Among many other topics, we explore:

From Pavilion Projects to Purpose: How Deborah’s high-level corporate career masked a deeper longing to create meaningful impact.

The Three-Year Wake-Up Call: Deborah’s medical misdiagnosis, loss of credibility, and the emotional toll of not being believed.

The Million-Dollar Penny: How discovering the story of a rare 1943 copper penny sparked her first children’s book and musical about self-worth.

Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth: Why one depends on achievement—and the other comes from within.

The Birth of the Self-Worth Initiative: Deborah’s promise to dedicate her life to helping others reclaim their value.

Meet Paisley: A porcupine fashion designer who gives away her power “quill by quill” until she must decide what to do with her last one.

Giving Away Our Power: Why Deborah believes we don’t get stuck because of fear—but because we slowly surrender our voice.

Magical Realism on a Broadway Scale: Deborah’s bold vision for Paisley the Musical and her unconventional path to bringing it to life.

The Power of Music to Rewire Belief: Why songs can reach places inside us that words alone cannot.

Join us for an imaginative, heartfelt conversation about resilience, creativity, and the radical act of reclaiming your worth, proof that even when you feel discarded, you may be the rarest coin of all.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or unsure of your value, this episode is your reminder: every penny counts… and so do you.

Connect with Deborah!

Website: https://paisleysfashionforest.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-weed-67b91313/

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

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Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

Among many other topics, we explore:

Finding Home Through Change: How Morgan’s life of constant movement helped her discover what community, belonging, and “home” really mean to her.

The Power of Presence in Leadership: Why being seen, heard, and valued matters—and how that shapes the way Morgan leads.

Being Underestimated: How early career challenges in male-dominated spaces taught Morgan to advocate for herself and lead with integrity.

Brave Communication: The moment that changed how Morgan approaches conflict, choosing honesty over avoidance.

Women Supporting Women: Why collaboration, not competition, is the key to powerful female leadership.

Letting Go of Chasing Power: How stepping away from status and salary helped Morgan reconnect with her true values.

Redefining Success: Why fulfillment comes from how you show up for people, not the title you hold.

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Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

Among many other topics, we explore:

The Magic of Grandma’s Kitchen: How Tom’s earliest memories of baking with his grandmother sparked a lifelong love for bread.
From Corporate Life to Cottage Bakery: Why leaving behind a PhD program and corporate consulting led Tom to a more joyful, fulfilling path.
Baking as Healing: How bread became a form of therapy during anxiety, divorce, and major life transitions.
Redefining Success: Why less money and more joy turned out to be the richest combination of all.
Growing Up Queer in a Fundamentalist Church: Tom shares the challenges of discovering his identity in an environment that didn’t offer safety or support.
Religious Trauma and Self-Acceptance: How unlearning shame became part of Tom’s healing journey.
Choosing Joy on Purpose: Why happiness isn’t always automatic—but it can always be chosen.
Finding Community Beyond the Bar Scene: The importance of diverse, supportive spaces for queer connection and belonging.
The Story Behind “Behind the Breadbox”: A nostalgic, meaningful name rooted in family, food, and home.
The Special Bond Between Gay Men and Straight Women: A heartfelt reflection on safety, trust, and joyful connection.

Join us for a warm, honest, and laughter-filled conversation about identity, resilience, and the beautiful freedom that comes from finally being yourself—proof that it’s never too late to start living the life that feels like home.

Connect with Tom!

Website: https://www.behindthebreadbox.com/

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.