24 min

From Victim to Victor | Deb Weilnau Scars to Stars™ Podcast

    • Mental Health

Deb shares her journey from the first phone call with Deana after being referred by a mutual friend, to 3 years later being on the board and one of the biggest advocates for Scars to Stars™.
Mentioned Resources:
Apply to Tell Your Story in the next Scars to Stars™ book and become an international best selling author!  https://realizefoundation.org/scarstostars 
About the Guest: 
I am a Project Manager who also enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Professor in my spare time. I grew up in a family-owned business, where I was able to witness firsthand the successful operations of a company through fluctuating economies. Growing up in a business environment has made me an authentic individual that desires to help businesses communicate effectively. With more than 30 years of business experience in different industries. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business administration and an MBA from Heidelberg University. I am currently working on a Master of Science degree in Transdisciplinary Practitioner program at Middlesex University in the UK, with plans to pursue a PhD. Crucible moments that have occurred during my career have enabled me to gain immense perspective on business operations. Adopting fear and change as a motivator, along with my aggressive, tenacious, altruistic, and transparent management style drives the necessary movements for organizational development. “Any day that I think I am better than I am, is the day that my higher power reminds me I still have much to learn.”
Deb also serves as a Board Member for The Realize Foundation.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
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Deb shares her journey from the first phone call with Deana after being referred by a mutual friend, to 3 years later being on the board and one of the biggest advocates for Scars to Stars™.
Mentioned Resources:
Apply to Tell Your Story in the next Scars to Stars™ book and become an international best selling author!  https://realizefoundation.org/scarstostars 
About the Guest: 
I am a Project Manager who also enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Professor in my spare time. I grew up in a family-owned business, where I was able to witness firsthand the successful operations of a company through fluctuating economies. Growing up in a business environment has made me an authentic individual that desires to help businesses communicate effectively. With more than 30 years of business experience in different industries. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business administration and an MBA from Heidelberg University. I am currently working on a Master of Science degree in Transdisciplinary Practitioner program at Middlesex University in the UK, with plans to pursue a PhD. Crucible moments that have occurred during my career have enabled me to gain immense perspective on business operations. Adopting fear and change as a motivator, along with my aggressive, tenacious, altruistic, and transparent management style drives the necessary movements for organizational development. “Any day that I think I am better than I am, is the day that my higher power reminds me I still have much to learn.”
Deb also serves as a Board Member for The Realize Foundation.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
a href="https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTM" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

24 min