In this episode of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, Jackie Ferguson talks with Debra Boggs—career strategist, Forbes honoree, and founder of D&S Executive Career Management.
Debra shares how she went from working in higher ed to leading a fast-growing company that helps C-suite leaders land their next big role. She opens up about mindset shifts, personal branding, and why networking isn’t optional—especially for underrepresented professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
You’ll also hear how Debra used coaching, self-awareness, and a little discomfort to grow from solopreneur to CEO of a 15-person team.
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Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.
