Opening Doors with Annette Compo

hat if your body knows more than you think it does? In this episode of Opening Doors, I sit down with Elaine Grohman — energy healer, intuitive, author, and lifelong Farmington Hills resident. Elaine shares the hospice moment that awakened her gifts, why learning to trust what we feel may be the most important thing we can do, and how true healing extends beyond the individual — into community, th...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Dion DeGennaro, General Manager of Sergio's Pest Control , a third generation family business serving Metro Detroit for more than 50 years. Together they talk about running a family company, carrying on a legacy, and why great businesses are built on relationships and trust. Dion shares how he found his way back into the family bu...

In this episode of Opening Doors , I sit down with Hannah Brown of Simple Living by Hannah to talk about how the spaces we live in affect our mindset, our peace, and the way we move through different seasons of life. Hannah shares how her work goes beyond organization to help people create calm, functional homes during moments of transition, while also opening up about building her business, trust...

Property taxes can move fast, and confusion can cost you. In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, Annette shares a clear, practical way to take control of your assessment: focus on truly comparable, near-identical recent sales, then decide with confidence whether an appeal is worth your time. If you want to protect your budget and move forward with a plan, this one is for you. Connect...

What really happens when disaster strikes — and are you actually covered the way you think you are? In this episode, Annette sits down with third-generation Allstate Insurance Agent Kristin Faber for a real conversation about protection, preparation, and what insurance looks like when it truly matters. Kristin shares her personal experience navigating a fire loss at her own office, what she has le...

Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepound really the weight loss solution everyone's talking about? In this episode, registered dietitian Julia Stevens cuts through the noise and gives us the real story. Julia breaks down how GLP-1 medications work, why managing "food noise" is a game changer, and why having an exit plan matters just as much as starting the medication. She also...

What if the insurance policy you set up years ago no longer fits your life? In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, local State Farm Agent Jamilah Wright pulls back the curtain on everything your insurance agent wishes you already knew — from reviewing your coverage during big life changes, to insuring items you never even thought to call about. Jamilah shares why bundling is about mo...

What starts as a birthday present for your grandson can transform into an Amazon bestselling children's book and a mission to change the world. In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, award-winning children's author and "Queen of Editing" Naomi V. Dunsen-White shares her inspiring journey from writing her first book during COVID to helping other authors achieve the...

In this episode I sit down with Christina Dedvukaj, our team leader at Keller Williams. We talk about what real estate really is, who it is for, and how to build a career that supports the life you want. I have spent my life in this business, and I can tell you it is not only houses. It is mindset, training, and having the right support so you are not out there alone. Christina and I talk about ge...

I have spent almost four decades in real estate, and the truth is that timing is personal. I explain how to look at your stage of life, your payment, and your next move so you can decide with confidence instead of guessing.   I walk through what actually gets a home sold for strong terms, from preparation and presentation to smart pricing and professional marketing, and I explain how I study on ma...