Daring to Reinvent: Debbie Brosnan’s Leap from CPA to Culinary

Written By Wendy Rimmelspacher

Welcome!

In this episode of Dim to Daring, host Wendy Rimmelspacher interviews Debbie Brosnan, a woman who pivoted from a life in accounting into an exciting culinary adventure. Debbie shares her transformative journey from a CPA to a celebrated chef, cookbook author, and retreat leader.

This interview is a must-listen for anyone who continues to push down the inner nudge to pivot and start something new, but isn’t sure how to take the first step. 

Debbie’s story is full of bold decisions, new beginnings, and delicious recipes for success. 

Whether you’re dreaming of a career pivot or seeking the confidence to pursue a passion, her story shows it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and embrace what truly lights you up.

🎁 Debbie’s Free Gift for You!

Ready to bring a little culinary joy into your kitchen?

Debbie is generously offering a free recorded cooking class featuring her cozy and crowd-pleasing Potato Leek Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. 🍲🧀

👉 Click here to access the free class!

In This Episode:

  • How Debbie left the corporate world and followed her calling into the culinary arts

  • How the pandemic helped define her pivot from personal chef to virtual cooking instructor

  • The inspiration behind The Effortless Kitchen and how it continues to evolve

  • The joy and connection found in her European group retreats

  • Her daring decision to face a major fear—and the transformation that followed

  • What she’s calling in next, and how she’s still growing

Timestamps:

 [00:00] Introduction
[04:08] Debbie’s first career and how she pushed aside her culinary passion - until she couldn’t       anymore

 [05:45] How the pandemic further defined her path in the early phases of her pivot from personal chef to virtual cooking classes
[07:42] The surprise that shaped the direction for The Effortless Kitchen
[10:02] Lessons learned through reinvention and risk-taking
[14:27] Writing her cookbooks and making meals simple for everyone
[17:22] Debbie’s favorite part of her business: her European group retreats - featuring street food tours, factory visits, farm-to-table dining, hands-on cooking classes, and shared downtime
[26:03] Debbie’s boldest daring move to conquer her fear

 [27:52] Final thoughts + where to follow Debbie 

 [28:45] Free gift: Debbie’s virtual recorded class for Potato Leek Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons (see the link above in the Show Notes) 

Key Points:

  • Reinvention is always possible - and doesn’t require permission

  • Cooking can be joyful, simple, and deeply rewarding

  • Following your passions can lead to surprising, aligned success

  • Real-life lessons from pivoting careers and building a dream from scratch

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Debbie Brosnan reveals how she left behind a traditional career to follow her lifelong love for food - and built a business that blends joy, travel, and empowerment. 

Her story shows that daring to reinvent your life can lead to freedom, fulfillment, and delicious adventures.

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Remember: That quiet nudge inside you? It’s not going away for a reason - it's your invitation to something deliciously aligned. 👠

Wendy Rimmelspacher
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