Some leaders inspire through strategy.
Dawn Airhart Witte inspires through love.
As a Writer, Speaker, and Founder of The Secrets of Being and The Desire to Inspire Foundation, Dawn has dedicated her life to one simple but powerful mission:
to leave people better than she found them.
Her work centers on personal development, love, and human connection, and it is rooted not in theory, but in lived experience, compassion, and a deep desire to serve—especially children. Through her writing, speaking, podcast, and philanthropic work, Dawn invites others to slow down, open their hearts, and remember what truly matters.
A Life Guided by Service and Love
Dawn has always felt called to serve. From an early age, her love for children and her belief in the inherent goodness of people shaped the way she showed up in the world. She doesn’t seek attention or acclaim—she seeks impact.
“I want to leave everyone I meet better than I found them,” she shares. “I want to be the change I wish to see in the world.”
That philosophy became the foundation for everything she does today. Whether she is comforting someone who feels unseen, writing words that spark hope, or building opportunities for others to thrive, Dawn leads with empathy and purpose.
Holding Space for Pain—and for Healing
One of the greatest challenges of Dawn’s work is also one of its deepest responsibilities.
People from around the world reach out to her, sharing their struggles and asking for guidance. While she wishes she could help everyone, she carries the weight of knowing that no single person can hold all the pain of the world.
“Hearing about other people’s struggles weighs heavily on my heart,” she admits.
Yet the reward outweighs the burden.
Knowing that someone feels seen.
Knowing that kindness landed where it was needed most.
Knowing that love made a difference.
“To hear that I have touched another person with kindness and love,” Dawn says, “that is the greatest gift I could ever receive.”
Advice for Women: Follow Your Heart, Even When Others Don’t Understand
Dawn’s advice to women is gentle, honest, and deeply freeing:
Believe in yourself. Follow your heart.
She reminds women that not everyone will understand their dreams—and that’s okay.
“Our dreams were given to us,” she says. “No one else has to understand them.”
She encourages women to live fully, courageously, and without regret—to choose love, happiness, passion, and purpose, even when the path isn’t clear to others.
A Vision Rooted in Impact and Legacy
Dawn’s future goals are not measured in milestones, but in meaning.
She is focused on creating lasting impact—especially for children—by planting seeds of belief, confidence, and compassion through her books, podcast, and foundation.
In 2026, she will launch an affiliate program through her shopping website to support the people she works with in Africa, giving them opportunities to earn income, build self-sufficiency, and grow their self-confidence.
“For me, it’s not just about meeting physical needs,” she explains. “It’s about helping people believe in themselves.”
And she believes that belief is one of the greatest gifts we can ever give.
Listening to the Quiet Call of “More”
There wasn’t a single defining moment that changed Dawn’s direction—there were many.
Years spent as a devoted mother shaped her profoundly. But alongside that chapter, a quiet inner voice kept whispering that there was more she was meant to give.
That voice grew louder during her first trip to Africa.
Surrounded by children whose joy and resilience radiated despite having so little, Dawn experienced a moment of deep clarity. They didn’t see themselves as lacking. They saw themselves as belonging.
In that moment, she remembered a truth she had always known:
We are here to love, to connect, and to uplift one another.
Those children, the animals who taught her presence and unconditional love, and the gentle inner voice that refused to be ignored became her greatest teachers. Dawn didn’t so much choose a new direction—she chose to listen.
And everything since has flowed from saying yes to her dreams, even when others didn’t understand.
IAW: A Platform for Purpose and Connection
Dawn is grateful to IAW for providing a platform where she can share her work and her vision. She values the resources, mentoring, and opportunities for connection—and looks forward to deepening relationships within the community.
Her advice to women new to IAW reflects her worldview:
Join. Participate. Get to know one another.
“You could be the miracle someone is looking for,” she says, “and they may be the miracle you are looking for.”
Final Reflection
Dawn Airhart Witte reminds us that leadership doesn’t always roar.
Sometimes, it whispers.
Sometimes, it listens.
And sometimes, it simply loves.
Her work is a powerful reminder that a life led with compassion, service, and authenticity leaves a legacy far greater than any title ever could.
✨ Connect with Dawn
🌐 Website: www.thesecretsofbeing.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-airhart-witte-19910920
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesecretsofbeingpodcast/
🤍 IAW Profile: Dawn Airhart Witte
