December 30
Your voice is more than what you say—it’s who you are.
Dana Lewis, a communication and vocal coach, is on a mission to amplify the voices of neurodivergent women. As the founder of Undeniable Voice, she brings two decades of expertise in vocal pedagogy, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed coaching to help ADHD women reconnect with their authentic voices.
Dana shares her personal ADHD story, from masking as a child to rediscovering her quirks as a source of strength in adulthood. These formative experiences inspired Dana’s journey of self-acceptance, where she discovered how singing and voice work can not only regulate the nervous system but also boost confidence and foster emotional clarity.
Dana recounts pivotal moments in her youth that shaped her journey. In grade school, a teacher’s harsh criticism of her learning style left a lasting mark on her confidence. In high school, rumors about her having a learning disability fueled her determination to mask and overcompensate, striving for perfection to prove her capabilities. These challenges ultimately guided Dana toward finding her voice, building resilience, and igniting her passion for helping others do the same. Her later discovery of singing as a tool to reconnect with suppressed emotions solidified her commitment to empowering others to embrace their voices and identities. She now sees voice work not just as a tool for communication but as a pathway to healing and self-expression.
Through her Bold and Brilliant program, born from this desire to help others reclaim their voices, Dana empowers ADHD women to build resilience, express their truths, and embrace their unique identities with pride.
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"I wanted kids to be celebrated for the way they learn instead of being shamed. I didn’t want kids to have the same experience I did."
- Dana Lewis
"[On having ADHD] Having that label helped me feel like I had a community. It gave me a new level of self-compassion and a way to see how everything fit together."
- Dana Lewis
"I use singing as a way to empower women to show up as their fully authentic selves. Strengthening your physical voice has amazing ripple effects across all areas of life."
- Dana Lewis
"Even though it was a negative formative experience, it taught me a lot about who I can be, what choices I can make, and how I can make a difference."
- Dana Lewis
"If you think of your nervous system as the canvas, everything is built on top of it. Starting from a place of regulation is key to being successful in anything."
- Dana Lewis
"Singing lights up the entire brain and releases serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine. It’s like a meditation—a way to regulate your nervous system and connect with yourself."
- Dana Lewis
- Dana Lewis was diagnosed with processing disorders in elementary school, but her ADHD wasn't recognized until much later.
- She experienced bullying from a 5th-grade teacher who mocked her learning differences, leading to significant educational trauma.
- Despite challenges, Dana excelled academically through determination and support, graduating summa cum laude and becoming a special education teacher.
[20:00 - 40:00] Finding Her Voice and Professional Path
- Dana's early love of singing and theater provided an outlet for self-expression and nervous system regulation.
- She developed a unique approach combining vocal coaching with nervous system awareness, specifically designed for neurodivergent women.
- Her personal experiences with learning differences influenced her mission to help others find and amplify their authentic voices.
[40:00 - 01:00:06] Nervous System Regulation and Voice Work
- Dana explains how singing activates the entire brain and helps regulate the nervous system through vagus nerve stimulation.
- She introduces the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" technique for nervous system awareness and regulation.
- Dana emphasizes that everyone can sing and benefit from voice work, using it as a tool for self-discovery and emotional regulation.
