This week’s episode is the last episode of Season 4. With Christmas and the New Year right around the corner, like many people, Jill Devine decided it would be a good time to take a two-week break. Season 5 will launch on Wednesday January 6, 2021.
This episode is dedicated to two subject matters. The first - a recent social media post Jill wrote about the last year and the things she experienced. The second – supporting small businesses.
If you missed the social media post, here it is:
On this date, 1 year ago (December 5, 2019), I was not smiling. I was experiencing every emotion except happiness.
One year ago, I lost my job. It wasn’t “just” a job to me. It was my career. It was my livelihood. It was my identity. It’s where I spent a little over 20 years of my life doing some amazing things in the community, meeting some really cool people along the way, experiencing music with a different perspective, and gaining more appreciation for the inner workings of the music community.
Many people, and myself included, thought I would land another radio job sooner than later. Between the pandemic and the loss of my job, I’ve experienced some of the darkest days of my life over the past year. BUT, let me tell you what else happened in the last year:
*I was able to spend a lot of quality time with my family. I can’t say the entire time spent together was glorious because it definitely wasn’t. However, I learned a lot about myself and the things I need in order to be the best version of myself. I am a constant work in progress.
*I became an entrepreneur with the development of Jill Devine Media, which is home to my podcast, Two Kids and A Career. I am so incredibly thankful for the ladies at Evoke Creative for guiding, supporting, and investing in me to make my small business dream become a reality. I’m excited to see the business grow and expand!
*A special person from my church, Messiah Lutheran Church, saw something in me that I definitely didn’t see in myself. Fast forward and I’m now working for Messiah! I’ve never worked in ministry before and if you would’ve told me 10 years ago this was going to happen, I certainly wouldn’t have believed you. I’m loving what I’m doing and feel at home in the short time I’ve been an employee. God’s plan is truly indescribable.
I won’t lie. There are days I think about what happened a year ago and a lot of the emotions take over, but the pain and hurt has definitely decreased. Like anything, it’s a process. What I can positively say is that I am happy and have a positive outlook for the future!
Up next, supporting small businesses. Jill’s always been a big supporter of small businesses, but even more so once the pandemic hit. So many small businesses have shut their doors for good because of the pandemic. Jill has been trying to feature various small businesses over the last few months, but when Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday were approaching, Jill wanted to do more. She collaborated with Kaci Brueck of Brueck Creative to highlight small businesses in the area. Here are a few mentioned in this episode:
*Pistols N Vixens
*Milk and Honey Boutique and Wine Bar
*Addy’s Way
*St. Louis Cheeseboards
*Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery
*Organized Interiors
*Delicate Flower Soaps
*PMP Images
*Primo Playdough
If there’s a small business you think Jill should check out, email her: hello@jilldevine.com.
Don’t forget, the podcast is taking a two-week break and will resume on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Until then, enjoy the Holidays with loved ones and have a Happy New Year!
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