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What does it really take to build a 30-year career in a male-dominated industry — while raising kids, setting boundaries, and refusing to shrink? In this debut episode of STANDOUT Cabo, host Amber sits down with veteran mortgage originator Barbara Masters for a raw, honest conversation about what nobody talks about in this business. Barbara shares how she fell into mortgage at 26 without knowing h...

In this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious, host Paige Hernandez sits down with one of the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry — Phil Shoemaker, CEO of The Loan Store (TLS) — for a deep, candid, and refreshingly human conversation about leadership, culture, purpose, and the future of lending. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Phil has lived through massive market shifts, t...

In this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious WMN, Paige Hernandez sits down with Corrina Carter, Founder & CEO of CMS Mortgage, to share one of the most honest, raw, and inspiring business journeys you’ll hear in the mortgage and entrepreneurship space. After being fired as a single mom with two kids and no backup plan, Corrina rebuilt her life from the couch of uncertainty to leading a c...

In this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious, host and founder Paige Hernandez sits down with the legendary Dr. Jen Welter — the first female coach in NFL history, a multi-gold medalist, and a trailblazing force in women’s sports, leadership, and personal empowerment. This is one of the most inspiring, honest, and transformative conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Jen’s story reads like...

🎙️ STANDOUT Podcast — “Redefining Leadership and Culture in the Mortgage Industry” In this powerful live conversation from the Notorious event in Austin, host Paige Taylor Hernandez sits down with Teresa Reber, Chief Operating Officer of The Loan Store, to unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, collaboration, and courage in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Teresa, a 22-year...

Ever wonder how the “magic” in your business really happens? Kristi Murphy, a powerhouse in the mortgage and real estate world, joins us to reveal how action, connection, and mindset—not a perfect business plan—can completely shift your trajectory. From her early days as a 23-year-old breaking into the industry to now mentoring clients and building a thriving business, Kristi shares the moments th...

🔥 Real estate isn’t just about houses—it’s about people, patience, and playing the long game. In this episode of STANDOUT, host Paige Taylor Hernandez sits down with her sister, Eelishe Taylor, to spill the real, behind-the-scenes truth of what it takes to navigate high-stakes real estate deals. From deals that almost fell apart to clients who pushed boundaries to the max, Eelishe shares the less...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melissa Nelson, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry, community leader, and founder of the Community Kindness Movement. With over 11 years of experience, Melissa shares the heartfelt and sometimes unexpected journey that led her from interior design and running an online furniture business to becoming a top-producing mortgage broker and advocate for fin...

From Finance to Third-Party Processing & Navigating the Challenges of Business Growth In this powerful episode of the Notorious Stand Out Podcast, Paige sits down with Cheryl, a mother of four, successful entrepreneur, and the owner of a growing third-party processing company. Cheryl shares her inspiring journey from working in government finance to building a successful business in the mortga...

🎙 VA Loans, Real Estate Wealth & Women Supporting Women w/ Ashley Mulcahey | Notorious WMN Podcast In this energizing and down-to-earth episode, we sit down with Ashley Mulcahey, aka the “VA Loan Mama”—a powerhouse mortgage broker, short-term rental investor, mom of two, and master connector in the veteran community. From growing up in a trailer park in West Virginia to owning multiple propert...

🎙 From Compton to CEO: Tax Strategy, Real Estate, and Reinventing Your Life w/ Barbara Schreihans | Notorious WMN Podcast In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Barbara Schreihans—founder of Your Tax Coach, real estate investor, powerhouse mom, and social media mogul—who went from a childhood in Compton to building a seven-figure empire helping entrepreneurs legally keep more of...

🎙 Gay Veale on Mortgage Mastery, Mentorship & Manifesting More as a Woman in Leadership | Real Talk Podcast In this candid and energizing episode, we’re joined by Gay Veale, a top-producing mortgage broker, dynamic leader, and unapologetic voice in the real estate finance world. Recorded in Cabo San Lucas with the Notorious Collective, Gay shares how she’s stayed at the top of her game for ove...

🎤 Chenine Lozano on Reclaiming Power, Pausing Hustle & Building in Alignment | Real Talk from Cabo In this soul-shifting episode, we sit down with Chenine Lozano, a powerhouse entrepreneur and mortgage leader from Orange County, who opens up about hitting the peak of professional success — and realizing it wasn’t aligned with her soul. From building a top-tier business to confronting burnout,...

🎙 From Military Life to Mortgage Powerhouse | Brandi Brickler on Purpose, Pressure & Building a Legacy   In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Brickler, a mortgage originator with Edge Home Finance, veteran, military spouse, and fierce advocate for financial transparency and integrity in the lending world. Filmed in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, this conversation is more than business...

🎙️ From Mortgage Rookie to Top Influencer – Rebecca Richardson’s Journey to Empowerment & Impact | Full Episode Welcome to a powerful episode featuring Rebecca Richardson, a nationally recognized mortgage strategist, speaker, and one of the top mortgage influencers in the world. In this candid conversation, Rebecca shares how she turned a cold start in the mortgage world into a thriving person...