Admit It! With Alexis White Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 9 Dana Bowling
Dec 3, 2025
Dana Bowling, a dynamic podcaster and media entrepreneur, reflects on her journey from Hollywood casting to launching her successful podcast, Daily Dose of Donna. She shares stories about her early fascination with entertainment, the challenges of navigating non-traditional career paths, and the pivotal moments that led her to coaching women entrepreneurs. Dana discusses her rapid rise in the podcasting world and future plans to expand her brand, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for empowering others.
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Childhood Hollywood Obsession
- Dana Bowling grew up obsessed with Hollywood and would spend hours watching sets and tapings as a child.
- That childhood fascination drove her to pursue casting and entertainment careers after college.
Community College To UCSB Transfer
- After not getting into four-year colleges, Dana attended Santa Barbara City College and transferred to UC Santa Barbara.
- The route gave her academic momentum and a social workaround living in Isla Vista.
Majors Teach Transferable Skills
- Dana found sociology useful for reading people and understanding behavior in casting and media work.
- She notes majors teach transferable human-behavior skills, not fixed career paths.
