Dara is an author, podcaster, and the founder of Every Soul Has a Story. What began as a weekly blog has expanded to include a podcast, an inclusive space in which she interviews inspiring guests from around the globe. The greatest sources of inspiration come from her husband, two children, and finding meaning in everyday moments. When she’s not writing in South Florida, you'll find Dara with her family and fur babies, walking in nature, and talking to strangers who become friends. Dara is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in English and minor in journalism. She earned her M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Nova Southeastern University. Dara stopped practicing speech therapy to return to full-time writing, creating, and connecting. She is currently a board member of the Community Foundation of Broward and board member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dara served as a board member of the Goodman Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Broward County and Junior Achievement of South Florida. She is a founding member of the Circle of Friends for the Alvin Sherman Library Research, Information, and Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University and a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XXI. Dara is also a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Women’s National Book Association. Dara lives her life with passion and on purpose. Her intention is to impact the world with integrity, love, and meaning…one word at a time.