Daring 2 Believe

Anna Aiken

Daring 2 Believe is a podcast where we like to keep it natural. We avoid perfection and the goal is to give women permission to be themselves, raw and true to life while reflecting the redemption that is in every story and celebrating how God makes us whole. The stories are from everyday women and their stories will Activate Hope, Illuminate Paths, and Inspire you to Dream. read less
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Episodes

Julie David "Learning To Trust God's Plan Through Life's Disappointments"
11-03-2022
Julie David "Learning To Trust God's Plan Through Life's Disappointments"
Hey D2B Family, You will be inspired by Julie's story of her struggle with self-worth, dyslexia, and infertility.  Julie David is the Director of Business Development at The UPS Store in Wexford where she focuses on print and design and loves to serve the community, especially the schools, through making their print journey easier and affordable. Julie is active at her church, North Way Christian Community along-side her husband of 23 years, Philip, and their three children: Ethan and Grace both 20 years old and Callie soon to be 17 years old.  Prior to working at The UPS Store, Julie had a very successful direct sales business for 15 years where she trained women across the country in person and through her YouTube channel to have a successful and thriving business. She loved being able to use her background and skills in education, public speaking, and professional training to help women find ways to grow in confidence and find success in their personal businesses. Julie shares how God has repeatedly redeemed the obstacles and disappointing moments of her life to bring about unexpected blessings and hope for the future.  Her story reminds all of us that God is with us in the hard moments of life, and He sees our whole journey even when we can only focus on the roadblock in our immediate path. Through her struggle with self-worth, dyslexia, and infertility, Julie discusses how God used these challenges to teach her the truth of Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Hey Sis! What's Your Question? (Sharing the Mic w/ Sarah Leake)
07-05-2021
Hey Sis! What's Your Question? (Sharing the Mic w/ Sarah Leake)
This Daring 2 Believe episode features a mother/daughter conversation & kicks off our SECOND SEASON. Perfect timing for Mother's Day Weekend!   It is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite episodes because it was an amazing opportunity to share the mic with my beautiful daughter Sarah Leake. It was such a treat to laugh, share thoughts, and experiences from a mother and daughter perspective. We answered questions from our listeners that ranged from parenthood, marriage, beauty secrets (LOL), and growth development.   Daring 2 Believe was founded and anchored on Luke 1:45 "Blessed is she who BELIEVES that God will fulfill ALL that He has promised."  It all started as a small dream that was birthed while riding on school bus for a field trip. I am completely blown away that D2B has reached OVER 26 countries- Ethiopia, Sweden, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Rwanda to name a few and has amassed close to 4000 listens!! Daring 2 Believe's second season is based on the theme "ARISE" founded on Isaiah 60:1 "ARISE, SHINE, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."   You will hear stories from every day women who are making a difference by using their voices to bring God's truth to those in their sphere of influence. Every woman regardless of age, color, ethnicity, position, title, shape, and season in life matters to God. You are valuable. You are worthy. My heart is that these stories will INSPIRE, ACTIVATE, & ILLUMINATE. May you "dare to believe that God will fulfill all that He has promised."