Episode 4

Women in Business: Insights from Deb Lester on Conquering Fear, Confidence, and Visibility

In this inspiring episode of Dallas: Texas -What’s Good Podcast, Brianna Jovahn sits down with Deb Lester, founder of Conquer With Deb, to talk about her journey from leaving a 9–5 to building a business that empowers women to rise above fear and live with intention.

Deb shares how she balances life and business, the story behind her signature ICE Formula, and practical ways she helps clients align their goals with meaningful action. If you’ve ever questioned your path or needed encouragement to keep going, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategies, and heartfelt advice.


💡 Key Takeaways

  • The one sentence Deb would tell herself before leaving her 9–5.
  • Balancing business and life requires intentional scheduling, making personal time non-negotiable.
  • Deb tested her methods on herself first before guiding clients.
  • Her solution-focused coaching style shifts perspective into action.
  • Intentions are about clarity, focus, and aligning actions with personal values.
  • The ICE Formula was born from her own experiences of breaking limitations and now helps countless women.
  • Client testimonies show how the ICE method transforms doubt into action.
  • When women feel stuck, Deb offers empowerment, accountability, and compassion.
  • Building a supportive community through The Conquer Club.
  • Her free advice to listeners.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome

00:33 – Meet Our Guest: Deb Lester

00:53 – Icebreaker Question

02:14 – Balancing Life and Business

05:17 – Deb’s Mission and Business

07:14 – Conquering Fear and Self-Love

18:09 – The ICE Method for Content Creation

23:42 – Discussing Personal Challenges and Motherhood

24:09 – Addressing Fear and Building Confidence

25:18 – The Importance of Community and Honesty

27:58 – Overcoming Professional Setbacks

33:13 – Celebrating Successes and Partnerships

37:02 – Actionable Advice for Personal Branding

42:34 – Motivational Moments and Final Thoughts


👩‍💻 Guest Details – Deb Lester

Deb Lester is the founder of Conquer With Deb, a community-powered movement helping women grow their businesses by conquering the fear of being seen. She is also the creator of the ICE Formula, a powerful framework designed to help women replace perfectionism with progress and fear with bold visibility.


Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her daily live show Wake Up & Conquer, and The Conquer Club, Deb continues to uplift women who are ready to rise. Her mission is clear: help women stop sitting on their gifts, start showing up fully, and build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good.


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Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Inspiring conversations with Dallas entrepreneurs and creatives, uncovering the culture, innovation, and stories driving local business.

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Brianna Jovahn

The founder of What's Good Productions and the What's Good Podcast platform. With a passion for making connections and telling the stories of business owners and creatives, Brianna is on a mission to inspire, empower, and advocate for entrepreneurs nationwide.

Before diving into the world of business, Brianna always encouraged her peers to pursue their passions. Seeing the success stories of her friends, she realized the power of sharing the stories of entrepreneurs to provide resources and inspire others to chase their dreams. Since launching the podcast and production agency, Brianna has been a driving force in motivating and supporting future and current entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their deepest desires and business goals.