Dare to Bloom

Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings

By: Zim Flores

Narrated by: Zim Flores

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's Summary

Either by choice or by circumstance, we all encounter times of starting over. Seasons of hardships, abundance, seeking, and struggle all have a purpose because growth demands change. Dare to Bloom urges us to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of life as we boldly position ourselves for what God has for us next. Serial entrepreneur and author, Zim Flores (neè Ugochukwu), reveals the challenges she's faced and how even her failures have helped shape her sense of purpose.

Her parents had big plans for her life. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Zim Flores was uprooted from her community as a young girl, marking the beginning of her quest for true identity. Though she experienced unprecedented worldly success as a teenager and young adult, Zim declares that even when we feel pressured by the world around us, our true identity is never at risk.

In Dare to Bloom, Zim offers practical and hard-won truths about:

• How to reclaim your true identity
• How to surrender your desired outcomes to God
• How to move forward after broken friendships
• How to find comfort during your darkest hours
• How to navigate new beginnings with hope for whatever is next
• How to joyfully participate in your own story - even when you don't know what the future holds

Dare to Bloom is a powerful gift for listeners in times of transition or struggle who need a reminder that their true identity never changes. It empowers those who feel stuck in their current circumstances to follow God obediently into the unknown, finding joy in each new beginning. Inside you'll find:

• Breathtaking photography from Zim's travels
• Thoughtful questions for reflection at the end of each chapter
• Zimisms - wisdom-filled phrases from the author

When everything changes around us, it can be easy to think that we're only as good as our last success. Though our identities are challenged day by day, Dare to Bloom encourages us to reclaim our identity in God, who is unchanging through it all. 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Zim Flores (P)2020 Thomas Nelson

Let Zim’s Story Scan Yours for Revelation

This book!!!!! I wanted to listen to it in one sitting as Zim told us the authentic and hard truth of her story. As she spoke, naturally Holy Ghost was scanning my story and giving me revelation and confirmation. Too good not to read twice!! Dare to Bloom is so powerful.

Worthwhile read that leads to great self reflection!

This book is so beautiful both visually & in content. I have purchased the hard cover for myself & as gifts. I also listened to the audiobook & Zim Flores’ reading allows you to feel her words & internalize the lessons, even more. Zimisms are pure Gems!

Outstanding!!

A candid and transparent account of a colorful life journey that is both relatable and inspiring. Zim’s vulnerability takes you to those tough place and compels you to hold up a mirror to you own life lessons and see them with compassion and hope. This is a profound story about faith and God’s love and authority over our lives no matter where we are or what we are doing. It is a must read as a beacon of hope and a motivator to lean into God’s plan for our individual lives. I highly recommend!!!

I loved this book!

Zim's voice is so soothing .The message and lessons shared in the book are so powerful.

Loved this Audio Reading

I love this author, I love that I can feel the peace of the Lord through your voice! Please write more and continue your podcasts!

Beautifully Written, Inspirational Book

This book is short, but beautifully written and carefully crafted with inspiring words and testimonies of new beginnings that come after seasons of pain and brokenness. Every story Zim tells is interlaced with stories from the Bible, giving a modern-day visual of principles God gave us to navigate through painful endings and new beginnings.

It’s a truly beautiful book. Definitely recommend.

fresh oil

It took me twice as long because I kept repeating parts but I enjoyed listening. I can appreciate her perspective and the wisdom she imparts.

Inspiring

I enjoyed the book and lessons. Her story is inspiring for any age and the wisdom she's gained will impact generations.

So appropriate for this time in my life

I had seen an influencer I follow repost this book. As soon as I read the description, I decided it was not a book I wanted to read. I had told myself that I wasn't listening to any books this year that were along the lines of self help or heavily religious. I am so glad I was lead back to this book. The identity conversation in this book help me to uncover so uncomfortable truths about my life. This was so on time for my current season of life.

Inspiring!

In the face of unfamiliar horizons ... an opportunity for self-discovery and growth arises. Recounting inspired experiences—challenging at the outset—Zim reminds us that there is a reason for every season. Pause and praise, reflection and devotion, courage and conviction, can lead us to 'bloom where God planted us, if we dare.' ... an inspiring book!

Very good

Excellent book. Beautifully narrated with a lovely calm voice. Very encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for the work put into making this!

Loved it!

Narration was great, I just wanted to keep listening the story / testimonies very powerful and relatable...I loved the flow, different but good..Looking forward to hear more from ZF..

A blessing

Beautifully narrated. The lessons in this book are powerful tools for transcending tough times. Loved it.

Quick, easy but powerful

Perfect insight into Zim’s personal life and story with Travel Noire and how she dealt with it all. More importantly it helps you apply her life lessons to yourself! Chapter 2 is by far my favourite! It’s the longest chapter but the most powerful and potent (based on my current life position).

Lots of quotables and captions as the young ones would say. This audiobook is one I’ll be listening to again and again as the messages are so applicable