We start a new interview and dive into the benefits of taking risks. The host of the label-free podcast sits down to share her story. Deanna is recently married (hence the name change) and is living her best life, as her tagline suggests. However, it has not been an easy road. Our discussion reviews numerous challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Spoiler alert, she took risks and avoided playing it safe.

Benefits Of Taking Risks

The idea of risks is one of those half-full or half-empty ways to examine a subject. One can focus on the upsides of a risk paying off or avoiding the loss of a risk that does not. We are naturally biased to prevent pain and loss, so taking the safe route is more common than embracing risk. While you may see some of Deanna’s story as a back-against-the-wall situation, it is still hard to consider her anything but a risk-taker. That embrace of risk has led her to an exciting and enjoyable life. The hope is that her story will motivate you to do the same.

About Deanna

From a high-level overview, she is a human trafficking survivor, a widow, a former C-Level executive, a fashion designer, and a bodybuilder expert. Currently, she is Ms. Chicago America Nation 2021 and host for the Label Free podcast. She has lived a very big life with lots of experience. When she decides to do something, she does it BIG! While she has a hard time selling herself in a bio, she is more than happy to talk about her story. You can learn more about her from her podcast and website.

Learn More

Check out the website for the podcast at:
It is streamed on 15 different audio platforms and rapidly growing on YouTube. It has been nationally syndicated and covers diverse topics, all while blowing up the myth of labels. The last year of building this podcast has been the most fun, rewarding adventure yet for her. She looks forward to what’s to come!

Rob Broadhead

Rob is a founder of, and frequent contributor to, Develpreneur. This includes the Building Better Developers podcast. He is also a lifetime learner as a developer, designer, and manager of software solutions. Rob is the founder of RB Consulting and has managed to author a book about his family experiences and a few about becoming a better developer. In his free time, he stays busy raising five children (although they have grown into adults). When he has a chance to breathe, he is on the ice playing hockey to relax or working on his ballroom dance skills.

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