Each week on “Women Leaders: Secrets to Success”, our host, Jessica Franzini, talks to women from around the country who are taking names and breaking glass. This week, Jessica spoke to Donna Deegan from The Donna Foundation.
The mission of The Donna Foundation is to provide financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and fund ground breaking breast cancer research.
To learn more, visit https://thedonnafoundation.org
What do you feel are your key personal factors for your success?:
Passion
Resilience
Optimism
What is the biggest mistake you would tell your younger self to avoid?: Thinking too small
Do you have a mentor and do you feel it is important to have one?: So many. There a many women I’ve learned from. I think it’s important to seek out those who embody traits you want to learn/grow.
Is there a book you can recommend that would be valuable to read for a woman starting out in business?: I always recommend the same book. Love is Letting Go of Fear. It’s about refocusing your brain away from fearful thoughts that cause you to lack belief. It’s about choosing the thoughts you focus your mind on.
How do you achieve balance between your professional life and personal life?:
Sometimes very poorly. But overall, I try to set boundaries and habits that I work to keep me balanced.
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