Debra Myers - a podcast by Terry Weaver, Co-founder, VEL Institute podcast host

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Debra Myers is Big Cheese&Chief Excitement Officer (AKA CEO) of Enfusia, a premium bath products company that manufactures and distributes everything from Bath Bombs to CBD infused oils nationwide. Debra started Enfusia in her bathroom and has built it into a company that sells products in major retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods and fine hotels. Debra is a champion of people and has a mission to hire people who might not have the opportunity to enjoy the dignity of making progress. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and leadership. She is a guest lecturer at The University of Houston and she volunteers her time for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program.
Podcast Segments[2:18] - Early stages of Enfusia.[4:37] - Starting Enfusia&helping others.
[9:02]- Debra’s passion for her business.
[11:11]- Why bath products?
[13:06]- Where does Debra’s determination come from?
[15:24]- Learning to problem solve.
[18:10]- How important is leadership in growing a company?
[20:56]- Learning from mistakes made.
[22:53]- Caring about your employees.
[27:26]- Debra’s understanding of the marketplace.
[31:52]- Are challenges part of success?
[34:25]- Challenges that have helped her as a leader.[38:44] - Debra’s role as a CEO
[40:50]- Tactics, routines,&habits.
[45:41]- Advice for new business owners.
[52:52]-  Continuing to personally grow.
[55:48]- Debra’s book recommendations.
[57:32]- People Debra follows.
[58:39]- Encouraging others to pursue leadership roles.
[1:01:41]- Is it harder for women to be a leader or business owner?
[1:04:43]- Debra’s words of wisdom.
Selected links from showEnfusia Website
Enfusia FacebookWho Moved My Cheese?
Good to GreatFreakonomics
EntreLeadership

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