes, you are! This is your moment. It doesn’t matter where you are, who you are, where you come from or what you look like. Your moment is right now. The best thing about starting from the bottom is that you can see the top. Hey!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dai Dawn, Dawn talks the impact you can have on people when you live authentically, how her recent change in appearance has affected how she carries herself and how you have to remind yourself of the vision you have for your life.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to faith. You got faith? Do you really know what faith is or what does faith mean to you? They say faith is the belief in things hoped for and the certainty of things not seen. It takes a lot of faith to go after your dreams. Because going after your dreams, you're not going to see exactly what it is that you're going after. But you know you gotta put one foot in front of the other. One foot in front of the other. What is it? Financial? You're trying to lose some weight? I'm praying for you if you're sick. Whatever it is that gets you in the dark, you're going to get through it. You know, I'm not really one to be a firm believer or I shouldn't say I've never been one to follow the Bible verbatim. But I've seen how the scriptures have definitely been speaking to me and it's right on time and I'm a believer that you eat the meat and you spit out the bone.And a scripture that has stood out in my meditation has been Psalm 23:4 and it says, "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil." And I look at some of the circumstances that we go through in life. And how we look like there's no way out. And we talk about the valleys that's the low of the low between two lands. Two highlands, so think of like a hill like mountain and you're in the valley so that's the lowest part. In the shadow of death. So death is already dark, but this is the shadow, so this is the blacketyist of the black dark. It's cold. There's animals. You hear things. You don't know what's going on. Perhaps maybe how you feel right now. And God is like "fear no evil because I'm right there with you." And then you're looking around. You say "God, well where are you?" Well, remember what faith is. Faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things unseen. That's what God is. He said "For my rod and my staff will comfort you." You said, "Well, where is it?" Well, it's in the word. Because that's what God said. And remember it says, "At first it was the word. The word was with God and the word is God." You gotta stand on that faith yo.And what I love about the scripture too is because there are all these stories and no matter what we're going through, but it's to let you know that you can get through it too. Because if somebody can get through the valley of the shadow of death and still fear no evil, what can go against you when you got God right beside you? So I want you to keep going, OK? Don't you give up. I believe in you. You just gotta put one foot in front of the other, OK? Hold on to your faith. Remember, it's the substance of things hoped for. It's the evidence of things unseen. You got faith?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D" Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being a soldier. A soldier for life. What war are you facing? Depression? Bill? Health issues? Relationship problems? What is it? You're probably feeling like you're in the wild Wild West or something. Shucking and dodging these so-called "bullets" of life. Just trying to stay alive. Try to hold on to your peace. Hold on to your sanity. Hold on to your last nerve. And I need you to keep doing just that. Hold on. As a soldier, it's not just about surviving, it's about thriving. Look, we all go through things, but as they say, you can't fail if you don't quit. If the doctor is not giving you an answer you feel comfortable with, find another one. Are you feeling depressed? Start working out, meditate, journal, do whatever it is that you have to do, but just don't quit.In the hit track "Soldier of Love" Sade belts, "I am lost, but I don't doubt. Tall I ride, I have he will to survive in the wild, wild west." Do you have the will to survive in your wild, wild west? Better yet, let me ask you this. What do you want? Because when you want something, you don't stop until you get it. Sade says, "I'm at the borderline of my faith. I'm at the hinterland of my devotion. The front line of this battle of mine, but I'm still alive" and so are you. Now what are you going to do about it?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks how we miss opportunities that are right in front of us when we get distracted, the need to realize that when you start to force a relationship it’s time to "let go" and the importance of manifestation.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to casting fear to the wayside. Fear is false evidence appearing real. It is the very state that paralyzes us. It strips us from our ability to move. It causes us to get "stuck." Stuck in the sense that it inhibits us from reaching our true potential.Learn to appreciate fear. Fear will guide you in the direction in where you need to grow. We’ve been conditioned to rebuke fear, however, I encourage you to run through fear and surpass it. In the song “Not Afraid” by Eminem he belts, “…I just can't keep living this way. So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage. I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons.”So what do you say? Are you ready to conquer your fears? It all starts with one step. Let’s do this together because, “I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly.”It’s time for you to take that leap of faith and say “Fear, you ain’t got nothing on me!”That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to focusing on your dreams. Life is filled with many distractions, but we must keep our eyes on the prize. Understand that distractions only bring about temporary satisfaction. Working at a job you despise for 10 years, because you were told you would a receive $30,000 bonus? Distraction. Staying in an abusive relationship because of the comfort of not feeling alone? Distraction. Or how about taking one more hit of a drug, because you want to release that pain? Distraction. So, what happens when it’s all said and done? Is the void you were trying to fill gone? No!Focus on your dreams, because that’s where true happiness lies. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but it absolutely will be worth it. If it’s the money, it will come. Not wanting to feel alone, the right person will stand by your side. The need of drugs will subside because the action of you getting closer to your dreams will take you on high that you could only imagine.In the single, “Counting Stars,” OneRepublic hit the nail on the head stating “no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars.” Tonight, look into the sky and count every star with your dream on it. Notice how in the midst of darkness that they manage to twinkle in the sky. Count the stars. Your dream is “up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.”Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, 'you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks the importance of meditation and taking care of your body. Join her in this conversation about connecting with your inner self, her experience with recently unlocking the chakras of her own body and how you have to trust the process.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to perseverance. Look, challenges are going to constantly come your way, day in and day out. However, you are a SURVIVOR! You will conquer, you will make it through but the key is to not give up!You know in 2001, the lovely ladies of Destiny’s Child charted their hit single, “Survivor” with that same mindset. The trio belted, “I'm a survivor, I'm not gon’ give up, I'm not gon’ stop, I'm gon’ work harder. I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it, I will survive, keep on survivin'.”I said it before and I'mma say it again, you were not genetically designed to give up. You were designed to live a purposeful life, a life that’s worth living happily. So whether it’s attaining your dream job, mending a broken relationship or shedding a few extra pounds…you can do it! Now, no one said it was going to be easy, but if you choose to not give up you will survive through it!Alright, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the winner that resides in you. The common misconception about a winner is that they never lose. A winner does lose, but each time they “lose” they see it as an opportunity to win again. I want you to win, but in order to win you must never give up. You have to go hard for what you want. As they say, “you gotta go hard in the paint.” When you go hard your "nays" will become "yays."In the hit single, “Fly” Rihanna belts, “I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive. I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise.” You know, when I applied to Howard University I did not get in. I did not get accepted. Now, I could have used that “nay” as an opportunity to give up and walk away. However, I turned my “nay” into a “yay” by appealing their decision and I got accepted. Not only did I get accepted, but I also graduated with honors and hosted my graduation. How’s that for being a winner?See, we are all winners. The moment you were conceived you were chosen to be a winner. There could have been millions of other beings that could have taken your place, but it was YOU that was chosen.Now say it with me, “I came to WIN!”That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks about walking as though you already live the life that you want, the importance of speaking blessings over yourself and how you're worthy of living your best life.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to doubt. It’s time to get rid of the doubt in your life. We’re all guilty of doubting our abilities at some point or another, but how did it serve you? Doubt causes you to stay in limbo. Doubt is a decision that doesn’t serve in the betterment of you. Doubt steals your joy. It robs you of your hope.Hope is a very powerful word. Hope is having the expectation, the desire for something to happen. Hope is the fuel that drives your purpose. Hope wakes you up every morning. You have to hope that going to work, you will get a paycheck. You have to hope that working out, you will drop some extra pounds. You have to hope that if you stay faithful in your relationship things will work out. Yes, that is hope.It’s time to realign yourself so that you can be the best that you can be. Chuck the deuces to the days when you allowed doubt to drive your life. As India.Arie once stated in her song, “There’s hope. It doesn’t cost a thing to smile; you don’t have to pay to laugh. You better thank God for that.”Got hope?That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to getting rid of the “monster” inside of your head. That voice that tells you that you are not good enough, attractive enough and/or smart enough. It’s the voice that preys on you in your darkest hour stating that you are not worthy of attaining everything your heart desires. Where does it come from? It comes from what you allow yourself to be subjected to. Whether it is a person, place, thing…or in this case YOURSELF!In the hit single, “The Monster,” rapper Eminem states, “I need an interventionist to intervene between me and this monster, and save me from myself and all this conflict.” Yes, we’ve all felt that way at some point in our life. Like we’re screaming and no one can hear us. Like we’re visible, but no one can see us. Heck, I probably even felt like that this week. Questioning if I made the right choice to even move to LA to pursue my dreams. I had to check myself and say, “Yes you did! I wouldn't be sitting here right here Vitamin D in studio E. "Dawn, this is what you said you wanted to do years ago when you first graduated college.” Heck, when you were still in High School and guess what? I did it and I'm doing it!The opportunity presented itself to me and I seized it. I seized it because that's what life is about. It's about creating possibilities. It's about getting out of your own way and taking chances. Are you ready to take the chance? Stop looking for an easy route by allowing negative thoughts in your head like, “I don’t want to be a failure.” Well, I have a news flash for you...failure isn’t a person. Failure is an experience. An experience that you learn and grow and you mentally get fit from.So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and take a chance! Tick tock.That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with her childhood friend, actor, producer and creator, J. Mallory McCree. Dive in as they talk the responsibility actors have when bringing life to the roles they play, how therapy helped Jamal become a better husband and father and how committing to having organic relationships allows us to realize that we deserve happiness.Follow J. Mallory McCree:Instagram: @CallMeJMalloryPersonal Website: JMalloryMcCree.comCompany Website: MoonChildCreaTV.comFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to worry. Let’s think about it, what has worrying, ever gotten you in life? Did it save that trying relationship you were in? Did it propel you to succeed in your job's upcoming presentation? Or better yet, did it aid you to become the better person you are today? Chances are it didn’t...so STOP! Stop driving yourself crazy!Many people are under the misconception that worrying propels change. A well-known saying goes "worrying is a negative form of worship." See, worrying immobilizes you. It tenses your body and causes you to wreck your brain, which can ultimately lead you into a form of depression; a state that will not allow you to propel forward in life. It’s like a hamster running around on a wheel expecting to escape from its cage. After running for 5 minutes straight, the hamster is in the same spot it started in. Are you surprised? Is that hamster you?Don't let that be you. Instead, I charge you to drop worrying at the wayside. Figure out how you can change the state you are in by taking a look at your past and future to figure out which direction you want to go in.Mobilize your mind, your body and your soul so that you can attain anything you want out of life. Swedish House Mafia said it best in their hit song, "Don't You Worry Child," "don't you worry, don't worry child...see heaven's got a plan for you." What's your plan? What are your dreams? What do you desire?Now GO get it!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to doing the inner work. The kind of work that takes time, takes courage and requires self love. It’s the kind of work that may involve you falling down to your knees, shedding a few tears and shutting out the noise from the rest of the world. As humans, we are so quick to want to ‘change’ in order to meet someone else’s standards, but we’re unsure of what we stand for ourselves. Damn what other people have to say and what other people believe! What do you believe? Who do you say you are? What do you stand for?In Beyoncé’s hit song, “Pretty Hurts,” she gets to the heart of the matter. We all desire to be happy, and sometimes it’s by any means necessary. Whether it’s a ‘nip/tuck’ or popping a pill, we’re constantly trying to escape reality in hopes of creating some ‘perfect’ illusion. Constantly trying to “shine the light on whatever’s worse. Tryna fix, but you can’t see. It’s the soul that needs the surgery.” Failing to realize there “ain’t no doctor or therapeutic that can take the pain away. The pain’s inside.” So it’s time to do the work!The first step is to declare the love that you have for yourself. If you need to cry, you cry. If you need to scream, you scream. Take a pen and write it down if you have to. If you have to exclude yourself from certain people and certain situations, you do that. That’s what I call "putting in the work!"So the next time someone asks you if you’re happy with yourself, let the answer be, "yes!" You are be-YOU-tiful!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn shares her experience at the recent EBONY Power 100 red carpet event and how she almost blocked that blessing. She also shares what happened with her assistant and how it reminded her of a similar situation she was once in when she was an assistant. Now that the roles have reversed, Dawn talks what she learned from the incident some 10 years later.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to setting the caged bird free! You may be wondering who is the caged bird that I speak of? Well, honey, that caged bird could be you. A bird feeling caged without a key. Trapped behind “bars” of depression, obesity, fear of sexual orientation and anything else that prohibits you from soaring to new heights. While everyone may see you smiling on the outside, they have no idea of how you feel on the inside. They may not realize that through your smile, you cry.In “Caged Bird” Alicia Keys states, “I know why the caged bird sings, only joy comes from song.” Regardless of your “physical restrictions,” whether coerced by society or even your own self, you still have the ability to sing your own unique song. See that is the one thing that makes the “caged bird” so special...its ability to sing. So what is your song? Your song is anything that makes you feel joy. I didn’t say what makes everyone else feel joy, I said anything that makes YOU feel joy. In order to live an abundant life, you cannot be anything shy of residing in joy. I think you're worthy of joy, don’t you?Now go claim your song! Being who you are makes you beautiful!Find the key within yourself to set yourself free for the whole world to see. Just fly…fly as high as you can fly!“Spread your wings, spread your beauty….”That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to “noise.” It’s time to block the unnecessary “noise” in your life. Noise causes confusion. Noise distracts you. Too much noise can be deafening. Doubt is noise. Ridicule is noise. Anything that doesn’t serve in the betterment of you is noise. Think of a time in your life when you’ve allowed worry to take over your mind. Whether it’s waiting for test results, future bill payments or wondering if your dreams and aspirations are going to come to fruition. The noise of doubt and confusion cloud your mind, yet it doesn’t change your current circumstances. So you must block it. Even the people nearest and dearest to our hearts tell us what we can and cannot do. Spewing loads of negativity, or for lack of better terms "noise," of what they deem as acceptable. However, at the end of the day you have to do you boo. Doing you is what makes you…you! No one else can be you. From now on you’re going to block all the ridicule, backlash and insecurity life throws at you. Take note from Naughty Boy’s hit single, “La La La” and say, “I'm covering my ears like a kid. When your words mean nothing, I go la la la. I'm turning up the volume when you speak. 'Cause if my heart can't stop it, I find a way to block it.” Catch it! Or simply put your hand up and say, “not today, tonight or tomorrow. Buh-bye!” That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn dives into the "Vitamin D" email bag and responds to a listener who doesn't know how to handle her husband's previous girlfriend entering back into his life. Should she feel threatened by her husband’s ex? 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.   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to feeling the moment. When was the last time you were present? More times than not, we as humans have the tendency to rob ourselves of feeling the moments that occur in our lives. Whether it’s a celebration and we’re consuming some sort of alcohol or drug. Striving for our goals without recognizing our accomplishments or simply put…not stopping to smell the roses. I want you to be present. No more racing. No more masking the feelings that you feel inside. No more trying to escape reality. I want you to feel each moment in your life. Having the ability to feel lets you know that you are alive.It’s so easy to distract yourself so that time will pass you by, however, take note from rapper Pitbull in his hit single, “Feel This Moment” and be “like a stopwatch…stop time and enjoy [every] moment.” Yes, it’s time to take the good with the bad, be glad when you see every reason to be mad. Each moment of your life shapes you to be who you are. You can only learn more, experience more and be more so that you can tap into your true potential.Listen here, don’t be afraid to feel…That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to knowing your worth. How much do you value yourself? Take a look around. What do you see? Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Do you have a job that you despise? Do you surround yourself with negative people? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then perhaps it’s time for you to do an appraisal on your life.How much are you worth? It’s a beautiful thing when you know your worth. When you know your worth, you do things that you love. You involve yourself in healthy relationships. You are clear that if something doesn’t serve you then it doesn't deserve you. No explanations or apologies needed.We sell ourselves short when we comprise our well-being. Take note from the hit single, “Price Tag” by Jessie J as she belts, “it’s not about the money…forget about the price tag.” Yep, it’s about how much you value your life. It’s time to get off the “clearance rack” and get behind the glass where the valuables are kept.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with her friend and former food scientist, Tori Foody. Dive in as they talk how food science helped create your favorite foods, why "food shaming" minimizes the socioeconomic circumstances of everyday people and a live taste test to see if M&Ms taste differently depending on the packaging size.Follow Tori Foody:Instagram: ToriFoodyFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being great. In fact, it’s a sin to be good when you’re supposed to be great. You are supposed to be great. Now the question stands, are you living an extraordinary life? Are you living your life making just enough money to get by? Are you in a relationship where you feel loved, appreciated, wanted and/or encouraged? Are you dedicating enough time to your dreams and aspirations?If you’ve answered “no” to any of those questions, why are you robbing yourself out of life? It’s your right to live at your greatest potential. It’s your right to be great. It’s time for you to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Heck, half of the time we’re living a mediocre life because we’re used to getting mediocre results. We’re comfortable. However, attaining a life that overflows in abundance takes getting a little uncomfortable.In the hit single, “I Can,” lyrically acclaimed rapper Nasir Jones encourages that you can be whatever it is that you want to be. “You can be anything in the world, in God we trust. An architect, doctor, maybe an actress, but nothing comes easy it takes much practice.” Are you ready to put in that work? Are you ready to live a life where you are nothing shy of great? I know I am. Now repeat after me, “I know I can (I know I can), be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be). If I work hard at it (If I work hard at it), I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be).”That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to receiving your degree in life. Imagine that? Who would have ever thought that one could receive a degree as such? I’m here to tell you it’s possible. You’ve probably heard the saying, “you’ll learn…just live a little longer.” My moma use to always say that and it’s funny, yet it's so true.You know, some of the best lessons that you can learn in life are taught outside of the classroom. So that means you have to live a little. Meaning, don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Don’t be afraid to fall in love. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Don’t be afraid to LIVE! How could you ever know what’s for you and what isn’t for you if you never give it a try? Just imagine the countless experiences you’ve robbed yourself from, simply because you were too afraid to live. It’s ok not to have everything figured out. That’s what living is for!As Beyonce stated in her hit single, “Schoolin’ Life,” stop stressing and “for now make your life what you decide.” It’s time for you to step outside of your comfort zone. Embrace the art of feeling, the good and the bad. I just want you to feel something! And always remember, “there's not a 'right' way to live this…stay relentless. Don't stop running until it's finished. It’s up to you, the rest is unwritten.”That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn is reminded of her past actions after reconnecting with a childhood acquaintance who still holds pain from how Dawn treated her when they were younger. Dive in as she self-reflects and explains how our treatment of others can alter their journey for years and what it says about ourselves.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksTikTok: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the “grind.” Are you putting in that work? That work for your relationship, career, dreams whatever it is that is important to you, just know that you must put in that work. Understand that things don’t work unless you do.In life, oftentimes we have the tendency to think things happen overnight. No, things that matter take time. You must put in that sweat equity. Will it be uncomfortable? Yes! Will it hurt? Yes! You must trust the due process. That’s where the story lies. The space between where you are now and where your goal is, your dream, that’s called the process; a process that requires you to put in work.In the hit single, “Work” rapper Iggy Azalea states, “Hustle and the struggle is the only thing I'm trusting.” Trust the struggle. The struggle forces you to move. The struggle forces you to make a decision. The struggle is your story. Now let’s work!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the power of discernment. In life, we have distractions all around us. However, it is up to us to listen to the voice within. Some like to call it instinct, others like to call it gut, some even may like to call it God. Whichever name you choose, just know it exists inside each and every one of us. However, not everyone recognizes it. Why is that? Well, it’s because we are not one with ourselves. We haven’t taken the time to sit down with ourselves, to learn ourselves and to become at peace with ourselves.I know when I was a little kid, I could recognize the jingle of my mama's keys. No matter who was around with keys, I knew the sound of my mama’s keys. So as it relates to you. Do you know the sound of your inner voice? Do you recognize the voice that speaks to you in your most difficult hour? The same voice that tells you what is right, when all you can see what is wrong. Yes, that voice. It may not seem to make sense on the surface, but deep down inside it’s speaking to you. I want you to tap into that voice. Get familiar with yourself.In the hit single, “The Voice Within,” Christina Aguilera urges you to “look inside yourself, like your oldest friend [and] trust the voice within.” Yes, trust that voice. It will guide and lead you down the path of endless opportunities and abundance. No more looking outside and entertaining everyone else's life and their distractions. Take the time to listen to yourself and just trust the voice within.That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with the CEO of Milk Jar Cookies, Courtney Cowan. Dive in as they talk how Courtney went from selling cookies out of her closet to owning a storefront, what it means to live by "progress over perfection," the importance of female entrepreneurship and much more.Follow Courtney Cowan:Instagram: @CourtneyKCowanFollow Milk Jar Cookies:Instagram: @MilkJarCookiesFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to finding the real you. Finding out what makes you tick. Knowing what matters in your life and what doesn’t. Tapping into your true potential and aligning yourself with the path to your purpose.Oftentimes in figuring out who we are, is realizing who we’re not. There is no right or wrong way to do this. You must do what works best for you. Keeping your eyes in your lane and staying focused on running your race. That’s what I like to call doing you.In doing you, you may fall. Sometimes you fall down because there’s something down there that you’re supposed to find. You may repeatedly fall because you have yet to find it. If and when you fall, lose yourself completely. Lose yourself so that the next time you get up you are renewed. Ridding yourself of those ideals of what and whom you thought you’re “supposed” to be. Discover your sense of purpose and restore your vision so that obstacles are no longer roadblocks, but stepping-stones.Just like Eminem stated in his hit song “Lose Yourself,” sometimes in life you have to lose yourself so that you can get to the point in saying that “success is my only option, failure is not.” Catch it!That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to that “next step.” Have you felt or are you feeling like your back is up against the wall? Feeling as though you want to scream, because you’re unsure of what your next step is? It’s frustrating, it’s annoying and no one seems to have the answer for you. Be steadfast, your breakthrough is coming. As the saying goes, pressure makes diamonds and diamonds are meant to shine. The moment you have to ask yourself, "what now?” means that you are on the brink of stepping into the next chapter of your life. You are cognitively seeking more in your life. Know that what you are experiencing is just temporary. Your "what now" attitude is the attitude that you need to take the respective area of your life to the next level. In the hit single, “What Now,” Rihanna belts, “What now? I just can't figure it out. What now? I guess I'll just wait it out,” as should you. Just hold on, your breakthrough is coming. As soon as you are ready, you will be well aware of your next move. Even if it means taking a risk, that risk will be well worth it. Right now you’re just in a holding space until you are mentally and physically equipped for the next ride of your life. Buckle up! That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks “what's happenin'” in public conversation and on social media. Mark Zuckerberg announces the collaboration with Ray-Ban to unveil glasses that can capture video and photos. Normani's VMA performance with Teyana Taylor was hot and steamy, but why didn't it receive the same backlash as Lil Nas X's BET performance? Russell Westbrook wore a kilt for New York Fashion Week and his basketball colleague, Kwame Brown, had something to say about it.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to keep on, keepin’ on. In life, there are moments when you may feel that your back is up against the wall. Moments where you may feel like life has tried every last nerve in your body, that you realize the only way out is to keep pressing forward. See, the moment we decide to wallow in our discomfort, we become stagnant. We become stuck. We lose our ability to move, especially when it seems that we are on our last leg. No one promised that life was going to be easy, but choosing to keep on, keepin’ on oh it will definitely be worth it.You know, some may look at my life and say, “You didn’t get accepted into Howard? How did you get a scholarship, graduate with honors and host your graduation?” “Oh Dawn, You moved to New York on a 3-month fellowship as a job? How did you last 5 years and get an article in New York Times? “Dawn, you watched your mother take her last breath? How did you get through that?” My answer to it all is that you have to keep on, keepin’ on. You can’t allow life to happen to you, you must happen to life. You must keep your eyes on the prize. More times than not we have the tendency to focus on the obstacles in our journey, rather than focus the purpose of our journey. Some of us get caught up in trying to survive, that we actually forget to live. I want you to live your life. Live your life on purpose and for a purpose.In Jill Scott’s hit single, “I Keep,” the sultry diva expresses that no matter what obstacles come your way you must “keep moving forward, pressing onward, striving further… keep on laughing, keep on living, keep on loving… keep on dreaming keep on achieving, keep on believing…keep smiling when [you] come through ...cry when [you] need to.” You see how simple that is? Life wasn’t meant to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it as long as you keep on, keepin’ on!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being exactly who you are. Who is that? Well, that’s not for me to answer. I will say that it’s the person you are when you feel the most free. Who you are when you’re not trying to belong. In today’s society, trying to be someone and/or something seems like the innate thing to do. Often times we give up on who we are, just so that we can be accepted. Why is that?I’d rather have someone dislike me for who I am, rather than like me for who I’m not. It’s too much of a burden to bear to try to measure up to someone else’s standards. The truth of the matter is, you will never meet “the mark.” You can keep bending to appease others, but you’ll find in the end that it is you who will break.In the hit song, “Try,” songstress Colbie Caillat stresses that “you don’t have to try so hard” to be who you are. Being who you are should be second nature, fluid, because it’s YOU. It’s you with the scars, your hair, your quirkiness, extra pounds…it’s ALL YOU! Why care what other people think of you? The question stands when you’re all alone…DO YOU LIKE YOU?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with Arturo Prieto, a man who has died four times. Dive in as they talk about the voice he heard after he died, the lessons he's learned after getting a fourth chance at life and hear Arturo answer questions you submitted to Dawn via social media.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to letting it all out. What are you holding on to? Some of us have the tendency to hold on to feelings that are literally eating us alive. Afraid to express how we truly feel because we don’t want to offend someone else. Not realizing that with each day, hour, minute, second it eats at us alive. Whether it is a situation that you don’t agree with, death of a loved one, or not standing up for yourself. It’s time for you to express yourself.You have every right to feel what ever it is that you feel. Now, instead of sitting back and acting as if “mums the word,” let it out! You pretending like a situation or a person has not affected you doesn’t resolve your discontentment. Instead, you’re driving yourself crazy…like literally! We are creatures created to express ourselves, so stop cutting off your oxygen!From today on, I charge you to get like will.i.am and, “scream and shout, and let it out.” After all, freedom of expression is your right. Whether the whole world hears, or just you in the privacy of your own room. Feel what you need to feel and release it. Feelings are meant to be felt. I dare you to feel them, embrace them and heal yourself.That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to getting back in the game, the game of life. Unlike most games, in the game of life, it is you who makes up the rules. You create your own obstacles and it is you who creates your own victories. It’s important to realize that in this game, you are your greatest asset and that you are your only competition. So what are you doing looking at the next “man?” What are you doing comparing your victories and your “loses,” with the next individual? Most importantly, what are you doing to make yourself a better person?While no one truly knows when their game will end, we all know where it starts. It starts now. While you may feel like you’re walking in the darkness, it is your beating heart that is guiding you. Follow it. Follow your passion. Tap into your purpose. People are going to try to influence your next move, don’t let them. They might try to mock your ambitions, ignore them. Just focus on playing YOUR game.And just like in the hit single, “Wake Me Up” by Avicii, you must always remember “life's a game made for everyone and love is the prize.”Follow your heart. Got love?That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn checks in with her listeners with some life updates. Dive in to hear how she's learned to take her health more seriously after a recent diagnosis, how being vulnerable has given her the opportunity to be on a syndicated talk show and how you have to change your priorities in order to change your life. Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your peace of mind. No worries, no fears and no stress. It’s not a matter of them taking a hold on your life; it’s a matter of you holding on to them with your life. Did you catch that? Havoc is conjured by what’s going on in the inside. It’s the stories that we create in our mind about ourselves, about other people and about the situations we are involved in. It’s so easy to become a prisoner to our own thoughts, but I’m here to tell you it’s time to break free.When it comes to life there will ALWAYS be something. The key is accepting whatever it is for exactly what it is and then immediately releasing it so that you can move on. For example, are you having trouble with your weight? Accept the fact that you have to lose a few pounds and then let go of any negative thoughts surrounding it by eating healthier and start exercising. That’s the formula for overcoming any situation, any obstacle and any person that doesn’t belong in your life. Accept it for what it is, and then take the necessary steps to change it.Just how pop songstress, Ariana Grande belts in her hit single, “Break Free” that she wants to release herself from the chaos in her life. I want you to do exactly the same. Get out of your own head and remind yourself that, “this is the part when I say I don't want [it]. I'm stronger than I've been before. This is the part when I break free, because I can't resist it no more.”Go ahead and free yourself. From now on, you are free!That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to staying in the game. Realizing the story isn’t in the destination but in the journey. No one said the journey was going to be easy, but there is no doubt in my mind that it will be worth it. Things worth having are worth fighting for. You have relationships, dreams, goals and etc. that you must not give up on because they are all a part of you. Do not allow fear to hold you back from them, create distance between you or convince you that you aren’t good enough. You are good enough because you ARE enough. You must realize that with all of your being, you must want whatever it is out of life just as bad as you want to breathe. Your happiness is the key to your survival. Do not rob yourself of that!Fear simply put is false evidence appearing real. It is all an illusion. The moment you decide to step into your greatness, you will see that. You will find yourself running towards fear rather than away from it. It’s going to take guts. No need to worry about that, you already have it. The only concern you should have is keeping your eye on the “prize!” Just as Sia belts in Eminem’s song, “Guts Over Fear” you will “run out of excuses for everyone, [including yourself]. So here [you are] and you will not run.” You will steadfast and stay in the game because you have guts over fear!That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and always remember, "you are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, actress, singer and producer Jasmine Burke is back to talk with Dawn about her latest role in the movie, Karen. Dive in to hear them talk about the public backlash the film received in being dubbed "Black trauma porn," Jasmine's process for how she chose to portray her character, “Imani,” without upholding racial stereotypes, advice on Black people who move into areas where they are the minority and much more!For more of Jasmine Burke be sure to follow her on all social @TheJasmineBurke.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to love. What is love? Love is limitless. Love is kind. Love flows in abundance. Love is complete. Love is you. To love and be loved is a beautiful feeling. Interestingly enough, we find ourselves in the arms of countless individuals professing their love, yet not feeling a thing. Why? In order to recognize love, you must be one with love. Be familiar with love and understand that it all starts with you.Love takes patience. Love takes consistency. To love yourself and others, you must have an open heart. Are you ready to be open? Are you ready to love yourself with all of your flaws? The beauty with love is that it’s just like you. Love is imperfectly perfect. It doesn’t come in a special package, wrapped with all the bells and whistles to show off its appeal. Love just is. So just be you. Take time with love. The next time you stare in the mirror, take note from Whitney Houston’s hit ballad, “I Will Always Love You” and say to yourself, “I hope life treats you kind. And I hope you have all you've dreamed of. And I wish you joy and happiness. But above all this I wish you love.”Remember, love is YOU!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to you being a conqueror. Understand that you do not fall when an obstacle faces you; it is the obstacle that falls. Why? Because you are a conqueror. This is not to say that you will not fall, it is to say that WHEN you fall that, “if you can look up, you can get up.” Les Brown said that. As long as you have breath in your lungs, baby you can look up. No matter what happens, you must always hold your head up high. Forget the naysayers, forget the past failed relationships, the failed attempts and just keep going after what it is you want.Conquerors do not accept defeat. YOU do not accept defeat. Just like in the hit song, “Conqueror” by British songstress Estelle, it is important to remember that the only thing that beats failure is a try. Keep going after whatever it is you want out your life and say to yourself, “I’d rather stand tall than live on my knees. ‘Cause I’m a conqueror and I won’t accept defeat.”Now go out and conqueror the life of your dreams!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks what's happening in public conversation, social media and the lives of her listeners. Elon Musk has unveiled the new Tesla Bot and gives warning to the need to possibly overpower it "just in case" something happens. The popular subscription site, OnlyFans on banning "sexually explicit content" and the reactions from the general public. Dawn responds to messages she's received from listeners in her "Vitamin D Quickies" segment.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to you living your life. Notice I didn’t say functioning, I said living. Are you truly living your life? Ceasing every moment and opportunity that comes your way? How are you spending the days of your life? Are they adding up to something of significance? If not, why are you doing it? Day in and day out we’ve created this false notion that "functioning" is living. Let’s be clear, things function and it is people that live. Knock, knock. Your wake-up call is here. Understand that this isn’t a dress rehearsal, this is life. Your life. I need you present each and every moment of your life. Doing, breathing and living out your dreams. I want to see you fulfilling your purpose. Is this going to cost you? Heck ya! But can you really place a price tag on your happiness? Your joy? Your peace? Hell no! In the hit single, “I Lived,” rock band OneRepublic stresses how important it is to say to yourself, “I owned every second that this world could give. I saw so many places, the things that I did. With every broken bone, I swear I lived.” Can you say that to yourself? I don’t know about you, but that’s what I’m working on. Working on living my life at my greatest potential. I “hope [that] when you take that jump, you don't fear the fall. Hope when the water rises, you built a wall. Hope when the crowd screams out, they're screaming your name. Hope if everybody runs, you choose to stay.” The next time you jump, don’t ask how high. Just jump and watch how far you can fly! Catch it! That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “you are your greatest asset!”   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being who you want to be. The first question is, who are you? Really, what makes you who you are? If you weren’t you, would you be friends with yourself? How would you treat yourself? Now that you’ve answered those questions, are you who you want to be?It’s so easy to be influenced by other people and situations. People will defy you. Situations will harden you. So, should you let them define you? No! It’s so important to understand that people and situations do not dictate the type of person you are. The impact it has on your life, is that in which you allow. It is your choice to be who you want to be. Instead of being a product of your past, be a prototype of your future. Catch it!In the hit single “This Is Your Life”, rock band Switchfoot, charges you to think that “this is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be?” because if it isn’t it’s time for you to take action so that it is. Action is the key to your development. Action is the key to your happiness. Action is the key to you being exactly who it is you want to be! So again, are you who you want to be?That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, we continue the conversation with Otesha and Dr. Diandra Bremond about the mission of the Teneral Cellars wine company. We discuss the importance of spreading awareness around sexism, racism, and LGBTQ+ acceptance, as well as, their time traveling in Egypt and Kenya as a gay couple and the discrimination they face with being millennials. Let’s dive in!Use the code: DrDee20 when you purchase from Teneral Cellars.Follow Teneral CellarsFollow Otesha BremondFollow Diandra BremondFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to releasing the demons that you hold inside. Let go of the unnecessary weight you are carrying and be unapologetically you. Often times we hold so much regret, sadness, fear, etc because of the mere thought of what someone else may think and I say to hell with that.Let’s face it, we all have a “dark side.” However, it’s only dark because we have yet to allow the light to expose who we truly are. Expose your truth. Not so much to appease other people, but so that you can be authentically you. Live your life knowing that you did it your way. No regrets and no malice. You simply just did you.I charge you to surround yourself with the right people. The right people are those who will inspire and encourage you to be authentically you. So much so, that even when they’re not around you, you can be you. Just like in the hit song “Demons” by Imagine Dragons you may feel that “with the beast inside, there’s nowhere [to] hide,” but I say to you, when you decide to step forward with your “demons” you’ll realize there wasn’t ever a need to hide in the first place. Catch it!That's it for your dose of "Vitamin D." Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "You are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to giving it your all. I need you to be transparent. How many times have you started a new project or found yourself in the midst of a current project rushing just to get it done? Were you just trying to get by? How much more effort could you have put into that relationship? Job? Workout? You know how you do anything is how you’ll do everything. From now on, you will give it your all.Art imitates life and for some, life imitates art. With the being said, just like in a production, I want you to be committed to the character that is you. Stand tall in who you are and walk with confidence in your decisions. Be convincing that this is your life and with every step seize every opportunity by the horns.In the hit song, “All of Me,” R&B crooner John Legend belts that in order to be your most authentic self, you have to give to yourself. Look. Look in the mirror and say, I “give you all of me, and you give me all of you.” Give yourself the life you deserve, nothing shy of the very best!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn sits down with Teneral Cellars wine company investors Otesha and Dr. Diandra Bremond to talk the backstory to Otesha and Diandra's marriage, the purpose, passion, and origin behind Teneral Cellars wine collection, and the history of the Stonewall riots. Come back next week for part 2!Follow Teneral CellarsFollow Otesha BremondFollow Diandra BremondFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to shaking it off. Between you and me, how many times have you been awarded for majoring in the minor? I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s more times than I can count. However, there comes a time when you just have to check yourself and say RE-LAX!You must not concern yourself with matters that do not affect your bottom line. Whether it be people, situations and/or things. Heighten your awareness to know matters that are out of your control and that do not concern you. Know that people are going to say whatever they want about you and unforeseen circumstances are going to get thrown at you. So what? Just shake it off!The best part about life is that it doesn’t stop. It just keeps going. So go with it and know that everything is going to be alright. Know that everything that happens is for your greater good and that some things are just out of your control. Take note from the hit single “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift and say, “I'm dancing on my own, I make the moves up as I go and that's what they don't know…I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake…shake it off.”That's it for your dose of Vitamin D. Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember that "you are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to taking back your life. It’s no secret, we face trials and tribulations every day of our lives. We find ourselves with our backs up against the wall with situations that seem sky-high. We feel helpless, desperate, insecure and unworthy. As a result, we feel stuck. Stuck searching and yearning for some sort of relief. Searching for an out far and wide. But I’m here to tell you that the solution is simple, TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE.It’s time to stop blaming circumstances and other individuals for the happenings in your life. The greatest battle that you will ever face is the one inside of you. So get out of your own head and fight! Look, you can’t control and/or change what has happened to you in the past, but you can control the stories in your mind that you allow to be perpetuated into your future.Your mind is your greatest weapon. While everything around may tell you to stop, you must find the will to carry on. The will to be great. The will to block the naysayers. The will to say you are worthy. The will to say you are beautiful. The will to say that it is possible. Find your fight and take back your life! Just like Rachel Platten stated in her hit single, “Fight Song” your fight may be “like a small boat on the ocean, sending big waves into motion. Like how a single word can make a heart open. [You] might only have one match, but [you] can make an explosion." Catch it!Get out there and take back your life!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 listener who stumbled upon their boss's work email alluding to mass company layoffs. Should they ring the alarm and tell their coworkers or should they keep quiet and save themselves? Hear what Dawn has to say to this young employee and how Dawn herself was once in a similar situation.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.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 opposite of that. However, with patience and clarity, you begin to understand that in life everything is happening for your greater good. For example, being initially rejected from Howard University taught me that I have to fight for what I want and when I do, I can achieve anything I set my mind to. The death of my mother taught me that the greatest form of love is letting go and that I can handle any hardship that comes my way. Moving to LA with only $1000 in my pocket taught me that you have to jump for your dreams and take a chance on life.I want you to love your life, the good and the bad. Understand how beautiful it is and how beautiful it makes you. Take heed to every roadblock that comes your way and jot down the lessons. Take your guard down and be present to all of what life has to offer you. Just like Natalie Taylor belts in her song, “Love Life,” give yourself permission to “love life…it’s beautiful, you’re beautiful.” Choose to love life and “feel alive every time. Just be free, there's a strength deep inside that lets you be just how beautiful you are.” There is beauty in everything; you just have to have the courage to see it.Love. Live. Life.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 career, traveling the world, etc, you have to be able to see it. If you can see it, you can achieve it. You have to see it even when no one else can.So what do you say? Are you ready to live the life of your dreams? I challenge you to create a vision board with all of your heart’s desires. No matter how big or small, just create one. Take note from rapper Meek Mill, and realize “if you want it you gotta see it with a clear-eyed view!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. However, I’m sure once you allowed the past to be the past you found love again. Or how about the last time you were depressed? It was probably difficult to remember what it felt like to smile, but as soon as you decided to let go and be happy again it came back to you like second nature.The key to living an abundant life is to feel whatever you need to feel in that moment but then grow from that moment that experience. Holding onto excess “baggage” is like trying to walk forward while looking backwards. It slows you down, causes clutter, and blocks you from reaching your full potential. “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” So ‘bag lady/bag man’ take heed from Erykah Badu and remember, “all you must hold on to is you…so pack light.”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it. If it scares you, run through it. I want you to be great. You were destined to be that. Great. You were destined to be and acquire all that your heart desires.Just like P!nk, I implore you to “Just Give Me A Reason” as to why you would “choose” to be average. Choose to place a period, where there’s supposed to be a comma. Your life isn’t over. Your dreams aren’t over. You aren’t over because you have right now. No matter the circumstances life throws at us we must always remember, “we’re not broken, just bent.” Now take a deep breath, push your shoulders back, stand tall and say, “no more excuses!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that all of those “bullets” will ricochet and fall at your feet. Walk with a clear mind that these situations will make you stronger, wiser and better than you have ever been before. The fact of the matter is, you will not crumble. You will survive…because you are metaphysically designed to do so!Place your Forrest Gump running shoes on the shelf, because you have no more use of them! From here on out, you will not run from the “bullets” being targeted at you. You will stand with your arms open wide and your eyes focused on the “gunman.” Now don’t be surprised if that gunman staring back at you is…YOU!Now say it with me…”I am bulletproof, nothing to lose…fire away, fire away!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and desire never blends with lackadaisical.So the question is, how bad do you want it? How bad do you want your relationship to work? To lose that extra 15lbs? To run the New York City marathon you dreamed of as a teenager? If you answered real bad…then “failure” is not an option. Just take a look at some of the most successful people of today, most of them will tell you they failed numerous times before they got to where they are. Like Michael Jordan for example, did you know that he “failed” to make his high school basketball team? Did that stop him from being one the greatest basketball players in NBA history? Absolutely not! If the illusion of failure comes your way, take note from Aaliyah…” If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again”…then TRY AGAIN!That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your passion leads to finding your peace and how once you acknowledge what you want you can create it. Now to be magical!Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is exempt from its adversities. Just as Sia belts in her latest single, “Alive,” if you live long enough you too will declare, “I [have] made every single mistake that you could ever possibly make,” and still be breathing.Don’t tell me that it’s too late because you’re still breathing. Don’t tell me it’s not possible because you’re still breathing. Enough is enough. The fact that you’re still breathing, indicates that you are still alive! Go show & tell the world that “[you] knew what [you] wanted; [You] went in and got it. Did all the things that [they] said that [you] wouldn't” and let them know you will never be forgotten!You’re still breathing! You’re alive! Now go live!That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for a ‘failed’ opportunity? The answer? Probably NOT EVER! I am here to tell you to say, “thank you” and count it ALL joy! See every ‘setback’ you have in your life is a setup for a come-up. Those setbacks set you up for who you are today. Who you are today, right now, in this moment is all that you’ll ever be in this moment. Be grateful. You’ve gained so much wisdom and knowledge. It’s who you are. Learn to love yourself because either you can stay the same or love yourself enough to change.Shouting at the top of my lungs, like the choir singing in Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s hit single, “Grateful,” I can say, “flowing from my heart are the issues of my heart. It’s gratefulness.” Whatever it is that you are going through. Count it all joy. Stop asking the question, “Why me?” Instead, look at yourself and say, “Why not me?” Just as things have worked in your favor in the past, be sure to shout, ‘Thank You!’ for everything that did not. What is meant to be will be. If it’s not alright, it’s not over. It ain’t over until it’s alright.Be grateful and say it with me, “THANK YOU!”That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 up in the distractions of life, and our distorted views can make us feel like we’re living. However, to simply live without meaning doesn’t mean you are alive. Being alive feels good. It gives you purpose. It inspires others around you to be better and to do better. To truly live means to wake up every day and you say to yourself, “I love me.” Loving everything about you from your hair follicles to your toes.When you can teach yourself to do that, everyone and everything in your life will follow suit. If they don’t, you don’t need them. Every moment of your life you give to someone or something that doesn’t serve in the betterment of you is a waste of time. You know while we place value in money, time is your most valuable coin. Once it’s spent, it’s gone forever and you can never get it back.I challenge you to spend each moment of your life in celebration. Take note from Nicki Minaj and “believe life is a prize.” Your life is your empire, and you deserve everything you desire!That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your passion. You must figure out what it is you love to do. It doesn’t have to fit the mold of what others deem as “purposeful,” but it’s whatever that makes you feel most alive. Don’t worry yourself with trying to ask someone else what it is that you could be doing. That's something that you got to figure out.The time spent on figuring out your purpose is what we call life. So live! It’s meant to be enjoyed. It’s meant to make mistakes. Just be sure that it is spent doing what you love and most importantly with the people that you love the most. Just like in the hit song, “Time Of Our Lives,” Pitbull hit the nail on the head when he said “everyday above ground is a great day, remember that!”No go and have the time of your life!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 there be times where you will you feel like giving up? Yes! Look. I’m not going to negate that fact that you will not slip, trip and fall on this journey called life. What I will say is that if you fall down seven times, get up eight!Life is about being courageous, fearless and stomping down limitations even when you feel like your back is up against the wall. You’ve heard the saying before and as Kelly Clarkson belts in her hit single, “Stronger,” life will try you to your last nerve, but “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger!”Just know that you’ve come too far to give up now.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 next person to measure how successful, beautiful, athletic and etc they are than you? What is the mark that you will leave on this earth? How do you discover it?Get to know you. Live in your truth. Follow your heart. Understand that your life is so much bigger than you. Realize that love is your most prized possession. So use it. Utilize it. Allow love to be your beacon of light. Just like in Beyonce’s hit single, “I Was Here,” I hope that you may muster up the courage and declare “ I was here. I did, I've done everything that I wanted. And it was more than I thought it would be. I will leave my mark so everyone will know. I was here.”I know one thing is for sure…I was here. Dawn Dai was here. OK?That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moreFollow Violet PalmerInstagram: @nba_lashesTwitter: @nbafirstladyViolet Palmer’s Website: basicrefereeschool.orgFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is that? Perhaps it’s the thought process of what we must wear, things we must do, people we need to see and what we must look that determines our level of beauty. However, I’m here to tell that you’re wrong! The way to be beautiful right now is to just be you!In Zedd’s hit song, “Beautiful Now,” the German DJ urges that in life everything isn’t planned out so although “we might not know why, we might not know how, but [just know] baby…we're beautiful now.” Stop prolonging your greatness. Stop procrastinating with your gift. You were destined to impact lives and to be an inspiration. Be present in the moment and step into your beauty.Be your kind of beautiful now!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cases, throw the damn thing out the window! Those days are long gone. It’s time for you to be 100 with yourself!Despite what you may think, you are enough. You are amazing, You are love and are loved. You are whole. You are complete. That is what and who you are. See if you weren’t, you wouldn’t be right here receiving this. You wouldn’t have the capability and/or the mindset to grasp what I’m telling you. Just like Dej Loaf sings in the hit song “Be Real,” when it comes to dealing with all the matters concerning you always tell yourself “let’s just be honest, let’s just be real” and know that you are nothing short of a masterpiece.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 happens in your life is for the greater good of you and it’s important for you to realize that it’s ALWAYS good. Now, is it always pleasant? Absolutely not. However, it’s still all good because there is a “blessing in every lesson” (India Arie) you just have to keep your heart open to receive it. Don’t frown because it happened. Smile because you made it through. You made it through with more wisdom, more endurance and more maturity than ever before. So stay open.Just like in the hit single, "Blessings," rapper Big Sean spits it’s in your willingness to stay open that “your stars align [and] you [have to] do [is] like the solar system and plan it out.” All you have to do is stand and push through. Keep pressing forward. Don’t just go through life, GROW through life and you will see how blessed you truly are.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unconditionally. Loving everything about you is recognizing what’s good for you and what isn’t. Loving yourself out of situations that do not serve in the betterment of you. It’s about seeing everything that is “imperfect” about you as perfectly. Just as Reggae singer, Tarrus Riley belted in his hit song, “She’s Royal,” knowing your worth is about “not [being] afraid and ashamed” of who you are. It’s about embracing and sharing it with the world. In case you need a reminder of how beautiful and how royal you are.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SnellInstagram: @timothysnelloneTwitter: @TimothySnellOneTimothy Snells Website: moderncurves.comFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from. To know where it is you want to go. But most importantly, you have to slow down just so that you can rejuvenate.Songbird India.Arie belts, in her thought-provoking song, “Slow Down,” that in life you can “wreck your future [by running] from your past” just by simply moving too fast. For example jumping into a new relationship, losing weight, looking for a job, cooking and the list can go on and on and on. Figure out what is best for you and understand that sometimes it takes time. Remember, you didn’t go from being an infant to where you are now overnight. It’s not about who’s the fastest in the race, but who can endure the race.And guess what? The same goes with life….That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to bestow blessings upon blessings in your life, but if you are putting junk in your body, lacking forgiveness and not feeding your spirit He can’t use you.We all have areas to work on, including me, but that’s why preparation is a PROCESS. You don’t have to have it “all” together. I need you to just want to be better. Want it so bad that it transforms your want into a need. I’m talking survival mode, so that you can have the abundant life you long for. Just like Philly’s sweetheart, Jill Scott, declares in her single, “Prepared,” I realize I need to see “where my head has been. And [apologize] to some people, [there’s] some bridges I [need] to mend. [Eat] more greens, get my body alkaline. [Let] some old ideals go and [make] room for my life to grow.”Huh. What you say? Are you ready to make room to take your life to the next level? I know I am!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 where your faith is rooted. So why do you worry? Why do you doubt your potential? Why are laying dormant on your purpose?Save your excuses.In the midst of chaos, you must remind yourself of these three words, “I will survive.” Declaring you will survive is simply stating that despite danger or hardship, you will make it through. Remind yourself that you weren’t built to fail, doubt what is that you want or who you are meant to be. Take note from legendary disco diva, Gloria Gaynor in her hit single, “I Will Survive” and speak to your hardships and say, “Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die? Oh no, not I! I will survive!” Hey!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for yourself. When you trust the process of life, there is an understanding that everything happens for a reason and for the betterment of you. Therefore there is nothing to fear. Now in order to get to this realm of possibility, you must free yourself!It’s time to step out of the confinement that we’ve placed ourselves in. What does your “prison” look like? Is it insecurity and self-doubt? Is it not pursuing your wildest dreams because people have told you you would never make it? Is it staying in a dead-end relationship because it’s all that you know? Is it a fear of being who you truly are because you don’t want to be judged? Tell me, what does it look like for you?The best advice I could give is by echoing the sentiments of R&B crooner Miguel in his hit single, “Simple Things” and “just be a tough act to follow, you know a free spirit, with a wild heart,” and there is no telling how far you will go. See, it’s just that simple.Now go live your life, for YOU!!!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 McMullanInstagram: @lateefOMFollow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that exceeds the norm. It’s extraordinary. It’s filled with infinite possibilities, where the impossible becomes possible! Are you living an abundant life?Take a minute to breathe. What does your life stand for? Fear? Insecurity? Monotony? Jealousy? Who am I kidding? Life can be scary, right? Regardless, you must fly above any self-doubt that you may have. Just like country singers Maddie & Tae stated in their hit single, “Fly,” the only way to rise is to “keep on climbing, though the ground might shake. Just keep on reaching though the limb might break…’Cause you can learn to fly on the way down.”So what you say? Are you ready to fly?That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to getting it done. What is it that you need to get done? Are you working on your dreams? Your relationships? Are you perhaps looking for a promotion? Getting a song done? Whatever it is, I want you to focus on simply completing the task. I feel like oftentimes we get in our own way. We're so in the mode of planning. Thinking of how it should be done, how it could be done, rather than focusing on the goal and the goal is just to be done. And listening in to this new track by DJ Khaled featuring Post Malone and Meg Thee Stallion. They say, "I'm trying to win, don't care how I do it, just know that I did it."Can we all just get to the point of just getting it done? Whether than having to be in the perfect shape, you know, to perhaps go ahead and model. Whether having to have the accolades to go ahead and speak in front of a large crowd. Whatever it is, I want to let you know that you're prepared and you have everything you need to get it done because guess what? The dream came to you. Now the one thing that I would recommend that you focus on is just to stay down. Stay down. Because often-times just like with the tree, the roots grow down so that the tree can grow up. Just like your dreams. You gotta be so concealed in the faith of just getting rooted and staying focused that you're gonna look up and everything that you want is gonna appear. But if we focus on just looking around rather than going deep into the ground, we realize that we get lost.So just like they say, "Stay ten toes down, never changed up. I did it I did it." Focus on getting it done. Not how you did it, whether you're prepared, it's just about completing the task, alright? I believe in you. The only thing next is for you to believe in you. Can you dig it?Well, that's it for your dose of "Vitamin D". Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks not knowing what's to come but moving forward with purpose, creating the mindset to get you through what you're going through, not letting doubt limit your potential and much more.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to self-awareness. Do you know who you are? What you stand for? What you believe in? Do you have any idea how much greatness is inside of you? If so, there’s no need to fear. No need to doubt. No need to play small in a world that you are meant to play big in.There is something special about having an “over”-standing of who you are. Knowing who you are mutes the “noise” in your life. It sweeps out the toxic people, eliminates the unnecessary BS and exhibits the most profound love of self that is unmatched.It’s time to wake up! Take some time with yourself and get to know who you are. Just like Lauryn Hill stated in her hit single, “Doo-Wop,” life is just a game so, “how you gonna win when you ain't right within?” Come again. It’s time to get right. Find out who is within.You won’t make it out of life alive, so win while you still can!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to speaking life. What is your outlook on life? Is your cup half-full or half-empty? Your outlook on life affects your health, your family, your relationships, your career and so forth. Understand that you have the ability to create the life that you want. With the power of your tongue and the courage of your lips, anything is possible!You know, that's why I have "life" tattooed in my mouth. Speak life and turn the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Speak it to the point where you can envision it. Then allow it to manifest. That is the SECRET! I know, sometimes it gets hard, right?. But get like to Tupac and realize “if you can make it through the night there's a brighter day. Everything will be alright if ya hold on. It's a struggle every day, gotta roll on.”Remember, life and death are in the power of the tongue. You may not always physically see the light, but you can create it within. Choose to speak life and keep on keepin’ on!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn dives into her email bag and responds to letters from her listeners. Dawn talks how sometimes you have to “go to grow,” the importance of doing what you love and taking a chance on yourself , as well as, the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone and into who you truly are. 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.   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’t meant to “take you out” and are certainly not meant to “break you.” So, don’t allow them to. Challenges are meant to help you grow, succeed and believe. So how do you overcome a challenge?Find someone or something to believe in, even if that someone is…YOU! Everything in life is working for your greater good. It doesn’t mean it will always feel good, but it is definitely working for the betterment of you. It’s not about the challenge that faces you, but how you face the challenge. Take note from Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar in his hit single, “Alright” that everyday is an upward battle so acknowledge the fact that “ We been hurt, been down before. When our pride was low, looking at the world like ‘Where do we go?’” and declare “Alls my life I had to fight…but if God got us, then we gon’ be alright!”It’s not over until it’s alright and it’s not alright until it’s over.“Do you hear me? Do you feel me? We gon’ be alright!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to living your life. I need you to be honest with yourself. Can you really say that you are living the life that you’ve always dreamed of? Are you being unapologetic with your dreams and ambitions? Are you loving yourself the right way? Are you free to love whomever it is that you love? These are all questions that you must think about. Often times we get caught up in jibber-jabber of other people’s thoughts, views and opinions that we drown out our very own. We get lost in the sauce. However, imagine what life would be like living on your own terms. Imagine the freedom, the joy and the happiness that's generated by just staying true to you.In 1969, famed singer Frank Sinatra released the classic track “My Way” which he belts, “I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I've lived a life that's full…I did it my way.” The wait is over. I need you to get up, charge up and fuel up on living the life you’ve always imagined. Look, the only thing that’s certain in life is that you will die. So why not live while you’re still alive? Don’t worry about being great. Go out there and take a chance on yourself. Try something new. Prove to yourself that you are worth it because when it’s all said and done, no one can live your life for you. At the very least you can say, “I did it my way….”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks transitioning from her job at the Steve Harvey Morning Show, the importance of taking a chance on yourself, “speaking life” over your life and “making room” for what's to come.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your peace of mind. Let’s do a self-check-in...how do you feel right now? Like, in this exact moment. Do you find yourself feeling depressed over something that's happened to you in your past? Or do you find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat anxious about what’s to come. Either way, you’re everywhere but here, right now. Peace be still.In the hit single “Just Be” by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Timberlake, Justin declares how important it is to be “mindful of the future [yet] still be grateful for the past” all the while not neglecting the gift of the present. Often times we find ourselves playing back old scenarios in our head of what we could have, should have or would have done differently, but the reality is, it’s not going to change anything right now, nor will stressing ourselves out about tomorrow’s tomorrow help either, so just stop. Stop robbing yourself of your peace. Your joy. Just be. Be everything that you are right here, right now. “All [we] got is right here and right now” and we gotta “make the moment last,” Break free of any expectations and only subscribe to the reality of you. Right here, Right now. Your only requirement is to just be.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, , always remember, "YOU... are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the “Underdogs,” to those who are so easily counted out... I believe in you, but the question is, "Do you believe in yourself?"You know there’s something to be said about the underdog. They turn the impossible into “I’m possible,” whether it’s Taraji P. Henson moving to LA with only $700 to her name with her toddler son, to being an award-winning actress. Or steve Harvey growing up with a severe speech impediment and being told he would never make it on tv to becoming an award-winning tv host. Or how about Cardi B? Growing up in the Bronx as a stripper to being the first female rapper to have 5 number 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Hey, it’s possible because you’re possible! Did you know that when I first applied to Howard, I didn’t get accepted? But I didn’t give up. I still ended up graduating from Howard with honors and hosted my own graduation. Yeah, I’m possible and so are you.Just like Alicia Keys belts in her hit single “Underdog”, it’s important that you remind yourself that although “they said I would never make it... I was built to break the mold, the only dream that I’ve been chasing is my own.” What’s your dream? You know you gotta want your dream as bad as you want to breathe, right? Despite how hard it gets, you can’t give up. You have to “keep on keeping at what you love. You’ll find that someday soon enough, you will rise up.”Well, that’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D,” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time... always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Vitamin D, Dawn looks into her email bag and responds to letters from her listeners. Hear what Dawn has to say about a man who suspects his wife is cheating on him with a mutual male friend, a young professional who realizes he is being taken advantage of at his place of employment due to insufficient compensation and a young woman who feels that there is nothing unique about her life.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.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to true love. No… I’m not talking about the fairytale kind of true love. I mean genuine care and concern for someone to be loved in the most authentic way possible. have you heard the saying, “You don’t love me, you love the idea of me”? Do these words resonate with you? Shoot, some of us don’t realize that this is how we treat those we get in relationships with. In the hit song “Mango” by Kamauu featuring Adeline, he belts, “I don't want nothin’ but you getting what you need even if it ain't from me.” Did you catch it? When you truly love someone or someone truly loves you, they will always want the best for you despite if it means they lose you in the process. Because “giving it up is not giving up.” It’s creating space for it to be free.So many of us are not taught growing up what it looks like to authentically love someone. we are taught to go after a certain type of outward appearance or the idea of someone when it comes to a relationship. We must unlearn to learn “what love is... never selfish... and of service... on purpose.”This isn't easy. I will acknowledge that, but you have to start small. Learn to be the person who creates a space for a relationship where the other person knows that it's safe to be vulnerable in. You can’t control how other people treat you, but you can set the standard for yourself. Be the difference. Be the love you wish you had and the love you so desire.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to accepting when it's time to let go. How often do you find yourself holding on to something because you’re used to it? Whether it be a job… a relationship… old friendships… bad habits… whatever it is. What are you holding on to that is not serving in the betterment of you?In life… we often find ourselves caught in a limbo of holding onto an old thing while expecting a new thing. You want to grow at your job, but there’s no room for growth, yet you stay there because you’re comfortable. You’re in a relationship and you’re miserable, yet you stay there because you’re used to it. Or perhaps... that old childhood friend whom you’ve outgrown, but you still stay in contact with because you’ve been through so much together. Why is that? Why is it that you’re holding onto something that no longer serves you? It’s time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. If you’re expecting a new thing, it’s time to do a new thing. Take note from 25-year-old British singer/songwriter Tiana Major9’s hit song “Same Space” she sings, “How we gonna look for different results in the same space? oh how if we’re in the same space?” So my question for you is: “How?” How do you expect to grow... to be happy... to flourish if you’re staying in the same space that’s holding you back.You cannot heal in the same space you were damaged in. Are you hearing me? You cannot hope for things to get better in the same space that hurt you. What no longer serves you no longer deserves you. Holding on to the past causes you to miss out on what's present. How are you gonna move forward while looking back? You need to let that job go, that relationship go, that old friendship go and whatever else isn't serving in the betterment of you... go! Ask yourself this, “How much do I love me? How much am I invested in my own happiness? My peace of mind? My existence?” If you don’t like who, what, where you are… change it. Make the decision and say, “I'm not doing this anymore.” The decision is yours. you just gotta make the choice.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘪, Dawn talks with producer, director, and actress 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘆 about Season 5 of Bounce TV's hit Black soap opera, 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 & 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. Dive in as Vanessa talks her role as “Lady Ella”, how "hurt people, hurt people" and how she’s found success with her 33-year long marriage. Be sure to catch 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 & 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 Sundays at 9/8c on Bounce TV. Also, check out her web series In The Company of Friends where she hosts "candid conversations with famous friends, along with survivors, researchers, physicians and more."   Follow Vanessa Bell Calloway: Twitter @nessabcalloway Instagram @vanessabellcalloway Facebook @VanessaBellCalloway   Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to loving yourself. What does loving yourself look like? What does it feel like? Can you truly say you love who you are and who you’ve become? Do your actions say it? Often times we blurt that we love ourselves, but if someone asked you to make a list of the people you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself?In loving yourself, it takes for you to know who you truly are. Make time for that. Discover your likes and dislikes. Sit down and listen to the conversations that are going on in your mind. What are they saying? What do they mean?Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Choose to speak life! Profess love all over yourself so that you may tap into your greatest potential. Take note from Hailee Steinfeld in her hit single, “Love Myself” and declare “I'm gonna put my body first and love me so hard 'til it hurts.” Because if there is one thing that you need to say to your reflection today, say "I’m gonna love myself." I love me... do you?That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “YOU are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to self-care - to you loving on you. How do you feel? Overall, how do you feel about your life? Do you like who you are and who you are becoming? How’s your job? Your relationships? Your eating habits? Are you working out? How are you? Oftentimes, I feel as though we get so caught up in the “doing” of life that we forget to do a “check-in” and it shows when we are unhappy, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, just downright yucky and depressed…feeling like we are doing everything for everybody else and not ourselves and guess what? It ain’t nobody’s fault but our own. You’ve heard the saying time and time again, “check yourself before you wreck yourself,” aka show yourself some love. aka show yourself some self-care, some self-love.In the hit song, “Self Care” by Florida native Savannah Cristina, the 24-year-old songstress belts, "I gotta put myself in the front. Know what I want.” Let me ask you something, "do you know what you want?" Have you taken time to figure out what you want and who you are? If not, what are you waiting on? How do you think you are going to get out of this vicious cycle of complacency, unfulfillment... depression... anything that doesn't serve in the betterment of you. Look... we're here to live our best lives. On purpose and for a purpose. You, me, us can't afford to go through life not knowing who we are and what we want…that ain’t self-care and that sure isn’t self-love. How is somebody else going to love you when you don’t even know how to love yourself? How is somebody else supposed to know how to treat you and you don’t even know how to treat yourself? Hello somebody. I want you to take note from Savannah Cristina. The next time you look in the mirror and say, “I gotta be fine by myself, I'm taking my time, I'm doing this right.” Yup, because you deserve it. That’s self-care. That’s self-love!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time... always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn celebrates another year of life with saying, "yes" to herself. Dive in as Dawn talks the importance of speaking life over your life, understanding "what doesn't serve you doesn't deserve you," and defines what it truly means to be your greatest asset. Every day above ground is a great day.Happy birthday Dawn Dai.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks F.E.A.R. and how it can either propel you to live the life of your dreams or how how it can hold you back. In life, we have to make a choice to live our best life, to follow our dreams, to be great and to be more than what we are right now. So what do you want? The decision is entirely up to you.Be sure your actions mirror your words and always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset."Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks with actor Tray Chaney, star of Bounce TV's hit Black soap opera, "Saints & Sinners." Hear about the many layers of his character "Kendrick Murphy," the importance of being a student of your craft, how the "blessing is in the journey", and much more.You can stay connected with Tray Chaney on his social media: Twitter: @TrayChaney, Instagram: @DedicatedFatherSeriesPage, and Facebook: @Tray Poot Chaney,Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks with actress, Jasmine Burke, star of Bounce’s hit Black soap opera, Saints & Sinners. Dive in as they discuss her character Dr. Christie Johnson, what it means to “walk in your light,” the importance of knowing that “you are not your mistakes” and so much more! For more on Jasmine Burke, visit jasmineburke.com and be sure to follow her on all social @TheJasmineBurke   Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to perseverance. Going after your dreams isn’t easy, but it's certainly possible. See it takes a special kind of person to go after their dream. Why do you think they call it a dream? If our dreams were easy to reach... they wouldn’t have the same sweetness in the moment of accomplishment. And so there are often obstacles on the path to becoming your best self. But when you trip up on the path... the question then becomes, "Are you going to get up?"See, you must remember that your dreams won’t work unless you do and no one is going to what your dreams as bad as you. Just like Frank Ocean’s single, “Provider,” there will come a point where you will realize that you’re “the only one out on the night loops” grinding for what you know is yours. And no matter what, you have to show up for yourself again and again and again. Now, It’s fine to take rest, to catch your breath. Because there’s no race to the top. No one else is on your path and honestly, you’ll most likely do yourself a disservice trying to force something when you aren't ready. period. Providing for yourself, others, or your dream, isn’t a one-and-done thing and it’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all. And yes, it will take time, time for you to develop your mastery and soon you’ll be able to show the world! And when someone says “show me the wisdom in your movement” they’ll see the fruit of your perseverance.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time... always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to shining like the star that you are and what it takes to get there. Let me ask you something, have you ever dreamed of being great? Ever dreamed of being more and/or having more than what you have right now? I know I have. For some it may be fame? Fortune? A family? A house? A car? Whatever it is, it’s that thing that makes you feel “lit”…alive. In the hit song, “Hickory Dickory” by grammy nominated recording artist Chika she belts, “I look at the stars they ask me what do I see, I noticed that lately, all them constellations been looking like me.” When you look in the sky…tell me, what do you see? When we talk about being “lit,” imagine being one of those stars…in a sea of nothingness, pure blackness and tapping into a light source inside of you. In comparison that very same light source is what we call your dream or dreams. You can’t get it from anyone or anywhere else and nothing around you is like you and as you know…if you don’t grind, you don’t shine and some of the best things take time. “Like, "Hickory Dickory", [your] clock has been ticking to victory. [You] don't have to fear in the world whenever it's time, [you'll] know they'll be listening.” So in the meantime keep pressing, keep fighting, just keep going until you can say, “I’m a star now. them visions don’t feel very far now.” That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Vitamin D, Dawn looks into her email bag and responds to letters from her listeners. Hear what Dawn has to say about a partner struggling with the idea of a polyamorous relationship, uncertainty on how to address when personal items are stolen by a family member, finding out a parent is committing adultery behind the other's back, and more personal dilemmas.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.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to being magical. Would you believe me if I told you were magical? Well, guess what? You are! Did you know that you can attract whatever it is you want out of life? Because you can. You know, sometimes I think we forget who we are and the power we possess. How we have the ability to attract whatever we want out of life. In Ariana Grande’s hit song, “Just Like Magic” she belts, “I get everything I want ‘cause I attract it.” and so can you. I mean think about it takes electric currents (positive/negative) that can attract or repel something in a magnetic field. The same electric currents that send signals to our body and to our brain, Making it possible for us to move, to think, and to feel…aka magic! So what are you attracting? What are you calling forth in your life? Ariana sings how “good karma is my aesthetic, keep my conscience clear, that’s why I’m so magnetic.” Have you actively thought about what you are attracting in your life? They say, "what you think is what you become." So who are you? Or better yet, are you becoming who you want to be? Take note from Ariana Grande and know you are “just like magic” and that you can have anything you want out of life because you can attract it. Because you are magical. Welp, that’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of vitamin D is dedicated to protecting your energy. Do you ever find yourself getting caught up with what others think about you? How you should talk? How you should dress? What you should do? How you should do it? What you should believe in and what you shouldn’t? It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Trying to fit within someone’s definition of who you are and who you should be? Well, how about you just do you and do it unapologetically? I mean if you think about it, how can you expect to be your best if you don’t even know how or what it is to bring out your best and what I can tell you for sure, is... it’s not dictated by anyone else but you. When I think about protecting my energy, about being solid in my “Yeses” and firm in my “No’s,” I think about the song “Fussy” by Malia. When she sings, “I’m flying so high that I don’t care what you’re thinking of me.” Imagine that…being above what others think of you because you know your truth and guess what, no one can beat you with your own truth. It strikes me as the motto of someone who moves to the beat of their own drum, because no one else can sing your song. That’s the same for you. No one can sing your song, because nobody can live your life but you. so live. Live your life for you! live your dreams for you! Whatever it is… just do it for you and that’s where the peace resides. That carefree zen…in the zone space that... benefit of protecting your energy. I can’t tell you how important it is to my craft that my mental and my physical space is one…at peace…in my zone in my zen and that my discernment is keen and I trust myself because I have actively made the choice to choose me. To do Dawn for Dawn and to be honest... It isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. The world doesn’t always provide the support we “need,” but that’s why we have to fly high because the view is always different than below. So yes, I am particular about protecting my peace and sometimes I get passionate about making sure people don’t disrupt that space and like Malia, even when I’m fussy it’s “over the things that matter to me” and ain’t nothing wrong with that because just like Malia continues on…even “the fruit of the tree ain’t sorry to be where it’s sunny.” Mmm, did you catch it? Welp, that’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Vitamin D with Dawn Dai”, Dawn talks the epidemic surrounding Black maternal health and the importance of vitamin D  with double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD. Dive in as they discuss the disparities of black maternal health, how vitamin D levels affect our health, the importance of knowing who you are and so much more. For more information on Dr. Kecia Gaither and black maternal health, visit KeciaGaither.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter @KeciaGaitherMD.   Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: DawnDaiSpeaks   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn talks the importance of self-reflection. Find out what Dawn has to say in this check-in about the importance of knowing who you are and your why. It's time to get excited about your life.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to taking risks. It’s easy to sit in what feels like fear when you have big dreams. I know, it can be paralyzing when we’re faced with the scope of our hopes, but what is that energy really? Is it fear? I know my dreams scare me sometimes with how bold they are... but no… I choose to see it as excitement. I see it this way as I reflect on some words spoken by the late Mac Miller in his song, “Two Matches,” “What’s a life if you never take a risk? Ain’t a place too far, ain’t a dream too big.” I always took that to be a declaration of defiance... of youthful rebellion, but as time has gone on, I came to see it as a cry of anticipation. The risks that we take to make our dreams reality are part of the adventure! To have nothing but the confidence that you can do it and the nerve to throw yourself at the world to see what you can achieve are two of the greatest joys in life and to learn how to improve when you fail is one of the greatest gifts you can receive. The greater the risk, the greater the reward and I know I want to live my best life. So now you gotta get out there and live yours.Alright, that’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D,” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU... are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 be fully present that we experience peace. So what’s your deal?Are you so consumed with what happened to you in your past and what you’ve done, that it haunts you? Are you the busy planner trying to map out all of your next steps that you can’t sleep at night? Just stop! It’s time for you to free yourself and release all of those inhibitions you have on your life. Natasha Bedingfield said it best in her hit single, “Unwritten,” that in order to find peace you must “drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.”There’s no better feeling than living your life on your terms, right now! It may mean that you “break traditions. sometimes [your] tries are outside the lines. we've been conditioned to not make mistakes, but [you] can't live that way!” Be the story no one ever told, be unwrittenThat’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D,” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "YOU... are your greatest asset." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to self-love. Now that might sound like a broad topic and we often find self-love to be a slogan or one of those words that gets used so much as to be useless. But when you think about love and I mean the type of love you have for yourself, do you think about the conditions that you’ve put on loving yourself? Do you ever think how it compares to the love you show to others? Do you think on what is holding you back from showing that same tenderness and understanding that you have for others to yourself? See it makes me think back to “As” by Steve Wonder how he said, “I’ll be loving you always”. How he would show love and be loving even when the impossible happened. When mother nature says her work is through. When 8 times 8 times 8 is four.  It’s that same love... that same acceptance that you need to bring into your life! Now you have to remember that love isn’t just feeling good all the time or letting things go. Love is the action of facilitating one's growth and prosperity. Doesn't matter if it’s for your mother, your daddy, your brother, sister, lover, friend, or… YOU!  See when you love yourself without bounds or determining factors you stop focusing on if you can love yourself... on if you have reached that point where you can say, “Oh I finally feel like I’m worthy of love”... and instead you focus on how you can love yourself because you’re already there… you already have it and deserve it you just have to grow it. Can you dig it? Welp, that’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D.” Be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "You are your greatest asset."     Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to realize how lucky you are to be able to make your dream real. you get to show up and make yourself better. You get to become your best self. You get to turn that vision that has driven you for 5, 10, 15 years and share it with the world.  Think of Daniel Caesar's “Best Part” he sings, “If you love me won’t you say something, if you love me won’t you say something?” Remember that your dreams can call out for recognition. just like with a relationship if you don’t acknowledge them you’ll lose them and the opportunities to make them real. Now I know we often feel like gratitude is for the birds, that life is moving fast and that when you show up you’re expressing interest but stop and hold that for a second. You need to bring gratitude to everything you do. Your dreams as well and when you can acknowledge the best part of making your dreams you stop thinking about it as work.  That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @dawndaispeaks and until next time, always remember, "You are your greatest asset."   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cards you are dealt in life, but you can control how you play your hand. The key to playing your hand is to stay in the game. The only way to stay in the game is to remain standing. If you fall down seven times, get up 8!As Monica stated in her 2010 hit single, “Still Standing,” there are times in my life that I tell myself Dawn “you gotta walk by faith, and not by sight.” Everything isn’t going to be easy and realize that “whatever, don't kill, you makes you stronger.” Then I think back on what I’ve been through and say to myself, “well, I must be the world's strongest woman!”How big is your fight? The next time you face an obstacle stare at yourself in the mirror and say, “you can bet your last that my head won't hit the floor, never!And I'm STILL STANDING!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks . Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are afraid to take chances. We “play small” because even in the loneliness, pain and unhappiness we feel “comfortable” with just being “ok.”I challenge you to “play big.” Just like Kelly Clarkson belts in her hit single, “Invincible,” I want you to declare, “I am invincible. No, I ain't scared...no more. I am invincible. I'm a perfect storm.” Now go after your wildest dreams. Be unapologetic for who you are, and have vision for where you want to go. But most importantly, bet on yourself!Now go ahead, free yourself and become invincible!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks. Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 live with your friendInterested in following Danielle Young? You can keep up with The Content Queen on her social media at @thedanielleyoung on Instagram and at @rasphodani on twitter, and you can catch her Facebook Live show The Danielle Young Show at https://www.facebook.com/danielle.young.39948. Remember that you can make your dreams a reality if you take a chance on yourself and as always, you are your greatest asset. Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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” in a relationship, job and/or situation that you despise. It’s time to muster up the courage to be all that you can be. If you’re tired of the relationship you’re in, get out! If you’re tired of your mundane job, it’s time to pursue the dreams you’ve always had. Whatever it is that you want out of life, it’s time to get it. No more waiting until tomorrow, because tomorrow isn’t promised.Australian pop singer, Sia, belts in her hit single “Chandelier” that she ‘s living her life to the fullest by proudly stating, “I'm gonna swing from the chandelier…I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist…I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry. I'm gonna swing from the chandelier.”Do whatever it is that scares you. If you cry, cry because the new heights to be soared will dry every tear that you’ve shed.Swing from the Chandelier!That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks, Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cases, throw the damn thing out the window! Those days are long gone. It’s time for you to be 100 with yourself!Despite what you may think, you are enough. You are amazing, You are love and are loved. You are whole. You are complete. That is what and who you are. See if you weren’t, you wouldn’t be right here receiving this. You wouldn’t have the capability and/or mindset to grasp what I’m telling you. Just like Dej Loaf sings in the hit song “Be Real,” when it comes to dealing with all matters concerning you always tell yourself “let’s just be honest, let’s just be real” and know you are nothing short of a masterpiece.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks, Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to LIVE your life. Follow your desires, your hopes and your dreams. Stop holding back. Stop coming up short of your destined potential. Get present and allow yourself to live. How long are you going to keep basing the next step on the opinions and views of someone else? What about you? Listen to that voice speaking to you!In the hit single, “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit, it is imperative for you to give yourself a chance in life. Say to yourself, “if you gave me a chance I would take it. It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it.” Did you hear yourself? How amazing is that? Regardless if you know the end result, are willing to take a chance on yourself? If so, that’s where the true beauty and exceedingly abundant things start to occur in your life! You’re taking a bet on yourself. You just said to yourself, "I love you and you are worth it." Now walk in the direction of where you’d “Rather Be!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and desire never blends with lackadaisical. So the question is, how bad do you want it? How bad to want your relationship to work? To lose that extra 15lbs? To run the New York City marathon you dreamed of as a teenager? If you answered real bad…then “failure” is not an option. Just take a look at some of the most successful people of today, most of them will tell you they failed numerous times before they got to where they are. Like Michael Jordan for example, did you know that he “failed” to make his high school basketball team? Did that stop him from being one the greatest basketball players in NBA history’? Absolutely not! If the illusion of failure comes your way, take note from Aaliyah…” If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again”…then TRY AGAIN! That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 valuables are! Get comfortable with saying no. Allow your no, to elevate your yes. I don’t care if it’s your partner, parents, BFF or a million dollar deal that’s wrapped in a pretty red bow. If it doesn’t serve you, run for the hills! Just Drake stated, “Know yourself, know, your worth” and watch how your life can go from “0 to 100, real quick, real quick!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 opposite of that. However, with patience and clarity you begin to understand that in life everything is happening for your greater good. For example, being initially rejected by Howard University taught me that I have to fight for what I want and when I do, I can achieve anything I set my mind to. The death of my mother taught me that the greatest form of love is letting go and that I can handle any hardship that comes my way. Moving to LA with only $1000 in my pocket taught me that you have to jump for your dreams and take a chance on life.I want you to love your life, the good and the bad. Understand how beautiful it is and how beautiful it makes you. Take heed to every roadblock that comes your way and jot down the lessons. Take your guard down and be present to all of what life has to offer you. Just like Natalie Taylor belts in her song, “Love Life,” give yourself permission to “love life…it’s beautiful, you’re beautiful.” Choose to love life and “feel alive every time. Just be free, there's a strength deep inside that lets you be just how beautiful you are.” There is beauty in everything; you just have to have the courage to see it.Love. Live. Life.That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 letter to vitamind@dawndaispeaks.com.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 what gives you that outer body experience. In doing that alone, you will tap into your purpose and exercise your gift. Your destiny is waiting on you. You’ve been preparing for this moment ever since you entered this world. Perhaps this entire time you’ve been searching for it, but you failed to realize that it’s been right inside waiting for you to tap into it.It’s time for you to let it out and let it show. Tap into your passion. Do what you love to do. Live your life unapologetically. Not for others, for you! Why? Because you deserve it. Take note from Jussie Smollet and remember “you’re so beautiful, give the world a show!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks. Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 planner trying to map out all of your next steps that you can’t sleep at night? Just stop! It’s time for you to free yourself and release all of those inhibitions you have on your life. Nastasha Bedingfield said it best in her hit single, “Unwritten,” that in order to find peace you must “drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.”There’s no better feeling than living your life on your terms, right now! It may mean that you “break traditions. Sometimes [your] tries are outside the lines. We've been conditioned to NOT make mistakes, but [you] can't live that way!”Be the story no one ever told before. Be UnwrittenThat’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks. Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drown. Why is that? Not realizing that is your “shame” that has you imprisoned in the first place. I didn’t doubt my intellect when I first got rejected from Howard University. I fought for it. I reversed their decision, received a scholarship and hosted my graduation. I’m not ashamed to admit that. Perhaps that’s what makes the rose so special that grew from the concrete. Despite its debilitating circumstances, it was still able to grow towards the light.Regardless of the situation that is being faced your way. It is important to understand that you can either have a breakdown or a breakthrough. You may not be able to physically see it, but you can indeed envision it. Think of a beautifully wrapped box on a special occasion. It’s amazing to look at, but the true gift is inside. Just like the hit R&B crooner Labrinth, I’d like to know if I could see “Beneath Your Beautiful?”Or better yet…can you?That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D”. Want more of Dawn Dai? Be sure to follow Dawn on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks. Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’t meant to “take you out” and are certainly not meant to “break you.” So, don’t allow them to. Challenges are meant to help you grow, succeed and believe. So how do you overcome a challenge?Find someone or something to believe in, even if that someone is…YOU! Everything in life is working for your greater good. It doesn’t mean it will always feel good, but it is definitely working for the betterment of you. It’s not about the challenge that faces you, but how you face the challenge. Take note from Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar in his hit single, “Alright” that everyday is an upward battle so acknowledge the fact that “ We been hurt, been down before. When our pride was low, looking at the world like ‘Where do we go?’” and declare “Alls my life I had to fight…but if God got us, then we gon’ be alright!”It’s not over until it’s alright and it’s not alright until it’s over.“Do you hear me? Do you feel me? We gon’ be alright!”That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D”. Want more of Dawn Dai? Be sure to follow Dawn on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks. Until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Interested in keeping up with Dr. Redcross? You can follow him on social media at @KENREDCROSSMD on twitter and at @DRKENREDCROSS on instagram. If you're interested in checking your vitamin D levels, be sure to visit powerofd.org to get your test kit today. You can also find Dr. Redcross' book "Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor” on Amazon.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 @TRELLWOODBERRY. You can also follow “For the Love of Jason” on instagram at @FLTLOJSERIES.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 can continue to make the dream of Dr. King a reality.Interested in following Gerald? You can find him on Instagram at @geraldcrivers, on Twitter at @geraldcrivers and on his Facebook page at Geraldcriversthevoiceofdrking.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 much clearer. Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 @nowthatsmajor and on his Facebook page at nowthatsMAJOR.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 @anthonyhamiltonmusic.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 as fast as you may think you should be. That persistence is what will carry you through to your dreams.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 importance of speaking life and just doing it. As Liris says, “we have to do what we can in the natural before God puts his super on it”.You can follow Liris on Twitter and Instagram at @LIRISC, as well as, at her website LIRISC.com.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 greatest asset."Follow Ananda Lewis on Instagram @ImAnandaLeiws.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn digs into the "Vitamin D Email Bag" to read advice letters from listeners. Dawn encourages listeners to be authentic and tap into their true self. In the words of Ice Cube, "check yourself before yourself" because, "how you gonna win if you ain't right within...come again. (Lauryn Hill)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:Instagram: DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: DawnDaiSpeaksWATCH: Vitamin D with Dawn Dai on YouTube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Vitamin D," spoken word artist, Carin "Writeous Soul" Malone joins Dawn to share her story of how she stared death in the face on multiple occasions and the "birth" of her alter ego, "Writeous Soul." Listen as Dawn and Carin talk about overcoming grief through art and the importance of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.Follow "Writeous Soul" on Facebook @Writeoussoul1 and on Instagram @WriteousWorld. Be sure to check out her spoken word album, "The Evolution of Writeous Soul" on all music streaming platforms.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the positive feedback from the last batch of advice letters Dawn sits down to read a few more from the "Vitamin D Email Bag" and offer her take on various situations. Find out what Dawn has to say about loving yourself, figuring out how you can be more than just ordinary and the importance of gratitude.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:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's one things to survive, but there's another thing to thrive. On this episode of "Vitamin D" life coach speaker and author, Pervis Taylor joins Dawn to talk his new book, "Surthrival Mode." A book used as bridge to help young men heal from traumas that are often ignored. Pervis shares his experience of being a "surthriver" of molestation, having his father die of a heroine overdose and having a mental breakdown. Pervis uses the 4 A's in "Surthrival Mode" to help young men of color have a healthier vision of manhood by overcoming shame and effective communication in their everyday life.Grab your copy of "Survival Mode" today at surthrivalmode.com. Follow Pervis Taylor on social media at @PervisTaylor Instagram and Twitter. As always, tune in every Monday to the "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai" podcasts for more inspiring conversations and insights.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks the importance believing in yourself and intertwines lyrics from popular music in this inspirational talk. 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: Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn dives in the "Vitamin D Email Bag" to answer advice letters from listeners.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:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every journey has to start at the beginning. We all have to pay our dues or put in the "grunt work," if we really want to see our dreams grow. We carry our dreams, as seeds, with us. When we find a place to plant them, we can  through hard work and dedication help them blossom into their fullest potential. On this episode, Cayman Kelly talks about this first hand, having gone from a radio station volunteer to one of the most recognizable voices in the US. The voice actor, public speaker and now author joins Dawn to talk about his new book, "From $6 An Hr To A Million Dollar Dream," knowing yourself, when to take the ultimate risk and putting in the work. Interested in Cayman’s book? You can find it on his website at CaymanKelly.com. Keep up with Cayman and follow him on Twitter @caymankellyshow and on IG at @caymankelly. As always, tune in every Monday to the "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai" podcasts for more inspiring conversations and insights.   Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks       Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are you? What is your truth? And what do you do when you don’t see anyone else representing who you are? Okay those are some big questions, but they’re important. Those are the questions that recording artist Jada Michael and I discuss in a very authentic conversation in this new episode of “Vitamin D”. Come listen as we talk about her music career, loving ourselves and the resilience in embrace yourself in a casual way, and the struggle with being authentic and creating your own mold.For more on Jada Michael, check her out on IG @JadaMichael and on TW @JadaMichael19 on TW.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn dives in the "Vitamin D Email Bag" to answer advice letters from listeners. 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:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardships come and go, but in order to overcome them we need to know ourselves. We need to develop mechanisms to turn our suffering into joy, either for ourselves or others. On this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks to comedian and co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Kier “Junior” Spates, about losing his childhood best friend, his journey to becoming a comedian and meeting Steve Harvey, along with his ongoing battle with sickle cell. Get inspired and find out how Kier chooses to laugh through his pain.Be sure to follow Kier at @juniorshms on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you feel you need more money? More time? Do you feel like you don't have it all figured out? News flash...no one has it all figured out and that's why it's important to take it "day-by-day." On this dose of "Vitamin D," Dawn speaks with Barbara “Sky" Burrell, founder of Sky’s Gourmet Taco’s on how she quit her corporate job and made her dream a reality with $2,000 and an idea. Sky talks about what to do if you don't like the direction of your life, when "passion doesn't get you past the line" and the why must continue to "walk it out" even though you don't have a point-by-point plan for your life. Check out this conversation to learn how a little girl in Chicago asking her mother about a taco led to a career of serving up some of the best tacos in LA for nearly 30 years. If you want to find Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, check out their Pico location at 5303 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 and their Marina Del Rey location at 4333 Admiralty Way #001, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. You can also follow them on social media at @skystacos on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is meant to be lived, but eventually everything comes to an end. Are you prepared for that? In today’s episode Dawn speaks with death doula, Ashley Johnson about the end of life process and the importance of living life on purpose and for a purpose, right now. As the founder of Loyal Hands, Ashley talks about what death means to people today and how the growing "End of Life Doula" movement is changing the way American’s view the end of life transition. Get inspired, get informed and gain a new perspective on what it means to truly live life while you're still alive.For more information about Loyal Hands visit Loyal-hands.com, as well as, on Instagram at @loyal.hands and on Facebook at LoyalHands.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passion and hard work are synonymous. When we think about what we're passionate about, we think about what lengths we are willing to go to for that thing that fuels our passion. And that thing could be anything from a person, to a job, to a sport and/or an art form. When we find that "thing," we latch on, strive to do our best and pursue it to the ends of the earth.On this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks with Violet Palmer, the NBA’s first female referee and current NBA Referee Operations Manager, about how her passion for basketball led her to become a female pioneer in a male-dominated sport. Violet talks the importance of putting in "the work," and how "hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't want to work hard."For more information about Violet Palmer or to learn more about the art of officiating, follow her at @nbafirstlady on Twitter and @nba_lashes Instagram.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do at the loss of a parent or someone you love? What do you do when your world turns upside down and everything that you've worked towards comes crashing down? How do you deal it? How do you overcome loss?On this episode of 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘪, Program Director and co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Carla Ferrell shares her story of losing her mother to breast cancer, how she moved through the grieving process, the importance of having a good support system, and what she gained from losing the most important woman in her life.Be sure to listen to Carla Ferrell weekdays from 6am-10am on The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Follow Carla @lipsbycarla on Instagram and Twitter and CARLA FERRELL on Facebook. To learn more about Carla, click here.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is fear? Fear is false evidence appearing real. Fear is an illusion and it often holds us back in subtle ways. Fear can cause you to be "stuck," and keep you "hostage" from living your best life. In this episode of "Vitamin D," Tisha “Smoothie Queen” Skinner, talks being a small business owner, mother of two and the importance of overcoming fear to achieve your wildest dreams. You can follow Tisha Skinner on Instagram @itsqueentish.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you feel something so deeply in your soul that it just screams to come out to you… but you’ve never done it before? Do you run away and hide or run towards it and seek it? Often times, there is this invisible hand that holds us back from our spirit’s calling and it is our duty to push through to fulfill our life's purpose. This dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to “getting out there” and “doing it” because when your soul speaks, you must listen. In this episode, Dawn Dai is joined by comedy legend J. Anthony Brown to talk his life, from being on the radio to his career in comedy and being on the road with Steve Harvey to battling cancer. Take a listen as J's story of perseverance inspires you to live out your wildest dreams, unapologetically.Follow J. Anthony Brown @jspotcomedy on Twitter and @j.anthonybrown on Instagram. To learn more about J, click here.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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? When we understand that our value is inherent, then we are able to view ourselves as our greatest asset. On this episode, best-selling author and co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Shirley Strawberry joins Dawn Dai to discuss the hardships of "doing it all" when it comes to balancing a career, motherhood and every day life. Take a listen as Shirley shares the highs and the "lows" of being the Queen of R&B Radio.You can listen to Shirley Strawberry weekdays from 6am-10am on The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Follow Shirley @mygirlshirley on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about Shirley, click here.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you commonly find yourself in vicious cycles? Chances are you are "holding" on to something and it's slowing you down. What is it for you? Is it regret, a toxic relationship, anxiety, obesity, addiction, depression, etc? This dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated releasing "excess baggage" in your life. On this episode, Jenele Hughes aka "The Black Vegan Chick" shares her incredible story of how she managed to lose more than 100 lbs on the 3 different occasions and what it took to release the "excess baggage" she's battled her entire life. Listen in as we talk self-love, "knowing your why" and unleashing the life you deserve.Check out Jenele Hughes on Instagram @the_blackveganchick & YouTube.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to vision. When I say vision, what do you think of? Having vision is seeing beyond what your eyes can physically see. It is a preview to life's coming attractions and you have the power to create it. Take a listen as I sit down with my friend, mentor and Leadership Speaker, CJ Gross as we discuss the importance of having a vision and how is was able to manifest $40,000 is less than 6 months!CJ Gross is a well-known Public Speaker and Leadership Consultant that has worked with companies and organizations ranging from GE to Penn State, to Howard University. Contact CJ Gross at CJ@ascensionworldwide.com.Follow Dawn Dai:Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaksTwitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Vitamin D with Dawn Dai’ is a weekly 30-45 minute podcast designed to get you excited about your life. This show will serve as a multivitamin for your mind as Dawn Dai infuses the lyrics from popular music, trending topics, conversations with everyday people and some of your favorite celebrities to bring forth an inspirational message. Be sure to get your dose of ‘Vitamin D with Dawn Dai.’ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.