Australian Icon talks evolution - Tory Archbold interviews Deb Hutton
In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we sit down with Australian icon, Deb Hutton. She is a prime example of someone who has embraced life. Her credentials include television presenter, magazine editor and ambassador for charities close to her heart. As a teenager Deb left school at age 16 and had a motto - ‘Life is just to be lived’. She started her modelling career where her first job was the cover of Cosmo Magazine. ‘My life has been an adventurous tumble from one thing to another’ says Deb ‘I just wanted to throw myself out there and see what life had for me.’ In her 20s, Deb was picked as the face of Grace Brothers (now Myer) where she learnt how to stand up in front of a crowd and speak. ‘I was supported by many people,’ says Deb, ‘without a doubt that is what has made the difference.’ She went on to do the groundwork in her 30s. ‘As you age and you become wiser, and you learn a lot about yourself’ says Deb. ‘It’s that grounding of decisions, comfortability and knowing within yourself the steps you need to take.’ But, you can never do it all on your own. Your tribe is paramount. ‘Surround yourself with the smartest people in the room, and I have stuck to that religiously.’ The power of brand y-o-u is so important. ‘Around my 50’s all my projects came to an end and I didn’t know what would happen.’ So, Deb stepped into the world of digital and started ‘Balance by Deborah Hutton’, but she felt like she was on the hamster wheel. ‘After some time, I decided that I don’t want that in my life anymore’ says Deb, ‘You have to follow what you love. It’s not about the money. It is about what makes you tick and what gets you out of bed in the morning.’ She followed her gut instinct and teamed up with MyHouse to create her own range of homewares. Deb has had a life of highs and lows. Her battles with skin cancer have changed it all for her. ‘I’ve had to say this is just the way it is so let’s just sit back and see what happens.’ Out of her experience, Deb is now working with skin hospitals. ‘It’s taken me in a direction I didn’t expect but, I have worked with it – and there is a lesson in that.’ Deb allowed the rawness of who she was to come out, resulting in a viral message of sun safety. So, what are Deb’s key learnings for transforming a difficult situation into a possibility? ‘Find some sense of peace’ says Deb, ‘because you become your own worst enemy if you sit in your head.’ Meditation has changed the game for her. ‘Only amazing things can come out of journaling and leaning on people you love and trust.’ So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Deb Hutton. Links: Sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge to gain Tory’s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It’s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection Powerful Steps Follow @powerfulsteps on Instagram Powerful Steps on LinkedIn Follow @deborahhutton on Instagram Home with Deborah Hutton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.