Welcome to EBD Collective
Building leaders who build the future
I help purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs and communities grow with clarity, courage and purpose through programs that simplify complexity and unlock growth.
Because you deserve a life that fosters your peace and your potential
About Us
From business clarity to community leadership
EBD Collective was founded with one simple belief: leadership is more than a role - it's a responsibility to build futures that last.
Our programs are designed to equip people and organizations with the skills, systems and support they need to thrive. Whether you're a corporation strengthing your leadership pipeline, an entrepreneur seeking clarity in your business, or a community member pursuing opportunity, EBD Collective meets you where you are.
25+
Years Experience
This is how we'll do it
For The 50+ Woman Who's Already Done Alot
You're not new to responsibility.
You’ve led teams, managed careers, raised families, built reputations.
You’ve navigated complex spaces, made things happen, and kept everything moving — even when it cost you.
But now, you’re done building from burnout.
You’re done squeezing your vision into frameworks that don’t fit.
You don’t need hype.
You need clarity.
You’re ready for a business or platform that reflects who you are now — not who you had to be to survive the last season.
You want structure that makes sense.
A strategy that protects your peace.
A space to think clearly — without having to perform, explain, or shrink.
You want to move differently now.
And you’re looking for the right support to help you do it — with intention and real tools that work.
That’s where I come in.
No fluff. No performance.
Just grounded guidance, systems that work, and clarity that lasts.
What’s Your Next Best Move?
This 3-minute quiz reveals whether Core Essentials™ is right for you — and what to do next.
Let's build this in a way that actually works for you.
Our Programs
No more trying to force-fit yourself into rigid systems or drowning in unnecessary complexity.
Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to scale what you've built, we'll create a strategy that feels natural and works beautifully.
Core Essentials Program
Core Essentials™ is for high-capacity women who are ready to stop spinning and finally build a business that fits their life, values, and current season. It brings together real clarity, aligned offers, and practical systems so you can move with confidence, protect your energy, and take your next steps.
Creative Tech Concierge
Membership Community
Ever wish you had a group of smart, supportive women who totally get what you're building? It's here!
No surface-level networking here - just real connections, real support, and real growth.
Choose Your Package
Core Essentials™ Signature Program
Flex Voice Coaching
3-Month Package
$797
One-time fee
Ideal for new entrepreneurs.
3-month program duration
Receive personalized coaching support whenever you need it 24/7. Flexible, on-demand coaching
Creative Tech Concierge Inner Circle Annual Membership
Customized Entrepreneur Leadership & Sales Impact Report
Program price start $797
Plan can be extended based on your needs
Business Starter Kit
Basic Setup & Support Package
$1500
One-time fee
Ideal for coaches & consultants who want to scale operations & optimizing processes
CRM Software Account (single user) & Set up*
Custom Calendar Integrations, Dashboard, Automations and Workflow
Customized Entrepreneur Leadership & Sales Impact Report with debrief
Creative Tech Concierge Inner Circle Annual Membership
Program price $1500
Monthly Support Package available
Clarity-driven business building for women ready to
move from stuck to aligned.
$3500
One-time fee
Ideal for coaches, consultants & service-based providers who want a professional online presence, to scale operation & optimize their business processes.
FOUNDATION
Set the focus. Get clear on what you’re building and why. This is where we eliminate the noise. You define your vision, own your value, and anchor into what really matters. No more guessing. You start with clarity, not chaos.
FRAMEWORK
Build the strategy, systems, and workflows that actually fit your life. We work with you on your people, process and tech systems strategy, using tools that make sense for where you are now -- not where someone else thinks you should be.
FLOW
Connect the back end to the front end so your business actually works. This is where your tech, operations, and delivery systems come into play. You’ll walk away with streamlined, scalable system that works with you as you grow.
FORTIFY
Strengthen your presence and protect your peace. Here, we build boundaries and habits that protect your time and energy. You learn to lead from a place of wholeness, not hustle.
FELLOWSHIP
You don’t do this alone . You build in community.This is where we cultivate connection. You join a network of women who are walking the same path, not with competition but with encouragement, shared wisdom, and real accountability.
Creative Tech Concierge Membership Community for 12 months
Program starts at $3500
Payment plan available
Why Choose Us
Serving You With Excellence
Foster Leadership™
Executive coaching, Leadership development workshops and training for organizations and professionals.
Black Lineman Network®
Workforce development and mentorship for African-Americans in the utility trades.
Creative Tech Concierge™
Private membership community focused on human-first tech strategy and systems for women entrepreneurs.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hey, I'm Coach Dezi!
I am a coach, strategist, and leader. I created EBD Collective because I know what it feels like to lead without enough support.
My work is about helping women leaders and entrepreneurs simplify their systems, move from uncertainty to confidence, and create the impact they were made for.
Maxwell Leadership Executive Coach & Trainer
Certified Maxwell DISC Consultant
Six Sigma Green Belt
Desireé Foster-Collins
Principal Consultant & Founder
I spent over two decades in corporate building and leading multimillion-dollar systems and projects. Now, I help leaders like you build something far more powerful — a business that reflects your deepest purpose.
I’m Desiree Foster-Collins — Strategist and Executive Leadership Coach, and the heart behind EBD Collective. My journey has taken me from corporate leadership at one of California’s largest utility companies to coaching entrepreneurs around the country.
I’ve spent the last three decades building teams, managing complex capital projects, raising children, mentoring leaders, and helping visionaries bring structure to their brilliance. But now, my mission is clearer than ever.
I believe entrepreneurs and small business owners are the heartbeat of communities and deserve access to the same resources, systems & tools that big businesses have at their disposal.
Through EBD Collective, I serve organizations, entrepreneurs and communities who want clarity in their vision, structure in their systems, ready to build with intention and peace in their process.
Today, I use all those years of strategic precision, cross-functional leadership, and technical know-how - to serve people like you.
Leaders who are ready to stop duct-taping their systems together.
Leaders who want to build with clarity.
Leaders who want courage, confidence and real growth.
Bring the vision. I'll help you bring it to life.
Testimonials
What They Say
What our amazing clients say about working with us
"Dezi is a servant leader. She was very thorough in explaining both the how to's of keeping our technology safe from hackers, but also clearly explained the why. She was very patient with the group and took time to respond to all questions. The demos she provided were very helpful."
Cheryl S.
Harris Sutton Enterprises
"I 100% recommend Coach Dezi for her masterful creativity, strategic business mind, her excellence in design and all things tech. She is the creative tech whisperer and has the ability to bring clarity about the use of tech tools in any business."
Cherise I.
Irons Consulting Group
"I recommend Coach Dezi to anyone who may need that push to get things done! Getting started is the easy part of starting your own business, moving up in a corporate position through promotion, etc. What is difficult is keeping momentum and motivation to keep going forward and upward when faced with obstacles and challenges.
Everyone needs a coach!"
Marla M.
The M.ARM Agency
The Leaders' Academy
Latest Blogs & Episodes
The Present Entrepreneur: Building a Business That Serves Your Life
PART 1: The Wake-Up Call: Breaking Free from the "Always-On" Trap
It was 9:47 PM when I finally saw myself - really saw myself - reflected in my dark computer screen. Another "just one more email" evening slipping into night. My coffee had gone cold hours ago, I forgot to eat and somewhere in my house, life was happening without me.
Sound familiar?
Maybe you've been here too - stealing moments from your personal life, promising yourself that next week will be different. That once you hit that revenue goal, land that client, or finish that launch, you'll finally have time to breathe. To live. To be present.
I used to wear my constant connectivity like a badge of honor. "Always available" was my personal brand. My laptop was my plus-one at family events. My phone? A permanent dinner guest. And those quiet moments when life invites us to simply be present? They got lost in the shuffle of "just one more thing."
The Wake-Up Calls We Try to Ignore
They start as whispers:
The unused yoga mat collecting dust in the corner
Another canceled lunch with a friend who "understands you're busy"
That journal entry from six months ago promising "things will be different"
The clothes on top of the chaise that you will "get to when I have time."
Then they get louder:
The realization your best friend went through a crisis, and you're just hearing about it
Finding yourself scheduling basic medical check-ups months out because "things will slow down by then"
That moment when you can't remember the last time you felt truly rested
Until finally, there's the one you can't ignore.
Mine came through my teenager's casual comment to her older brother: "Don't bother asking Mom - she's always in a meeting." Seven words that felt like a punch to the gut.
But here's what I've learned about wake-up calls: they're actually love letters from our future selves.
The Beautiful Unraveling
After my wake-up call, I spent a week in denial. "I'm building something important," I told myself. "This is what success requires." But success at what cost?
I started asking myself questions I'd been avoiding:
Will I remember this "urgent" email in five years?
What moments am I missing while building this "perfect" business?
Who am I becoming in the pursuit of success on the job?
What would it look like to be successful AND present?
The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting For
So here it is - your permission slip to do business differently:
You don't have to be always available to be successful
You don't have to sacrifice your well-being for your bottom line
You don't have to miss the moments that matter to make the money that matters
You don't have to choose between building a business and having a life
The Plot Twist No One Talks About
Here's the irony that changed everything for me: When I finally started honoring my wake-up call - setting boundaries, being present, taking real breaks - my life and business didn't suffer. It thrived.
Turns out, well-rested entrepreneurs make better decisions. Present business owners build stronger relationships. And boundaries? They actually make you more valuable, not less.
The First Step
Your wake-up call might look different from mine. It might be louder or softer, more dramatic or more subtle. But I'm willing to bet it's there, trying to get your attention.
The question isn't whether you need to make changes. The question is: Are you ready to answer the call?
Because here's the truth: The most successful business in the world means nothing if we're too burned out to enjoy it, too busy to love it, or too exhausted to lead it.
Your Next Chapter
This is where most business articles would give you a quick list of solutions. But real change - lasting change - requires more than a few productivity hacks or time management tips. It requires a complete reimagining of what success looks like.
In Part 2 of this series, I'll share the exact systems, strategies, and solutions that helped me transform my business from an all-consuming force into a tool that serves my life. But for now, I invite you to sit with these questions:
What is your wake-up call trying to tell you?
What would your business look like if it worked with your life instead of against it?
What's one small step you could take today toward being more present?
Remember: Your wake-up call isn't the end of your story. It's the beginning of a better one.
Ready to write your next chapter? Join me for Part 2, where we'll explore the practical steps to building a business that serves your life, not consumes it.
P.S. Your wake-up call is waiting. The question is: Are you ready to answer?
