Kind Words

  • "I would write with Dayna every day if I could!

    She creates a compassionate space for her students to explore their inner worlds and stories. Dayna is not afraid to be vulnerable, which is rare among teachers and facilitators. Her integrity, her energy and her natural kindness make her writing circles a safe, and joyful space for her students to write their truth.” — Mckenzie Zajonc

  • "Every week I sit in Dayna’s intimate women’s writing circle to awaken my heart.

    Under her skillful and compassionate guidance, we write, pen to paper, giving our hearts space to open to whatever arises, whatever is true. Writing with Dayna is magic, pure soul alchemy, a way to meet yourself, raw and unfiltered. To write in her presence is to sit with the energy, wisdom, love and laughter that comes from a life lived with an awakening heart.” — Chrisandra Fox

  • "Wild writing with Dayna is so freeing!

    There is just enough structure to settle my spirit, and infinite allowance for whatever comes. My writing from these sessions has surprised and opened me.” — Elizabeth Becker

  • "I found this writing technique to be transformative and a powerful tool for self-expression.

    It uncovered a voice within me I didn’t know was there. I was fascinated by my ability to push past my inner critic and ego, allowing me to conjure up stories and memories I’ve not tapped into for years. Dayna is a warm, thought proving, and powerful teacher, and she creates a safe space to be your true self.” — Betsy Levy

  • "Writing with Dayna is giving me courage to open up something I locked away decades ago."

    — Beth Witrogen

  • "Dayna’s classes re-awakened my love for writing.

    The space she creates is safe and non- judgmental, and Dayna holds it with finesse. Her warm environment allowed me to ask questions and take my writing in directions it had not occurred to me to explore.”
    —Rebecca Kaminsky

  • "Dayna has a gentle way of opening you to your own truth and mirrors the powerful process in her own writing.

    I call it writing therapy, and it’s inspiring me to go deeper and begin writing my memoir. I've been a healer for over 30 years and it's a  gift to find someone so skilled and loving." - Lisa Pepper-Satkin

  • Every Friday morning for eight weeks, I sat around Dayna’s kitchen table in the company of other writers and felt embraced with love, care and compassion. Together we created a community of vulnerability and honesty. I felt understood, acknowledged and seen.

    — Jill Alban

  • After only a couple sessions, Dayna’s writing class became the highlight of my week! She is an expert at creating a safe, creative space where you can leave your inner critic at the door and just write from the heart! I look forward to the next round of classes!

    — Koii Benvenutto

  • Dayna’s Women’s Writing Circles are a gift. Each class is a journey, offering a wonderful, generous, non-judgmental opportunity to discover and embrace your authentic voice. Listening to Dayna’s lovely, melodic voice while hearing the poems she selected, then sharing our words is nothing less than beautiful.

    — Pamela Shore

  • Dayna’s Women’s Writing Circle is a safe place to explore and express previously locked thoughts and emotions. Her selection of poems, expressed in her melodic, and occasionally humorous, voice will set you free.

    — Andrea Sandvig

  • Dayna is a graceful and powerful presence. I was blessed to attend a special writing workshop that she offered at Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas. Following the workshop, I have been writing near daily. This has guided me in learning more about who I am and how I live in the world, with greater authenticity, acceptance and grace.

    — Lisa Olivia

  • Dayna’s circles are a sacred space. Her compassion and skill allow women to be vulnerable, but not exposed. Each of us had skin in the game and had each others’ backs. And that built trust. Confidentiality built safety. So did banning advice. No fixing, no suggesting, no comments, just gratitude for having the bravery to speak truth. Her guidance has helped me find, and own, my writing voice.

    —Malena Lopez-Maggi