Deana Jean, known as “Your Collab Queen,” is an award-winning Business Strategist and International Speaker with over 15 years of sales and executive leadership experience. But what really sets her apart is her heart for community and collaboration. Deana doesn’t just teach business growth—she helps people grow through the right relationships.

Think of Deana as a Business Matchmaker. She connects entrepreneurs and organizations to perfect-fit partnerships, opportunities, and rooms that move the needle. She also serves as the Executive Director of the NY State Minority Chamber, leads with purpose, and shows what resilience looks like as a Breast Cancer Thriver.

Built on Strategy, Powered by Collaboration

Deana is the founder of The Success Tribe Network, a networking community created for collaborative entrepreneurs who are serious about growth—but don’t want to build alone. Her core belief is simple: the right connections can shorten your learning curve and speed up your results.

Her work is guided by her Goals, Gifts & Gaps framework, a clear approach that helps clients identify what they want, what they do well, and what’s missing so they can make smarter moves in business. Deana and her team partner with entrepreneurs and organizations across the world to grow through the power of connection and collaboration.

Why She Became an Author

Deana considered writing a book for years, but like most high-performing women, time was always the challenge. As a wife, a mom of three, and a full-time business owner, she needed a process that felt manageable.

Her contribution to the anthology Voices of Change gave her that opportunity. In it, she shares her corporate journey as a Black woman in the tech industry, her battle with breast cancer, and the lessons she learned building and leading her own business. Her goal is for readers to see themselves in parts of her story—and to use her insight to accelerate their path to success.

What Makes Her Book Contribution Stand Out

Deana believes Voices of Change stands out because it gives readers multiple perspectives, not just one point of view. Instead of hearing from a single author, readers learn from a variety of experts and thought leaders. That means you can learn faster, and you’re more likely to find a message that matches exactly where you are in your life, career, or business.

She also highlights a key idea: you don’t need a new certification to create impact. You simply need to be more intentional about how, where, and why you use your voice.

The Real Coaching Problem She Solves

One of the biggest challenges Deana sees in entrepreneurs is fear around sales. Many people view sales as pushy, negative, or uncomfortable. Deana flips that mindset and teaches a truth most people forget:

Sales is service.

In her coaching, she helps clients understand that selling is really about solving problems and providing value. From there, she works with them to create a sales strategy that fits their goals and strengths. Her approach is designed to make sales feel accessible and achievable—even for introverts—so clients can grow without feeling fake or forced.

How She Keeps Growing

Deana takes growth seriously. She believes even one new skill can change your life, and she backs that up with consistent action. Learning is part of her daily routine, and she sets aside a portion of her monthly budget for education—training, coaching, and conferences that sharpen her leadership and expand her expertise.

That commitment doesn’t just benefit her. It adds long-term value to the people and businesses she serves.

Her Advice for Authors Who Want Bigger Impact

Deana encourages aspiring authors to go find their audience—because your people are not only in your city or your state. We live in a time where connection across cultures and countries is easier than ever.

Her advice is direct:

• Don’t let fear of imperfection stop you from sharing your story.

• Pitch the transformation your message brings.

• Reach out to event hosts, podcasters, and organizations that already have the audience you can help.

• Create a consistent outreach plan and stick to it.

When you do, you’ll be surprised how quickly doors start opening.

The Success Tribe Network: Where Collective Success Begins

Deana’s larger mission is about building a community where people win together. The Success Tribe Network is designed for entrepreneurs who understand that collaboration isn’t a trend—it’s a strategy.

The network is built to help members unlock new opportunities and reach higher levels through shared support, referrals, and real relationships. It functions as a referral network, an expert think tank, and a social club—all in one.

Contact Details

Deana Jean
Instagram: @yourcollabqueen
Facebook: @deana.jonesjean
LinkedIn: @deana-jean
Website: thesuccesstribe.com