Multiple kids. A full-time career. A growing ministry.

When Debbie Simmons suddenly became a mom to five children overnight through adoption, she knew that surviving wasn't enough. Instead of letting the chaos take over, she built a simple system that gave every child a voice, created structure, and allowed her family to thrive—all while continuing to work full time.

In this episode of Women and Work, Debbie shares how overcoming unimaginable personal tragedy shaped her leadership, motherhood, and mission to help thousands of families heal through trauma counseling. From engineering to ministry, nonprofit leadership, and raising nine adopted children, her journey proves that structure, resilience, and purpose can coexist.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Raising five children while working full time 
• Why family schedules reduce stress 
• Leading through tragedy and trauma 
• Building a successful nonprofit from scratch 
• The Architecture of Trust 
• Balancing leadership and motherhood 
What's one system or routine that has made your family life easier?

Learn about building your own legacy at The Architecture of Trust: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/

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