E52: Belief, Gratitude, and Mompreneurship: Debbie Sluys' Journey from Non-Profit to Success

Debbie Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare, shares her journey from the non-profit world to becoming a successful mompreneur. She applied business principles to her not-for-profit childcare organization and sought to create a culture that attracted and retained the best employees. However, she felt limited by the revenue ceiling of the non-profit sector and decided to explore vision boards as a way to help educators discover their passion and purpose.

Debbie's leap of faith into entrepreneurship was initially challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, but she adapted by taking her workshops online and found success. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility and responding to events in order to achieve desired outcomes. Debbi Sluys discusses the importance of belief and gratitude in achieving success and happiness. She emphasizes the need to believe that all things are for one's good and to be open to receiving.

Debbi also shares her unique approach to vision boarding, which involves expressing future gratitude. She encourages listeners to build trust in their beliefs and find the good in challenging situations. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of questions and a discussion on the joy of community.

Takeaways

1. Applying business principles to non-profit organizations can lead to success and create a culture that attracts and retains employees.

2. Vision boards can be a powerful tool for discovering passion and purpose.

3. Taking a leap of faith and adapting to challenges can lead to unexpected success.

4. Responsibility and the ability to respond are key to achieving desired outcomes. Believe that all things are for your good.

5. Be open to receiving.

6. Express future gratitude through vision boarding.

7. Build trust in your beliefs and find the good in challenges.

8. Community brings joy and support.