In this inspiring episode of The Oswego Alumni Podcast, host Dee Perkins sits down with Kate Wilcox-Rodwell, a SUNY Oswego alum who left a successful marketing career to pursue a bold dream: restoring her 9,600-square-foot childhood home into a stunning event venue and business — now known as The Hillcrest Estate in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Kate shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, including:🔨 Managing a million-dollar renovation🏡 Turning a once-abandoned mansion into a thriving business👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing family life and business ownership💡 What it really takes to follow a long-held vision — and make it work💬 “This isn’t just about events. It’s about legacy, heart, and trusting the path — even when it’s the hard one.”Whether you're into small business, historic renovations, family entrepreneurship, or just love a good comeback story — this episode will leave you inspired.👉 Subscribe for more alumni stories and inspiring conversations.📍 Learn more about The Hillcrest Estate: https://www.thehillcrestestate.com/#OswegoAlumniPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #HistoricHomeRestoration #FingerLakesNY #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner

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