Keynote Speaker and
Workshop Leader
Chef Deb Cantrell is a sought-after, interactive keynote speaker, presenter, and workshop leader who brings a unique blend of candor, wisdom, humor, and warmth to any stage or breakout session.
She has been a culinary business entrepreneur for over 20 years, a business coach for a decade, and is a #1 Amazon bestselling author who has been featured in media outlets that include ABC, NBC, CBS, Indulge Magazine, Fort Worth Business Press, Entrepreneurial Chef, and more.
Stages Large and Small…
Deb has presented on stages large and small at a wide variety of events throughout the years, including USPCA national conferences, March of Dimes, SHARPEN, International eWomen Network Conference, the American Culinary Federation, Le Cordon Bleu, ACF Texas Chefs Association, ACF Chicago, Natural Gourmet Institute, Women’s Leadership Live, and more.
She has also participated in major charitable events as a celebrity chef and won honors that include Chef of the Year (USPCA), Marketer of the Year (USPCA), Website of the Year (USPCA), and Best Catering Company (Fort Worth Magazine).
“Deb’s presentation inspired members to change their businesses in ways that resulted in measurable improvement to their businesses. Small business needs someone who has walked in their shoes and learned how to change them often.”
Larry Lynch, President of USPCA
“Every moment spent in the same room with Deb is invaluable. She brings a wealth of knowledge and higher-level thinking to any business owner’s consciousness.”
Haley Rego, Workshop Attendee
“Every moment spent in the same room with Deb is invaluable. She brings a wealth of knowledge and higher-level thinking to any business owner’s consciousness.”
Haley Rego, Workshop Attendee
“Deb’s presentation inspired members to change their businesses in ways that resulted in measurable improvement to their businesses. Small business needs someone who has walked in their shoes and learned how to change them often.”
Larry Lynch, President of USPCA
Speaking Topics
Deb speaks on a wide range of topics: from business foundations for established food business owners, to building a business that supports your life to scaling operations, branding to attract an ideal client, finding hidden costs in culinary businesses, creating consistent income, how to make money fast when sh$t hits the fan, and more.
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“Deb Cantrell’s presentation was not only informative but transformational for all in attendance. She brought a new approach to self-care in a professional manner. I highly recommend her as a speaker.”
Jan Goss-Gibson, eWomen Managing Director
“Deb Cantrell’s presentation was not only informative but transformational for all in attendance. She brought a new approach to self-care in a professional manner. I highly recommend her as a speaker.”
Jan Goss-Gibson, eWomen Managing Director
“Chef Deb was so approachable and a wealth of information. I appreciate her candidness and her willingness to help us with future questions.”
Erin Harleman, Workshop Attendee
“Chef Deb was so approachable and a wealth of information. I appreciate her candidness and her willingness to help us with future questions.”
Erin Harleman, Workshop Attendee
