From Stay-At-Home-Mom to Serial Entrepreneur: The Empowering Journey Of Broad of Directors Founder & CEO Deb Perkins
- From Stay-At-Home-Mom to Serial Entrepreneur: The Empowering Journey Of Broad of Directors Founder & CEO Deb Perkins Sharon Macey 33:48
In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Deb Perkins, Founder and CEO of Broad of Directors, the company that teaches early-stage entrepreneurs how to build the type of company that gets funded.
A 3X entrepreneur, 2X Intrapreneur, consultant, and digital educator with 20+ years of experience as a founder, co-founder, board member, advisor or founding team member, Deb has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in almost every industry.
Deb graduated from Vanderbilt University and attended the Marketing Management segment of Columbia University’s Executive MBA program. She is a self-avowed “lifetime learner” and currently resides in Austin, Texas.
Sharon and Deb discuss applying the many mom skills and superpowers in the business world, some challenges that may be faced when starting a business and the need for more women in the entrepreneurial space.
Deb’s story is particularly inspiring for other moms as it showcases her resilience and adaptability in transitioning from a high-powered corporate career to being a full-time mom of triplets. She emphasizes the importance of testing ideas, being resourceful, and seeking support from advisors. Deb’s journey reflects the inherent resourcefulness of women, and she encourages others to embrace exciting careers that stimulate and fulfill them, regardless of age. Through her work, she aims to address the funding gap for women and underrepresented minorities in the startup world. Overall, Deb’s story serves as a beacon of inspiration for moms seeking to reinvent themselves and pursue fulfilling careers beyond traditional roles.
Deb’s passion for learning and challenging herself is the driving force in finding fulfillment in her career and making a positive difference in the entrepreneur’s lives she touches.
[00:00] Introduction [00:53] Deb’s background [02:00] Deb’s experience as a Stay-at-Home mom of triplets [03:57] The decision and challenges of leaving full-time work to stay home with kids [06:36] Transitioning from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur [11:35] Skills developed as a stay-at-home mom and their applications in business [15:05] Listening is a valuable skill set that easily transitions from motherhood to business. The various HR skills you use as a mom. [16:38] Encouraging women in entrepreneurship and overcoming funding challenges [19:00] Challenges and struggles in starting Broad of Directors [21:41] Testing ideas and seeking advice are key for entrepreneurs [24:39] Creative funding methods when starting a new business [27:53] A woman’s innate resourcefulness and creativity in powering up an entrepreneurial idea [30:23] Deb’s perspective on reinvention and pursuing excitement in career [32:08] Where to find Deb online
Learn more about Deb Perkins and Broad of Directors:
Website: https://www.broadofdirectors.com Instagram: @broadofdirectors
LinkedIn: @debperkins
Facebook: @broadofdirectors
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Mom To MORE™ Pod is written and produced by Sharon Macey. It is edited by Aspen Streiff.
