331: Dr. Dravon James: Finding Your Everyday Peace
Release Date: 05/28/2020
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info_outlineHow do you deal with stress and remain calm in these crazy times? Dr. Dravon James is an inspirational speaker, radio host, and author of the book Freedom Is Your Birthright. She is the Founder of Everyday Peace, a platform dedicated to educate, empower, and inspire others to build the life of their dreams.
Dr. James earned a doctorate degree in pharmacy from Creighton University. Having endured difficult challenges both in her personal life and career, she knows that she has the power within, not only to create the life of her dreams but also to help other people create the life of their dreams.
As an author and speaker, she teachers others how to utilize everything that shows up in their lives – the good, the bad, and everything in between. She believes that the most effective way of transforming and crafting an amazing life is by tapping into everyday peace.
What We Discuss With Dravon James In This Episode
- How to best approach stress
- Looking at the glass half-full vs. half-empty
- How to get yourself together in a carpool line
- The process that guides you into everyday peace
- The power of your words
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