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Deborah Drummond, with her 30 years of being an ultrapraneur and creating over 7 companies, knows exactly what it means to ACCEPT THE MISSION !! The #Mission Accepted Podcast is an incredible show that interviews and showcases Ultrapreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Creatives and people in Media. When you make that decision, when you accept the mission to become a solopreneur, to take your self and your talents to market, then you embrace a life of not only unlimited possibilities but also the unknown.
It’s an elixir of fear and bravery that only someone who’s taken this leap of faith really understands. On our show, Deb digs deep with her guests and we highlight what YOU the listener wants to know, the stories, the whys and the hows to navigate the journey to the heights of success. Get ready to hear from some of the most incredible Mission Takers from Generation Z to Boomers. So sit up, perk up and get ready to take notes! We invite you to feel like you're sitting on the couch with us in our own private conversation about life, hilarious stories, and self propelled success where nothing gets held back between friends. Our show is all about having a good time, having you have fun, hopefully you’ll have a laugh or two, and leave the show being inspired and motivated.
We are so unique in our show in that we dedicate one week strictly to this incredibly innovative Gen Z generation. It’s an amazing show that lends to the realization that, whatever age you decide to take on your mission, we all have to make that decision and the lessons in solopreneurship no matter what they look like may seem different but in essence they truly are not. It takes guts, stamina, creativity, and a deep desire to create long term success, no matter what generation you are! A big thanks and heart felt appreciation for joining us today, and here is your Host, Deborah Drummond!
It’s an elixir of fear and bravery that only someone who’s taken this leap of faith really understands. On our show, Deb digs deep with her guests and we highlight what YOU the listener wants to know, the stories, the whys and the hows to navigate the journey to the heights of success. Get ready to hear from some of the most incredible Mission Takers from Generation Z to Boomers. So sit up, perk up and get ready to take notes! We invite you to feel like you're sitting on the couch with us in our own private conversation about life, hilarious stories, and self propelled success where nothing gets held back between friends. Our show is all about having a good time, having you have fun, hopefully you’ll have a laugh or two, and leave the show being inspired and motivated.
We are so unique in our show in that we dedicate one week strictly to this incredibly innovative Gen Z generation. It’s an amazing show that lends to the realization that, whatever age you decide to take on your mission, we all have to make that decision and the lessons in solopreneurship no matter what they look like may seem different but in essence they truly are not. It takes guts, stamina, creativity, and a deep desire to create long term success, no matter what generation you are! A big thanks and heart felt appreciation for joining us today, and here is your Host, Deborah Drummond!
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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 she’s made and the leadership she’s developed while elevating her current business into a global movement that has proven to be a beacon of light for other women in business.Website: https://debdrummond.com
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 tears when they read it. Listen in to hear Sean’s journey from time in confinement to starting a new chapter as an actor and published author.Website: IG - https://www.instagram.com/lizeeowls28/Book - https://bit.ly/4rtbqgk
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 success and how she’s stayed committed to walking her own path to creative success. Naomi’s bodacious energy will have you fired up about your own future by the end of this conversation.Website: https://naomigrossman.net
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 your business journey. No matter your stage or type of business, you’ll take away valuable insights that create a chain reaction of success when put into practice.Websites: Irina Shehovsov – https://www.irinashehovsov.com/Melissa Heathers – https://soulsecrets.caCarroll Patrizi – https://carrollpatrizi.com Ocean Baker – https://natsukashiiink.world/ Leslie Capps – https://authorin30.com
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 inspiration for a documentary project that will leave audiences laughing, crying and everything in between. Listen as Ella and film producer David Kaye share with Deb their race against time to capture “The Sound Of A Bucket List”, an experience of a lifetime for Ella and a film to inspire the rest of us.Website: https://www.soundofabucketlist.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/soundofabucketlist/Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-sound-of-a-bucket-list-documentary-funding
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’t want a job that takes them away from their families. Listen in to this intriguing discussion that explores the very real opportunities that exist for those who are ready to explore a more balanced way of living and working.Website: https://dionne.superpatch.com
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 beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, listen to hear the story- the impact - and the dream!Read about High Volume’s pilot episode, “Ink and Ice”: https://instagram.com/high.volume.tv
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 give you quick wins as well as long-term gains in your business.Website: https://michellebgriffin.com
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.Keywords: planning, accountability, goals, top performance, how do I speed up my success, memory, reverse engineer the year, discipline, changing direction, taking risks, self-directed mindset, get ready, fourth quarter planning, mentors, what should I look for in a mentor, what does success look like, vision board, mantra, rock the stage, rock the page, rock the screen, rock your lifeWebsite: https://debdrummond.com/top-performance-accountability/
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 year of unforeseen success. Let her reflections inspire your own evaluation of the year that was and the unforeseeable success that lies ahead.Website:Mission Accepted Podcast: https://debdrummond.com/missionaccepted-podcast/Top Performance Success Planner: https://debdrummond.com/top-performance-success-planner-3/The Women’s Channel: https://debdrummond.com/womens-channel/
Find out the 5 things every business owner MUST do to get to each new level of success. Your host Deb draws these secrets out of celebrity photographer/designer Rony Armas and photographer Alicia Lara. Both talk about the process of taking their careers to the next level with the opening of their new studio just outside of Los Angeles. With 20 years of experience as a photographer, Rony has built an enviable portfolio of Grammy and Emmy award winners, magazine covers, passion projects and more. With his new business partner Alicia, he is ready to level up! Listen in and discover the magic that happens when you take the kind of risks that launch businesses into the stratosphere.Website: https://rastudioanddesign.com/
Want to MAKE MORE MONEY? As successful entrepreneurs who help other people make money, this episode’s guests tell you how. Specializing in different areas, these income-producing rock stars share their secrets to building wealth through efficiency, focus, tracking, curiosity and risk-taking. The message is clear. It doesn’t matter what your business is; it’s the knowledge you use to run it that determines your success. These four guests lay it all out for you like never before so tune in and capitalize on their expert advice so you can boost your income NOW.Connect with this episode's guests: Elisa Boogaerts: https://www.launchpartnerpro.com Brandi Cox: https://questforclients.com Linda Eskay: https://linktr.ee/lindaeskayDr. Ebonie Baker: www.elitebizloans.com
“If you’re going to do something, go in with your whole heart.” That’s the advice from Hollywood actor Joe Cortese, who counts the Oscar-winning “Green Book” among his film credits. In this episode, Joe shares lessons he’s learned over his 4-decade career in film, theatre and fashion. These universal truths have given him a fulfilling life and career and they can guide anyone who’s on a mission. Listen in and learn from the wisdom of this accomplished actor, writer and producer.Find Joe on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0181288/Music mentioned in this episode: “The White Album” by the Beatles“Here’s Yianni” on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10730424/?ref_=fn_t_1
Website: https://aegisformulas.com https://Foundationalwellness.comThis episode offers a one-two punch, shining a light on how to take charge of both your health and your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in as Dr. Vaughn Watts, a renowned functional medicine doctor, shares valuable insights on repairing and sustaining your health by pairing foundational and functional medicine. Plus, discover how he increased a company’s revenue tenfold within three years in the highly competitive nutraceuticals space. This episode is packed with practical tips for both budding entrepreneurs and established entrepreneurs who want to multiply their profit and impact.Mentioned in this episode: Book: “Foundational Wellness: The Simple System That Ends Doctor Dependency Forever”The Shift Collective - https://theshift-collective.co/homeMusic: “Rambling On” by Led ZeppelinArtist: Chance Pena
Today’s guest knows the struggle a person can feel when they ignore their inner wisdom. Kazemaru Yukawa tried to fit the mold of corporate life until she couldn’t ignore the reality that it wasn’t her path. Follow Kazemaru’s journey from ignoring her innate talents to fully embracing psychic mediumship. Now, she joyfully helps others find objects, life direction, closure after the loss of a loved one and more. Learn how easily everything can fall into place when you stop trying to follow other people’s strategies and start trusting your own divine guidance.Website: https://kazemaru.comMusic mentioned in this episode: Makaha Sons
Discover how the power of speaking can transform your life and business. Deb Drummond welcomes a panel of incredible speakers who share their journeys from overcoming self-doubt to becoming influential voices in their fields. Hear tips on how to turning your struggles into strengths, preparing to speak, finding your voice, and making meaningful connections with your audience. If you’re thinking about speaking, hit play and let these stories motivate you to take the risk of stepping on stage and make an impact.Brandi Cox: https://questforclients.comCathy Holt: https://cathyholt.comLinda Eskay: https://linktr.ee/lindaeskayHeather Taylor D’Amico: https://purefectbalance.love Susan Postnikoff: https://suzpost.comTrish Springsteen: https://www.trishspringsteen.com
If you’ve ever felt the call to do something big, this episode is both your inspiration and your “how to” guide. Deb shares how she started the 262 Movement, which has earned over 5 million media impressions as it’s grown into multiple summits, a TV channel, an inspirational book and a powerful community. So many people have asked her how she’s done it. Take a peak behind the curtain of this international movement to learn how Deb has rallied hundreds of women and kept the momentum going through the bumps in the road that inevitably come with taking a risk like being at the helm of a global movement.Website: https://debdrummond.com/
Website: https://tamarawhitecoaching.com/Burned out or overwhelmed? You need a Divine Disrupter and that’s exactly who your host, Deb Drummond, is talking to today. Dr. Tamara White, Counsellor and Author of “Living a Courageous Life”, gives you actionable tips to help you recover from burnout and, better yet, avoid it altogether. Dr. White reached her breaking point and learned what it takes to disrupt the cycle of burnout and overwhelm. Listen in to learn the keys to managing stress so you can unleash the high performer you know you are.Music mentioned in this episode: Aretha Franklin
Would you finally write your book if someone told you it was selfish not to? Listen in and find out why these Multiple International Best-Selling Authors know that writing a book is a selfless gift to the world. These 7 authors share the spark that ignited their writing experience on topics ranging from anti-bullying to business. Your host, Deb Drummond, draws out inspirational stories of the risks they took as authors and their master secret for authorship success. For anyone thinking of becoming an author or even if you already are one, don’t miss the opportunity to tune in to discover if it’s time for you to take the leap.Check out the authors’ books:Cynthia Gregory - “Love Notes from the Soul 2.0”Trish Springsteen - “Changed by Suicide”Dali Rivera - “Confident Bully-proof Kids”Yvette Durazo - “In the High Heels of a Smart Negotiator”Liz Lerner - “Divorce Well and Thrive: Your guide to being your best self under the worst circumstances”Brandi Cox - “Wired To Win: A Masterclass In Winning Strategies From Top Experts”Susan Postnikoff - “Empowered Communication. C-Suite and Sales edition”
Website: https://heavenlysoulandspirit.com Lisa Attanasio didn’t know if her business would work, but after years of ignoring her natural talent, she knew she needed to try. She let her intuition guide her and took the risk, serving more than 2,000 clients as a psychic medium in the past 5 years. If you’re thinking of starting something new, Lisa’s lessons in saying yes to her inner wisdom will both inspire and empower you to follow your intuition and embark on your own exciting adventure.Music mentioned in this episode: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
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