Do It My Way Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

I just had a friend who lost her entire house and everything in it in the recent fires we had in Oklahoma. Such an incredibly devastating thing to lose all of your children's baby books, your wedding ring, your daughter's wedding dress for her upcoming wedding, your parents and grandparents family heirlooms, not to mention every single thing you own. Experiencing a fire that destroys everything can be devastating, but it can also lead to profound perspective shifts, resilience, and personal growth.

One important lesson I learned from watching her go through this is that things are not important and can be replaced. Your family and friends are way more important than any item. To watch the community rise up and step in to help has been incredible to see. The most valuable things in life aren’t possessions—they’re people, relationships, and memories. Losing material things definitely hurts, but it also clarifies what truly matters. 

When faced with loss, gratitude for life itself becomes the ultimate takeaway and you learn really quickly how strong and resilient you really are. Tune into the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast as I share the biggest lessons learned finding resilience after destruction.

What if I told you that you have been missing out on the one thing that would bring you time freedom and financial freedom to live life on your terms with no regrets, hesitation or fear? 

There is one thing and one thing only to create time freedom to spend more quality time with your family and financial freedom so you don't have to be dependent on anyone and can make financial decisions without any stress. The answer is YOU building your personal brand so that you can control your own destiny and DO IT YOUR WAY!

Building a personal brand is no longer optional—it is absolutely essential! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or someone looking to make an impact, your brand is the foundation of your success!

In my latest podcast episode, I am going to show you the four reasons WHY you MUST build a personal brand to control your own destiny and DO IT YOUR WAY! But before I do, I want to share a quick story with you why I created a personal brand.

I was a young mom working 12 hour days feeling like I was missing out on my kids’ lives.  I was desperate to find a new way when my son was born 12 weeks early which flipped my world upside down. After being in the NICU for 77 days we finally went home and I knew there was no way I could go back to that corporate job. There wasn't a boss in the world that would let me off work every other day to take him to the doctor. I knew it was time to control my own destiny.

After 10 years working in television, I decided to become an entrepreneur so I could create time freedom by launching a niche website for moms in the Tulsa area called 918moms.com. 

I don’t know what your why is today, but I know you want time freedom, financial freedom and to control your own destiny! 

Check out the four ways a personal brand will do THAT for you on the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast!

We've all been there, you have a crazy fun weekend, maybe even take a road trip, and Monday morning comes and you have the Monday blues and you are not prepared for the week. You get to the office, open your computer and stare at it wondering what you are supposed to be doing. You forget your lunch, haven't even looked at your calendar to see what you have for the day. You start scrolling Instagram and the next thing you know 45 minutes have gone by. Oh, and you are tired!   Well, this way of life is not setting you up for a successful week! Just like you start your day with a morning routine, you need to start your week with a Sunday routine. I have found when I am intentional with my time on Sundays preparing for the week, I am much happier and more productive.   Check out "What I do on Sundays to Prepare for the Week" on the next episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast!   What do you do on Sundays to prepare for the week?

We all have things that we need to leave behind to move forward and reach our 2025 goals. Maybe it's a toxic relationship, neglecting self care, overcommitting, or comparing yourself to others. We are all guilty of these habits but once you let go of them, you will find yourself feeling free and able to tackle all that the new year has to offer.   In this episode, I share 8 of the most common habits that women CEOs and entrepreneurs deal with on a daily basis. I'd love to hear what you are letting go of and not bringing into the new year!   Happy Listening!

Your health should be your number one priority. If you do not have your health, you cannot enjoy your wealth! Your business is absolutely affected by how you feel. The healthier and more dedicated to wellness you are, the better you will perform and an leader. Every year at the beginning of the year, I reflect on my wellness and health goals for the next year. The older I get the more important it is to maintain a life of wellness. I came up with five wellness tips that I will be implementing into 2025 as daily goals. I encourage you to come up with your wellness goals that you will achieve this year. Not everyone’s goals should be the same as they need to meet you where you are at. However, I promise you if you implement these five wellness tips your life will be changed!

What will your goals be?

Here’s to a happy healthy 2025.

Jill Donovan’s journey from lawyer to founder of the iconic bracelet brand Rustic Cuff is nothing short of extraordinary. For years, Jill wrestled with finding her true passion, hoping her mentor, Oprah Winfrey, might guide her to clarity. But her full-circle moment came in an unexpected way, sparking the creation of a brand that’s touched countless lives. In this episode, Jill shares her inspiring story, from the challenges of stepping away from a legal career to the life-changing decision to follow her heart and start something new.

She opens up about the pivotal moments that led to Rustic Cuff’s success, the lessons she’s learned as a business owner, and the joy of creating something that brings people together. Whether you’re chasing a dream or looking for inspiration to take that leap, Jill’s story is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how she turned uncertainty into her greatest triumph.

At the end of the year, I always like to look back and assess how the year went personally and professionally. This is being real with the good, the bad and the ugly! I also do this for my team and meet with them one on one to see how things went from their perspective. I am always surprised at the things I learn from them! I only have 15 team members so you'd think I would know everything that is going on, but it is impossible to know until you ask!   Here are the questions that help me assess 2024:   1) What worked really great for you in 2024? 2) What was your biggest challenge? 3) What do you want to learn in 2025? 4) What are the opportunities we are not taking advantage of that we should?   Once I get a good assessment of 2024, I have them share with me three big goals personally and three big goals professionally for 2025. Instead of overwhelming them with 20 goals, we keep it simple so they can focus on three things and see success! Find out how you can achieve more by doing less in 2025 on the DO IT MY WAY Podcast!

I get hundreds of cold emails and LinkedIn messages every day where someone is trying to sell me something. Everyone has a product or service that they say I can't live without, but very few make it past my delete button.   A "cold" email is an unsolicited email sent to someone who does not have a prior relationship with you, typically used for business. The goal is usually to introduce yourself, present an idea, request a meeting, or offer a product or service in a way that generates interest. I get at least 3 a day where someone says "I can help you write a book or create a podcast." I'm thinking, hmmm, if you did a little research before sending you would know that I have a book and I have a podcast! What a waste of time! I realize they are probably sending the same email to 1000 people and many don't have a book or a podcast, but why would I ever answer if they can't take 5 minutes to do a little research before sending? Surely their approach doesn't work on anyone.   Another one I got this week was from a woman who is a fitness expert with 25 years of experience and she wanted to be on the DO IT MY WAY podcast as a guest. She sent 3-4 paragraphs with all of her credentials and why she would be great and then her email signature just said "Natalie." I'm like, Natalie who? No last name, no website address, no LinkedIn or Instagram profile link. How does she not have an email signature with her website or social media channels if she is soliciting to be on someone's podcast? I'm not going to Google and dig around trying to find info on her to see if she's a good fit. I assume she's not based on her email signature!   Every once in a while, I'll get a really clever email where someone has researched D2 Branding and the clients we work with, they have read our testimonials and even referenced a case study or commented on a specific podcast interview I did. Now, those are the only people who peak my interest!   Email mistakes happen every day but can be avoided if you follow these easy six steps. Check out the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY podcast to avoid these cold email mistakes and start to get some responses with your outreach.

I met with a woman yesterday who was undecided about the name of her business. She found D2 Branding on Google a year before and we had this same conversation. She had many things get in the way of life, including having a baby, but she spent an entire year thinking of it and hadn't done anything about it. Fast forward to our conversation yesterday where she expressed getting doubts from her husband and her mom on the name change. She wanted to go with her gut, but was getting caught up in the pressure and noise around her.    She needed a coach to validate her idea. It got me thinking, most of the clients I have the honor of coaching use me to give them confidence in executing their idea! I am not emotionally attached to the idea and can objectively give advice and a road map of where to go. I came up with 5 Reasons Business Coaches Give You Confidence on the next episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast.   If you have an idea and would like a free 30 minute consultation, go to DeedraDeterman.com and click on Get Started!

In this inspiring episode of the Do It My Way Podcast, I sit down with Tulsa television icon LeAnne Taylor, beloved morning news anchor on News on 6. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and deep commitment to her community, LeAnne shares her journey from the newsroom to becoming a powerful advocate for women.

She opens up about her fight against breast cancer, how it shaped her perspective on life, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From balancing a demanding career to making a lasting impact in Tulsa, LeAnne is the embodiment of grace, resilience, and strength.

Tune in to hear her incredible story, her advice for women navigating challenges, and how she continues to make a difference in the community.