Millie Kepler loves a potluck

In this piece, founder Karrie McDermott sits down with Millie Kepler. Millie wasn’t just a witness to her local community's growth; as a pioneering woman in the real estate industry, she actively helped shape it. Grab a plate, pull up a chair, and join Karrie and Millie as they share a story about breaking barriers, building communities, and the simple magic of coming together in a potluck.

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Polly Andrews interviewed by 
Marilyn Copeland and Karrie McDermott

Polly Andrews (83) and Marilyn Copeland (73) - friends for 50 years remember when JFK came to their small Midwestern town for a rally while he was running for President. Polly describes the Civil Rights movement and how it crystallized her vision of how each person should be seen and recognized.

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The Adler Journal

We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Karrie McDermott, was featured in an article by the Adler Arts Center. Read about her inspirational story and her mission to preserve the legacies of women, one story at a time. The article highlights how her passion for storytelling began and how she's now collaborating with the Adler Arts Center on a project called "Women of Libertyville: In Their Own Words," which helps senior women record their life stories.

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Summer has always been a time for making memories – long days filled with sunshine, laughter, and adventures that become the stories we tell for years to come. Here at In Their Own Words , we believe these summer narratives, big or small, are incredibly precious. That's why we were absolutely thrilled to host "In Their Own Words: Stories of Summer" event!

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In 2023, In Their Own Words had the immense privilege of hosting incredible events with some remarkable storytellers, each with a unique story to tell. 2023 was a year defined by the powerful and beautiful stories of new beginnings and heartfelt endings, all shared with a remarkable sense of honesty and grace.

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