You Missed It! Hair on Fire, No Clothes, Mushroom Artist, Facing Fears. Highlights from Episodes 1-4 S2

The Real West Michigan

Eldon Palmer brings together the most powerful moments from the Real West Michigan podcast's first four episodes for you to get a taste test! Featuring insightful conversations with local entrepreneurs, artists, and community builders who are making an impact. Dan Korhorn shares how his farm upbringing shaped his work ethic and business approach. Dan discusses finding balance between family commitments and entrepreneurial demands. Illustrator Liz Donoghue reveals her journey from childhood doodles to professional art. Liz demonstrates her creative process through artist conch mushrooms and whimsical creations. Cameron Embers explains why rapid iteration beats perfectionism through the clay pot analogy
• Cameron advocates for "teaching the why" behind decisions and embracing imperfect action. Shawn Loney describes how Tapestry Rockford connects community resources with local needs. Shawn explains why staying small and personal allows her organization to maintain its impact. Check out the full episodes on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you enjoy your podcasts. If you're enjoying these conversations, please leave us a rating or review. If you have a story to share or a guest suggestion, drop us a message in the comments. We want to hear what you think!

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Chapters

1. Introducing Our In Case You Missed It (00:00:00)

2. Dan's Journey: Farm Roots to Business (00:01:03)

3. Dan on Family-Work Balance Challenges (00:05:08)

4. Liz's Story: Art From Childhood (00:08:31)

5. Artist Conch Mushrooms and Creative Process (00:12:14)

6. Cameron on Fast Iteration and Success (00:13:37)

7. Shawn: Community Support Through Tapestry (00:17:37)

8. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:22:53)