July 20, 2026

“It doesn’t matter what the transition is,” Clarke said. “The feeling we get from change. There’s a bittersweetness to it: a sense of loss and a sense of opportunity. And so it got me thinking about how we can talk about transitions in an approachable way. It doesn't have to feel so heavy, and we can feel less alone in the process.”

Designed to be non-competitive, Transitions uses a simple format: players draw a set of three cards. Each has a question designed to spark introspection and connection. (“What's the best decision you've ever made, and what made it so?”) Each player also draws an “expansion” card, which takes the conversation deeper. One of them reads, “what does that teach you about your needs?” 

Transitions is already being used by organizations like Habitat for Humanity, at nonprofits supporting reentry and transitional services, and other organizations.

“Our collaboration with Dānia and her game has proven to be a valuable and enjoyable experience,” said  Stephanie A. Burke, director of the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation, who used the game to help lead her team through an office move. “Through the game, our team bonded and got to know one another better, which has been instrumental in preparing us for the major transition we're undertaking. It was a fun, yet meaningful, way to spend our time, and we all felt more equipped and unified for the challenges ahead.” The game also helped the team refine its vision statement.

Clarke studied film and video at Bennington. She often uses the cards in video street interviews with strangers for her Instagram. The approach has pushed her outside her comfort zone but also affirmed how much people crave real conversation.

“I honestly have to give myself a pep talk because I don't want to bother people or make them feel uncomfortable, especially when I ask to record,” Clarke said. “But they are pretty receptive, especially because I frame it as a way to inspire others. Ultimately, everyone's story is a source of inspiration for someone out there, and people love to talk about their stories.”

Clarke credits her senior year at Bennington with the ability to advocate for her vision, a skill that now fuels her independent entrepreneurial path. “Thinking deeply, experimenting, and not being afraid to try different things definitely came from Bennington,” she reflected.

Now based in Denver, Clarke is fully committed to growing BRIDGE, including building partnerships and offering workshops. Though she currently runs everything herself, she’s open to building a team as the work expands.

“When your heart's in it, [spending a lot of time on a project] doesn't feel like a loss of anything,” she said. “It takes time and energy, but I've never felt more fulfilled in my life."