Debra Hopkins Bold Journey
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Debra Hopkins a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Debra, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
This is an interesting question because I believe that confidence and self-esteem ebb and flow as we learn, grow, and experience the world around us. I have a vivid memory from when I was three years old, walking down our stairs early on Christmas morning, rubbing my eyes as I was just waking up. I remember my parents and my two older sisters joyfully saying, “There she is!” They were so happy and waiting for me to come down to open the presents under the tree. When I arrived, I was met with laughter, love, and excitement to share in that experience. This moment filled me with immense joy because I felt special, needed, and loved. At that moment, nothing could deter the happiness I felt. I was safe, and all was well.
