After the Battle Comes the Reward: Dr. Deidre Crowley on Faith, Resilience, and Purpose
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Dr. Deidre J. Crowley—educator, nurse, business coach, two-time Amazon Best-Selling author, recipient of two Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the 2026 Ms. NE Gwinnett County Queen, Ms. Corporate America Competition Candidate.
Born in Jamaica, Dr. Crowley shares the powerful experiences that shaped her journey—from growing up with strong faith and determination to navigating life transitions that led her from teaching to a career in nursing and healthcare leadership. Guided by her life mantra, “After the battle comes the reward,” Dr. Crowley reflects on the challenges, sacrifices, and moments of faith that helped her overcome obstacles and pursue her purpose.
Throughout the conversation, she discusses the importance of resilience, service, education, and believing in one’s calling, while encouraging listeners to keep moving forward even when the path is difficult.
This inspiring conversation reminds us that every challenge can become a stepping stone toward purpose, growth, and impact.
To sponsor Dr. Crowley in the Ms. Corporate America Georgia Competition, email dee4u22@hotmail.com
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Dr. Deidre J. Crowley, Ambassador, Doctor of Humanities, Business Change Advisor, Business Coach, #1 Best Selling Author x2, LPN, B’ED, DIP’ ED, ISP cert.,Nurse Instructor, Contact Tracer, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2024 , President Obama Legacy Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2025.
Website: https://msha.ke/phenomenallyhumbleddeidre
Social Media Website: https://instagram.com/dcrowley639?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Deidre J. (Edwards)Crowley is a modern-day renaissance woman. This Jamaican native has continued to find ways to combine medicine and education to improve the quality of life for others. Teaching in underserved communities was the catalyst for her becoming a community volunteer and advocate. Whether it is volunteering at a battered women’s shelter, feeding the homeless or teaching the next generation of nursing students, she is involved. Deidre intentionally seeks opportunities to help others live their best lives with a purpose, changing generational traits, cultural differences when needed and respecting one’s norms and beliefs. Deidre works with Hebron Christian Academy ongoing to enhance learning in GA and entered the Reading Bowl just recently and won second and third place against all private schools who entered taking trophies and medals home. The medals were just the physical attributes, but the memories, confidence, readers, and respected young ladies and young men groomed as future leader were the trophies awarded on that day. Deidre is continually active as well in the cultural ev…Read More
