Debra Jane 'Debbi' Fields is a renowned American entrepreneur, author, and the founder of the iconic Mrs. Fields Cookies. She started her business in 1977 in Palo Alto, California, transforming her home-baked chocolate chip cookies into a global franchise. Despite early skepticism from investors, her dedication to high-quality ingredients and a warm, fresh-from-the-oven product created a worldwide phenomenon. Fields has since authored several cookbooks and remains an inspirational figure in the world of business and entrepreneurship.