ABOUT THIS EPISODE
I talk all the time about how the pathways to wealth are always here. We just don't always see them. And by wealth, I don't only mean money. I mean loving what you do, letting your heart be full, and living a life that's true to you. This conversation is packed with evidence of how real those pathways are.
I'm sitting down with Debi Hemmeter, president of the Inner Mountain Foundation and co-founder of the global Lean In movement alongside Sheryl Sandberg. After 25+ years as a Fortune 50 executive at PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, Debi now helps women stop chasing external noise and start leading from the inside out. She has such a beautiful, contagious energy, and she seems to create prosperity, opportunity, and joy everywhere she goes.
Debi shares three stories that show how you can create opportunities you want, even when the path isn't obvious yet. Right now, with so much uncertainty and so much competing for your attention, it's easy to let the outside noise decide what you're supposed to want. So listen to this one looking for evidence for yourself. Pop in those earphones, take these lessons to heart, and let's get to it.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Why Debi uses "the dash between your birth and your death" to decide what to do with her life
- How a guessed Harvard email address got a reply from Sheryl Sandberg within 30 minutes, and what Debi offered to do when they met
- How a vitality week in the Hamptons turned into five years helping fitness trainer Tracy Anderson build her business
- How Debi's daughter got the exact role she wanted at the Four Seasons when there wasn't even an open job
- Why outward success can still feel hollow, and the snooze-alarm signal Debi says to pay attention to
- What Sheryl taught Debi about resilience, and why clarity makes resilience easier
- Practical ways to start listening to your heart, from editing who's in your life to walking without a podcast on
- Why aspirational thoughts won't get you there, and what Debi says to do today instead
DEBI'S GIFT TO YOU
Debi is offering a free masterclass through the Inner Mountain Foundation all about listening to your heart. It walks you through how to get there, even if you can't meditate yet. Get the link here → https://sarahwalton.com/create-opportunities/
CONNECT WITH DEBI HEMMETER
- Website: https://www.innermountain.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inner_mountain_foundation
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-mountain-foundation/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innermountainfoundation
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpXBd9yif-ZggAF0PtZFZQ
ABOUT DEBI HEMMETER
Debi Hemmeter is the President of the Inner Mountain Foundation and co-founder of the global Lean In movement alongside Sheryl Sandberg. With 25+ years as a Fortune 50 executive at PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, Debi now helps individuals — and the organizations that serve them — stop chasing external noise and start leading from the inside out. She is based in Los Angeles and is a proud mom of two daughters who are, in her words, "leaning in all the way."
READY TO CREATE YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY?
This episode might have you noticing where other people's rules have been deciding what's possible for you. If so, let's talk. As my gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and which pathways might be waiting for you.
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FREE GIFT FROM SARAH
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LEARN FROM SARAH
Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence.
- Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses
- Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources
CONNECT WITH SARAH
- Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton
ABOUT SARAH WALTON
Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love.
Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women.
She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast.
Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.
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