Vitamin D with Dawn Dai

On this episode of "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai," Dawn sits down with Grammy award winning recording artist, Anthony Hamilton to talk his latest single, "Mercy," what it means to be a Black man, showing vulnerability and learning how to use mercy. You can catch his latest single “Mercy” on your favorite music streaming app now.

Interested in following Anthony Hamilton? You can find him on Twitter at @hamiltonanthony, on Instagram at @anthonyhamiltonofficial and on his Facebook page @anthonyhamiltonmusic.

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On this episode of “Vitamin D” Dawn takes a second to talk to the audience and drop knowledge about what it means to go after your dreams by sharing what her journey has been like. Dawn touches on embarking on a new season of your life, taking responsibility for the person you want to and are going to become, and being patient with yourself when you don’t know the direction to take on your path. It all comes down to if you’re willing to keep going, one step at a time, even if you’re not moving as fast as you may think you should be. That persistence is what will carry you through to your dreams.

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On this episode of 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘪, Dawn talks to model, actress, author, and motivational speaker, Liris Crosse about her new book, "Make The World Your Runway" and her journey to becoming known as the "Naomi Campbell of plus-sized modeling." Liris talks how she showed up where people didn’t think she could, her work in helping to put plus-size models on the map, to diversifying the industry. Dawn and Liris talk the rigors of breaking into the modeling industry, the importance of speaking life and just doing it. As Liris says, “we have to do what we can in the natural before God puts his super on it”.

You can follow Liris on Twitter and Instagram at @LIRISC, as well as, at her website LIRISC.com.

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In this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks with TV host, carpenter, former model and social activist, Ananda Lewis about her fight against stage 3 breast cancer, making your health a priority and walking in authority. The 47-year-old mother reveals ho her limiting beliefs prevented her from detecting the lump sooner, fueling her mission to "encourage women to not let anything stop you from taking good care of yourself." Take a listen! Get inspired and informed and always remember, "you are your greatest asset."

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Dawn digs into the "Vitamin D Email Bag" to read advice letters from listeners. Dawn encourages listeners to be authentic and tap into their true self. In the words of Ice Cube, "check yourself before yourself" because, "how you gonna win if you ain't right within...come again. (Lauryn Hill)

If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to [email protected].

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On this episode of "Vitamin D," spoken word artist, Carin "Writeous Soul" Malone joins Dawn to share her story of how she stared death in the face on multiple occasions and the "birth" of her alter ego, "Writeous Soul." Listen as Dawn and Carin talk about overcoming grief through art and the importance of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Follow "Writeous Soul" on Facebook @Writeoussoul1 and on Instagram @WriteousWorld. Be sure to check out her spoken word album, "The Evolution of Writeous Soul" on all music streaming platforms.

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After the positive feedback from the last batch of advice letters Dawn sits down to read a few more from the "Vitamin D Email Bag" and offer her take on various situations. Find out what Dawn has to say about loving yourself, figuring out how you can be more than just ordinary and the importance of gratitude.

If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to [email protected].

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There's one things to survive, but there's another thing to thrive. On this episode of "Vitamin D" life coach speaker and author, Pervis Taylor joins Dawn to talk his new book, "Surthrival Mode." A book used as bridge to help young men heal from traumas that are often ignored. Pervis shares his experience of being a "surthriver" of molestation, having his father die of a heroine overdose and having a mental breakdown. Pervis uses the 4 A's in "Surthrival Mode" to help young men of color have a healthier vision of manhood by overcoming shame and effective communication in their everyday life.

Grab your copy of "Survival Mode" today at surthrivalmode.com. Follow Pervis Taylor on social media at @PervisTaylor Instagram and Twitter. As always, tune in every Monday to the "Vitamin D with Dawn Dai" podcasts for more inspiring conversations and insights.

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On this episode of "Vitamin D," Dawn talks the importance believing in yourself and intertwines lyrics from popular music in this inspirational talk.

If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to [email protected].

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Dawn dives in the "Vitamin D Email Bag" to answer advice letters from listeners.

If you need advice on passion, purpose, career, love and whatever else, go ahead and submit your Vitamin D advice letter to [email protected].

Follow Dawn Dai:

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Twitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks

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