Dayna Del Val is on a mission to help others (re)discover the spark they were born with through her extraordinary blog and newsletter, professional talks and the (re)Discover Your Spark retreats she leads. She helps people not just identify and articulate their dreams but develop a framework to get going in the pursuit of those dreams.Dayna shared that she was an actor from a very young age, doing her first community theater production of the Sound of Music at the age of six! Acting was the thing that lit her up and used all the skills she was naturally gifted with at birth. Dayna's son was born very shortly after she graduated from college, and so she did not realize her dream of moving to Hollywood and becoming a movie star. Instead, she used the skills that served her so well as an actor to support her in her role as President and CEO of a nonprofit, The Arts Partnership. Dayna recently retired from that role, after close to thirteen years, to found Dayna Del Val and the Discover Your Spark experience. She expects that her skills will continue to serve her well in her new role as entrepreneur.“I believe we are all born with a spark, something that lights us up, and a lot of times we are not raised in a way to discover it or to foster it or to grow it.” - Dayna Del ValKey Takeaways:- Know your strengths and your gifts. Dayna knows that she is a natural-born performer Whether on camera, on stage or at a cocktail party, she thrives on interaction with others. She also has strong listening skills, which enables her to connect people with ideas or resources that will be helpful to them.- Build your life around your values. Dayna noted that money was never her focus; time was her focus. As a single mom, she wanted time with her son. As a performer, she wanted time to act. She continues to prioritize time for relationships that matter to her.- Don’t shy away from difficult conversations. Dayna described her marriage to someone who suffered from alcohol addiction, and the out of control feeling she had as each of them avoided important conversations: about his drinking, about her spending. Noting that the most important conversation we need to have is often with ourselves, Dayna said journaling was cathartic during her husband’s addiction and recovery journey.About the guest:Dayna Del Val is on a mission to help others (re)discover the spark they were born with through her extraordinary blog and newsletter, professional talks and the (re)Discover Your Spark retreats she leads. She’ll help you not just identify and articulate your dreams but develop a framework to get going on the pursuit of those dreams—today, in the next few months, and for the years ahead. She’s at the intersection of remarkable and so, so ordinary, and she bets you are, too. Join her on the journey.Linkedin:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynad/Facebook:-https://www.facebook.com/daynadelvalextraordinaryWebsite:-http://daynadelval.com Interested in booking a free consultation? Schedule a call.Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on TwitterConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook : Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.

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