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24/07/2025

“Who Do You Think You Are?”

This is not just a question but a reckoning.

Today we launched the new Bridging Worlds series with a deeply resonant session on identity, heritage, and the stories we’re born into.

We considered:
-The tension between inherited identity and chosen self
-The complexity of oneself in a post-colonial, multicultural world
-How labels can both anchor and limit us, and how to break free
A live Q&A where real stories brought these themes to life

And as an attendee said, “These are the conversations the world needs”. Couldn’t agree more.

If you’d like the replay, send a DM or Comment “replay” and we’ll DM you the link.

This is only the beginning.

Let’s keep peeling back the layers.

We’re LIVE in 15 minutes!The kickoff to our new series Bridging Worlds: Faith, Identity, and the Power to Change is here...
24/07/2025

We’re LIVE in 15 minutes!

The kickoff to our new series Bridging Worlds: Faith, Identity, and the Power to Change is here.

Today’s session is “Who Do You Think You Are?”

Let’s talk about:
-The cultural labels we carry, and who assigned them
-The identity crisis in the wake of colonial history and modern migration
-How our heritage both empowers and confines us
Plus a live Q&A to start untangling your own identity story

Join us now: https://dawnbates.com/bridging-worlds

Your story starts with your sense of self. Let’s look at who you really are, and who you could be.

New Series Starts Tomorrow!“Who Do You Think You Are?”No, seriously. Who told you who to be?Your parents? Your passport?...
23/07/2025

New Series Starts Tomorrow!

“Who Do You Think You Are?”
No, seriously. Who told you who to be?
Your parents? Your passport? The press?

This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time, join us for Week 1 of Bridging Worlds: Faith, Identity, and the Power to Change, where we’re diving headfirst into:
-The clash between heritage and self-definition
-What it means to be oneself in a fractured, post-colonial, multicultural reality
-The weight and weaponisation of labels around race, class, and faith
-Plus a live Q&A to explore what’s shaped your identity journey

Whether you’ve been mislabelled, misunderstood, or made to feel like you don’t quite belong, this is your space.

Let’s untangle it together.
Register here: https://dawnbates.com/bridging-worlds

📸: Me in Macieó, Brazil, after writing Pandora - the 3rd book in the Sacral Series

Who gets to define who you are?Your passport? Your parents? The postcode you grew up in?This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time, ...
22/07/2025

Who gets to define who you are?

Your passport? Your parents? The postcode you grew up in?

This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time, join us for Week 1 of our new series,
“Bridging Worlds: Faith, Identity, and the Power to Change”

We’re kicking things off with:
“Who Do You Think You Are?”

A deep dive into:
-National identity and the crisis of cultural labels
-Inherited identities vs. self-constructed truths
-What belonging means when your roots and routes don’t match
-Live Q&A to explain it all, honestly and unapologetically

This is for the writers, leaders, and disruptors who’ve lived between cultures, inside contradictions, or outside the box.

Register now: https://dawnbates.com/bridging-worlds

Let’s stop fitting in and start standing tall.

10/07/2025

And it’s a wrap!

In the final Writing on the Edge session, today, we tackled the question every changemaker and writer must face: How do you keep your message alive when the first wave of interest passes?

We covered these (and more):
-How to turn initial buzz into sustained dialogue
-Why rhythm beats reinvention every time
-Tools to keep your voice strong without burnout
And a live Q&A off recording

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the sessions.

To those who registered but couldn’t show up, it’s understandable. I do hope you’ve been catching up with the recordings.

If you missed this final session, you can watch the replay here https://youtu.be/tpDUu_2dLgg

And the entire series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3xb1EX4E6Kyjz1m8ejcZESUJL1Ehjem&feature=shared

If you’d like to work together to build your long-game strategy, book a free Author Strategy Session: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/author-strategy-session

We’re LIVE in 15 minutes! 🚨It’s the grand finale of Writing on the Edge: “Sustaining Long-term Engagement: Keeping the C...
10/07/2025

We’re LIVE in 15 minutes! 🚨

It’s the grand finale of Writing on the Edge: “Sustaining Long-term Engagement: Keeping the Conversation Going.”

Making an impact is also about what comes after the biggest launch.

We’ll be considering:
-Keeping your audience engaged when the buzz fades
-Staying relevant without burning out
-Turning first reads into ongoing conversation
-And a live, honest Q&A on keeping your message alive long-term

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I keep them coming back?”, this one’s for you.

Join here: www.dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

A single launch isn’t enough.The real question is, how do you keep your audience engaged over months, years… even decade...
09/07/2025

A single launch isn’t enough.

The real question is, how do you keep your audience engaged over months, years… even decades?

Tomorrow at 14:00 UK Time, join me for the final session of Writing on the Edge, "Sustaining Long-term Engagement: Keeping the Conversation Going."

We’ll cover:
-Practical ways to stay relevant and resonant
-Moving from a single story to an ongoing conversation
-Why sustainability matters more than shock value
An off-recording Q&A session where we unpack your specific challenges

If your mission is bigger than a moment, this session is for you.

Register now: https://dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

Your message is bigger than a launch, a book, or a single moment.And the real work is keeping it alive, evolving, and re...
08/07/2025

Your message is bigger than a launch, a book, or a single moment.

And the real work is keeping it alive, evolving, and reaching new hearts over time.

This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time, join me for the final session of Writing on the Edge: “Sustaining Long-term Engagement: Keeping the Conversation Going.”

We’ll explore:
-How to keep audiences invested months and years after publication
-Balancing depth with consistency
-Turning bold truths into ongoing dialogue that drives change

True impact isn’t about going viral, but staying visible, relevant, and resonant.

Join us on Thursday, July 3 | 14:00 UK Time
Register: https://dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

03/07/2025

Here’s a snippet of what was covered in this week’s transformative session of the Writing on the Edge series.

This week, we tackled Writing for Change: The Intersection of Policy and Advocacy, because real writing for change is about being strategic, credible, and culturally informed so your message doesn’t just echo, it births change.

If you’d like to glean from the knowledge shared, check out the replay on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JO5awgKRrHo

Want to align your own message to make an impact?

Book a free author strategy session here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/author-strategy-session

We’re not LIVE today! 🚀As I mentioned in earlier posts, we won’t be having the weekly session live today as I’ll be in L...
03/07/2025

We’re not LIVE today! 🚀

As I mentioned in earlier posts, we won’t be having the weekly session live today as I’ll be in London for the award winners luncheon on the Thames.

However, today’s Writing on the Edge is more than beautiful prose; it’s about writing that changes policies, sparks debates, and fuels movements.

We’re covering:
-How to align your truth with advocacy goals
-Writing for impact, not just applause
-Using narrative, data, and strategy to move minds and laws

If you’re here to write for more than likes, register using the link to get the pre-recorded session: www.dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

You can speak truth all day, but does your writing actually shift systems?Tomorrow at 14:00 UK Time, the recording for W...
02/07/2025

You can speak truth all day, but does your writing actually shift systems?

Tomorrow at 14:00 UK Time, the recording for Week 12 of Writing on the Edge, "Writing for Change: The Intersection of Policy and Advocacy," will be sent to all registrants as I will be schmoozing my way down the Thames in London

We’re exploring:
-Turning your words into tools for advocacy and reform
-The difference between writing to persuade the public vs. policymakers
-How to weave data, narrative, and strategy into change-making content

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I write to actually change something?”, this is for you.

Register now: https://dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

You’ve got something to say, but do you know how to say it in a way that changes systems?This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time,...
01/07/2025

You’ve got something to say, but do you know how to say it in a way that changes systems?

This Thursday at 14:00 UK Time, I’ll be sending out Week 12 of Writing on the Edge, “Writing for Change: The Intersection of Policy and Advocacy” as a recording, as I’ll be in London for the award winners luncheon on the Thames. Very fancy!

Whether you're writing to influence legislation, shape public opinion, or fuel grassroots activism, your writing needs to carry weight, clarity and strategic fire.

We’ll unpack:
-What writing actually moves policy-makers
-How to blend advocacy with credibility
-Why clarity beats cleverness every single time

Thursday, July 3 | 14:00 UK Time
Save your seat: https://dawnbates.com/writing-0n-the-edge

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