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Debra Myers


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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
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