In an industry often defined by strength and physicality, Kira McGahan is proving there is another way to lead. As the founder of Movers and Shakers, she has built a company that prioritizes empathy, professionalism, and connection to offer a fresh take on moving services.
McGahan’s path into the industry was anything but traditional. While working a standard 8-to-5 job, she formed relationships with local real estate agents, which opened her eyes to a gap in the home staging market. However, McGahan quickly realized the opportunity was much broader in the moving industry.
“Maybe if we had a moving company that was organized from an operational standpoint and hired movers that set themselves to a higher standard…” she says.
With support from an investor, Movers and Shakers launched in fall 2024. Growth came quickly.
“It all ramped up quicker than we thought it was going to do—which is such a great thing.”
As a female founder in a male-dominated field, McGahan brings a unique perspective to the business, one rooted in care.
“As a women-owned and led business, we saw the opportunity to create a service that put empathy and customer care at the forefront of every move,” she says.
That approach begins with her hands-on consultation process. McGahan meets clients in person, walking through each step to create clarity from the start. “It’s a more comfortable environment.”
Her role as the face of the company challenges expectations.
“When you think moving company, you think big, strong, burly men,” she says, “but I’m the face of the operation, which is kind of unheard of.”
In place of masculine brawn, she offers a personal touch for each client. From military relocations to families in transition, Movers and Shakers tailors each move to the client’s situation. Small touches, like detailed explanations and even goody bags, help transform what is often a stressful situation into a worry-free experience.
“Nothing is transactional; we’re trying to build relationships with our clients.”
Now expanding into home cleanouts and junk removal, the company continues to grow its services while staying grounded in its mission.
For McGahan, the work is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
“I’ve handled situations that I didn’t think I could handle,” she says. Through it all, she credits her team. “My movers are the stars of my show.”
With licensed and insured services throughout the Midwest, Movers and Shakers is not just moving belongings—it is moving the industry forward.
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