Entrepreneur & Food Industry Innovator; Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies; Author of "One Smart Cookie"
Debbi Fields Biography
Debbi Fields is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, a prominent baked goods brand. Fields launched her first store, Mrs. Fields' Chocolate Chippery, in Palo Alto, California, focusing on high-quality ingredients and freshly baked cookies. Her approach quickly gained traction, and the business expanded its offerings to include a variety of cookies, brownies, and muffins. The company name evolved to Mrs. Fields Cookies, with Fields serving as president and CEO.
Fields grew the business from a single location to more than 600 company-owned and franchise stores across the United States and internationally. She implemented advanced computer systems to streamline operations, earning recognition from Harvard Business School. The founding of Mrs. Fields Cookies was featured in "Cookie Fortunes," an episode of The History Channel series "The Food That Built America."
Fields is also known for her writing, including the autobiography "One Smart Cookie: How a Housewife's Chocolate Chip Recipe Turned into a Multimillion-Dollar Business: The Story of Mrs. Fields Cookies" and the cookbook "Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Debbi Fields," which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and sold nearly 2 million copies. She hosted the public television program "Great American Desserts" and authored "Debbi Fields Great American Desserts."
Fields has participated as a judge and mentor on the reality television series "Supermarket Superstar," advising culinary entrepreneurs on product development and retail strategies. She received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters and was inducted into The Society of Entrepreneurs. Fields continues to serve as the official spokesperson for the Mrs. Fields brand.
As a motivational speaker, Fields shares insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, and overcoming challenges. Her presentations focus on resilience, innovation, and the strategies she used to build a global brand in the food and beverage industry.
Debbi Fields Speaking Topics
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Her First Secret Recipe: Making It Against All Odds
How did Debbi Fields, a young housewife barely out of her teens, manage to create the first, biggest and most successful cookie store empire in the world? In short, by sticking to her beliefs and following her own heart. She discusses: what it takes to make a dream come true when armed only with an idea; her fast rise to the top predicated on her philosophy that "Good Enough Never Is;" her management style, which she believes promotes company growth; and her personal climb to the ranks of those few who had achieved the American dream to its fullest extent.
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Debbi Fields is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Her First Secret Recipe: Making It Against All Odds. The estimated speaking fee range to book Debbi Fields for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Debbi Fields generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jill Schiefelbein, Jill Christensen, Liana Zavo, Michelle Caba and Summer Jelinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debbi Fields for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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