“By presenting stories about positive female role models, we enlighten to encourage                families and budding Gutsy Gals.”  -Deborah Hutchison

Our Vision

Gusty Gals Inspire Me® strengthens the empowerment of women and girls through stories about positive female role models of the past and present. By sharing their stories we encourage enterprising and confident "Gutsy Gals" of the future. 

Our Story

We are a small, independent, inspirational, multi media content company located in Santa Barbara, California. It was started by Deborah Hutchison, who read the story of Berta Benz. In 1888 Berta ushered in the bold new era of motorized cars. So began Deborah's curosity of finding inspiring females like Berta and the decision to create a company to tell the stories of Gutsy Gals from the United States and around the world.

Deborah was introduced to Phyllis de Picciotto, the founder of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and then asked Phyllis for help. Phyllis said yes and together they are looking forward to their first animated short film The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz.

Every year we give out Gutsy Gals Inspire Me® Awards to special ladies/girls who embody a true spirit of a Gutsy Gal. The honorees are current females who take our breath away with their accomplishments.