Rise and Shine

Today's guest is Brook Jennings! She has the most amazing energy and insights and she was kind enough to share both with us today. Together we dig into your beliefs.  How your beliefs impact your behaviors and those behaviors ultimately impact your results. This is true for you both personally and professionally. She also shares a whole new viewpoint on what is your buyers BELIEFS in regards to bu...

This is your masterclass on service. Camille Jenkins is owner of Camille's Key and provides hands-on coaching and consulting services to organizations that want to transform their team's culture, boost emotional intelligence, improve empathy awareness, and key leadership skills. She has over 20 years experience in warranty, service and customer relations. She shares with what the ownership experie...

We all face moments of fear and doubt. That's normal. But we shouldn't let fear and doubt stop us from chasing dreams and going for big goals. Too often we are waiting for confidence to show up to get us there. However, time and time again it's been proven that confidence is a bi-product of courageous action. Action despite fear. On today's episode I share my 5 steps to go from Fear to Confidence....

With over 25 years' experience in the construction industry, Irene has experienced firsthand the challenges women face working in the construction industry. Although the road has been anything but smooth, Irene has figured out what it takes to succeed.   Irene entered the construction industry as an electrical apprentice. After completing the apprenticeship, Irene was encouraged by her foreman to...

Cassy Williamson is the Chief Evangelist at Shore Consulting.  She shares HER STORY on how she got into the homebuilding indsutry and into the work that she does today. We have a shared loved of transformational selling. This is 3 or 4 conversations in one so be sure to listen to the very end. Tips on how to be a better sales person, better leader and what  top performers do different!  Want to co...

Right now in the market there are 4 generations buying homes. Baby Boomers, Gen Y, Millennials  and now Gen Z is showing up on the scene too. Each generation comes with it's own unique point of view and expectations when it comes to buying a home. Today's guest Brigette Poirer, Director of Accounts at Aireal, is a young millennial. I am an old millennial. I share traits with Gen Y and Millennials...

Interviewing is a two way street. The interviewee is hoping to show up great as the best candidate for the job and the interviewer is trying to determine if the interviewee is a good fit for their open position.  BUT also the interviewee is trying to decide "Is this a company I want to work for?"  Top talent has choices in a growing market. The way you show up in that interview as an interviewer t...

Today's guest, Jesse Garrett, is trying to buy an out of state second home and he is finding it rather difficult. He shares some of his experience so we can learn how we can better serve out of state buyers and we discuss what simple things we can do to help make it EASY for someone to buy a home virtually OR how to create excitement so they want to buy a plane ticket and get their quick!    Did y...

Every dreamer needs a believer.  I've been very fortunate to have many believers in my life. But my BIGGEST #1 Believer is my husband. On this episode I share the 5 things he does as my believer that help me reach my dreams. These steps are great to use as a leader for your team members and also a way you can show up for others in your life as their believer.  If every dream had a believer we woul...

Hey are you enjoying Rise and Shine? If so, please like, subscribe and review the podcast! This helps me grow the show and therefore grow my impact. And as always share this episode if you found it helpful. THANKS IN ADVANCE. TODAYS BREAKDOWN... I just got back from attending the National Association of Home Builders - International Builder Show in Las Vegas. Almost 20 years in the industry and th...

Today's guest is Jacqueline Green. Jacqueline is a business coach for interior designers. She helps them turn their love for design into a thriving business. On today's episode we talk about the women that inspired us and how we hope to inspire the next generation. We both believe strongly in women supporting women. Be sure to thank the woman or women who have inspired you and be sure to be a ment...

Have you ever had a questions and wanted some advice but wasn't sure who to ask or what the repercussions might be? Well, I am starting a new advice column called - Dear Homegirl. You can ask me anything! I will offer my advice and share your story, anonymously of course, and ask my community to provide their advice too! The first edition of Dear Homegirl came from Homegirl on a Hamster Wheel. She...

Today's guest is Amy Druhot, VP of Sales for Eastwood Homes. She shares her inspiring story of going from cleaning homes to a VP of Sales. She believes in being a Here-After Leader and that we all need to JUST BRAVE IT. Tune in to learn how you can level up your leadership and step bravely into what is best for you.    TO BE INCLUDED AT THE END OF EVERY PODCAST DESCRIPTION IN KAJABI: Did you like...

When I started in sales 19 years ago we didn't even have computers in our model homes and today we have digital marketing campaigns, online sales teams and virtual tours of homes. To say we've come a long way in a short time is an understatement. Today's guest is Jen Barkan she is an Online Sales Coach with Do You Convert. She shares her story growing in this industry and being at the for front of...

Today's guest is Michelle King she spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder as a VP of HR but her mission today is to breath new life into corporate as a Conscious Leader Consultant. She found that tapping into breathwork and finding calm in the chaos of day to day can allow you to show up as a better leader.  In this episode she shares the science behind breathwork and a mini-breathwork sessi...

This episode is all about handling negotiations and getting to a WIN/WIN! It starts with trust and transparency but then it takes communication and information gathering. To find that middle ground you need to know both parties, most desirable outcome, least acceptable agreement as well as best alternative to a none agreement or what I like to call your Plan B.  Did you like today's episode? If so...

If you are a women with career ambitions who also wants to be an active and present mother this is the episode for you! Today's guest is Susan Krohne, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for M/I Homes. Susan shares her inspiring journey of growing her career and prioritizing her family. She brings candid stories of when she had to advocate for herself and what she and her family needed t...

Today's guest is Kathy Tucker of Kathy Tucker Coaching and Consulting. She is a corporate executive turned coach. She is also my personal mentor/coach and she is my first boss ever! I've relied on KT off and on during my entire CAREER. She is sharing today her coaching best practices. This is a must listen if you are a leader of a team who is limited on time but KNOWS that coaching is important. T...

When it comes to success, you get to decide what that is! On this episode we dig into creating your new definition of success. Six powerful questions you should ask yourself before setting new goals. And a P.A.C.T. framework for setting yourself up with an action plan to reach those goals! New year doesn't have to mean a new you. It can mean a more clearly focused you though. Did you like today's...

The design side of homebuilding is SOOO FUN!  Today's guest is Brittany Benners she shares HER STORY on how she fell in love with design and has built an amazing career with a national homebuilder, Taylor Morrison.  She also share with us what is HOT and what is NOT in design trends for 2024!   Did you like today's episode? If so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. Share with a...

Today's episode features guest, Lia Garvin. Lia is a TEDX Speaker, Author and coach for business owners. She shares with us how women can get unstuck, how we can simplify our leadership and show great for the teams we lead. If you want to connect with Lia visit her website:  https://www.liagarvin.com/ Did you like today's episode? If so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. Share...

Today's special guest is Nora Spencer. Nora is the CEO and founder of Hope Renovations.  Hope Renovations is a non-profit that supports training women in the trades as well as providing repair and remodel services to aging seniors to allow them to age in place. She shares how she got into this amazing work and how her organization is making an impact.  Learn more about Hope Renovations and how you...

Today's guest is Rachel Brown. Rachel is the owner of Rachel Brown Homes and RBH Coaching. She shares her definition of the market we are in today along with some strategic business thinking that leaders need to adopt in shifting markets. Rachel is experienced in land development, homebuilding, design and coaching. Her kind heart and love for the work that she does and her team is apparent.  I am...

Today's guest is Abby Ring. Abby is the Lead Trades Instructor for She Built This City. She Built This City is a non-profit located in Charlotte, NC. Their mission is: Empowering Women, Transforming Communities and Building a Future of Equal Opportunities in the Skilled Trades. Abby shares her experience getting into this industry as well as the great work she and the whole team is doing at SBTC....

Today's guest is Jacob Brown. He is a motivational speaker, author, business owner, former NFL Athlete, 3X TedX speaker and Dad and father of four. He shares with us his story of failing forward and how we can harness the energy of setbacks. With shifting markets in homebuilding his story helps remind us that this is simply a season and we can use this season to sling shot us into the next one.   ...