Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We sat down with the brilliant Deborah Meaden to talk first jobs, guilt-free downtime, and what it’s really like being in the Dragon’s Den chair.

Deborah shares lessons from her early career, opens up about switching off without the guilt, and reflects on her experiences as an entrepreneur and serial investor. Plus, she weighs in on your AIBU conundrums.

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