DunnWise Perspectives

Episode Summary This episode explores a different perspective on resilience—one that begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. Relationship coach Danielle Lee Darling believes that many of the patterns we experience in our relationships are rooted in old beliefs, past experiences, and habits we may not even realize we're carrying. Through what she calls self-sovereignty , Danielle helps...

Episode Summary When Bonnie Marquez's son Peyton was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age six, her family received devastating news: there was no cure, limited treatment options, and an uncertain future. Rather than allowing the diagnosis to define their lives, Bonnie and her husband made a decision that would shape everything that followed—they would focus on making memories, creatin...

Episode Summary At 14 years old, Adrienne Slaughter was a rising tennis star with dreams of going pro. Within two weeks, everything changed. After developing pain in her knee during tennis season, Adrienne was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare childhood bone cancer. Doctors amputated her leg above the knee to save her life. Most people would understand if bitterness followed. Instead, Adrienne c...

Episode Summary In this episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Doris sits down with Andrea Davis, founder of The Resiliency Initiative, to explore what it truly means to stand your ground in the face of adversity. From graduating high school eight months pregnant to navigating toxic workplace environments and leading large-scale disaster recovery efforts, Andrea shares powerful stories of resilience,...

What does it take to keep going when no one sees the battles you’re fighting? In this conversation, Jason Rappoport shares the unseen side of resilience. From childhood bullying and addiction to loss, recovery, and a life-saving heart and kidney transplant, his story is raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful. This episode is a reminder that strength is not always loud. The hardest fights are often th...

In this powerful episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Doris sits down with Tremale Delano to explore a story of resilience, identity, and the unexpected paths that shape who we become. Tremale shares his journey from being passed through the foster care system in Los Angeles to building a successful career in construction and real estate management. Raised by a remarkable foster mother who believed...

Episode Summary What would you do if one moment pushed you to the edge—and then changed the entire direction of your life? In this powerful episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Doris Dunn sits down with Quintina Waller, founder of Hope Station, to share a story of resilience, faith, and purpose that began in one of the darkest moments of her life. After being denied basic assistance while caring for...

Episode Summary What do you do when life changes in an instant? In this first episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Doris Dunn sits down with author and speaker Heidi Siefkas to talk about resilience, reinvention, and the power of mindset. After surviving a devastating accident, personal betrayal, and later the loss of the love of her life, Heidi shares how she learned to focus on what she could cont...

Welcome to DunnWise Perspectives . This podcast was inspired by a simple realization: the most powerful stories of resilience aren’t just my own—they’re all around us. Over the past few years, I’ve been writing about mindset, growth, and what it takes to move forward when things feel uncertain. Along the way, I kept meeting people with incredible stories—stories of challenge, change, and courage....