About

Daree Allen is a vocal introvert whose equally strong passion for the written and spoken word translates seamlessly in her blog, Daree’s Insights, where she pontificates on the things that move, motivate, and challenge her and her readers to be better and do better. A collection of inspirations and reflections of personal growth, the blog explores such themes as singleness, spirituality, accountability, and youth mentorship. Daree is transparent and unashamed to share things about herself that others wouldn’t–all in the name of teaching and introspection.

The award-winning speaker, and authorpreneur started a diary at age 12, and has never stopped writing. She has written many creative stories and articles since her youth–her high school girlfriends can tell you about the soap opera she wrote in a Composition book in the 10th grade.

Daree’s first book, “What’s Wrong With Me?” is a mentoring book for teen girls, is slated for release in Fall 2011 by Kharacter Distinction Books. Part memoir, part self-help, What’s Wrong With Me? encourages girls to embrace their uniqueness and stay close to God.

Daree’s speaking talents are evident. She has taught spiritual discipleship classes, facilitated divorce recovery workshops, and presented business and professional development topics at organizational chapter meetings, workshops, conferences, schools, and universities across the country for such organizations as The Society for Technical Communication (STC), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at Strayer University, and the University of Houston’s BLACKE Student Summit.

As a sign of her commitment to ongoing professional development, Daree has been an active member of Toastmasters International since 2008, and currently holds the Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) and Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) designations. She has served in many leadership roles, including VP Education and Area Governor (both in District 66- Virginia; 2009-2010), and is currently serving as the Publicity Chair for the 2011 District 14 Fall Conference (Georgia), and as VP Public Relations (2011-2012) for both of her clubs in Marietta, GA.

In 2010 she launched her writing and speaking website, D.elivering A. R.ich, E.mpowering E.xperience. In her spare time, Daree likes reading and writing (yes, for fun!), watching movies,  turbo-kickboxing, Zumba, bowling, and hanging out with friends.