"Nobody can thwart God's plan for your life." In this episode, Deborah Smith Pegues shares how her faith has helped her rise from an abusive childhood to a respected TV/Radio host, global speaker and bestselling author of multiple books including "Lead Like a Woman." Join host Kathleen Cooke as Deborah shares career and financial advice for women in business and in the entertainment industry with topics that include networking, collaboration, fighting imposter syndrome and a Christian response to gaslighting.
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**More About this Episode** Career Advice for Women from Bestselling Author Deborah Smith Pegues
About Deborah Smith Pegues
From her humble beginnings as a Southern maid to a Fortune 500 V.P. to bestselling author and global speaker, Deborah Smith Pegues has maintained an intense passion for God and His word and for adding value to other people's lives. She has written 18 transformative, inspirational books, including the platinum award-winning 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over 1.5 million copies), Confronting Without Offending, 30 Days to a Stronger, More Confident You, and her latest groundbreaking book, Lead Like a Woman. Deborah has sold over 2.5 million books worldwide. In addition to being a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, she holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California and boasts over four decades as a seasoned CPA and financial consultant to high profile clients.
Through her guest appearances on major television, radio, podcast, magazine and other media platforms, Deborah has shared transformative life principles of financial, relational, and emotional freedom with millions. During 2018-2019, she hosted 36 episodes of her inspirational talk show, Winning with Deborah, on the TBN Salsa Network.
A former MCA/Universal Studios, Inc. VP and venture capitalist, Deborah is an astute businesswoman and has played the key role in several news-making transactions. She developed the financial projections for the startup of the wildly successful Magic Johnson national theater chain, and negotiated the largest bank financing commitment ever extended to a church in the U.S. in conjunction with the construction of the famed West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA.
She has served on the board of major U.S. nonprofits including World Vision, Inc., Christian Women in Media, and the National Association of Evangelicals. She recently founded Win 360, Inc. to empower disadvantaged women with the financial, relational and professional savvy to pursue their divine destiny.
Deborah and her soulmate/business partner, Darnell Pegues, live in Southern California and have been married for 44 years. They have no children but many mentees. As an anointed Bible teacher and eternal optimist, she holds fast to her life's motto: "Everything works together for my good; I'm never a victim."
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