Every Soul Has A Story

About Every Soul Has A Story

Every Soul Has A Story Hosted By Dara Levan

Publisher

Dara Levan

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Feb 2020

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   How to Build a Personal Brand | Aliza Licht

   What if repetition isn't boring—but the secret to being remembered? In this episode, Dara Levan sits down with award-winning marketer, two-time author, and personal branding expert Aliza Licht, who is publishing her novel Off the Record: Secrets of a 90s Fashion Insider in New York as a live, unfinished manuscript on Substack—one chapter a week. Licht shares why "repetition is reputation," how to build brand equity in your own name instead of relying on your employer, and why authors must build an email database before launching a book. She also reveals the mindset shift that separates those who get noticed from those who stay invisible. Whether you're an author, creative, or entrepreneur, this conversation will change how you think about visibility, authenticity, and owning your narrative. Learn why personal branding isn't bragging—it's positioning. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Aliza Licht's background and Substack 0:55 - Repetition is reputation 3:16 - Gut and intuition in branding 4:05 - Off the Record manuscript origins 6:05 - Taking risks and copyrighting work 8:03 - Visibility vs. being seen 9:10 - What do people come to you for? 10:31 - What people say when you're not there 12:23 - Packaging truth for different audiences 15:44 - Branding is not bragging 18:54 - Build your email database 23:05 - Content creation and consistency 27:39 - Off the Record chapter update 38:02 - What brings joy 39:55 - Outro Aliza Licht: Substack: Off the Record (https://substack.com/) Instagram: @alizalicht (https://www.instagram.com/alizalicht/)xo Website: alizalicht.com (https://www.alizalicht.com/) Book: On Brand: Shape Your Narrative, Share Your Vision, Shift Their Perspective Book: Leave Your Mark Substack: Off the Record: Secrets of a 90s Fashion Insider in New York Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: ●  https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ (https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/) ●  Website: daralevan.com (https://www.daralevan.com/)

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   The Book That Survived 9/11 and COVID | Lois Cahall

   What if the most iconic death in Hollywood history was a lie? In this captivating episode, Dara Levan talks with journalist, novelist, and founder of the Palm Beach and Cape Cod Book Festivals, Lois Cahall. Cahall reveals the incredible 26-year journey of her new novel, Maybe Marilyn, a story born from a screenplay and resurrected with a push from literary giant James Patterson. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers and avid readers, offering a raw and honest look at the modern publishing industry. Hear firsthand the challenges of self-promotion, the struggle to balance art with business, and the shocking, real-life autopsy details that fuel Cahall's fascinating "happy conspiracy." Discover why real readers will always find real writers and how to keep your creative spark alive. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Why Marilyn and why now? 5:11 - James Patterson's pivotal role 7:42 - The path to Simon & Schuster 9:03 - The myth of "just writing a book" 13:33 - The all-consuming reality of promotion 16:27 - How she feels when not writing 17:41 - The unspoken truth among authors 19:42 - What writing Marilyn taught her 20:30 - The suspicious details of Marilyn's death 23:40 - The people who saw her dead 26:29 - Where to find Lois online 27:26 - Outro RESOURCES:https://loiscahall.com/ (https://loiscahall.com/)@lois.cahall Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ (https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/) Website: daralevan.com (https://www.daralevan.com/)

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Finding Joy: A Memoir of Love, Healing, and Second Chances | Kara Kavensky

   What happens when a 90-year-old World War II veteran confesses his deepest regret and sends you on a journey to find the love of his life? In this powerful episode, host Dara Levan sits down with communication consultant and author Kara Kavensky to discuss her transformative memoir, Tell Me About Joy. Kara shares how interviewing veteran Bob Albright led her on an unexpected path to healing from her own narcissistic marriage, discovering the power of energy healing, and ultimately finding her own joy. This conversation explores how trauma can be transformed through storytelling, the importance of accessible healing modalities like tapping and meditation, and what it means to truly heal. If you've ever wondered how to break free from toxic patterns or find hope after heartbreak, Kara's journey will inspire you. Keywords: memoir, healing journey, narcissistic abuse recovery, WWII veteran love story, energy healing, tapping EFT, trauma recovery, storytelling, finding joy, divorce recovery, emotional healing, book memoir, Tell Me About Joy, Kara Kavensky, Dara Levan, Every Soul Has a Story podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Kara's gratitude for the conversation 2:14 - Kara's IU athlete children & hats 2:29 - Kara's childhood & grandmother the librarian 6:08 - Meeting Bob & the journey begins 7:04 - Transformative power of Bob's story 10:15 - Grandma's dementia & family humor 12:16 - Quote on narcissism 13:16 - Energy healing & trauma recovery 22:39 - How Kara met Bob Albright 24:44 - When the book idea formed 25:42 - Relief & terror of publishing 31:27 - What healed most in writing 36:52 - Hope for readers 40:29 - Outro RESOURCES: karakavensky.com @karakavensky Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ Website: daralevan.com

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YouTube views

600

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

51