What would your life look like if you used every single second with intention?
This week on Hope Comes to Visit, I’m joined by Donald L. Dowridge Jr., a man who embodies resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live with hope.
Donald’s early childhood was filled with pain most couldn’t imagine — abuse, neglect, and words no child should ever hear. But instead of allowing his past to define him, Donald chose to carve out a future rooted in service, courage, and determination.
After serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and breaking barriers at the Tampa Post Office, Donald discovered his calling almost by accident — when his fifth-grade son asked him to speak to his class. That one moment opened the door to his life’s mission: motivating and empowering others.
Today, Donald is the founder of DLD Enterprises, the author of 14 books (including The Power of Being a Winner, a #1 Barnes & Noble bestseller in five languages), and a dynamic motivational speaker known for his “unorthodox” style that blends music, dance, and passionate storytelling.
His message is simple yet profound: We each receive 86,400 seconds every day. What will you do with yours?
Donald’s journey is proof that:
Your past does not determine your destiny.
Fear and doubt often guard the doorway to your greatest achievements.
Hope and purpose are choices you can make every single day.
This conversation is filled with energy, wisdom, and inspiration. Donald challenges us not to waste our days on “I would have, should have, could have” — but to live boldly, with hope, and with no regrets.
Connect with Donald on his website: DLT Enterprises.
And on Social – Instagram, Twitter and on LinkedIn.
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xo, Danielle
