Deborah Smith Pegues is a dynamic, high-energy seminar leader and motivational speaker who delivers sage advice on gaining relational, financial, and emotional freedom. An astute financial executive and behavioral consultant, she captivates audiences with a forthrightness that crosses all social, racial, and economic strata.

A prolific writer, Pegues’ hard-hitting style translates well to the written page. Her book Managing Conflict God’s Way outlines tactics for effectively dealing with confrontation; Show Me the Money explores personality temperaments and how they impact spending, as well as strategies for successfully managing money; and 30 Days to Taming the Tongue challenges readers to embark on a 30-day fast from 30 negative uses of the tongue. A sought-after media guest, she has been interviewed on many radio and television shows to discuss the life-changing principles presented in her works.