Interview Video
Watch the Debbi Sluys Interview
Guest Information
Debbi Sluys is a faith-filled leader, wife, mom of four, and proud grandma who brings warmth, wisdom, and real-life experience to everything she does. Based in Ontario, Canada (about an hour north of Detroit), Debbi’s story is marked by God’s steady hand, family-first values, and a deep passion for helping others step into what’s possible.
As the founder of Dare to Declare Academy, Debbi is a coach, trainer, author, and speaker known for helping people expand their brain’s potential and create a clear vision for their future through the power of vision boards. With over 30 years of personal development study and a strong background as a former child care director and leader of large teams, she’s guided thousands of clients through workshops, retreats, and online experiences to identify their goals, declare their truth, and take meaningful action.
Debbi also hosts the Dare Declare Podcast, where “giant manifestors” share the stories behind turning dreams into reality. Her mission is simple and bold: to support individuals in declaring their truth and creating the life they were made for, grounded in faith, clarity, and courageous next steps.
Testimonial
Debbi Sluys
From Childcare Director to Vision-Board Mentor & Global Leader, Debbi Sluys empowers people to declare their dreams and bring them to life! 🌈✨
Discover how she:
Harnesses the transformative power of vision boards to help clients uncover and pursue their most meaningful goals 🖼️💡
Boldly pivoted from childcare leadership to guiding thousands through her Dare to Declare Academy, both online and in-person at workshops, retreats, and beyond 🙌
Overcame a minor stroke, turning it into a powerful fuel to deepen her impact with even more passion and purpose ❤️🔥
Launched a heartfelt podcast, and is gearing up for her debut book release in 2026 and her inaugural signature event—all proof that declaring your vision sets the stage for extraordinary transformation! 🌟
Ready to move your dreams from vision boards into bold, tangible action? Be uplifted by Debbi’s story of resilience, faith, and vision in motion. Your next powerful chapter starts with a declaration! 🙏💫
Question & Answer
Who is Debbi Sluys and what is her mission?
Debbi is a Christian, wife, mom of four, and grandma, plus the founder of Dare to Declare Academy. She’s a coach, trainer, author, and speaker who helps people declare their truth and create the life of their dreams, using vision boards to expand what they believe is possible.
What does Debbi help people do through vision boards?
She helps people get clear on their future, identify what they truly want, and keep their vision in front of them daily. Vision boards become a “north star” that supports goals, confidence, and action, not just wishful thinking.
How did Debbi’s background in childcare connect to her coaching and vision board work?
Debbi spent about 30 years in childcare leadership, guiding teams and supporting development through a “reflective inquiry” style, which is similar to coaching. She believes adults learn best with education, entertainment, and empowerment, and vision boarding brings all three together in a fun, hands-on way.
What difficult moment did Debbi share from her past, and what did it change?
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Debbi shared she had a mini-stroke at work due to intense stress and pushing through nonstop. Two powerful questions later helped shift everything:
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“What’s the price you’re paying for not following your dream?”
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“What’s the price those around you are paying for you not following your dream?”
That led her to leave her job in January 2020, trust God, and fully pursue Dare to Declare.
What encouragement did Debbi leave with the audience?
She taught a simple three-step framework: Ask, Believe, Receive.
