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Born as Debra Sivyer in East Oakland, California
Debbi was the youngest of 5 daughters -
Began developing baking techniques
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Secured first job as “ball girl” for the Oakland A’s baseball team
Debbi used this money to buy baking ingredients -
Became well-known locally for her doughy cookes
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Attended Foothill Community College in Los Altos, California
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Married Randall Fields (founder of Fields Investment Group)
They had 5 daughters together: Jessica, Jenessa, Jennifer, Ashley and McKenzie -
Opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto, California
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Became President and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies
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Moved to Park City, Utah with her family and company
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Established Mrs. Fields Children’s Health Foundation
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Published her autobiography
This was titled "One Smart Cookie" -
Mrs. Fields Cookies had over 400 store locations across the US and abroad
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Began using computer programs to enhance business production and operations
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Pubilshed her first cookbook
This cookbook is titled "Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Debbi Fields" -
Sold 80% of her company to investors
Debbi had to give over $94 million because of a decline in the national economy. -
Published her second cookbook
This book was titiled "Mrs Fields: I Love Chocolate Cookbook" -
Published her third cookbook
This book was titiled "Debbi Fields’ Great American Desserts" -
Divorced Randy Fields, remarried Michael Rose (former president and CEO of Holiday Inn hotel chain)
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Received Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award
This award is given annually to someone demonstrating consistent self-improvement, success and leadership. -
Currently lives in Memphis Tennesse with family
-Serves as consultant for Mrs. Fields Cookies (currently a $450 million company)
-Sits on boards for Outback Steakhouse, The Greater Memphis Arts Council, and The Orpheum Theater
