One To The Power of 3 explores what happens after survival, the messy, painful, and powerful journey of rebuilding. Host Dean Durman knows this firsthand. After a life-changing accident brought him face-to-face with death, he discovered that surviving was only the beginning. Now, he sits down with guests who've navigated their own pivotal moments, challenges, transformations, and experiences that shaped who they are today. Together, they share raw stories of resilience and growth, proving that brokenness can become beauty and healing is possible. We're powered to empower, one story at a time.
In Episode 29, "Beauty for Ashes," Dean sits down with author, speaker, and psychotherapist Dawn Williams to explore her powerful story of resilience, faith, and restoration. Growing up in Wales, Dawn left traditional academics early to launch a successful personal training business by age 17, eventually settling in Australia with her four young children.
Her fast-paced life came to a sudden halt when she was paralyzed in bed by a Sarcoidosis diagnosis, leading her to discover profound healing and faith after walking into a church.
Dawn went on to navigate an abusive marriage, border-closure separations from her children during COVID-19, and periods of homelessness, relying on an online prayer group and community support to carry her through.
Today, settled on the Gold Coast with all four daughters, she uses her degree in psychotherapy and her award-winning book, The Rebuilt Woman, to help others overcome complex trauma and addiction—leaving listeners to consider what they are building their lives on, and who is doing the building.
3 Sept 2026
#28 No Substitute for Hard Work
In this episode, Leon Rebello reflects on his transition from lawyer to political candidate and parliamentarian. He shares how his upbringing, family background, and personal trials shaped a strong work ethic and personal responsibility that guided him through high-stress challenges.
Core Background & Values
Work Ethic & Origins: Inherited a strong drive from his mother and father; raised with a deep focus on personal responsibility.
Professional Background: Worked as a solicitor before entering politics, applying his legal training and discipline to public service.
Motivations: Driven by a love for Australia, a desire to give young people hope for the future, and a commitment to amplify the community's voice.
Key Life & Career Pivots
Age 8 (Personal Trial): When his mother became critically ill, Leon put personal responsibility into practice, using focus and hard work to excel academically.
Age 30 (Election Campaign): Running for Parliament pushed him to his physical, mental, and emotional limits. He self-funded his effort, went without an income for a year, and managed high stress levels (rating 9–10) while dealing with politics, media, fundraising, and critics.
Insights on Leadership & Resilience
Self-Belief & Clear Purpose: Cultivating healthy self-belief and holding onto his "why" helped him navigate public scrutiny and accept that not everyone will agree with him.
Time Management: Utilizes segmentation to focus full energy on one task at a time to perform at his best.
Vision & Community: Emphasizes building a strong support network, articulating a clear vision for the present and future, and encouraging youth to use their talents for the country's benefit.
3 Key Takeaways
There is no substitute for hard work.
Treasure your support network—hold tight to the people who uplift you.
Just do it: Get the job done, do it well, and take personal ownership.
Final Takeaway Message for Listeners
Is there one thing you can take personal responsibility for today that will bring a positive outcome to your life and the lives around you?
31 Jul 2026
#27 The Great Pretender
In Episode 27, “The Great Pretender,” Dean has a gripping conversation with David Nahi — a man who mastered the art of pretending long before he ever learned the power of surrender.
Growing up with a single mother in a tough neighbourhood marked by violence, addiction, and poverty, David learned early how to survive. Humour became his disguise. Manipulation became his weapon. And for years, he lived two lives — one that people could see, and one that was slowly destroying him from the inside.
His marriage fell apart. His wife left with their children. His double life followed him even into ministry. And behind closed doors, addiction still had its claws in him.
But everything changed the day David found himself alone in his shed — drugs in hand, heart breaking, and finally out of excuses.
In that moment, he cried out to the Lord with everything he had left.
What happened next transformed his entire life.
The addictions broke instantly.
The double life ended.
His marriage was restored.
And his identity was rebuilt from the ground up.
Today, David is completely free, sober, and living with purpose. He now runs:
Victory House — a 12‑month rehabilitation program for former inmates and addicts
A community feed scheme — supporting individuals and families doing it tough
His story is a powerful reminder that God can turn even the greatest pretender into a man of truth, freedom, and purpose.
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