Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: Free From the Weight You Weren't Meant to Carry Guilt has a way of showing up uninvited — guilt for surviving something someone else didn't, guilt for laughing again, guilt for moving forward when part of your heart is still stuck. In this episode, Dawn Olivia opens the "Set Free" series with a candid look at the guilt we carry that was never ours to...

Send us Fan Mail Men's Health Month Special What does it really mean to be strong? For too long, many men have been told to hide their pain, suppress their emotions, and carry life's burdens alone. But true strength isn't found in silence—it's found in healing. In this special Men's Health Month episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , Dawn speaks directly to fathers, sons,...

Send us Fan Mail Not Today! | When You're Ready to Give Up, But God Isn't Finished Have you ever felt like everything you worked so hard to build was slipping away? In this honest and faith-filled episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , Dawn shares her own recent struggle with discouragement, exhaustion, and the temptation to walk away from the dreams and purpose God placed on her heart....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were making progress only to find yourself stuck again? In this heartfelt episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I share an honest conversation about the moments when isolation, negative thoughts, and life's challenges leave us feeling unsteady. Through biblical encouragement, practical reminders of faith, and powerful scriptures, including Jeremia...

Send us Fan Mail “Get Up!” is a powerful and encouraging episode that reminds you that your setback is not the end of your story. In this heartfelt conversation, I speak directly to those who feel weary, discouraged, stuck, or uncertain about their next season in life. This episode focuses on resilience, rebuilding after hardship, and stepping boldly into the purpose God has for your life. Through...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt late-night episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , Dawn Olivia pours encouragement, love, and prayer into every mother listening. This special message honors the quiet strength, sacrifices, and unwavering resilience of mothers navigating life’s challenges while continuing to show up for their families and themselves. Through powerful reflection and scripture suppo...

Send us Fan Mail In a world full of noise, pressure, and silent battles… protecting your mind is no longer optional—it’s necessary. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Dawn Olivia invites you into a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to guard your thoughts, reclaim your peace, and take authority over what you allow into your mind. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, ment...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that feels heavy and uncertain, Be Kind is a gentle yet powerful reminder that kindness still matters—now more than ever. In this heartfelt episode, I speak to the quiet battles we all face and the importance of extending grace, not only to others but to ourselves. Rooted in faith and supported by scripture, this message encourages you to slow down, be mindful, and reme...

Send us Fan Mail In a world filled with uncertainty, pressure, and emotional weight, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and spiritually drained. In this deeply moving episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , we slow down and return to the very thing many of us have been missing— true rest in God. “The Quiet Power of Rest” is more than a conversation— it’s an invitation. An invitation to relea...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heart-shifting episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , we explore a truth that’s often overlooked—children experience trauma too, and their resilience deserves our attention, care, and support. From grief and loss to mental health challenges, disability, illness, and life transitions like moving or changing schools, children navigate real emotions that are ofte...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when life starts you at a disadvantage? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , we sit down with Toya Danielle Yarbrough—a Licensed Practical Nurse, wellness advocate, and overcomer—who was born with a rare congenital birth defect and faced both health and personal challenges that could have easily defined her life. But instead of stayi...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional finale of the Learning to Love Yourself Through the Healing series, I discuss the hardest step on the grief journey: surrender. After confronting anger and learning how to live again after loss, this episode takes us into the sacred space of letting go — not of love, not of memory — but of the weight of carrying pain alone. Through scripture, raw reflection, and...

Send us Fan Mail  In a world where negativity, division, and hardship can easily take center stage, choosing love is one of the most powerful acts of resilience. In this heartfelt mini episode, I remind us that spreading love doesn’t require grand gestures—it begins with simple, intentional acts of kindness, compassion, and encouragement. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, extending grace, or...

Send us Fan Mail After a loss, no one talks about the guilt of living again. In this episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I open my heart about what it truly means to carry pain without letting it define you. Grief may change you, but it does not get to name you. I share how faith, healing, and intentional growth allow us to move from surviving to living again — without shame, without apology, a...

Send us Fan Mail Anger and faith aren’t opposites—but many of us were taught to believe they are. In this episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I talk about the anger that often follows grief, trauma, and deep loss—the anger we hide because we think it makes us ungrateful, unspiritual, or weak. After walking through profound loss, I learned that anger is not a sign of broken faith. It’s often gri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I share how trauma changes who we are—and how healing begins when we learn to love the person we became after the pain. After losing my only son, my life, faith, and priorities shifted forever. I talk honestly about grief, identity, and learning to live each day with intention rather than fear. This episode is for anyone navigating tr...

Send us Fan Mail Learning to Love Yourself Through the Healing Series - Episode 1 Not all grief comes from death. Some of the deepest pain comes from the life we thought we’d have—the marriage, the family, the healed relationship, the future that never unfolded. In this episode, I speak to the quiet grief we rarely name: grieving expectations, unmet prayers, and shattered dreams. If you’ve ever fe...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when fear tries to define your future—but faith rises instead? In this heartfelt solo episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , Dawn Olivia speaks from lived experience, not theory. She opens up about loss, heartbreak, career setbacks, walking away from what drained her peace, and the moments when fear was loud—but God was louder. This episode is an invitation to stop le...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God calls you beyond what’s familiar—and into purpose that requires courage, obedience, and trust? In this powerful episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I sit down with LeQuisha Underwood, MBA, an educator-turned-entrepreneur whose journey reflects what it truly means to answer the call beyond comfort. With over 14 years in education, LeQuisha made a faith-led...

Send us Fan Mail This was supposed to be an interview with Founder LeQuisha Underwood of  OnPurpose Professional, yet the internet had its way; we will hear from her soon!  Now, do you like to be uncomfortable? I ask because God does His greatest work in us when we are uncomfortable. Catch this gem and tune in to our special episode on Thursday! Connect with ME! Facebook & IG: @buildresilience...

Send us Fan Mail This is not a gentle reminder—this is a wake-up call . In this powerful episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , we’re sounding the alarm on fear, complacency, and delay. If you’ve been feeling a holy nudge to move forward but keep hitting snooze on your purpose, this message is for you. Rooted in Romans 13:11 , this episode challenges you to wake up to what God is stirring inside y...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but what if they hurt instead? What if you’re surrounded by lights, laughter, and celebrations, yet feel painfully alone? The questions creep in: Why me? Where is my family? Who’s going to love me? Even your children or friends may feel distant—at least in your mind—and the silence feels louder than ever. In this raw and compassionate episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia, we sit with Sabrina Shine—mother, life coach, wife, woman of God, motivational speaker, and NAWDP Professional—as she courageously shares her journey after the devastating loss of her daughter, Ashanti McCall. Sabrina opens her heart to talk about grief that reshapes your world, the faith that carried her through moments...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Trina Allen —CPS teacher, author, and single mother—who opens up about her ongoing battle with depression and the strength it took to keep showing up for her students, her son, and her purpose. Trina’s newest children’s book, Robyn is Rare , shines a light on Autism Awareness and carries a special story: the main character is named af...

Send us Fan Mail  Life has a way of testing us in the very places we feel the weakest. Maybe you’re navigating a personal storm or trying to hold yourself together professionally while carrying silent battles no one sees.  In this powerful mini-teaching, I break down three essential pillars of resilience to help you rise when life feels overwhelming. Discover how to reframe your thoughts, strength...