Debbie Frost on Forging Your Own Path and BTS of Facebook & Google

In this episode of No Boxes: Just Verses, we're joined by global communications leader Debbie Frost, a woman who has helped build two of the biggest tech companies in the world: Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). Are you a professional feeling pressured to follow a specific career path? Do you want to pivot your career but fear the risk? 

Debbie’s journey is a masterclass in breaking free from expectations and finding your own lane. We explore how her upbringing across three continents shaped her into a leader who thrived during the hyper-growth of these tech giants and who now dedicates her time to philanthropic causes she cares deeply about.

Debbie Frost is a seasoned global communications leader who served as Vice President of International and Policy Communications at Facebook (now Meta). Prior to that, she built the Global Communications and Public Affairs function at Google during its super-hyper growth years. 

Debbie was a member of the executive leadership team at Facebook, where she helped grow the company from 100 million to over 2 billion users. Her journey is a testament to the power of following your own path and finding your purpose in the intersection of law, policy, and human impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Break Free from the Box: Debbie shares how she pivoted from a law career to public relations, teaching us that sometimes the path we're expected to follow isn't the one meant for us.
• The Importance of Global Context: Learn how a diverse upbringing across Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK prepared Debbie to lead international communications at a global scale and to understand the impact of policies on people.
• Building Resilience in Hyper-Growth: Discover how facing immense personal challenges while working at a high-pressure, scaling startup forged a "titanium" level of resilience.
• The Power of an Empathetic Leader: Find out how a compassionate boss during a difficult time taught Debbie the value of leading with empathy and supporting women in the workplace.

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