Daylan West shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Daylan, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
My first ninety minutes are all about setting the tone for my whole day. I start by drinking some water, sitting down for a ten minute meditation, and giving myself five minutes to write in my gratitude journal. After that, I read my daily devotional to get my mind centered and grounded. Then I get dressed and head to my apartment gym for a solid hour workout to wake my body up and get my energy right. When I’m done, I come back upstairs, shower, get ready for the day, grab some fruit, pick up my laptop and monitor , and head down to the workspace to lock in. That’s how I set my mindset, my energy, and my focus before anything else.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Daylan West. I’m an entrepreneur, author, speaker, personal development coach and the creator of the Day2Day brand. My work is all about helping people slow down, reflect, and actually learn how to take care of their mind on a daily basis. I teach practical mindfulness, emotional awareness and real lifestyle habits that help you grow into the person you’re trying to become.
What makes my brand unique is that everything I create comes from my lived experience. I used journaling and meditation to pull myself out of some tough seasons, rebuild my confidence, and get clear on my purpose. Now I turn those tools into things other people can use too, like my Day2Day Journal and the community events I host for men and high achievers.
Right now I’m focused on scaling the brand, speaking more in schools and organizations, and building spaces where people can come together, learn about themselves, and leave with real tools they can use in their everyday life. My mission is simple. I want people to grow, heal, and feel more grounded day by day.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world tried to tell me who to be, I was a curious, positive kid who loved making people smile and feel seen. I was the one asking questions, wanting to understand how people think, and paying attention to things most people overlooked. I learned early that I enjoyed helping people grow, reflect, and evolve, and I followed what I genuinely wanted to learn, not just what I was told to learn.
That same energy shows up in everything I do today. I am an author, a personal development coach, and the creator of the Day2Day Journal and the Day2Day Life brand. My work comes straight from my own experiences. I take the things I have lived through and turn them into practical tools that help people build confidence, clarity, and consistency. The events I host, the spaces I create for men, the books and flashcards I make, and the workshops I lead all come from that same curiosity and commitment to helping people understand themselves better.
What makes my work special is that it is real. I do not teach theory. I teach what I have had to grow through myself. Mindfulness. Emotional awareness. Self trust. Slowing down enough to hear your own voice again. My focus is helping people show up for themselves one day at a time, and I am building a community around that mission.
Right now I am growing my journal line, developing a flashcard deck, expanding my workshops, and bringing this work into more schools and organizations to support mental health and personal growth.
At the core, I am someone who believes that when you really know yourself and invest in your growth, everything in your life begins to shift. My purpose is to help people reach that place day by day.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, there have been plenty of moments when I thought about quitting and questioned if any of this was worth it. One of the biggest was when I first got into wholesale real estate. It was my first real entrepreneurship journey and it was tough. I was making calls every day, spending money on marketing, putting in hours of work, and not seeing anything come back. It felt discouraging and heavy, but I stayed with it because I knew changing my reality was possible and quitting would not get me closer to the life I wanted.
Pushing through that season taught me a lot. Eventually the work paid off. I started seeing results, then consistent results, and it opened doors for better relationships, more opportunities, and a life that looked closer to my goals. That experience showed me that resilience is one of the most important pieces of success. It is something I still lean on today and something I encourage others to tap into. When you remember why you started and you stay focused on the bigger purpose, you give yourself a real chance to grow into the person you want to become.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I am committed to the belief that self development is one of the most powerful tools a person can have. It changes how you see yourself, how you show up for the people you love, and how you impact the world around you. I have seen it in my own life, and I know how life changing it can be when someone learns how to slow down, reflect, grow, and take their healing and evolution seriously.
My long term mission is to make personal development feel natural and normal and encouraged in the same way school, fitness, or going to the doctor is. I want it to be something people value, talk about, and invest in because it genuinely transforms lives. When people learn who they are and take ownership of who they want to become, everything changes. Families get healthier. Communities get stronger. People start living with more confidence, more clarity, and more purpose.
No matter how long it takes, I want to make self growth a cultural norm and something people are proud to practice daily. It is a lifelong project for me because I know how powerful it is, and I want the world to experience that same shift.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I only had ten years left, the first thing I would let go of is worrying about what people think of me. I would stop stressing over failure or whether something might not work out. I would stop choosing entertainment over real connection and quality time with the people I love. I would walk away from relationships that don’t mean anything to me. I would cut out the pointless scrolling and the mindless social media use. I would drop anything that pulls me away from being present, building real memories, and creating a life that actually matters to me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://day2daylifeshop.myshopify.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daylan-west-533512255/
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