Debra Sadowski started @rockitpromo out of her parents' spare bedroom with a dream and a lot of chutzpah. Now, 20 years later, rock-it is a leading Canadian lifestyle PR firm that resides in the heart of downtown Toronto. As the company's CEO/Founder and an innovator within the industry, Debra has appeared as a PR expert on shows like eTalk, ET Canada and Global News and has been featured in Toronto Life, The Globe and Mail, and Forbes.com. Current clients include adidas, L'Oréal Paris, Knix, Tissot, Club Med, GUESS, Dr. Martens, The JUNO Awards, and many more.⁣ ⁣ In This Episode Debra Shares:✅ Her addiction and mental health journey ✅ Eliminating the pressure of "what ifs" during these uncertain times⁣ ✅ Leaning into struggle and tips to help you cope productively ⁣ ✅ Reaching out to loved ones and changing your surroundings to lift your mood⁣ ✅ Overcoming obstacles in business and in life⁣ ⁣ ⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND: What makes her a good quarantine buddy: She gives really good hugs!⁣ What makes her a bad quarantine buddy: She likes her personal space⁣ Fave Quote: "We are all broken and that's how the light gets in"⁣ Pump-Up Song: "Dance Monkey" by @tonesandi⁣ At-Home Workout: yoga 🧘‍♀️@sarifoxy | @onepeloton free 90day trial⁣ Snack: Yoso yogurt, berries, @chefjordanwagman 's granola ⁣ Book: Reading "Harry Potter" with her son & "Untamed" by @GlennonDoyle⁣ TV Show:"Ozark" and "The Morning Show" ⁣ Skill/Hobby: she creates playlists for her socially distant neighbourhood boogie parties, otherwise, no time for new hobbies!⁣ Connect: @rockitdeb ⁣

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Produced by: @katiezeppieri @jromito

*Recorded April 28th on Instagram Live*