Inspirational Storyteller
Daryn Kagan is the creator and host of DarynKagan.com, an inspirational online community that features a daily Web cast of stories that show millions of people what is possible. DarynKagan.com has become a daily destination for thousands of Internet users who seek news stories that inspire. Kagan also serves as a host on Oprah Radio on SIRIUS XM Radio, where she provides daily news updates intertwined with uplifting real life human interest stories from DarynKagan.com. Launched in November 2006, the Atlanta Journal Constitution described DarynKagan.com as "a lively gathering spot," while the Boston Globe noted that the site is "bucking the media tide" with its "emphasis on stories that illustrate the triumph of the human spirit."
Promoting Hope Across the Media. Kagan is spreading her inspirational storytelling across many media platforms. Her first book, What's Possible! 50 Real People Who Dared to Dream They Could Make a Difference, will be published by Meredith Books in 2008. Her first PBS news documentary, Breaking The Curse, debuted in June 2007. It has been awarded with the prestigious Gracie Allen Award for best documentary 2007 from the American Women in Radio and Television. In Breaking The Curse, Kagan shares the remarkable story of one American woman's journey across the globe to India where she challenges that country's view of people with leprosy, and forever changes the lives of thousands. Kagan's second documentary, Solartown USA, will air in Spring 2008.
At the Forefront of News. Before heading into cyberspace, Kagan anchored both news and sports for CNN. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "CNN mainstay," she traveled the world during her 12-year tenure at CNN, and reported live on-site during numerous global events, including the war in Iraq from Kuwait. She also reported from Africa during a 10-day tour with rock band U2's Bono and U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, and provided the CNN News networks with in-depth reports on AIDS and famine. Her reports were featured on CNN.com, along with a daily blog that chronicled her reports, experiences, and travels in Africa. Additionally, Kagan reported from across the U.S. to cover numerous presidential elections, the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, and the hunt for the Washington, DC, sniper. Kagan was on the air live during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She reported throughout that day and covered the unfolding event from CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, as well as from the network's Washington, DC, bureau, as the crisis turned into a search-and-rescue mission that evolved into a war on terrorism. Before joining the news team on CNN, Kagan served as a news anchor and reporter for CNN/Sports Illustrated, the 24-hour sports news network from CNN and Sports Illustrated, covering such major events as the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs and international figure skating.
Earlier, Kagan served as a general assignment news reporter at KTVK-TV in Phoenix. During her tenure there, she received three Emmy Award nominations, and was named top reporter in the seven-state Rocky Mountain region. Kagan brings her wit, her charm, and her generosity to every presentation. She understands that informing the mind and nourishing the spirit are at the pinnacle of enlightenment.
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Show the World What is Possible! Daryn shares her journey of going from respected national news anchor to creator of her own inspirational news company, which includes the web's one-top destination for inspiring news, DarynKagan.com. She shares the best stories that come together on her website and book, What's Possible! They are stories of people overcoming unbelievable obstacles and doing amazing things. The audience is sure to leave inspired believing many more things are possible in their own lives. Daryn also talks about the theme of reinvention. Most people will never be a network news anchor or create their own inspirational website, but most will come to a place where they have to reinvent themselves. It might be because of a job change, a divorce, or seeing kids grow up and move away. But at some point, the thing that you do, that defines you, will go away. Daryn shares what she's learned about reinvention that can inspire and encourage the entire audience. The reinvention theme applies to businesses, as well. In this fast-changing world and economy, businesses and employees must reinvent themselves to stay relevant. Daryn shares what she's learned about finding inspiration and creating your reinvention.
What a Journey! Daryn shares her journey from small market TV news reporter to CNN news anchor to creator of DarynKagan.com, her own online inspirational community. Along the way, there have been incredible adventures including covering the Iraq war, traveling to Africa for two weeks with rock star, Bono, and covering Oscar's Red Carpet. She has great behind the scenes stories, as well. Like the news director who told her she didn't have, "It, that special something that would make her a success." The story of the haircut that she believes got her the job at CNN. And the behind the scene heartaches the audience doesn't know about, like finding out her mother had breast cancer just days before she leaves to cover the war. All the stories share a common theme of overcoming obstacles and going for a dream.
Soul Spa Celebration! Let's Change the Way We Celebrate Ourselves As Women. Daryn has created an event that throws out the old way and reasons we celebrate ourselves as women. No longer do you have to wait for the wedding or the baby shower to get your people together. And by the way, it is time for those traditional celebrations to be refreshed, as well. Daryn shares her journey of deciding it was her time to bring her women friends together for a weekend of bonding, celebration and spirituality. And with her Soul Spa Celebration Guidebook, she shows you how you can create the same special event for yourself.
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