The Art of Reinvention: Toby Myles & Dayna Del Val on Living a Life by Design, Not Default
Dayna Del Val shares her origin story from working actor to creative entrepreneur and community catalyst, plus how journaling, intuition, and letting go of old identities helped her step into her most authentic chapter yet.
Her Origin Story · Guest: Dayna Del Val, Host: Toby Myles, Editor: Ilorah Dela Cruz, Original Cover Art: Isabel Paterson
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Dayna Del Val’s path didn’t follow a script, and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. In this episode, she shares how growing up in a small town, pursuing acting, and eventually running a regional arts organization laid the foundation for her greatest reinvention yet. After leaving the nonprofit world, Dayna turned inward—using journaling and intuitive listening to discover what was next.
We talk about the difference between doing and being, what it means to live intentionally (even in midlife), and how curiosity and creativity fuel Dayna’s latest chapter as a writer, speaker, and guide for women ready to redefine what’s possible. She also shares the power of writing your own origin story and why “living a life of design, not default” is her personal mantra.
About Dayna Del Val:
Dayna Del Val is a coach, speaker, and writer who helps high-achieving professionals rediscover their spark and lead with purpose. Through her creative storytelling, guided reflection, and powerful speaking, she inspires people to pursue audacious goals and actually believe they’re possible.
Connect with Dayna:
🌐 Website: https://daynadelval.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynadelval/
💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daynadelvalextraordinary
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayna_delval/
🎙 Podcast: https://daynadelval.com/brave-middle-ground-podcast/
🎁 Free Resource: https://daynadelval.com/quicktips
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