Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
Fearless Possibilities Podcast is a leadership podcast hosted by Sha Nacino, where she interviews world-class C-suite leaders and game changers to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Join us as we uncover powerful stories, real experiences, and practical wisdom from inspiring guests to help you unlock what’s truly possible in your life and leadership. Whether you’re new to leadership, a senior executive, or somewhere in between—this podcast is for you.
About the Host
Sha Nacino is a keynote speaker on Human Connection and Compassionate Leadership, former adjunct faculty at the Asian Institute of Management, and author of 15 books. She was recognized by Global Gurus as one of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers in the World, alongside Tony Robbins, Simon Sinek, and Gary Vaynerchuk.
She founded virtual summits like the HR Summit Global™ (10,000 participants from 32 countries) and the World Gratitude Summit™ (15,000 participants from 49 countries).
Sha embodies the possibilities she helps others unlock. From being a shy, introverted non-writer, she transformed into a global speaker, TEDx speaker, and author—now inspiring thousands of leaders worldwide.
For speaking engagements or resources, visit ShaNacino.com or email info@ShaNacino.com.
Connect with Sha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/
Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
42: From Board Exam Failure to a 20-Year Brand | with BDJ Founder Dar Ty-Nilo
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From Board Exam Failure to a 20-Year Brand | with BDJ Founder Dar Ty-Nilo
What if your biggest failure is actually the beginning of your life’s work? 📓✨
In this powerful episode of the Fearless Possibilities Podcast, Sha Nacino sits down with Dar Ty‑Nilo, Creator & Founder of the Belle de Jour Power Planner and Viviamo Concepts, to talk about failure, journaling, women empowerment, and building a purpose-driven brand that has thrived for over 20 years.
From failing the board exam and feeling lost after college to creating a planner that has helped millions of women dream bigger and live with intention, Dar shares how journaling became her anchor, her clarity tool, and eventually—her life’s work.
We explore how journaling creates a safe space for self-discovery, why dreaming big is often discouraged (especially for women), and how pulling energy from the future—rather than the past—can transform the present.
✨ If you’re navigating setbacks, building a brand, journaling for clarity, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode will deeply resonate with you.
⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps)
00:00 – Introduction & Dar’s journey to the podcast
01:00 – Failing the board exam & hitting rock bottom
02:30 – The pain that gave birth to the BDJ planner
04:10 – Turning a personal tool into a purpose-driven product
05:40 – Selling out the first 1,500 planners in just 3 weeks
07:20 – Why BDJ was created specifically for women
08:55 – Building community through planners & events
11:40 – What “Belle de Jour” really means
12:50 – From Belle de Jour to Big Dreams Journey
14:20 – Pulling energy from the future, not the past
16:30 – The role of community & collective energy
17:10 – Journaling vs planning: what’s the difference?
18:40 – The four pillars: journaling, planning, meditation & coaching
20:10 – Thriving in business for 20 years
21:30 – Living the questions instead of rushing answers
23:50 – Why journaling builds self-mastery
26:10 – Real success stories from BDJ users
29:00 – Creating a safe space to be fully yourself
31:00 – How journaling changed Dar’s life
33:00 – Staying consistent with journaling (even for busy people)
34:40 – Dar’s vision for BDJ & dream-powerment
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Connect with Dar Ty-Nilo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlyn-dreampowerment/
Connect with Sha Nacino:
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Interested to guest on the podcast or sponsor it? Visit shanacino.com/podcast