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Name: Deborah Smith

Business: DDS Insurance Advisors

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business:
At DDS Insurance Advisors, we compare Medicare plans so customers can find the individualized coverage they need. As a local independent agent here in Louisiana with over 23 years of experience in the Health Insurance Industry, our goal is to help make the decision process as easy as possible by providing a customized service including, finding the best plan that fits the needs of our customers, ongoing customer support, yearly plan review/fact-checking, and much more!

Who are some role models you look up to, and why?
My role model is my Grandmother. I admire her strength, resilience, and hustle..

Why is it important to encourage and be a role model for other young women that want to get into business?
It is important to encourage and be a role model for other young women that want to get into business because we represent what is possible and demonstrate the mindsets on how to grow and be successful.

What advice would you offer?
My advice would be to find what brings you peace and joy, then go after it!