I’m delighted to have the opportunity to share this interview with Debra Russell with you. I think you’ll find it very insightful.

Debra Russell has spent the last sixteen years speaking and training all over the world. She is living the life she never could have dreamed of when she was struggling through her young life. She survived a difficult childhood in Mississippi, three failed marriages, and raising her two children on her own. After twelve years as a hairstylist, single mom and a former welfare recipient, Debra decided to change her life.

In her early 30s, she became committed to learning and applying personal improvement philosophies and skills in her life. Within one year, she had made major changes in her personal life and doubled her income as a hairstylist. Within four years, she had worked her way to General Manager of Anthony Robbins’ company where she increased profits in the events by 300% in the first year!

I managed to get Debra to talk to me about her journey. What you’ll find below is an excerpt of a telephone interview I did with Debra on March 16th, 2003. I had a number of massage professionals to join me on the call who I felt could benefit from her experience – that’s why it may sound like I’m talking to someone besides Debra. I’ve left out most of the Questions and Answers at the end, but biggest part of the actual interview is here.

Enjoy!

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