Deborah Risper

About

Deborah S. Risper is an award winning author, business strategist, speaker, and founder of the Do It Scared Movement, a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and professionals transform fear into forward momentum. As the Founder and CEO of Deborah Risper Inc., she equips women with practical strategies to build businesses, strengthen personal brands, publish books, and create opportunities that lead to lasting impact. With more than 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business development, leadership, and publishing, Deborah has helped hundreds of aspiring business owners and authors turn ideas into income and stories into platforms. She is also the Editor in Chief of Women of Excellence Magazine, where she highlights leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are creating meaningful change in their communities and industries. Known for her authentic storytelling and actionable insights, Deborah speaks on entrepreneurship, women in business, personal branding, publishing, leadership, resilience, and the power of courageous decision making. Her signature message, “Do It Scared,” encourages individuals to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start building the life and business they envision with confidence and intention. Drawing from both corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience, Deborah provides practical commentary on business growth, thought leadership, networking, media visibility, and creating multiple streams of income. She is passionate about helping underrepresented voices become recognized experts by leveraging books, speaking, and strategic branding. Whether she’s speaking on stage, contributing an article, or appearing as a media guest, Deborah delivers relatable, solution focused conversations that inspire audiences to take immediate action. Her expertise spans entrepreneurship, business strategy, women in leadership, author marketing, and personal development, making her a valuable resource for reporters, podcast hosts, and event organizers seeking fresh perspectives on business and success. Deborah believes that courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to move forward despite it, and she has built her career around helping others do exactly that.