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In this powerful keynote from the John Maxwell High Capacity Women’s Summit, author and executive coach Dawn Cazedessus shares a raw and honest message about reframing failure — not as the end, but as the essential beginning to breakthrough.

Drawing from her book "Trailer Park CEO", Dawn walks the audience through her own story of setback and surrender, and the leadership lessons that came from failing forward. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit a wall in business, life, or faith, this message is for you.

Nancy Sabato sits with Dawn Cazedessus, whose journey from the trailer park to the C-suite reveals how God uses *grit*—the POWERFUL biblical word at the core of her story—to shape purpose from pain.

Dawn’s faith, resilience, and the biblical stones she picked up inspire all who feel stuck or too broken to begin again. We laugh, wrestle with hard questions, and discover how fierce kindness and accountability unlock a legacy of hope.

Anchored by the Sword
Host: Gina Fox
Season 18, Episode 301 - 36 min

Dawn Cazedessus sits down to discuss her inspirational book, Trailer Park CEO, and talk about her journey from growing up in poverty and pain to leading in corporate America. Dawn’s story is a powerful reminder that where you start doesn’t determine where God will take you. Her book teaches practical and biblical principles for leadership, growth, and endurance.

Everything Life and Real Estate
Hosts: Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry
Season 1, Episode 338 - 44min

In this conversation, Dawn Cazedessus shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a trailer park to becoming a successful CEO and author. She discusses the importance of grit, purpose, and the lessons learned from failure in addition to emphasizing the significance of mindset and highlighting the influential figures in her life who helped shape her path as she discusses her new book Trailer Park CEO which focuses on practical leadership cornerstones for women in business.

Jennifer Steil’s essay syndicated by The New York Time’s Modern Love

Jennifer Steil is a LAMBDA award finalist for her novel Exile Music, and the author of two novels, a memoir, and the Substack blog Liminal from which this article was originally published. She is also a journalist and earned her PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham all while battling cancer and undergoing experimental treatments in Paris, where she resides with her husband and teenage daughter. 

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Interview with AJ Vaden | The Story Behind Trailer Park CEO by Dawn Cazedessus.

In this special interview, I sit down with the incredible AJ Vaden to talk about the heart, hustle, and healing behind my new book, Trailer Park CEO — a story of rising from unlikely beginnings, reclaiming your identity, and leading with purpose.

Everything Life And Real Estate - Ep 338

In this conversation, Dawn Cazedessus shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a trailer park to becoming a successful CEO and author with Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry. She discusses the importance of grit, purpose, and the lessons learned from failure. Dawn emphasizes the significance of mindset and the influential figures in her life who helped shape her path. The conversation also highlights her new book, 'Trailer Park CEO,' which focuses on leadership cornerstones for women in business, and the importance of community and mentorship.

She Grew Up in a Trailer Park—Now She Runs the Show | Faith in Culture

Dawn Cazedessus’ story is one of resilience, faith, and purpose. Born to a teenage mother and raised in poverty, she faced abuse, addiction, and hardship. But through God’s grace, perseverance, and a willingness to take one step forward each day, she transformed her life—becoming the first in her family to earn a degree and ultimately rising to the C-suite.

‘Trailer Park CEO' joins The Good Word: Author Dawn Cazedessus on breaking barriers, overcoming adversity

WASHINGTON - Dawn Cazedessus, author of Trailer Park CEO is joining us on The Good Word series! Dawn shares the cornerstones of how she transitioned from a life of poverty to the "C-Suite." 

She went on to break barriers in both healthcare and business, becoming the first female CEO of a surgical hospital in Southeast Louisiana.

Today, she serves in the C-suite of Keller Williams Realty International, where she oversees 17,000 realtors as Regional Director of its top-performing Southeast region.

In her new book, "Trailer Park CEO: 12 Leadership Cornerstones to Become a Godly Woman of Influence," Dawn shares Bible-centered leadership principles designed to help Christian women overcome adversity and lead with confidence, clarity, and grace.

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