From Small Town Roots to Big Careers—and Finding Your Way Home

Some conversations feel like a catch-up over wine—and then turn into something deeper. This episode is one of those.

I’m joined by Aimee Goeman, someone I knew of growing up in small-town Iowa but didn’t truly know until now. Our families crossed paths the way they do in rural communities—through church, farming, and familiar names—before life carried us in different directions. Years later, we sat down to talk about what sticks with you from where you’re from… and how you carry it forward.

Aimee shares what it looks like to build a successful corporate career while still nurturing creativity, passion projects, and a deep connection to community. She now spends part of the year back in Belmond to be near family, reminding us that “coming home” doesn’t have to mean leaving anything behind.

This is a light-hearted, thoughtful conversation about ambition, authenticity, and the quiet pull of belonging—especially in this season of life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How small-town roots shape who we become
• Building a big career without giving up creativity or connection
• Passion projects as a form of joy, not pressure
• Why community feels different in midlife
• The idea that you never fully leave your hometown

Links & Mentions from This Episode

• The Ramsay Boutique (Belmond, Iowa): https://ramsayboutique.com/
  
  
• Midland (band): https://www.midlandofficial.com/
  
  
• Mark Wystrach (Lead Singer, Midland): https://www.instagram.com/markaroo
  
  
• The Steak Out (Sonoita, Arizona): https://www.azsteakout.com/our-story
  
  

If you’ve ever felt pulled between where you came from and the life you’ve built, this conversation will feel like a familiar—and comforting—exhale.

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