Welcome to Designed to Win: Ripple to Wave — the podcast where faith meets purpose and victory multiplies. Each episode shares powerful stories of people who’ve overcome challenges, discovered their God-given gifts, and now serve others. Because when one person rises, they create a ripple that becomes a wave of change.
Dara celebrates the launch of her book From Stuck to Started and explains how procrastination often comes from fear and overwhelm, not laziness. She introduces the simple "five-minute start" to creat…
Host Dara explores the power of hope, imagination, and vision to help you find purpose, overcome fear, and stop procrastinating. Drawing on scripture and personal insight, she encourages listeners to…
This episode explores how we respond to new journeys—whether we leap forward in faith like Joshua and Caleb or waver in fear. Using a personal story about sending a daughter off to college, the host …
Host Dara explores Galatians 2 and Psalm 139 to encourage listeners to stand firm in their identity in Christ and resist voices that try to change their beliefs.
She applies Paul’s example to the new…
In this episode, Dara guides teachers, parents, and students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in education, Dara shares valuable insights and pra…
Welcome back to Design to Win, where you were created for a purpose and to bring value to both yourself and others. In this episode, host Dara delves into the transformative power of organizing your …
Join Dara in this insightful episode of "Design to Win, Ripple to Wave," as she shares her personal journey and spiritual insights on navigating the complex world of physical and mental health challe…
Welcome to this episode where we explore a profound question: Do you feel valued, seen, and heard? Join us as we delve into a fascinating blueprint for finding and embracing your value, inspired by t…
In this enlightening episode of "Design to Win," host Dara delves into the transformative power of organization in our lives. Discover how stepping away from procrastination and chaos can lead you to…
Join host Dara in this transformative episode where she explores the struggle of fitting into societal niches and the exhilarating journey of embracing a multi-passionate life. Feelings of frustratio…
Have you ever felt trapped, as if your life is at a standstill? In this episode of the "Design to Win: Ripple to Wave" podcast, host Dara explores the mindset of feeling stuck and how it transcends p…
In this powerful episode of "Designed to Win, Ripple to Wave," host Dara shares her deeply moving personal story of resilience and faith in the face of overwhelming circumstances. After a devastating…
Join Dara in this heartfelt episode of "Designed to Win, Ripple to Wave" as we celebrate fathers and their profound impact on our lives. In honor of Father's Day, Dara shares the inspiring story of h…
Welcome to the newly named podcast, Design to Win, Ripple to Wave, where we explore the power of purpose and identity in shaping a brighter future. Join host Dara as she reflects on a transformative …
Feeling stuck in life? Discover how to move forward and break free from stagnation with Dara's insightful episode on mindset transformation. Learn practical steps to shift your mindset from negative …
In this episode, we celebrate the exciting milestone of graduation for both high school and college students. Our discussion delves into the meaning of graduation as not just an end, but the beginnin…
Join me in this heartfelt episode as I reflect on the joyous occasion of becoming a grandmother for the first time. With excitement and gratitude, I share personal stories and the profound impact of …
In this deeply sentimental episode, host Dara takes listeners on a journey through personal memories of her mother, reflecting on the countless sacrifices and profound love that defined her life. Dar…
Join us in this transformative episode as we explore the profound journey from anxiety and depression to hope and healing. Building on last week's impactful episode featuring a personal account of ov…
Welcome to today’s episode where we delve into a heartfelt journey of struggle and redemption. Join us as Jesi, our special guest and my youngest daughter, bravely shares her challenging yet inspirin…