In this week’s episode we meet Deven Wilson.

Residing in Miles, Iowa with her husband Charlie and two sons, Hendrix (4 yrs) and Riggins (4 months), Deven is what you would say, BUSY! She is recognized Nationally as a powerful judge, works full time as the Marketing and Social Media director with SC Online Sales, a new mother of two beautiful boys, a business owner with Charlie, sells and promotes elite show heifers and steers, and a huge believer in what stock show is all about.

Deven grew up in two worlds; the city of Lansing, Michigan and on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. She loved having experiences in both, but knew from early on, age 10, that she was passionate and competitive for the show ring.

Deven and I talk about growing up, how finding Black Hawk College changed her life, her first year of learning to judge, and ultimately making her way to SC. I love how she speaks her mind, isn't afraid to share new ideas, and is super creative. She's fiercely competitive, loves her Michigan State Spartans, and sees people for themselves. She loves a great challenge, but her favorite thing is watching her boys grow. (When Hendrix showed for the first time, it pulled on every one of my motherly heart strings).

Deven lives the Stock Show world daily. She feels so thankful for all of it. She's thankful for Charlie, his work ethic, their herd, her family, the community around her, and the success that they've been able to achieve. She knows it's not easy, and she doesn't take any of it for granted.

I can't wait for you to listen in... this week's Lady in the Lead Mrs. Deven Wilson!