Description: Some friendships are meant to last a lifetime. In this episode, Dr. Branch sits down with his longtime friend from college, Dawn Taylor, to reflect on a bond that began over 26 years ago and has recently grown into a business partnership.Dawn opens up about her upbringing, the layered experience of being a Black woman, and the challenges and lessons that have shaped her along the way. She shares how fear and scarcity once guided her decisions, and how her healing journey helped her shift toward living from a place of self-worth and possibility.From working across multiple industries to navigating relationships with all kinds of people, Dawn learned how to manage herself regardless of her surroundings. She tells a moving story about wanting a Cabbage Patch doll as a little girl but never getting one—and how, decades later, she has set the intention to finally get her doll from the Cabbage Patch Hospital in Georgia for Christmas 2025.This conversation is a reminder that healing often means giving your past, present, and future self exactly what they need. It is an invitation to feed your truth, honor your story, and claim the gifts you once thought were out of reach.🎯 3 Challenges (Lifework) 1. Give Your Younger Self a GiftIdentify something you wanted or needed as a child but never received. Find a way to give it to yourself now, whether it is a physical item, an experience, or an act of care.2. Shift from Scarcity to AbundanceNotice one area of your life where fear or scarcity thinking still influences your decisions. Choose one action this week that reflects trust in your worth and potential instead.3. Feed All Versions of YouSpend time reflecting on your past, present, and future self. Write down one thing each version of you needs right now—and commit to giving it to them.Connect with our guest:Dawn Taylor is a dynamic professional whose career journey reflects both resilience and versatility. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from the University of West Alabama, and dual master’s degrees in Counseling and Management, Dawn has worn many hats—therapist, case manager, program manager, executive assistant to the mayor, and now State Project Manager. After experiencing burnout in the counseling field, she courageously pivoted into project management, where she discovered new passions and honed her natural gifts for problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Her story is one of growth, adaptability, and the power of embracing change to align with purpose.Social Media: IG: Ms.dawntaylor This episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsor:J Branch & Associates: Schedule your free 15 minute consultation by going to www.drjbranch.com; call or text (404) 436-2540 Connect with The 3 Parallels Podcast:Instagram: www.instagram.com/3parallelspodcastDownload the 3 Parallels Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DCvaDp1wWypO59l1kearH?si=sy0X9tMcSNumk4ym-VZ9LQDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Spotify, IHeart, Apple Podcast, and YouTube. Your feedback helps us inspire more listeners like you!Get your copy of the Gator Scales Journal on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gator-Scales-Journal-Jason-Branch/dp/B0DPXLXZWCJoin the Community – Gator Nation- The Lab I’m building a space where helping professionals can connect, grow, and support each other. We meet every Wednesday at 9am PT/12pm EST for Virtual Brunch or Lunch with Gator Nation. In Gator Nation, we explore 3 Parallels: • Who we were?• Who we are!• Who we are becoming? If you can’t make it live, no worries — I’ll send the recording. Bring a friend, bring your energy, and let’s grow together. Every Wednesday at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ETRSVP here to get your Zoom link Join the Gator University Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/632712073223466/ The Lab Session #1 Recording (August 27, 2025) https://alliant.zoom.us/rec/share/s0UKPnYcyPLwxnTZJME4KZAfPQwopX_CrlvIi71Syvud9DK_Z2N8GOsyqTnjvpW-.mW1illrvlbUeCCrD Passcode: BabyG8ter@Gator Talk: Podcast Post Show Q&A Session Every Friday via Zoom at 9am PST/12pm EST Join the conversation every Friday starting today on The 3 Parallels Podcast Post Show Q&A Session called Gator Talk.When: Every Friday Where: Battlecat Studios (Zoom) Zoom Link: https://alliant.zoom.us/j/4044362540IG Live: @Dr.JasonBranchMeeting ID:404-436-2540Time: 9:00am PST/ 12:00pm EST
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Sep 8 202531 mins