Mission Accepted

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? From an idea and risk to employees and systems, there’s a lot to consider. And there are also a LOT of benefits, from the joy of doing what you love to the freedom of unlimited income potential. Listen in as 7 experts in their field share how they got to where they are—the successes and learning experiences—earned from starting their own businesses and stic...

Today, you get a behind the scenes look at the Ladera Ladies from the hit TV show, “Reasonable Doubt”. Discover how these multi-talented women—directors, writers, actors and producers—learned to balance motherhood with building a successful career in the notoriously challenging entertainment industry. Laugh along at the hilarious stories about their first forays into acting and take notes as they...

It takes a lot of trust and self-belief to move 3,000 miles to a city with few contacts, no job and no place to live. But trust and self-belief are something Jennie Edwards has in spades. And it’s served her well in her journey from a cubicle-bound graphic designer to a self-employed brand visionary, storyteller, and videographer who now teaches entrepreneurs how to tell their story in a way that...

Hot off the red carpet at the Oscars, host Deb Drummond brings you a solo show all about what it takes to “brave up” for opportunities that take you to the next level. In this peek behind the curtain, Deb shares her framework for deciding what risks to take, what she does to manage self-doubt, who she depends on to keep moving forward and who she hangs out with to improve her chances of success. L...

You may not realize it but your level of self-love dramatically affects your business. Just like strong systems and habits support your success, so does the way you care for yourself and what you believe about yourself. It affects how you talk about your business, how confident you feel making an offer, how much you charge and more! Today’s guests share how they prioritize themselves to ensure the...

Do you have all the right skills and certifications for success, but still seem to struggle to turn them into the results you want? In powerful, motivating words, today’s guest, Allana Pratt, details how you can develop unshakeable personal power to create the life you want and make the income to match. Allana shares her journey from being a “wounded princess”, wishing for career success and fulfi...

Thinking about speaking but not sure how to get started? Whether you want to be a paid speaker or speak for free to generate leads for your business, this episode is for you! Seven seasoned speakers share their top tips for stepping into the spotlight on in-person stages, online stages, on podcasts and even on TV! You have a message to share. It’s time to take the risk of being seen and share your...

If you’re looking for sales wisdom, stop what you’re doing and listen. In this episode, Deb speaks with 6x international best-selling author and Sales Success Strategist Stacey Hall. Stacey is all about getting customers to say yes WITHOUT pressure or manipulation. She has mastered and teaches others how to develop the sales mindset that shines a light on the prospect and their needs. It’s an appr...

In this solo episode, Deb shares what she sees as a core driver of her success: bravery. She often calls it the “stretch to significance”. From setting boundaries with friends or family, to rocking the boat in professional rooms where it might have been easier to be a people pleaser, Deb has found bravery played a key role to reaching each next level. In this candid loo back, she discusses the ris...

What goes through the mind of a person in prison? A raw account of that experience is captured in a brand new book, “Angel on my arm: The Prison Letters” by actor Sean Lizée. In a frank conversation with host, Deb Drummond, Sean shares how writing letters allowed him to express his emotions and helped him feel normal while he was in prison during Covid. Those handwritten letters now fill a book th...

If you watch American Horror Story, you’ll love this episode. Deb speaks with Emmy-nominated Actress Naomi Grossman, who plays fan-favourite Pepper in the series. As someone who took many years to “make it” in Hollywood, Grossman has plenty of wisdom for anyone who’s putting in the work and not seeing immediate results. Listen as she shares her unique alternative to a vision board, the critical ro...

Want to develop the entrepreneurial mindset that can create success in any situation? Listen to Deb’s discussion with five business owners who have learned how to push through their own mental barriers to create wealth and positive impact. Learn the secrets to staying grounded and motivated in the face of uncertainty, to staying on track when speed bumps and frustration pop up, to keeping your hea...

In just a few months, today’s guest won’t be able to listen to this episode because she will no longer be able to hear at all. At 17, Ella Coonen discovered she had a hearing impediment and received special hearing aids that allowed her to fully experience the world of sound for the first time. That was immediately followed by the discovery that her hearing would soon disappear altogether. Both di...

Today, Deb talks to Dionne Walach, Founder of the Digital Strategy Lounge, a FREE community that supports women who run, or aspire to run, online businesses. Having started her own online business in 2009 after arthritis ended her career as a cutting director in the fashion industry, Dionne has plenty of expertise to share. She’s watched incomes stagnate as prices climb and knows that many women a...

Producer Jesse Norsworthy brings actresses and actors from his new TV show, “High Volume”, to the stage of Mission Accepted to tell all on how to flip the script about how to make a movie with an incredible cast and how energy between cast members matter. The cast shares how they beat the odds in this industry, how mindset matters, how magic can happen when it’s your time. Jesse is shooting the pi...

If you want to make an impact with your business, you need to OWN YOUR LANE. That’s the message from today’s guest, visibility expert and author of the “Own Your Lane” book series, Michelle B Griffin. A TEDx speaker, author and podcast host, Michelle walks her talk, and in this conversation she shares the secrets to her success. Listen in for her proven 4-step Own Your Lane process, plus branding...

Ready to make 2026 your BEST business year IN HISTORY? Learn how a super achiever CREATES her success each year. It takes the same energy to do something that gives you middle of the road results vs. something that makes your DREAMS COME TRUE. If you want your dreams to come true this year, listen in as your host Deb Drummond shares her TOP PERFORMANCE ADVICE that guarantees results. Keywords: pla...

What would it be like to wow yourself this year? For your host Deb Drummond, the feeling is incomprehensible. Mission Accepted media has had more than 762 million media impressions in 2025. With those kinds of numbers, it’s easy to say the results were worth the effort, but she didn’t know back in January whether her investments of time, money and effort would pay off. Listen in for a peek behind...

Find out the 5 things every business owner MUST do to get to each new level of success. Your host Deb draws these secrets out of celebrity photographer/designer Rony Armas and photographer Alicia Lara. Both talk about the process of taking their careers to the next level with the opening of their new studio just outside of Los Angeles. With 20 years of experience as a photographer, Rony has built...

Want to MAKE MORE MONEY? As successful entrepreneurs who help other people make money, this episode’s guests tell you how. Specializing in different areas, these income-producing rock stars share their secrets to building wealth through efficiency, focus, tracking, curiosity and risk-taking. The message is clear. It doesn’t matter what your business is; it’s the knowledge you use to run it that de...

“If you’re going to do something, go in with your whole heart.” That’s the advice from Hollywood actor Joe Cortese, who counts the Oscar-winning “Green Book” among his film credits. In this episode, Joe shares lessons he’s learned over his 4-decade career in film, theatre and fashion. These universal truths have given him a fulfilling life and career and they can guide anyone who’s on a mission. L...

Website:  https://aegisformulas.com  https://Foundationalwellness.com This episode offers a one-two punch, shining a light on how to take charge of both your health and your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in as Dr. Vaughn Watts, a renowned functional medicine doctor, shares valuable insights on repairing and sustaining your health by pairing foundational and functional medicine. Plus, discover how...

Today’s guest knows the struggle a person can feel when they ignore their inner wisdom. Kazemaru Yukawa tried to fit the mold of corporate life until she couldn’t ignore the reality that it wasn’t her path. Follow Kazemaru’s journey from ignoring her innate talents to fully embracing psychic mediumship. Now, she joyfully helps others find objects, life direction, closure after the loss of a loved...

Discover how the power of speaking can transform your life and business. Deb Drummond welcomes a panel of incredible speakers who share their journeys from overcoming self-doubt to becoming influential voices in their fields. Hear tips on how to turning your struggles into strengths, preparing to speak, finding your voice, and making meaningful connections with your audience. If you’re thinking ab...

If you’ve ever felt the call to do something big, this episode is both your inspiration and your “how to” guide. Deb shares how she started the 262 Movement, which has earned over 5 million media impressions as it’s grown into multiple summits, a TV channel, an inspirational book and a powerful community. So many people have asked her how she’s done it. Take a peak behind the curtain of this inter...