Meet Dara

Hello! Thanks for being here.

My desire to impact others through words began as a young girl. I devoured books of all genres, but gravitated towards family sagas, life-affirming stories, and women’s fiction. When I was 12, my grandmother lived in a nursing home. I interviewed her and her fellow residents and wrote their stories.

Communicating and connecting with others continued throughout high school. I went on to earn a B.A. in English and a minor in Journalism at Indiana University. Those four years prompted profound transformation.

As is often the case in life, unexpected moments can become catalysts for growth.

I decided to pivot and return to my home in South Florida to earn a M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. While I was a student at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, I edited various papers and, while practicing as a pediatric speech-language pathologist, also edited several nonfiction books.

But I didn’t fully pursue my life’s passion until 2017 when I launched Every Soul Has a Story®. The journey is all about the people we meet along the way. What began as a blog has expanded to include a podcast: an inclusive space in which I interview inspiring guests from around the globe.

My intention is to impact others with integrity, love, and meaning…one word at a time.

The greatest sources of inspiration come from my husband, two children, and finding meaning in everyday moments. When I am not writing, you’ll find me hanging with my family and fur babies, walking in nature, and talking to strangers who become friends.