Debra
Gano is a motivational speaker, self-esteem
facilitator, radio show host, and best-selling
author of Beauty’s Secret, A Girl’s
Discovery of Inner Beauty, the first book
in the new empowering Heartlight Girls series
for girls teaching self-esteem principles.
She is a former internationally known model
and actress who has been featured in print,
film, and television, and on runways around
the world. Her career has included work with
some of Hollywood’s top actors, as well
as premier fashion designers worldwide. As
Founder of the Heartlight Girls, Debra now
dedicates her life to the empowerment of women
and girls. She conducts workshops and speaking
events nationwide for youth and adults, and
has been featured on television, radio and
print media worldwide.
Debra's book has won many awards including
the 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient,
the 2008 USA Book News' National Best Book
Award First Place Winner for Children’s
Fiction, the 2008 COVR Visionary Award Winner
for "Best Children's Book Of the Year”
amongst others. Endorsed by best-selling authors
Marianne Williamson and Jack Canfield (Chicken
Soup for the Soul) her book provides inspiration
to preteen & teen girls in a time when
few healthy role models exist. Debra’s
next book, Star's Attraction, A Girl's Discovery
of Inner Power is scheduled to be out Fall
2010.
