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

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Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!