Description

Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special episode focused on New Beginnings, Stuart sits down with veteran executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and co-founder Debbie Squier for a deeply personal conversation about faith, courage, and the transformative power of starting new chapters—in business, family, and life.

What you will hear

• Debbie’s pivotal leap from a steady career to founding her successful company, Impact This Day, during the 2008 financial crisis and the profound faith that guided her.
• The real meaning of “burning the ships” and committing fully to a new beginning, even when the outcome is uncertain.
• How seasons of major change (from closing a long-standing business to selling a dream home) have reshaped her identity and sense of purpose.
• The critical difference between moments of obedience and disobedience when following a calling, and the tangible consequences of each.
• Debbie’s exciting new beginning: launching a grandparenting ministry and discovering a calling rooted in service, mentorship, and legacy.
• Practical encouragement for anyone standing on the edge of their own new beginning: how to take the first step, build momentum, and find your worth beyond a title or paycheck.

Memorable lines

• “God was wooing me back to him.”
• “Take that first step.”

About Debbie Squier

Debbie Squier is a veteran executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience partnering with some of the world’s most respected direct-selling companies. As the founder of Impact This Day, she built a celebrated “people company” dedicated to connecting purpose-driven organizations with transformative leadership talent. Today, as the co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective, Debbie champions meaningful connections and inspires others to begin new chapters with courage and faith. She is passionate about family, her growing role as a grandmother (“Magaw”), and serving her community through mentorship and ministry.

Resources & links

Follow Debbie Squier and learn more:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.squier.9/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlsquier/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-squier-4027186

Follow Stuart on Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/

https://www.instagram.com/macmillanstuart/

Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecollectiveglobal/

Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global

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Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!