Mission Accepted

How often do you let your people know they matter? When Covid shut the world down, today’s guest, author and consultant Tammy Cohen, realized she’d been so busy cultivating a life of achievement that she wasn’t as connected to people she cares about as she thought she was. That a-ha moment sparked a journey of exploring values, leadership, and connection, and that eventually led to writing a book: “Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide...

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? From an idea and risk to employees and systems, there’s a lot to consider. And there are also a LOT of benefits, from the joy of doing what you love to the freedom of unlimited income potential. Listen in as 7 experts in their field share how they got to where they are—the successes and learning experiences—earned from starting their own businesses and sticking to the mission. Their stories ...

Today, you get a behind the scenes look at the Ladera Ladies from the hit TV show, “Reasonable Doubt”. Discover how these multi-talented women—directors, writers, actors and producers—learned to balance motherhood with building a successful career in the notoriously challenging entertainment industry. Laugh along at the hilarious stories about their first forays into acting and take notes as they share how the most unlikely connect...

It takes a lot of trust and self-belief to move 3,000 miles to a city with few contacts, no job and no place to live. But trust and self-belief are something Jennie Edwards has in spades. And it’s served her well in her journey from a cubicle-bound graphic designer to a self-employed brand visionary, storyteller, and videographer who now teaches entrepreneurs how to tell their story in a way that captivates others. Listen in as Jen...

Hot off the red carpet at the Oscars, host Deb Drummond brings you a solo show all about what it takes to “brave up” for opportunities that take you to the next level. In this peek behind the curtain, Deb shares her framework for deciding what risks to take, what she does to manage self-doubt, who she depends on to keep moving forward and who she hangs out with to improve her chances of success. Listen in and find out why visible b...

You may not realize it but your level of self-love dramatically affects your business. Just like strong systems and habits support your success, so does the way you care for yourself and what you believe about yourself. It affects how you talk about your business, how confident you feel making an offer, how much you charge and more! Today’s guests share how they prioritize themselves to ensure they and their business operate at pea...

Do you have all the right skills and certifications for success, but still seem to struggle to turn them into the results you want? In powerful, motivating words, today’s guest, Allana Pratt, details how you can develop unshakeable personal power to create the life you want and make the income to match. Allana shares her journey from being a “wounded princess”, wishing for career success and fulfilling relationships, to being a Que...

Thinking about speaking but not sure how to get started? Whether you want to be a paid speaker or speak for free to generate leads for your business, this episode is for you! Seven seasoned speakers share their top tips for stepping into the spotlight on in-person stages, online stages, on podcasts and even on TV! You have a message to share. It’s time to take the risk of being seen and share your unique message with the world. Tak...

If you’re looking for sales wisdom, stop what you’re doing and listen. In this episode, Deb speaks with 6x international best-selling author and Sales Success Strategist Stacey Hall. Stacey is all about getting customers to say yes WITHOUT pressure or manipulation. She has mastered and teaches others how to develop the sales mindset that shines a light on the prospect and their needs. It’s an approach that finally makes selling fee...

In this solo episode, Deb shares what she sees as a core driver of her success: bravery. She often calls it the “stretch to significance”. From setting boundaries with friends or family, to rocking the boat in professional rooms where it might have been easier to be a people pleaser, Deb has found bravery played a key role to reaching each next level. In this candid loo back, she discusses the risks she’s taken, the brave choices s...

What goes through the mind of a person in prison? A raw account of that experience is captured in a brand new book, “Angel on my arm: The Prison Letters” by actor Sean Lizée. In a frank conversation with host, Deb Drummond, Sean shares how writing letters allowed him to express his emotions and helped him feel normal while he was in prison during Covid. Those handwritten letters now fill a book that Sean says often brings people to...

If you watch American Horror Story, you’ll love this episode. Deb speaks with Emmy-nominated Actress Naomi Grossman, who plays fan-favourite Pepper in the series. As someone who took many years to “make it” in Hollywood, Grossman has plenty of wisdom for anyone who’s putting in the work and not seeing immediate results. Listen as she shares her unique alternative to a vision board, the critical role self-belief has played in her su...

Want to develop the entrepreneurial mindset that can create success in any situation? Listen to Deb’s discussion with five business owners who have learned how to push through their own mental barriers to create wealth and positive impact. Learn the secrets to staying grounded and motivated in the face of uncertainty, to staying on track when speed bumps and frustration pop up, to keeping your head in the game through every step of...

In just a few months, today’s guest won’t be able to listen to this episode because she will no longer be able to hear at all. At 17, Ella Coonen discovered she had a hearing impediment and received special hearing aids that allowed her to fully experience the world of sound for the first time. That was immediately followed by the discovery that her hearing would soon disappear altogether. Both discoveries were the spark of inspira...

Today, Deb talks to Dionne Walach, Founder of the Digital Strategy Lounge, a FREE community that supports women who run, or aspire to run, online businesses. Having started her own online business in 2009 after arthritis ended her career as a cutting director in the fashion industry, Dionne has plenty of expertise to share. She’s watched incomes stagnate as prices climb and knows that many women are looking for extra income but don...

Producer Jesse Norsworthy brings actresses and actors from his new TV show, “High Volume”, to the stage of Mission Accepted to tell all on how to flip the script about how to make a movie with an incredible cast and how energy between cast members matter. The cast shares how they beat the odds in this industry, how mindset matters, how magic can happen when it’s your time. Jesse is shooting the pilot episode, “Ink and Ice”, in the ...

If you want to make an impact with your business, you need to OWN YOUR LANE. That’s the message from today’s guest, visibility expert and author of the “Own Your Lane” book series, Michelle B Griffin. A TEDx speaker, author and podcast host, Michelle walks her talk, and in this conversation she shares the secrets to her success. Listen in for her proven 4-step Own Your Lane process, plus branding and public relations tips that will...

Ready to make 2026 your BEST business year IN HISTORY? Learn how a super achiever CREATES her success each year. It takes the same energy to do something that gives you middle of the road results vs. something that makes your DREAMS COME TRUE. If you want your dreams to come true this year, listen in as your host Deb Drummond shares her TOP PERFORMANCE ADVICE that guarantees results.

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What would it be like to wow yourself this year? For your host Deb Drummond, the feeling is incomprehensible. Mission Accepted media has had more than 762 million media impressions in 2025. With those kinds of numbers, it’s easy to say the results were worth the effort, but she didn’t know back in January whether her investments of time, money and effort would pay off. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain as Deb looks back on a ...