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Palmetto Women's Collective: Unveiled
You're invited to the table. This podcast celebrates the courage to be known, as hosts Stephanie Czerwinski and Katie Finch share real stories of faith, struggle, and triumph from women in Charleston and beyond. Through heartfelt conversations and biblical encouragement, we remind you that you are not alone, your story matters, and you are fully known and deeply loved by Him.
Palmetto Women's Collective: Unveiled
003. Sweet Obedience with Farin Doran
In this inspiring episode of Palmetto Women’s Collective: Unveiled, hosts Katie Finch and Stephanie Czerwinski sit down with Farin Doran, co-founder of Dolce Vita, to share her incredible story of faith, boldness, and obedience.
Farin opens up about her move to Charleston, the heart behind her unique ice cream sandwich business, and how God has used her willingness to say “yes” to transform her life — including donating a kidney to a stranger she met through faith.
Through heartfelt conversation, Farin shares what it looks like to bring prayer into business, trust God in uncertainty, and live out obedience in real time. Her story is a reminder that God works in the most unexpected ways when we choose to walk in faith.
✨ Topics Covered
- Starting Dolce Vita Charleston
- Keeping faith at the center of business
- Hearing God’s call and saying “yes”
- The life-changing story behind her kidney donation
- How obedience brings unexpected blessings
- Encouragement for listeners walking through uncertainty
00:00 – Welcome to Unveiled
00:37 – Meet Farin Doran: Co-Founder of Dolce Vita Charleston
00:58 – The journey to Charleston
02:58 – Starting Dolce Vita: From idea to reality
06:53 – Faith at the center of Dolce Vita
11:47 – Bringing faith into work
16:25 – A story of wild obedience: donating a kidney
17:40 – A surprising offer
18:24 – A divine encounter
18:59 – The journey begins
19:48 – Facing doubts and challenges
20:29 – The matching process
21:29 – A leap of faith
22:52 – Confirmation and support
23:31 – The final decision
25:38 – The donation and its impact
27:38 – Reflecting on the journey
30:09 – Encouragement for listeners
32:13 – Closing thoughts
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