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If you’re ready to change the trajectory of your life, today’s guest has the straight talk you need. Mike Ciorrocco, owner of “That1 Agency” and host of “That1 Podcast”, has been where you are and shares what it takes to truly set a new course for yourself. Mike attributes much of his success to taking the risk of stepping on stages. He’s appeared on more than 2,000 podcasts plus TV and live stages alongside celebrities and business leaders. But before he started speaking, he felt trapped in an industry that brought him lots of money and zero joy. In his co...

Ever look at a successful entrepreneur from afar and wonder, “How did they do that?” Today’s guests are giving you the skinny on how they did it. Their varied experience—master healer, tattoo artist, author and actor, executive consultant, professional speaker, art/fashion designer, and sex therapist—means there’s wisdom in their words no matter what your business is. You’ll learn about their motivations to start their businesses, their turning points along the way, the lessons they’ve learned and what they’d do differently if they could do it all again. Their stories of turning challenge into opp...

Today’s guest, Sean Lizée, is the embodiment of the belief that anything is possible, and in this episode he shares how he went from being in prison to being a best-selling author, a sought-after actor and a successful entrepreneur. After 40 years of bad decisions, he says, he knows he’s on the right path because he goes to bed at night excited to wake up and get to work. To get to this point, he’s had to overcome self-sabotage, make peace with his past choices, and get comfortable with discomfort. Listen in as he talks with Deb abo...

One of the keys to success in business, according to today’s guest, is giving without expecting to receive. And who can argue when that way of operating has served her extremely well. Tiffany Alexander is a fund owner, a podcaster, and a self-described “super connector”. Her journey has been anything but straightforward, starting in astronaut training, transitioning to house flipping, and eventually making her way to investing as a fund owner. She says her secret to success has been following her natural tendency to help people. Early in her career she learned that effective networking was all about asking...

Your success or failure is often determined not by what you know but by who’s standing beside you. Today’s guests prove that’s true whether you are confronting burnout, imposter syndrome or trauma, or you’re striving for career advancement or business growth. Despite their diverse backgrounds, these 9 business owners have one thing in common. They have thrived in life and business in large part because of the people who helped them and because they’ve been focused on helping others as well. Settle in for an inspiring conversation about how to find the kind of support that will...

Do you hesitate to raise your prices, avoid sending invoices or put off other financial tasks? Today’s guest says reluctance to do the things that bring you success may be the result of money trauma overlapped with imposter syndrome. Founder of Creative Dynamics, Certified Business and Imposter Syndrome Coach, and the host of “Breaking Norms, Building Dreams”, Brittany Ashley has seen this play out in both her own life and in her clients’ lives. In fact, 72% of executive women experience imposter syndrome, which she defines as feeling not confident enough to accomplish something. In this episode, she and Deb disc...

Meet a woman on a mission to create and promote “conscious media”, the kind of content that leaves people inspired and motivated and reminds us just how wonderful humans are. Award-winning producer Kia Kiso-Brennan, has had a hand in many TV shows, movies and music videos. But it’s her current work promoting conscious media that she’s really excited about. She’s the founder of Conscious Media Visionaries and the host of the podcast “Convos About Conscious Media with Kia”. She shares her simple but powerful framework for deciding what media she watches so that she’s inspired to keep working...

Ready to shift from hustle to calm confidence in your business? Today’s guest, Sovereign Leadership Mentor Jen Du Plessis, tells you how. Jen explains that success requires more than business mechanics and IQ; leaders must elevate their EQ so they can make intentional decisions rather than reacting in the “battlefield” of business. This applies even if the only person you’re leading is you! Lady Jen has lived what she teaches and, in this conversation with Deb, she shares the pivotal moment she changed her approach from proving her worth to embodying her purpose. If you’re looking to go big...

What if the opportunities you never saw coming are the ones that change everything? That’s what today’s guests have discovered. Young entrepreneurs DJ Daeshaun White (DJ D Smoove) and streetwear designer Ocean Baker each started out with a vision of what their businesses would look like, but by staying open to interesting opportunities, what they’ve each created is even better than what they expected. From working with celebrities to writing books, their creativity and profits have stretched beyond what they thought possible by this point. Listen in as they share their lessons learned, plus advice on networ...

Repeated firings, unhealthy workplaces, systemic bias, perfectionism, alcoholism and childhood trauma. These are things today’s guests experienced and pushed past to create unmitigated success for themselves. Instead of letting negative events define their future, they took the feedback and adjusted their trajectory. Listen as successful entrepreneurs Nancy Perpall, Susan Winchester, Ashley Rowzee, Aysha Rivera and Elle Nagy discuss how they flipped the script on their setbacks and created more powerful results than they could have imagined before. Be sure to take notes as these women share stories of transformation and what they’ve learned about how to truly crea...

Today’s guest shares the secret to closing more clients and bridging important relationships. Liz Gol Lerner shares everything you need to know about powerful communication, from personal discussions to lucrative business negotiations. Founder of the Enlightened Communication Institute and author of “Divorce Well and Thrive”, Liz says worry and fear are the biggest blocks to productive conversations and we don’t even know it. Listen in as she shares her communication formula that enables anyone to overcome those sneaky negative emotions so you can access greater connection and success in life and business.

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This week, Deb interviews 2026 Emmy nominee Kim Estes, who’s been in hit TV series’ such as “How I Met Your Mother”, “Brooklyn 99”, “NCIS”, “Pretty Little Liars” and many more. His latest project, short form series “Big Law”, has earned him his second Emmy nomination in the same category he won in 2017. Listen to this engaging conversation with an award-winning actor and get the inside scoop on how Emmy nominations work, what the stars experience during the awards and his take on why it’s important to support indie films.

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If you’ve ever doubted yourself or undervalued your worth, worried about things like charging too much for what you do, hit play on today’s episode! Psychologist and host of the Never Perfect Podcast, Dr. Beth Capecchi, is here to give you a pep talk and share powerful insights into how you can see yourself from a more authentic, and potentially more profitable, perspective. She’s seen too many people overestimate their challenges and underestimate themselves and she’s here to remind you to stop overthinking and start valuing what you bring to the table, so you actually achieve...

The journey of writing a book is unique to each author and today’s guests demonstrate just how varied the path to publishing success can be. Among these 6 women, topics include reversing disease, dealing with loss, high level sales, incredible healing and how to motivate yourself. Some took mere weeks to organize their thoughts into chapters while others took several years. In this lively discussion about becoming a successful author, you’ll hear about the magical moments that made the hard work worthwhile, their secrets to seeing it through, how the process changed them and how they are finding read...

What helps kids become confident, capable adults who thrive? According to today’s guest, Dr. Randolph Schiffer, it’s facing their fears in childhood, and he’s just released a book to help them do that. “Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children” was born out of Dr. Schiffer’s efforts to help his son face his leukemia journey as a child. Stories are a great way to help kids understand their fears and develop courage, says Dr. Schiffer. He believes many parents today try to shield their children from fear, anxiety and other negative emotions and that’s doing their kids a d...

This episode is about how to avoid the b-word. Burnout is a real danger for anyone on a mission, whether you’re earning a degree, building a business, or in the case of today’s guest, both! Deb is talking to Andrea Nechita, who just launched My Student Toolbox, a valuable resource for anyone in higher education or someone going back to learning that needs support in creating systems that guarantee low anxiety, improved transition skills, and overall performance and success. Andrea talks about the systems that have made her successful, finding joy and motivation when things get tough and...

Want to build a business that employees and clients are excited to be part of? It starts with a strong company culture. But what, exactly, does that look like? Today’s guest, podcast host, keynote speaker and author TJ Sweet, is here to tell you what makes a great culture and how to leverage it to give your business an unshakeable foundation. This conversation is all about leadership, the privilege of pressure and the willingness to learn. Listen in and find out why an authentic culture is the secret sauce to successful organizations and profitable businesses.

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Want a blueprint for staying relevant and profitable through every major shift? On this episode, actor, author, composer and Grammy-nominated book narrator, Kathy Garver discusses how she’s adapted to changes in the entertainment industry throughout her long career. Case in point: her recent trip to Shanghai to star as a family matriarch in the fast-growing “vertical drama” genre, shot for viewing on phones. Kathy also shares her book, “Romancing with the Stars: Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories”, which includes key moments and romantic holidays that readers can recreate for themselves. There’s a lot of wisdom in Kathy’s experience. Tu...

If you’re in business and not giving your health full attention, listen up! Today’s guest, a National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, is going to tell you the top 2 things you must do to make sure your body can keep up with where your brain and your business are going. Dr. Bob Weil, a sports podiatrist who has counted Olympic Gold medalists among his patients, is blunt about this truth: If you’re serious about business, you need to pay attention to your health and fitness. He says that your body is, unequivocally, the most important piece of rea...

Feel like there’s something blocking you from the success you’re so very capable of? There’s a way to remove it so you can have the business and relationships you desire. Today’s guest, Inner Child Expert Anat Peri, teaches people to see their unhelpful behaviour patterns, unlearn them and begin to write a fresh new story. We all have childhood experiences that we may not realize impact our current decisions and actions, she says. The only way to stop that from happening is to explore what you’ve been ignoring. Listen to Deb and Anat’s conversation...

Today’s guest, seen on shows such as Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien, will make you want to find a voice coach STAT. He says how you speak has a huge impact on whether people actually hear you and connect with you. And he knows what he’s talking about. John Di Domenico’s voice has been a key part of his career as an award-winning, Emmy-nominated entertainer. Most people drive their Ferrari voice like a Ford Focus, only using 38% of its potential, he says. But it doesn’t take much to change that. Find out what he does befor...

The iconic movie line “Build it and they will come” could be the mantra for all of today’s guests. These entrepreneurs are motivated by far more than money and that deeper drive is what brings them wealth. Taking action on what inspires them rather than focusing solely on the bottom line has allowed each of them to provide quality, care and results for their clients while staying excited about the possibilities ahead. If you are a heart-centered business owner who also seeks a life of wealth, you’ll want to listen to what these artists and coaches have to say a...

If you’ve written and published your own book but don’t feel like you’re getting the sales and exposure you hoped for, hit play! This episode we have Angela McKenna, an author, International Impact Book Award winner, and marketer who knows what it takes to shine a light on Indie authors. She’s on a mission to prove that authors don’t need a big publishing house behind them to get a seat at the table. The way you get attention is simply different and you can turn being indie to your advantage. Angela’s experience shows that it can...

Today’s guest LOVES sales and he wants you to love sales too. Most people think sales is hard because they don’t know the key that makes selling your product or service easier. Sales Coach Joe Dalton lets you in on that secret and so much more in this episode! He started his sales career at 13 and loved it from the start. The wisdom he shares from 30 years in sales will give you a fresh perspective on sales that makes it feel like something you actually want to do! After listening to this episode with Joe, you will 100% be i...

Most people don’t think they have a story to tell, but the truth is that they just don’t know how to tell their stories. This episode’s guest, Creativity Coach, writer and author, Cynthia Gregory, is on a mission to change that. She helps people recognize their “secret sauce,” drawing out meaningful stories of love, struggle, and triumph, and using them to create a more compassionate world. Her anthology, “Love Notes from the Soul”, evoked unexpected emotion and enthusiasm from both its readers and its authors. The project, going into its third edition is a testament to the power of s...

How often do you let your people know they matter? When Covid shut the world down, today’s guest, author and consultant Tammy Cohen, realized she’d been so busy cultivating a life of achievement that she wasn’t as connected to people she cares about as she thought she was. That a-ha moment sparked a journey of exploring values, leadership, and connection, and that eventually led to writing a book: “Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate Deeply With Your Kids”. In this episode, Tammy shares what she learned through it all, ho...

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? From an idea and risk to employees and systems, there’s a lot to consider. And there are also a LOT of benefits, from the joy of doing what you love to the freedom of unlimited income potential. Listen in as 7 experts in their field share how they got to where they are—the successes and learning experiences—earned from starting their own businesses and sticking to the mission. Their stories and wisdom will no doubt inspire you to start your own enterprise and/or motivate you to keep going. The overri...

Today, you get a behind the scenes look at the Ladera Ladies from the hit TV show, “Reasonable Doubt”. Discover how these multi-talented women—directors, writers, actors and producers—learned to balance motherhood with building a successful career in the notoriously challenging entertainment industry. Laugh along at the hilarious stories about their first forays into acting and take notes as they share how the most unlikely connections advanced their careers. There’s plenty of crossover advice for entrepreneurs looking to “make it” in their industry so hit play and listen in to Deb’s conversation with Shannon Kane, Nefetari Spencer and Tiff...

It takes a lot of trust and self-belief to move 3,000 miles to a city with few contacts, no job and no place to live. But trust and self-belief are something Jennie Edwards has in spades. And it’s served her well in her journey from a cubicle-bound graphic designer to a self-employed brand visionary, storyteller, and videographer who now teaches entrepreneurs how to tell their story in a way that captivates others. Listen in as Jennie shares with host, Deb Drummond, her leap-of-faith story and her tips for entrepreneurs who want to build their business through powerful storytelling.

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Hot off the red carpet at the Oscars, host Deb Drummond brings you a solo show all about what it takes to “brave up” for opportunities that take you to the next level. In this peek behind the curtain, Deb shares her framework for deciding what risks to take, what she does to manage self-doubt, who she depends on to keep moving forward and who she hangs out with to improve her chances of success. Listen in and find out why visible brave acts create trust, authority, new relationships, and momentum that can change your business.

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You may not realize it but your level of self-love dramatically affects your business. Just like strong systems and habits support your success, so does the way you care for yourself and what you believe about yourself. It affects how you talk about your business, how confident you feel making an offer, how much you charge and more! Today’s guests share how they prioritize themselves to ensure they and their business operate at peak performance. Just like every other aspect of entrepreneurship, you can learn to boost your self-love for greater success. Tune in to find out how.

Do you have all the right skills and certifications for success, but still seem to struggle to turn them into the results you want? In powerful, motivating words, today’s guest, Allana Pratt, details how you can develop unshakeable personal power to create the life you want and make the income to match. Allana shares her journey from being a “wounded princess”, wishing for career success and fulfilling relationships, to being a Queen, fully in charge of her life. Listen in and let Allana’s story and expertise inspire you to flirt with life and make magic happen for yourself...

Thinking about speaking but not sure how to get started? Whether you want to be a paid speaker or speak for free to generate leads for your business, this episode is for you! Seven seasoned speakers share their top tips for stepping into the spotlight on in-person stages, online stages, on podcasts and even on TV! You have a message to share. It’s time to take the risk of being seen and share your unique message with the world. Take the first step and hit that play button!

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If you’re looking for sales wisdom, stop what you’re doing and listen. In this episode, Deb speaks with 6x international best-selling author and Sales Success Strategist Stacey Hall. Stacey is all about getting customers to say yes WITHOUT pressure or manipulation. She has mastered and teaches others how to develop the sales mindset that shines a light on the prospect and their needs. It’s an approach that finally makes selling feel good. Hit the play button and find out how sales can bring both you and your customers greater joy and success.

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In this solo episode, Deb shares what she sees as a core driver of her success: bravery. She often calls it the “stretch to significance”. From setting boundaries with friends or family, to rocking the boat in professional rooms where it might have been easier to be a people pleaser, Deb has found bravery played a key role to reaching each next level. In this candid loo back, she discusses the risks she’s taken, the brave choices she’s made and the leadership she’s developed while elevating her current business into a global movement that has proven to be a be...

What goes through the mind of a person in prison? A raw account of that experience is captured in a brand new book, “Angel on my arm: The Prison Letters” by actor Sean Lizée. In a frank conversation with host, Deb Drummond, Sean shares how writing letters allowed him to express his emotions and helped him feel normal while he was in prison during Covid. Those handwritten letters now fill a book that Sean says often brings people to tears when they read it. Listen in to hear Sean’s journey from time in confinement to starting a new cha...

If you watch American Horror Story, you’ll love this episode. Deb speaks with Emmy-nominated Actress Naomi Grossman, who plays fan-favourite Pepper in the series. As someone who took many years to “make it” in Hollywood, Grossman has plenty of wisdom for anyone who’s putting in the work and not seeing immediate results. Listen as she shares her unique alternative to a vision board, the critical role self-belief has played in her success and how she’s stayed committed to walking her own path to creative success. Naomi’s bodacious energy will have you fired up about your own future b...

Want to develop the entrepreneurial mindset that can create success in any situation? Listen to Deb’s discussion with five business owners who have learned how to push through their own mental barriers to create wealth and positive impact. Learn the secrets to staying grounded and motivated in the face of uncertainty, to staying on track when speed bumps and frustration pop up, to keeping your head in the game through every step of your business journey. No matter your stage or type of business, you’ll take away valuable insights that create a chain reaction of success when put...

In just a few months, today’s guest won’t be able to listen to this episode because she will no longer be able to hear at all. At 17, Ella Coonen discovered she had a hearing impediment and received special hearing aids that allowed her to fully experience the world of sound for the first time. That was immediately followed by the discovery that her hearing would soon disappear altogether. Both discoveries were the spark of inspiration for a documentary project that will leave audiences laughing, crying and everything in between. Listen as Ella and film producer David Kaye shar...

Today, Deb talks to Dionne Walach, Founder of the Digital Strategy Lounge, a FREE community that supports women who run, or aspire to run, online businesses. Having started her own online business in 2009 after arthritis ended her career as a cutting director in the fashion industry, Dionne has plenty of expertise to share. She’s watched incomes stagnate as prices climb and knows that many women are looking for extra income but don’t want a job that takes them away from their families. Listen in to this intriguing discussion that explores the very real opportunities that exist for thos...