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    Millie Kepler Loves a Potluck  
    Interviewed by Karrie McDermott


    There is something beautifully timeless about a potluck. It’s a space where recipes are shared, laughter echoes across lawn chairs, and the true fabric of a community is woven. It was at just such a gathering that our founder, Karrie McDermott, decided to honor, Millie Kepler, a woman who didn't just witness the evolution of their local community, but actively helped build it.

    As one of the pioneering women to break into the world of real estate, Millie’s career was defined by much more than just closing deals. For her, selling a house was never a mere transaction; it was about helping families plant the seeds for generational roots.

    In this heartwarming feature for In Their Own Words, Karrie and Millie sit down to discuss the grit it took to be a trailblazing woman in business, the shifting landscapes of her neighborhood, and Millie's origins.

    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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     Listen to the interview 

    Millie Kepler loves a potluck, "Because everyone gets together in the community from the youngest to the oldest. I am the matriarch now".


     We threw a potluck in her honor… and she is right they are a blast!

    The secret of Millie's success, "Treat people as you want to be treated".

    "Always be true to yourself"

    Millie reminds us one of the most important lessons in her life.

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