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IN THIS EPISODE
Community, Growth & Finding Home in Montrose
- From Belgium to Colorado, Delphine shares her journey through hospitality, the seafood industry, entrepreneurship, and ultimately becoming a trusted REALTOR® serving the Western Slope.
- The story behind Real Talk, the live community show she launched during COVID to spotlight local businesses and nonprofits when they needed support most.
- An honest discussion about Montrose's future—from housing, ADUs, and short-term rentals to preserving the town's character while planning for thoughtful growth.
The Story:
What makes someone truly become part of a community?
For Delphine Jadot, it wasn't simply moving to Montrose—it was choosing to invest in the people who call it home.
Originally from Belgium, Delphine's path to the Western Slope has been anything but conventional. She built a career in hospitality, worked in the seafood industry, helped establish what would become Divine Fish & Meat, and eventually found her calling in real estate. But throughout every chapter, one thing remained constant: a desire to help people connect with their community.
That commitment became especially clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. As local businesses faced uncertainty, Delphine created Real Talk, a live community show that gave business owners, nonprofits, and local organizations a platform to stay connected when people needed it most.
The conversation also moves beyond business into family life. Delphine opens up about becoming an empty nester after sending her oldest son to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a professional dancer. It's a heartfelt reminder that growth often requires letting go—and that supporting the people we love sometimes means encouraging them to follow their own path.
Dennis, guest host Laura Williams, and Delphine also tackle some of Montrose's biggest opportunities and challenges. They discuss housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), short-term rentals, and what Montrose can learn from neighboring communities while preserving the welcoming character that makes people want to live here in the first place.
Whether you're new to Montrose or have called it home for decades, this episode is a conversation about leadership, resilience, and why building a stronger community starts with listening to one another.
The one thing listeners will take away: Great communities don't happen by accident. They grow because people choose to invest their time, their talents, and their hearts in helping others feel at home.
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