From New York to Hawaii, Tulsa, and Bali: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
This time last year, I was balancing the weight of being a full-time Assistant Professor with my purpose-driven work supporting brilliant women of color dissertation scholars. I was squeezing my business into nights, weekends, and “whenever I could find time.” I knew I was called to serve more deeply. I knew there was more. But stepping out on faith? Whew… that part took courage.
Today, I write this from a different place—spiritually, professionally, and geographically. Since saying yes to full-time entrepreneurship, I’ve logged over 23,000 miles:
📍From New York to Hawai'i (5,000+ miles)
📍From New York to Tulsa, Oklahoma (1,300+ miles)
📍From New York to Bali, Indonesia (9,800+ miles)
Each journey stretched me. Not just across time zones, but across comfort zones. Each step I took was a walk in faith—guided by Hebrews 11, a chapter that reminds me that we are called to move without seeing the full picture, to believe before we receive.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
Every mile has been part of my transformation—physically relocating, spiritually re-rooting, and professionally reimagining how I show up for myself and my community.
And now, I’m inviting you to walk with me.
Introducing the Just Write Momentum Challenge
It’s a powerful invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose as a scholar. Whether you’re stuck in the swirl of your literature review or avoiding your advisor’s emails—this is your moment to recommit to your why, to claim dissertation writing progress, and to embrace your brilliance.
This challenge is more than writing accountability—it’s a moment of truth, transformation, and unapologetic alignment. Because we don’t just write to finish—we write to reclaim our voice, our purpose, and our power.
And just in time for this next season...
My New Website Is LIVE
I’m thrilled to share the newly reimagined digital home for Just Write Dissertation Coaching. It's a space that fully reflects the mission, magic, and momentum behind what we do. Come visit, browse the resources, and feel the love poured into every corner.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re waiting on the perfect moment to begin... this is your reminder:
Faith doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
Your writing doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
This is your Just Write Moment.
Let’s write forward—rooted in confidence, clarity, and community.
With Just Write Joy,
Dr. Dana
Founder, Just Write Dissertation Coaching
