Deesha Dyer shares her remarkable journey from community college student to White House Social Secretary under the Obama administration. Dyer goes all the way in on rejecting imposter syndrome, staying true to yourself in high-pressure environments, and embracing new adventures in her 40s, including becoming a doula and finding love.

Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, speaker, author and champion for social impact. Her journey exemplifies authenticity and determination. She is the founder and CEO of Hook and Fasten, a social impact firm, and author of "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble."

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Guest Links

• Instagram: @deedyer267

• Website: deeshadyer.com

Support Her Work:

• Company: Hook and Fasten

• Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble

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