Tea Talk with Darya

The Quiet Power of Redefining Success (On Your Own Terms)

Darya Season 3 Episode 1

What if success wasn’t about checking boxes, chasing titles, or living up to someone else’s idea of achievement?

In this powerful and reflective episode of Tea Talk, Darya opens up about her own journey of walking away from a life that looked successful on paper but felt misaligned within. She shares what it really means to redefine success—not as something to prove, but as something to feel.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the "right" things but still feel disconnected, this conversation is your permission slip to rewrite the rules and reclaim your own definition of success.

What We Cover:

  • The inherited pressure to "measure up"
  • A personal story about success that didn’t feel aligned
  • How to shift from performance to presence
  • What success can feel like (instead of just look like)
  • Questions to ask if you’re ready to rewrite your own definition

Take This With You: "You don’t need permission to change. You don’t need validation to grow. You just need the courage to ask: What does success feel like—for me?"

If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who’s in a season of change. Someone who might be questioning their path. Someone who’s ready to define success on their terms—even if it’s quietly.

Join the Conversation: Tag Darya on Instagram @daryamaeki and let her know: What’s one way you’re redefining success in your life?

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