Alone, life burdens can consume us, convince us that it's no one else's responsibility, that no one else cares about our issues; after all there's so much going on around us that's beyond "minor" personal concerns. So we keep it to ourselves, mentally juggling the insecurities, joys, fears, and aspirations, never truly knowing which ball will drop first or how often.

• Sometimes we reach out to comrades (our peers) or collaborators (mentors) or even push past the stigma that still surrounds counseling (therapists). All amazing resources in their own right, but may not fully offer the guidance one seeks.

                                 ***The Resource Gap***

• Now of course, there are highly paid experts that can offer consulting (specialists), that will campaign for you (be supporters), or even challenge you (be skeptics), all for the right price and believe me, most are worth the costs in the long run.

But what about the middle ground, the gap in between, that can serve as a bridge that allows you to better manage those burdens when you do indeed have to go at it alone, affordably. That's where coaching comes in, that's what we strive to bring to under-resourced communities, here at Discover Your Pace. 

special thanks

With the supportive efforts of our first three pro-bono advisory clients back in 2017, all now currently serving on the inaugural Board of Directors, Discover Your Pace was successfully incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2020! Additionally, DYP would like to thank Lawyers Clearinghouse & Dechert LLP for providing pro-bono legal services during our incorporation to launch phases. Thank you all! 

about our founder

Marcel Daniel is an alumnus of Howard University and the Gates Millennium Scholars program, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2008, while serving as senior president of Gamma Iota Sigma, Tau Chapter and a youth/collegiate mathematics tutor. Marcel has over a decade of business and financial analysis experience as a former senior analyst with Liberty Mutual and has served as a long-standing mentor with the Big Brother Big Sister program. 

• Since 2017, Marcel has contributed over 3,000 hours of pro-bono advisory sessions and services within the Greater Boston area, guiding clients in creating automated personal budgets, tax preparation, navigating performance reviews, negotiating promotions, identifying schedule efficiencies, establishing accountability practices, and implementing techniques to mitigate stress and anxiety.

Over the next three years, Marcel will be pursuing executive leadership programs with the Institute of Nonprofit Practice & New Sector Alliance, social justice programs with LeadBoston & Trinity Boston Connects, and certification programs with AFCPE & the American College. Marcel is a proud father of one son and brother of three younger sisters, and currently contributes as a youth athletic coach with Viking Sports and a mentor with Minds Matter Boston. 

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Please visit the Budget tab above for a complete breakdown of our operational costs. Additionally, client, colleague, & community org recommendations can be found via LinkedIn.com/in/MarcelatDYP. Contact us at LearnMore@DiscoverYourPace.org to learn more and/or get involved!