Dana Priyanka Hammond is a bestselling author, speaker, and creative visionary whose work is rooted in resilience, healing, and faith. Born in Pune, India, and shaped by a life marked with profound challenges—including childhood abandonment—Dana has transformed her story into a powerful message of hope and restoration.
She is the author of Abandoned But Not Forgotten, a deeply moving memoir that chronicles her journey from trauma to empowerment. Through her writing, Dana creates a safe space for those navigating pain, loss, and identity, reminding readers that their story is not over.
Beyond books, Dana expresses her message through music as a Christian pop artist, sharing songs that reflect her ongoing journey with God. Her projects, including Still Standing: The Redemption Journey and Hope Is Fighting For You, extend her mission to bring healing through storytelling and sound.
As the founder of Dana Speaks™ and Dana Priyanka Hammond Publishing, she is committed to helping others share their voices, embrace their truth, and heal at their own pace. Dana’s work stands at the intersection of storytelling, faith, and transformation—empowering others to rise, rebuild, and remember that they are never alone.
Dana Priyanka Hammond is a bestselling author, speaker, and creative visionary whose work is rooted in resilience, healing, and faith. Born in Pune, India, and shaped by a life marked with profound challenges—including childhood abandonment—Dana has transformed her story into a powerful message of hope and restoration.
She is the author of Abandoned But Not Forgotten, a deeply moving memoir that chronicles her journey from trauma to...
Against All Odds: A Journey of Rebuilding, Resilience, and Empowerment.
In Against All Odds, bestselling author and advocate Dana Priyanka Hammond shares her deeply personal journey of transformation, healing, and faith. Through raw honesty and heartfelt reflections, Dana chronicles her journey of rising from the ashes of loss, trauma, and...
Abandoned But Not Forgotten is the powerful memoir of Dana Priyanka Hammond, who as a four-year-old child was abandoned in a train station in India. Through her life, she has faced many trials and tribulations--abandonment, abuse, assault, and being part of the broken foster care and adoption system in America. Yet, she has overcome all of these...
The Solo Journey:Why You Don’t Need Others to Find Fulfillment by: Dana Priyanka Hammond is an empowering guide to self-discovery and personal growth through the art of embracing solitude. This book encourages readers to become their own best friend by cultivating self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and finding joy in solitary...
“Dana Priyanka Hammond’s story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future. Her courage to share her truth inspires readers to find strength in their own journey.”
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Reader Review
“Dana writes with honesty, vulnerability, and grace. Her words touch the heart and remind us that healing and hope are always possible.”
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Literary Community Member
“Through her storytelling, Dana transforms pain into purpose. Her voice is authentic, uplifting, and deeply impactful.”
