Guest Profile: Debbie Wemyss – Founder of DW Consulting Solutions
Helping Professionals Over 50 Master LinkedIn and Build a Personal Brand That Gets Results
Meet Debbie Wemyss, the inspiring founder of DW Consulting Solutions, a LinkedIn-focused consulting firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida. After exiting a toxic nonprofit job in her 50s, Debbie took a leap of faith and transformed her job-hunting frustrations into a thriving business. For over a decade, she’s helped thousands—from job seekers to Fortune 500 executives—create powerful LinkedIn profiles that drive opportunities.
Top Takeaways from Debbie’s Episode:
- Start Before You're Ready: Debbie could’ve launched her business a year earlier but didn’t due to fear—until her free help started landing people real interviews.
- Age Is Not a Barrier: Her business was originally focused on helping professionals over 50 overcome ageism and find meaningful work through LinkedIn.
- Toxic Workplaces Shouldn’t Be Tolerated: Debbie’s story is a powerful reminder to prioritize your mental health and walk away when environments turn unhealthy.
- Scaling Doesn’t Mean Losing Quality: She resisted growth at first but eventually trained a team to match her coaching style, expanding DW’s reach.
- Innovation Through Community: From sign language interpretation to trilingual coaching, her business has grown by listening to the community's real needs.
Debbie’s journey is a blueprint for how to build something meaningful from scratch—especially for entrepreneurs launching later in life. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or want to elevate your executive brand, this episode is packed with practical, hard-won wisdom.
Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMCkQSwDsQ
Memorable Quote:
“You have nothing to lose and everything to gain—just do it.” — Debbie Wemyss