S1 | E12 Katie DeBoer on The Riddles of Life: Balancing Business, Family, and Community Service

The Real West Michigan

Ever wondered how to juggle multiple demanding roles while making a significant impact in your community?
In this episode, we sit down with Katie DeBoer, a remarkable woman who wears many hats – owner of a residential construction business, founder of the Faith and Freedom homeschool co-op, and Kent County Commissioner. Katie shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a community leader, balancing her roles in business, family, and public service. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the importance of faith and perseverance in her life.
Join us as we delve into Katie's story and uncover valuable insights on leadership, resilience, and making a difference in your community.
Key Takeaways:
1. The importance of recognizing when you need help and seeking support.
2. How to transition between careers and find your true calling.
3. The impact of building a strong partnership in marriage and business.
4. Navigating the challenges of homeschooling during a pandemic.
5. The value of humility and learning before leading in public service.
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE PALMER GROUP real estate team. The Palmer Group is an energetic team within 616 REALTY led by Eldon Palmer with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate the home buying and selling process in West Michigan. To support the channel and all of our guests, contact [e-mail], drop a COMMENT, SHARE, LIKE or SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. You can also learn more at https://thepalmer.group/ Whether moving to Michigan or another state,, we can help and we would love to chat with you over a coffee or your favorite beverage on us!
HAVE A SUGGESTION? WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST? Reach out to [e-mail] or send us a DM.
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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE PALMER GROUP real estate team. The Palmer Group is an energetic team within 616 REALTY led by Eldon Palmer with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate the home buying and selling process in West Michigan. To support the channel and all of our guests, contact [e-mail], drop a COMMENT, SHARE, LIKE or SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.
You can also learn more at https://thepalmer.group/
Whether moving to Michigan or another state, we can help and would love to chat with you over a coffee or your favorite beverage!
HAVE A SUGGESTION? WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST? Reach out to [e-mail] or send us a DM.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR 5-STAR REVIEW

Chương

1. Transition From Social Work to Analysis (00:00:00)

2. Building a Business and a Home (00:07:32)

3. Entrepreneurial Journey Through Learning and Growth (00:16:24)

4. Navigating Higher Education and Entrepreneurial Challenges (00:29:15)

5. Finding Community in Homeschooling (00:34:32)

6. Local Government and Community Involvement (00:48:22)

7. County Committee Work and Civic Engagement (00:56:32)

8. Navigating Political Engagement and Civic Involvement (01:11:12)