Dara Ayana

My Voice with Dara & Friends

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Let's Get Inspired & Let's Get Motivated. I am just a girl having a glass of wine, with some wonderful people, talking about interesting topics. Please grab a glass and join the discussion as we go deep into lessons we've learned about life & the many growth challenges we encounter. For show ideas and topics that you would like to hear more about please email myvoicetheshow@gmail.com. Find me on all social media platforms @MyVoicePodcast

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Dara Ayana

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70: Baring It All: Quiaundra Talks Love, Life, & Her New Book 03.06.2019 1:00:05

I sip it up with Quiaundra and find out all the spilled wine about her new book coming out and what we can look forward to. We get into her pain, growth, & knowledge about self. Sex & Orgasms makes it way into the conversation, and how could it not with an Instagram name like @OrgasmBlushh. Make sure you check her out online Instagram: https://.instagram.com/orgasmblushh https://.instagram...

#69: Marriage, Infidelity, & Poly - Pt.2 06.05.2019 55:42

A New Perspective on Marriage...How many are changing the way they do relationships, marriage, & family. Corey & Precious sip it up with me over some "White Merlot" to discuss their union, and the new dynamics of the Man & Woman relations. Whats good for one may not be good for the other, but ultimately your relationship is your decision. Let us know your thoughts back on my...

#68: Marriage, Infidelity, & Poly 29.04.2019 50:22

Declutter Your Heart 15.04.2019 50:11

#67: Sipping it up with Concierge Kia about how we have so much in our hearts that it trickles over into our everyday lives. Listen to how Kia helps her clients, and helps herself, declutter their hearts. We taste a Spanish Wine that we couldn't read, LOL. & I give you some entertainment news that means something to me. So enjoy this episode and get decluttered. To Follow Kia:IG: http://i...

Another TRC Take Over 08.04.2019 59:31

I link up with my dudes from TRC Podcast to review Saweetie new EP "ICY" & Melii New Album "Phases".We get into some entertainment news, Pay our respects to Nispsey Hussle, & find out something new about Jussie Smollett. Keep up with TRC Podcast:IG: http://instagram.com/trcpodcastIG: http://instagram.com/ambitiousimageThey are on all podcast platforms "The Report C...

#65: Fight For Fashion 01.04.2019 1:05:38

From Bahamas to New York, Sheena talks about the fight to remain in the US, the fight to work in Fashion, & the fight to balance motherhood & fashion. Her ambitious dreams of New York Fashion Editor was looking quite foggy at times. Now as the Senior Business Editor of “Footwear News”, Sheena has made a name for herself in fashion despite her fight to stay in America. Witty. Down to earth....

#64: Dic'matized 25.03.2019 56:13

Sipping it up long distance with my heart, my love, my amazing friend Tonya to discuss "Dicmatization”. How, Why, & Recovery from being “Dicmatized”.When I tell yall this is literally how our conversations go on a regular, this is the realness of girl talk. Game Recognize game. I am grateful for her openness in this episode, we tried to be as discrete as we could. But we kept it as real a...

#63: Are You Single? Or Single-Single? 11.03.2019 39:58

I NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE HELL DOES SINGLE-SINGLE MEAN. When did dating become so damn complicated and when did explaining what level of "single" you are became so mandatory in the dating world. If this is what its like I'll stay "Single- Single" forever. Listen to what some people had to say about what it means to be single and what it means to be single-single. Follow me o...

#62: I HiJacked TRC Podcast 05.03.2019 1:25:57

This episode was stolen from some great friends over at TRC podcast from when I was a guest on their show last week. They reviewed the albums "Father Of 4" by Offset, "Always Something" by Adé, "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet" and then yours truly sits in to discuss Kehlani's album "While We Wait" with us, & some other topics. I truly enjoyed them...

#61: Beautiful, 13, and Brown 25.02.2019 59:56

I sip water in this episode with some beautiful young ladies about being 13 and having brown skin in today's society. How do we as a community began to give them a path to travel that allows them to flourish. My daughter, Tirzah, accompanied by her two best friends Ever & Arrington, share some intimate details about their journey. They were honest & fun and made a hard conversation ea...

#60: The Black Woman's Reality 18.02.2019 1:02:56

In this episode I sip it up with Goddess from Black Organics to discuss "The Black Woman's Reality". Black women have been rising and shining but our reality remains true that we are still the most disrespected but yet the most replicated in America. Collectively are we stronger today or are we further from the goal? Listen as we share our opinions on the matter. Goddess is the owne...

#59: Broken Relationships... Who's to Blame? 11.02.2019 1:02:13

In this episode I sip it up with My Play Cousin all the way in St. Louis, Na' kesha Danyel, Mother of 2, Author, Comedian, Youtuber, Blogger, Life Coach & Public Speaker. She has a passion for speaking the truth and telling it with that Old School Flava. We don't agree on all the topics, but we both agree there is definitely a big shift in the relationship structure. Finding out Who&...

#58: Live Now with Precious 04.02.2019 58:22

In this episode I sip it up with one of my closest friends Precious, we speak about living in the moment and accepting who we are now. Living in the Now allows you to live fully and with joy and peace. We also share some intimate details of our own lives. Hope you enjoy!!Please SHARE - LIKE - COMMENT - RATE & SUBSCRIBEFollow Precious on IG @ APreciousPerspectiveFollow me Dara Ayana on all soci...

#57: Wife Mom Preneur with Tramika 28.01.2019 1:01:44

We sipped on Virgin Drinks and talk about Tramika Craddock's New Book "Wife Mom Preneur - My Journey".I had a blast talking to her and hope you gain something from listening to her speak about her journey & how she found a way to balance it all. Find your purpose & Find your planner. Go to https://www.tramikacraddock.com to purchase her book and see future events. Follow her...

#56: A Conversation About Love 21.01.2019 1:10:33

I sip it up with Hakim Clemons and talk about his writing, his inspiration and Love. How great are we that we get to experience such a beautiful emotion, but on what level and for how long. The romantic side of Hakim is so pure and so optimistic, the realistic side is so authentic & so extreme that it made for such a colorful conversation. Thank you! To follow Hakim go to IG and type in @ Haki...

#55: Men & Love Pt 2 14.01.2019 1:18:10

In this episode I sip it up with my friends from the TRC Podcast, Dame Diddy & Ambitious Ace. We laugh and get down & dirty about what is in a mans head from the moment he see a woman for the first time to the moment he falls in love. I had a blast listening to them as they drank ALL my wine. We sipped on some Chateau Ste Michelle Harvest Select Sweet Riesling, Beringer White Merlot (one o...

#54: Men & Love Part 1 07.01.2019 58:42

#53: The Joys of Mistakes 31.12.2018 1:20:26

To round up the year I had to sip it up with my besties Tonya & Precious, and to get y'all ready for the new year. I popped open an expensive bottle of Ayala Brut Majuer, listen to hear our live review on how it tasted. We laugh, reflect, & get tipsy. Hope you all enjoyed your 2018 & are excited about your 2019!#ImRidingMyOwnWay#2019Thank you for a wonderful year & for your su...

#52: The Journey Is The Gift 18.12.2018 43:35

I sip it up with Kisha Knight and talk about how the journey to greatness is an on going one. How our minds is the key to the reality we live. College is where we started, but the women we are today is where we finally see each other. My last Divine December Conversation. See you all in the New Year 2019 here we come. Follow Kisha on IG: @ 404Realtor & FB: Kisha KnightHer real estate website:...

#51: Through Pain Pressure & Perseverance 10.12.2018 1:19:10

DeAvera Monique a.k.a. Coach Dee Persevered & Prospered. When All your greatest moments are being snatched from you how do you overcome? How do you grow? How do you celebrate your life? Father in Prison. Losing Gymnastic Scholarship. Being Kicked out of College. You Coach Yourself Through Life, & To Greatness. This Divine Conversation was such a joy, deep, & necessary conversation. Fol...

#50: Finding Your Inner (G) Part 2 07.12.2018 52:17

Gee quotes Zora Neale Hurston “If you're silent about your pain, they'll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” Listen to Part 2 to find out why she lives by this quote. She is an author of Inner (G) and multiple journals that can be found on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, as well as one of the models for how to mom hard & how to be a woman.

#49: Finding Your Inner (G) 03.12.2018 53:19

When You Find Your Inner (G) you do all things possible to help others find theirs. Gabrielle (Gee) Morton soon to be Dr. Morton, sip it with me to help me and you get our whole life back. She is an author of Inner (G) and multiple journals that can be found on Amazon.com, as well as one of the models for how to mom today and still make shit happen. Check her out on the nets at www. GabrielleMorto...

#48: Soundtrack of Our Life - Pt.2 28.11.2018 47:44

#48: The Soundtrack of Our Life (Part 2)... had a blast with 'TRC (The Report Card) Podcast' & 'Welcome to the Wall Podcast' to tell our life stories using music. Hip Hop, R&B, Rap, Old School & New School. We had a blast & My Diddy Bop Drink they made me was great!! Yup Thats right No wine this episode, they tried to get me drunk drunk. We got deep in PART2Foll...

#47: Soundtrack of Our Life - Pt.1 26.11.2018 55:47

#47: The Soundtrack of Our Life (Part 1)... This episode was sooooo dope. I enjoyed joining forces with 'TRC (The Report Card) Podcast' & 'Welcome to the Wall Podcast' to tell our life stories using music. Hip Hop, R&B, Rap, Old School & New School. We had a blast & My Diddy Bop Drink they made me was great!! Yup Thats right No wine this episode, they tried to g...

#46: Protect Your True Identity 19.11.2018 1:00:59

In this episode I sip it up with Jamesia about Owning & Protecting our true identity. How to stay connected to our true identity & some things that threaten it. Jamesia a Motivational Holistic Health Coach & Yoga Instructor, lives her life by leading by example and living a life that is authentic. Follow her on social media @ Kemunity_yoga to get some motivation. Thank you for listenin...