In this soul-stirring episode, I had the honour of sitting down with the radiant Deborah Weed — founder of the Self-Worth Initiative and the Quills Up Movement — for a conversation that will awaken something deep within you.
Deborah’s journey from the corporate world into the heart of self-worth advocacy began with a health crisis and a misdiagnosis that turned her world upside down. What emerged from that rupture was a more profound truth — one that now fuels her mission to empower women and young girls to remember who they truly are.
We explore her creative legacy through her book Paisley’s Last Quill and her bold vision for a Broadway-scale musical — both powerful expressions of her devotion to reclaiming self-worth through storytelling and imagination.
This is more than a podcast. It’s a transmission — a reminder that your voice is sacred, your creativity is power, and your worth is not up for debate.
We also speak on loss, spirituality, resilience, and what it means to lead from the inside out. If you're walking the path of purpose, awakening, or creative leadership, this conversation is for you.
Tune in and allow yourself to be moved.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 — Welcome to Visionary New Earth Leaders
00:59 — Meet Deborah Weed: Founder of the Self-Worth Initiative
01:54 — From corporate success to soul awakening
03:00 — The misdiagnosis that became a catalyst
06:39 — Self-worth through creativity and courageous truth
09:55 — The birth of Paisley’s Last Quill and her vision for Broadway
15:26 — On spiritual connection, loss, and healing
22:33 — What’s next + how you can support
25:26 — Final words of wisdom
Connect with Deborah Weed:
Website (Self-Worth Initiative): http://www.selfworthinitiative.net
Website (Paisley’s Last Quill): http://www.paisleyslastquill.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah.weed/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-weed-67b91313/
