In this episode of One Small Change, Yvonne McCoy sits down with certified business coach Debra Russell to dive into the powerful impact of small, intentional changes on both health and entrepreneurship. Debra Russell shares her journey from a high-powered film and TV career to building a business that helps passionate individuals turn their craft into thriving, sustainable ventures. Through her personal story of overcoming illness, Debra Russell introduces the concept of “pacing” as a key to both healing and business growth, breaking the myth that more hustle always leads to success. Together, they unpack the importance of self-leadership, smart delegation, and developing systems that honor creativity without sacrificing profitability. Tune in for actionable insights—and a refreshing reminder that slow, steady, and strategic steps can create monumental transformation.

Guest Bio:

Debra Russell is a certified business coach, MBA, and expert in NLP and hypnosis. With a background in film and television production, Debra Russell transitioned into coaching after a serious illness, discovering her calling in helping creators, athletes, and passion-driven entrepreneurs build sustainable, profitable businesses. Raised with business savvy by a CPA parent and a lifelong entrepreneur herself, she brings a blend of practical business structure and heart-centered guidance to her clients.

Chapters:

00:00 "Surrendering to Heal"

04:52 "Pilates and Self-Acceptance"

09:41 Creativity Through Structure

12:35 Delegation and Workflow Simplified

16:47 "Join, Share, Grow, Transform"

17:37 "One Small Change Strategy"

Quote from the Guest:

“One small change at a time…if you try to change too much too fast, you will rebel against it or things will happen that throw you off and you will revert to your default. So one small change.”

Link:

Click here to get your free “Overwhelm into Action” workbook: https://tinyurl.com/TheOneSmallChange

Connect with Debra at: [email protected] or https://www.debrarussellcoaching.com/