Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we welcome Tommy Giorlando, a professional hypnotist since 2005 and licensed trainer for the Tom Silver Foundation. Certified in Scientific Hypnosis and Emotion Replacement (ERT), Tommy has spent nearly two decades helping people break free from addictions, conquer limiting beliefs, heal from physical pain, and step into their God-given potential.  Tommy...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and transparent new episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , Dawn opens up about a recent, unexpected health challenge that forced her to pause, reflect, and ask God a deeper question: “What is my assignment?” Through raw honesty, scripture, and Spirit-led encouragement, she shares how temporary paralysis became a divine invitation to rest, realign, and rediscover p...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of bringing us to moments where strength feels far away and the weight of tomorrow feels too heavy to lift. In this vulnerable episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , we talk honestly about those seasons when you don’t want to push forward — when your spirit is tired, your hope feels thin, and you’re questioning how to take the next step. Rooted in Joshua 1:9 , we ex...

Send us Fan Mail This episode… is different. It’s not an interview. It’s not advice. It’s a letter — from a mother’s heart to her prodigal daughter. There’s a pain that doesn’t fade… when your child walks away. My youngest daughter — she was home when her brother, Josiah, was murdered. Since that day, she’s been silent… distant. And now, at 21, she’s out in the world… living… but not talking to me...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and faith-filled episode of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I open up about the importance of extending grace — both to others and ourselves — when it comes to mental health. Through raw honesty, encouragement, and biblical truth, I remind us that God’s grace is often the bridge between brokenness and healing. ✨ Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about what it means to walk through your Ichabod season —a time when God’s presence feels distant or absent and the wilderness seems endless. Drawing from my personal experience and scripture reminds us that even in seasons of silence, God has not departed. Through faith, obedience, and resilience, a breakthrough is still possible. Tune in...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful solo episode, host Dawn Olivia gets real about life’s battles — both seen and unseen. After hitting 2,500 downloads, she opens up about seasons of struggle, inconsistency, and rediscovering her strength in God. With heartfelt honesty, Dawn reminds us that resilience isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, pressing forward, and reclaiming who you are in Chr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Resilience with Dawn Olivia, where we share stories that inspire, empower, and remind us of the strength within us to rise above life’s hardest challenges. In today’s episode, “Abuse No More, Time to Thrive!”, we’re joined by a powerful voice for change—Jenna Ghisolfo, President and CEO of Housing Consultants of America. Jenna is not only a national speaker, consul...

Send us Fan Mail On this special cut of Resilience w/ Dawn Olivia , I’m taking a moment to reintroduce myself and remind you that perfection isn’t the goal—authenticity is. Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and that’s okay. Mistakes happen, and instead of hiding them, I want to show up honestly, because resilience is about moving forward even when things feel a little messy. Whether you’ve bee...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Resilience with Dawn Olivia —the podcast where we turn real setbacks into God-led comebacks. Today’s episode is titled “Starting Over from Scratch,” and we’re diving into what it takes to rebuild your life, your work, and your purpose from the ground up. My guest is Corey “CBee SUPREME” Barber—a Memphis-based music producer and founder of Impeccable Taste Productions, a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Resilience with Dawn Olivia , the podcast where faith, healing, and perseverance come together to inspire your journey forward. I’m your host, Dawn Olivia, and today’s episode is one that speaks straight to the soul. We’re diving deep into the power of honoring the struggle—not avoiding it, not rushing past it—but truly sitting with it, learning from it, and allowi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Resilience with Dawn Olivia —the podcast where faith meets healing, and your comeback is always stronger than your setback. I’m your host, Dawn Olivia Jackson, and today’s message is your divine permission slip to simply breathe ... This episode is titled “It’s Okay to Disconnect” —because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause. If Jesus took time to retr...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful new episode of Resilience with Dawn Olivia , we welcome special guests Karen Conyers, Founder of This Is Our Journey, and Jacqueline J. Smith, Grief Advocate and CEO of JJ Smith Consulting, to discuss the transformative journey of H.O.P.E. — Heal On Purpose Everyday. These two inspiring women share their deeply personal stories, practical tools, and faith-fueled s...

Send us Fan Mail In this soul-stirring episode of Resilience with Dawn Olivia , we welcome Shayla Caldwell — pastor, author, and founder of JunkDrawerMom. Shayla joins us to share the powerful message behind her book Hiding Is Overrated: A Woman’s Guide to Releasing Shame & Finding God’s Grace . With transparency and wisdom, Shayla opens up about her personal journey from hidden shame to unsha...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of Resilience with Dawn Olivia , we sit down with Lovely Ganthier, a seasoned tax advisor, educator, and advocate for financial empowerment. Known for her ability to break down complex tax systems into relatable, actionable steps, Lovely shares how she’s helping individuals and small business owners take control of their finances and eliminate fear aroun...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and raw episode, Dawn Olivia sits down with Joseph “King Justus” Saunders, a true voice of transformation and hope from Chicago’s South Side. Once immersed in the grip of gangs, violence, and drugs, King Justus made a courageous decision to rewrite his story—and today, he’s doing the same for others. Now a respected youth mentor, life skills instructor, rapper, po...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand, financial strategist and faith-filled leader Andre Bell of ELE Wealth returns for Part 2 of our powerful conversation on aligning your faith and finances. In this episode, we dive even deeper into how spiritual principles and practical money wisdom intersect to create lasting wealth, peace, and purpose. Andre shares more actionable strategies for financial...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Resilience with Dawn Olivia , we sit down with Mark Connor—author, fighter, and founder of Boxers & Writers Magazine —to explore the depth of time, purpose, and the soul’s fight to stay grounded through life’s battles. Mark, affectionately known as the “Writing Boxer,” shares insights from his heartfelt book It’s About Time, a poetic and reflective...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode, Dawn Olivia sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and wellness researcher David Amerland to explore how sustainable fitness and the science of cognitive longevity can build true resilience. Drawing from his book Built to Last, David shares how integrating neurobiology, movement, and customized training strategies can improve not only our physical...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Resilience with Dawn Olivia , the podcast where we share powerful stories of perseverance, healing, and purpose. In this episode, we are joined by an incredible woman of faith and action, Reverend Peggy Beneby. Peggy is an author, educator, speaker, and the co-founder of Smart Money Moves for Kids, a platform dedicated to equipping families and children with the to...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Mother’s Day dedication, Resilience with Dawn Olivia honors the strength, love, and unwavering spirit of mothers everywhere. Dawn shares a heartfelt tribute to the women who nurture through the joys and struggles of motherhood, and especially to those who have faced the unimaginable pain of losing a child. Let this episode be a gentle embrace and reminder that you...