Debbie Williams

Hi My name is Debbie Williams and I am passionate about all things community. I love living here in Brooklin, and I love the people. I am passionate about everything I do. I love my family, my farm, my horses and pets and my community!

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 2 marvelous sons who were brought up here in Brooklin.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am owner and chief mucker of HeartlandEquestrian.ca

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love them all! Whiskey John’s is the newest and is great fun to drop in after work

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
30 plus years

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everyone is interesting in their own way. We all have a story

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Austrailia

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Gone with the Wind

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Find something you love doing. Get up every morning inspired and happy

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit Australia with my family

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
The Good Brothers, Rod Stewart, The Stones, Garth Brooks

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Let’s Do Lunch -we raised over $100,000. for community charities and were one of the first Women’s Business Networking Group in

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
PM Trudeau at the Harvest Restaurant

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The small town atmosphere

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living at Heartland Equestrian

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a Teaching Degree. I believe Teaching/Coaching is understanding how to bring out the best in people.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Cuba – so peaceful

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My Sons, The people of Durham Region -the Families at Heartland

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family, everyday! Everyone I meet. The staff, students and families at Heartland

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of Horses, the smell of the barn in the morning, the smell of country air

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Family, Friends