What happens when life falls apart and you’re forced to start again - somewhere quieter, smaller, and simpler than you ever imagined?

In this touching fiction episode, we meet LouAnn, a wife, mother, and reluctant caregive - whose husband’s diagnosis sends them from suburbia to the stillness of rural Montana. What starts as a desperate attempt to slow down becomes something much bigger: a roadside stand, a community movement, and a lesson in quiet resilience.

Set against the backdrop of pine forests and turquoise rivers, The Stand at the End of the Lane is a heartwarming, business-inspirational story about caregiving, courage, and the unexpected power of starting small.

This story is for anyone who’s ever felt lost in the noise and longed for something rooted, real, and wildly their own.

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About the Podcast: Her Story. Her Journey is where fictional storytelling meets real-world business inspiration. Each episode shares a short, emotionally rich story designed to help you move forward in your own entrepreneurial journey, whether you're just starting or starting over.

I'm Melissa, a successful business owner, mom of six, and business coach with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 7 years coaching women just like you. I've built multiple income streams from home while raising a family, and I believe in learning through story, because stories stick. If you’ve ever felt like business advice wasn’t made for your life, you’re in the right place.

Montana, caregiving, healing, community, entrepreneurship, joy, resilience, personal growth, support, dreams

Chapters

00:00 Montana Arrival

05:46 Caregivers Crossroads

11:31 The Farmer's Market Booth

16:29 The Numbers Game

21:43 The Idea That Stuck

27:48 The Launch

32:17 The Helpers Appear

37:01 The Question of Enough

45:15 Weathering the Storm

48:42 The Legacy of Joy