Deborah Cole is a speaker, writer, and visual storyteller based in Austin, Texas.

After 35 years leading teams and managing multi-million-dollar projects, the former business owner and leader enthusiastically shares her wisdom, stories and documentary-style photography with others.

Whether growing her business to the top 25 list in the industry, serving on community boards, or using her teaching, writing, and photography to inspire and educate, Deborah is on a personal mission. She is a frequent speaker focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion, specifically women empowerment.

Supporting all in their efforts to realize their innate potential whether personally or professionally is her goal. She consults with businesses, groups and individuals.

As a graduate of the Seminary of the Southwest integrating her knowledge of how the business world moves, Deborah helps others get to where they are meant to be in life.