44: "From Cookbook Author to Community Leader – The Inspiring Journey of Sarah Kallio" 🌟

Join host Melissa Meyers as she sits down with the remarkable Sarah Kallio—a wife, mother, Michigan State University engineering grada, award-winning cookbook author, entrepreneur, and now, candidate for Grand Haven City Council. In this uplifting and deeply authentic episode, Sarah shares her winding path from negotiating steel contracts and self-publishing a cookbook to championing local government with compassion, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset. Discover how Sarah’s personal triumphs and hardships—including leading her family through a traumatic brain injury—and her drive to serve her community are shaping her leadership vision. Whether you’re interested in local activism, overcoming imposter syndrome, or just need a dose of courage to go "rogue" in your own life, this conversation is brimming with practical wisdom and hope. ✅ Why curiosity beats judgment in leadership   ✅ Stepping into public service (and why more people should)   ✅ The power of community during life’s toughest moments   ✅ Handling imposter syndrome (and daring to do things "naively")   ✅ Building systems for real change—at home, work, and beyond If you believe in the value of community, continuous learning, and the courage to try new things, this episode is for you. Hit that play button and be inspired by Sarah’s journey! 👇 TIMECODES for Key Moments: 00:02:06 – Why Sarah decided to run for city council   00:09:08 – Taking initiative: Learning government fund accounting   00:15:00 – How community support shaped Sarah during family crisis   00:22:08 – Tackling imposter syndrome and lessons from winding career paths   00:33:00 – From self-publishing to Simon & Schuster: The Stocked Kitchen story   Don’t forget to check the show notes for more about Sarah, her cookbook, and ways to support her campaign!  🔗 Connect & Support Sarah:  Get Sarah's Book https://amzn.to/46i0f0v Connect with Sarah Kallio https://sarahkallio.com/ Get your Going Rogue merch here!  http://merch.sunkissedandblessed.com Need a speaker for your event? Check out Melissa’s Speaker One Sheet https://www.canva.com/design/DAFH0-d2fCw/sjyPg5wJd00PHanV1qry9w/view?utm_content=DAFH0-d2fCw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h95ecb27e8b Proceeds from Going Rogue book sales are donated to nonprofits that benefit women. Get your copy here. https://goingrogue.askmelissamyers.com/ https://mmg-wealth.com/ Financial Trendsetters: https://amzn.to/3X0Mwrj #GoingRoguePodcast #InspiringWomen #SarahKallio #CommunityLeadership #CuriosityNotJudgmental #ImposterSyndrome #TheStockedKitchen #GrandHaven #LocalGovernment #WomenInLeadership