Daring 2 Believe

Daring2Believe Family- you will love hearing Dayna's story and learning more about this free spirit who has a tender heart for girls caught in human trafficking. She is on a mission to build a safe space for them by using what is in her hands to reach others for Christ. 

Hey! My name is Dayna Azevedo and I’m 28 years old. I’m originally from sunny California and moved to Pittsburgh about 4 years ago to work at Allison Park Church as their media coordinator. I just finished my year at NMS, and will be moving to Scotland UK to work with Global Family. Missions is my heart; I’ve been blessed to have built 5 churches in Bolivia South America, 1 school in West Bengal, India, start a house church in Cuba - and have been working with victims of human trafficking in India for the past 3 years. To sum me up, I love Jesus, missions, and food! 🤙🏼

I had a blast recording Shekiaya's story! I have known this sweet friend of mine for over 7 years. I am blown away by her spiritual growth. You will LOVE hearing how she went back to basics and started to read the entire Bible not one time but, EVERY year! That's DISCIPLINE right there y'all! 

Shekiaya Nyarko is a disciple (since 2013), math nerd, and Michigan native. An alumna of Spelman College and the University of Pittsburgh, she loves to travel, explore the world, and is a fashionista. Shekiaya works remotely and resides in Pittsburgh, PA, as a Data Analyst. She is married to Josh of 5 years, and recently had her first child, a baby boy, Noah Nyarko.

Meet Dr. Shannon Polk. She is a lawyer, a pastor with a doctorate in ministry, a wife, a mom, and a woman of color who is passionate about helping churches and organizations do better with diversity.

Her story is a must listen for any woman in leadership especially those in ministry or thinking of entering ministry. She brings so much depth and insight mixed with love and grace when delivering the truth. 

To learn more about Dr. Shannon Polk visit her website https://shannonpolk.com/

What a treat it was to capture Gabrielle's story! Emotions ran high for me in the beginning of recording Gabrielle's story. It was simply amazing to hear my friend's voice when she is over 7k miles away in Kenya, Africa. She shares her journey of Raising the Sail and stepping out for God's best for her life. 

Gabrielle Strandberg is from Ohio but now lives in Kenya with her Swedish husband and 2 kids. They have been missionaries with Mission SOS, moving around Africa and Asia since 2007. She is passionate about reaching the unreached and creating businesses that make a difference. She is building an Inn in Kenya where guests can step off the beaten path and experience the heart of Africa while making a difference on their journey.

Lisa Pinney is a certified encounter coach through Leadership Metaformation Institute. In 2019 she left the workforce to start coaching full time. Since then she wrote a book called Deeper Living: The Christian Life In The Deep Down and developed a therapeutic deck of cards called Cut Cards. Visit www.ptcenter.life and Pittsburgh Transformation Center on Facebook to discover more about Lisa and her company. 

Maddie Krills is the youngest to share on Daring 2 Believe. WOWZERS! Her story will blow your mind! So much maturity and depth, that it is so hard to believe that she is only 18 years old. Grateful that I was able to capture her story. If you have any young women in your life, share this podcast with them. She provides wisdom on how to live a life that is rooted in who you are in Christ and not be defined by the world. 

Maddie graduated from Hampton High School during the first week of June and will be attending Southeastern University in the fall to dual-major in Organizational Leadership and Theological Studies and minor in Business Entrepreneurship. She's the second of five kids, loves to bake, and is hoping to one day start her own Christain non - profit!

Candice Coffey is a wife, mother of two daughters, and the founder of EverBe Cosmetics. The FIRST EVER beauty brand to AFFIRM a woman's God-given identity https://everbeyou.com/

Candice's story will surely amaze you because cosmetics wasn't even in her wheelhouse when she said "Yes" to what God was calling her to do! 

Psalm 34 was deposited into Candice through a dream and is the foundational verse for EverBe. 

"He called me to create a makeup line that proclaims the Word of God. He called me to encourage the literal application of God’s Word to our own faces. But who am I Lord? I have no experience, no contacts, no knowledge of the cosmetics industry! Well, He has shown me first-hand that when He calls you to it, He will qualify you for it!

EverBe is no longer a dream – these products are a beautiful reality and a direct message from the Father, to his daughters. I’m just the messenger and am humbled to be serving as his hands and feet."

“Let’s make him famous! Let’s make his name glorious to all.” Ps. 34:3

God is moving mountains for EverBe. Priscilla Shirer has even highlighted EverBe on her own personal Instagram. 

If you are questioning what your next steps are or what your purpose is, then you want to spend time listening to Corry Smith's story. There are so many powerful lessons we can all learn from in her story especially if FEAR is holding you back from STEPPING OUT. 

Corrine (Corry) Smith is the Creator of CorEats https://coreatsmixes.com/  The foundation CorEats is built on, is good wholesome food that everyone can enjoy.  No hidden preservatives and free of: gluten, grain, dairy, refined sugar, and soy.

When asked to tell us who she is, Corry creatively stated "a Wife. Mom. Entrepreneur. Creative. Leaning into the Identity my Creator has lovingly,  lavishly, and purposefully called me into..."

Sarah Enis lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her rescue dog, Kaydee.  She is a Registered Financial Rep and is passionate about partnering with her clients.  Sarah is an active volunteer, avid book worm, lover of crafting, and is on a mission to leave the world better than she found it.

Kelly Shim is a stay at mom and felt that there was a next step that she was supposed to take in her life. However, with certain obstacles that needed to be conquered, she was unsure. Hear how she said "Yes" to God and trusted Him to write a beautiful chapter in her story. 

Kelly is the wife to Dave, mom to Connor and Aiden, and a Stitch Fix Senior Stylist. She just completed an incredible year at Northeast Ministry School! She adores Jesus, fashion, and hosting her family and friends.