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Absolutely LOVE the message!

I’m new to your blog but loving everything you have posted. Very inspiring, down to earth and authentic. Thank you so much Deb!

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Deb, I'm sure this is such a proud moment for you, the women in product team and to all us women leaders! Such a "take back your power" moment for us women <3!

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I am reading this twice in week to remind and elevate my confidence. Its not surreal to be leader with a ordinary background and make a extra ordinary journey! Wow!

Thank you so much for inspiring many of us!!

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This is so inspirational—thank you for sharing! You are both incredible and are lifting women leaders with your leadership, thank you.

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Thank you for sharing and leading with transparency, vulnerability and great strength. You are role models to us all!

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You're both amazing leaders, and your new companies will undoubtedly thrive with you at the helms. I'm so glad our paths crossed at Facebook. ❤️

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Incredible interview, full of practical and applicable advice. Thank you!

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That’s very inspiring and thanks for sharing Deb! Excited to see where you take Instacart from here

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Heart warming and Inspiring Deb! Follow up question, you mentioned you met Fidji at FB, was it by chance or did you seek out like minded allies? What is the best way to do so for others?

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We met before at eBay, but only briefly. When we connected again at Facebook, she was someone special that I wanted to get to know. She has that sort of magic that is obvious when you first meet her.

We stayed in touch over the years, our paths crossing over and over as we worked on various things. There were only three women Product Group Leads in the senior leadership of the company (all pictured) for quite awhile, so all three of us supported one another.

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Thank you for sharing this amazing story, Fidji and Deb!

I wish you both good health and strength to continue your work. You are both inspiring for all the women around the world.

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Thank you for sharing! You both are an inspiration

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So inspiring! Thank you for the sharing, Deb and Fidji!

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