Dr. Sylette DeBois is on a mission to help women step into their next chapter by actively living their legacy—right now. With over 30 years of experience as a nurse, mentor, and educator, she brings both heart and practicality to the journey of defining one’s vision and purpose.
As the founder of The Legacy Collective Co., she supports women, especially those navigating career pivots, burnout, or major life transitions, in crafting their next chapter with purpose, clarity, and meaningful action. Through her mastermind-style community, legacy-focused journals and planners, or dynamic keynote talks, Dr. Sylette blends wisdom with warmth, strategy with soul.
She’s also the CEO of Nursing First Academy, where she equips nurses and healthcare professionals with the tools and mindset to lead, thrive, and grow beyond burnout. Her dedication to nurse wellness and career advancement reflects her deep belief in legacy as more than what we leave behind; it is how we live, lead, and love right now.
Raised in a family of barrier-breakers—her mother a trailblazing police commissioner and her father a Blues Hall of Famer—Sylette knows the power of living boldly and building something that lasts.
Dr. Sylette DeBois writes like she lives—with intention, heart, and a fierce devotion to helping others grow. A natural-born caregiver with over 20 years in nursing and 10 years as an entrepreneur, her writing is where encouragement meets action. Whether navigating your next life chapter, building a business, leading a nursing team, or preparing for motherhood, her books offer grounded guidance rooted in lived experience and professional expertise.
She is the author of three self-published books, each created to meet women and nurses right where they are, offering motivation and tools for change.
Her most recent publication, the Legacy by Design™ Planner, reflects another legacy of impact from Dr. Sylette—a practical yet soul-centered tool rooted in her passion for helping women take intentional action toward a life of meaning. But this planner is more than a product—it’s a reflection of a truth her entire body of work represents: we can and are allowed to grow, envision, and shift ourselves at every stage of life.
Each book and journal she’s created is a living snapshot of a different chapter in her evolution—as a nurse, a mother, a businesswoman, and a woman determined to define success on her terms. Together, they tell a bigger story: one of co-creation, resilience, and the power of choosing what your next chapter looks like, no matter where you are in the journey.
Sylette writes for the ambitious woman who refuses to settle and seeks the tools to support their life and endeavors. Her readers are powerhouses: nurses, empty nesters, purpose seekers, and entrepreneurs who embrace making an impact, whether small or large.
Across every page, she pens—whether she’s guiding new moms, mentoring healthcare professionals, nursepreneurs, or empowering women to build a legacy—Dr. Sylette brings her natural caregiver gift and unwavering belief in growth. Her body of work reflects her evolution: from teenage mother to nurse, entrepreneur, professor, and publisher. She has lived many lives and teaches other women that they can, too.
Through her books, speaking, and mentorship, Dr. Sylette doesn’t just talk about living your legacy — she embodies it.