Shelley Killinger | Top producing realtor, coach for women in real estate, homemaker and mom of 4 girls
Real Estate Mom Revival | Simplified Systems & routines to fight overwhelm and achieve work life balance
Have you ever wondered if work-life balance actually exists? As a real estate mom, we work in one of the most unpredictable, high-stress industries — all while carrying the invisible load of caring for our children and managing our homes. The truth is that we want to do both work and home well, so we look to coaching programs and gurus for advice, but many of them aren’t created with moms in mind. We’re told to hustle, so we do — and often, we burn out trying to keep up with it all. Sometimes we imagine: I could be so much more successful if only I had more time. I’m Shelley — wife, mom of fou...
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Shelley Killinger | Top producing realtor, coach for women in real estate, homemaker and mom of 4 girls
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May 1, 2026
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Ep 27 | Spring real estate market, end of school year madness - why does it feel like a runaway train? How to Actually Create Balance in a Busy Season 01.05.2026 18:39
If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t keep up—you’re not alone. Between clients, kids, school events, dinners, and everything in between, it can feel like you’re constantly being pulled in a hundred directions… and still falling short. In this episode, we’re redefining what balance actually looks like in real life—because it’s not about doing everything perfectly or k...
Ep 25 | Feel Like You’re Barely Keeping Up? The simple shifts that saved me (and my real estate business) when I became a mom. 14.04.2026 11:34
After becoming a mom, everything in your life changed… but your business didn’t. And no one ever told you it should. So now you’re trying to operate “business as usual”— in a life that is anything but usual. You’re squeezing in work during nap time, answering texts between snack requests, mentally juggling clients while managing your entire household… …and still wondering why it all feels so heavy...
Ep 24: What if you don't need to hustle for more leads? Give yourself permission to never cold call - build a community based business instead. 02.04.2026 15:45
Are You Building a Leads Business… or a Community That Lasts? Are you constantly chasing the next lead… or intentionally building a business that will sustain you for years to come? In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful mindset and strategy shift: moving from a leads-based business to a community-based business. While leads might keep your pipeline moving today, community is what create...
Ep 23: Always feeling behind? Most business strategies weren't built for moms. The 4 step system to help grow (without burnout) as a mom in real estate. 05.03.2026 17:17
If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to follow traditional real estate advice while raising kids… you’re not imagining it. Let's call out the elephant in the room....Much of the coaching and training in the real estate industry was designed for agents who have someone else managing the home and children. But for real estate moms, life and business are deeply intertwined. In today’s episode, we’re...
Ep 22 | Showing Up Between Sick Kids & Snow Days Is a Superpower. 5 tips for staying consistent in your real estate business 26.02.2026 17:22
Absolutely. Here are polished Apple Podcast show notes written in your voice — first person, clear, warm, and strong. Episode Title: Showing Up Between Sick Kids & Snow Days Is a Superpower: 5 Ways Real Estate Moms Stay Consistent Show Notes: One of the biggest predictors of long-term success in real estate isn’t talent. It’s consistency. Not just posting on Instagram. Not just showing up when...
Ep 21 | The 10X Lie: Why Hustle Culture Doesn’t Work for Real Estate Moms. (And why we should 10x your capacity instead) 17.02.2026 20:00
Real estate hustle culture loves to tell us the answer is always more… More calls. More lead sources. More hours. More “massive action.” And of course… 10X your business. But if you’re a real estate mom already juggling clients, kids, schedules, and the mental load of running a home, that advice doesn’t feel motivating—it feels impossible. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why the 10X mindset...
Ep 20 | The Follow Up System That Made Repeat + Referral Our #1 Lead Source (without picking up the phone) 12.02.2026 14:31
If you’re a working mom in real estate, you already know the hardest part of business isn’t getting leads… It’s staying in touch with past clients without feeling awkward, salesy, or like you’re “checking in” for no reason. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the BEST follow up systems we’ve ever created — our monthly newsletter. It’s helped us: Stay top of mind with past clients Reactiva...
Ep 19 | Design your personalized business growth plan: A Simple Strategy for Real Estate Moms Who Want Focus + Fulfillment 10.02.2026 17:07
So many real estate moms know how we want to grow — stronger systems, a better brand, more consistency, more fulfillment — but we rarely sit down and map out a clear step-by-step plan to get there. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the viral TikTok trend of creating a personal curriculum and showing you how to use it as a real estate business growth strategy that actually fits into mom life. I...
EP 18 | How I Eliminated Hundreds of Daily Decisions (A Time Management Strategy for Overwhelmed Work-From-Home Moms) 03.02.2026 14:24
As real estate moms, we make countless decisions everyday. What are the kids wearing, what are we eating, what day should we schedule the dr appointment, what are we giving for valentine's day gifts, and it goes on and on. I'm breaking down one of my favorite strategies today that has literally helped me remove hundreds of decisions from my plate. This strategy helps me reduce my mental load at...
Ep 17 | Getting Back on Your Feet: How to Find Clarity After a Hard Season in Real Estate 29.01.2026 16:04
If you’ve found yourself in a season where real estate feels heavier than it used to… where growth has slowed, confidence feels shaken, or you’re quietly wondering how to get your footing again — this episode is for you. Real estate is an industry full of ups and downs, and if you stay in it long enough, you’ll experience both. In this episode, I’m sharing what helped me recover after some of the...
Ep 16 | Why "analog" is trending (and What It Means for Your Real Estate Marketing Strategy) 22.01.2026 14:41
Have you noticed the growing obsession with 90s nostalgia, vintage décor, and “going analog”? This shift isn’t just a trend — it’s a response to an overstimulated, always-on world. In this episode, we break down why so many people are craving a slower, more analog way of living and how moms can intentionally apply this shift at home and in their real estate business. You’ll learn simple ways to re...
Ep 15 | Lessons from Crumbl Cookies: How Micro Changes Elevate your Customer Experience and create raving fans 20.01.2026 16:28
Lessons from Crumbl Cookies: How Micro Changes Elevate your Customer Experience and create raving fans What if creating raving fans didn’t require doing more — just doing the ordinary better? In this episode, we’re taking inspiration from Crumbl Cookies — a company that took something as simple as a cookie and turned it into an experience people obsess over. And if people can become loyal fans of...
Ep 14 | Does your calendar match the life you want? A simplified calendar for work life balance in real estate. Simplicity Series part 4 15.01.2026 22:11
Ep 14 | Does your calendar match the life you want? A simplified calendar for work life balance in real estate. If your days feel full but your life still feels behind… this episode is for you. In the final episode of the Simplicity Series, we’re talking about how to simplify your calendar in a way that actually works in real life — with kids, clients, curveballs, and the constant pull of everyth...
Ep 13 | What if simplifying is the smartest business growth strategy? How to truly build a real estate business in the crevices of mom life. Simplicity series part 3. 08.01.2026 24:53
Ep 12 | Simplifying your business to create focused growth and balance If you’re exhausted from doing all the things in your real estate business — and still feeling like you’re not making real progress — this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I share my story of going from full-blown hustle mode to building a simplified, focused business that fits within the realities of motherhood. You’ll...
Ep 12 | What if a simpler home could help you feel less anxious and more balanced in work and life? Simple systems I use to manage my home and 4 kids. Simplicity series part 2 06.01.2026 18:49
Simplifying Your Home — Living Lighter and More Streamlined If your home feels heavy, chaotic, or like it’s always playing catch-up, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Simplicity Series, we’re reframing home management — not as a burden that gets in the way of your business, but as meaningful work that deserves time, care, and simple planning. I’m sharing the mindset shift that change...
Ep 11 | What if work life balance in 2026 actually comes from simplifying? Simple systems for home, business, and calnedar for a more balanced year. Simplicity Series part 1 01.01.2026 14:22
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stretched too thin in your life and real estate business? This episode kicks off the Simplicity Series — a three-week journey designed to help real estate moms simplify their home, business, and calendar so life can finally feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned. In this introductory episode, we talk about why more isn’t working anymore — more to-do’s, more pres...
Ep 10 | Why does everyone else look so far ahead of me? The encouragement, and practical tips, you need to fight the comparison trap on social media. 16.12.2025 22:07
The Comparison Trap: Why Social Media Makes Us Feel Behind (and How to Break Free) Comparison is everywhere—especially for real estate moms scrolling social media while juggling business, family, and life. In this episode, Shelley opens up about the quiet pressure we feel to “keep up,” the mental toll comparison takes, and why social media often leaves us feeling like we’re never doing enough. You...
Ep 9 | 4 Simple Strategies I've learned from Joanna Gaines to help in social media marketing 11.12.2025 11:59
In this episode, we’re diving into the unexpected marketing gold we can all steal from Joanna Gaines — and how these simple concepts can transform the way you show up in your real estate business. From crafting aspirational content to becoming a true community builder, to leveraging authenticity and storytelling that actually converts…we’re breaking down the marketing strategies social media loves...
Ep 8 |Does Your House Run Itself… or Run You? A business plan for your home: be intentional in home management and your real estate business. 09.12.2025 13:26
If you spend hours crafting a vision for your real estate business each year…but your home? It’s just sort of winging it? This episode is exactly what your home needs. Today, we’re walking through a simple, life-giving practice I do every January: creating a home vision for the year. Not goals that add pressure — but a thoughtful look at what’s working, what’s not, and what our families actually n...
Ep 7 | Not sure what to give for closing gifts? Simplify with this grab-and-go strategy for real estate moms with no time. 05.12.2025 11:16
Episode 6: The Grab-and-Go Client Gifting System for Busy Real Estate Moms If closing gifts always feel like a last-minute scramble, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today, we’re diving into the simple, streamlined, grab-and-go gifting system our team uses to eliminate overwhelm, save hours each month, and create a polished, boutique experience for every client we serve. Y...
Ep 6 | Never cold call again: The step-by-step system to build a referral real estate business. 02.12.2025 18:04
The Community-Rooted Real Estate Strategy That Actually Feels Good If you’ve ever felt drained by the constant pressure to chase leads, cold-DM strangers, or obsess over your next transaction… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Today, we’re diving into a business approach that’s softer, richer, and far more sustainable: building a community-rooted real estate business. Instead of sp...
Ep 5 | Fighting overwhelm? Create peace with these 6 simple boundaries every real estate mom needs 25.11.2025 15:37
If you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting through your days—showings, contracts, laundry, school emails, more laundry… this episode is your new best friend. Today we’re diving into the boundaries every real estate mom needs to put in place so you can run a thriving business and still have a life that feels calm, intentional, and actually enjoyable. We’ll talk about: ✨ Why boundaries aren’t restri...
Ep 4 | Meal Planning for real estate moms: 4 Systems That Change Everything in your home kitchen 20.11.2025 14:10
If evenings feel like a whirlwind of homework, practices, hungry kids, and last-minute client calls… you are so not alone. Real estate moms everywhere are trying to juggle family life and a demanding business — and dinner is often the first thing to feel impossible. In this episode, Shelley shares four simple systems she uses to make getting a home-cooked meal on the table completely doable, even...
Ep 3 | The Ultimate Mom Calendar System: Reduce Mental Load & Simplify Home + Business 18.11.2025 17:04
The Ultimate Mom Calendar System: Reduce Mental Load & Simplify your home and business If your brain constantly feels like it has 20 tabs open, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today, we’re talking about the ONE home management tool that finally helped me reduce the constant mental load of mom life — and created a smoother, calmer rhythm for our home and my real estat...
Ep 1| How to balance real estate and motherhood (My honest story) 11.11.2025 14:15
What happens when the hustle that once fueled your success starts to burn you out? In this first episode of The Real Estate Mom Revival, I’m sharing my story — from being a top-producing agent who believed hustle was the only way to “make it,” to hitting burnout, rediscovering my purpose, and rebuilding my business and home life in a way that finally feels fulfilling. For years, I thought working...
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