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Jan 7, 2019 · 1h 8m
Debra Myers is Big Cheese & Chief Excitement Officer (AKA CEO) of Enfusia, a premium bath products company that manufactures and distributes everything from Bath Bombs to CBD infused oils nationwide. Debra started Enfusia in her bathroom and has built it into a company that sells products in major retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods and fine hotels. Debra is a champion of people and has a mission to hire people who might not have the opportunity to enjoy the dignity of making progress. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and leadership. She is a guest lecturer at The University of Houston and she volunteers her time for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Podcast Segments [2:18] – Early stages of Enfusia. [4:37] – Starting Enfusia & helping others. [9:02] – Debra’s passion for her business. [11:11] – Why bath products? [13:06] – Where does Debra’s determination come from? [15:24] – Learning to problem solve. [18:10] – How important is leadership in growing a company? [20:56] – Learning from mistakes made. [22:53] – Caring about your employees. [27:26] – Debra’s understanding of the marketplace. [31:52] – Are challenges part of success? [34:25] – Challenges that have helped her as a leader. [38:44] – Debra’s role as a CEO [40:50] – Tactics, routines, & habits. [45:41] – Advice for new business owners. [52:52] – Continuing to personally grow. [55:48] – Debra’s book recommendations. [57:32] – People Debra follows. [58:39] – Encouraging others to pursue leadership roles. [1:01:41] – Is it harder for women to be a leader or business owner? [1:04:43] – Debra’s words of wisdom. Selected links from show Enfusia Website Enfusia Facebook Who Moved My Cheese? Good to Great Freakonomics EntreLeadership