Wisdom from The Helm

How letting go of outdated identities, scaling authenticity, and integrating personal healing can reshape a real estate career and a life. In this episode of Wisdom from The Helm , Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick sit down with Lacey Newman, a top 1% agent, founder of Elevated Living Advisory, speaker and business coach. Lacey shares the raw, real story behind ending a successful business partner...

How a focus on discipline, systems, and no-nonsense leadership improves the way real estate businesses run. In this episode of Wisdom from The Helm , Danielle Wilkie sits down with Monica Reynolds, one of real estate’s most respected coaches and system-builders. Over her four decades in the industry, Monica has been recognized by Gary Keller and Dave Ramsey, led a $100M+ sales team, pioneered assi...

What happens when success becomes a trap—and reinvention is the only way forward? In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm , Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick sit down with Amy Lessinger, former President of RE/MAX and founder of The Irreversible Step . From building a billion-dollar brokerage during the Great Recession to leading more than 140,000 agents worldwide, Amy has lived the heights of ach...

 Some leaders build companies. Others build legacies. In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm , Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick welcome Sherry Chris , one of real estate’s most beloved and respected leaders. From creating her own Pantone Pink to becoming the fearless founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Sherry’s career is a masterclass in reinvention. She opens up about the risks she...

This week, Danielle and Heather go unscripted on the topic of clearing physical clutter to create energetic space. Heather shares the catharsis of a full garage purge, the shame behind her shoe collection, and how Enneagram Three tendencies shaped old corporate patterns. Danielle reflects on sabbatical-era lessons, including the paradox of wanting less while feeling like she has more, and the grie...

What happens when data meets heart, and mentorship changes the course of an industry? In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm , Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick sit down with one of real estate’s most respected voices, Leslie Appleton-Young. From her groundbreaking work as Chief Economist at the California Association of Realtors to co-founding Women Up , Leslie has shaped not just how we underst...

In this candid conversation, Candy Miles-Crocker - known formally as the Real-Life Realtor - and informally as “The Boundary Queen” tells it like it is about the real estate industry and all those agents' bad habits. With over two decades of experience, Candy shares the unspoken challenges agents face, from unrealistic client expectations to the emotional toll of the profession. We delve into...

Pam O’Connor, former President and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, shares her journey of embracing femininity as a strength in leadership. With decades of experience in the real estate industry, Pam discusses how qualities often labeled as “feminine”—such as empathy, collaboration, and resilience—have been pivotal in her leadership style. In this episode, Pam delves into: Her pa...

Kelly Parker shares how she built a top 1.5% real estate business without cold calls - by honoring authenticity, alignment, and energetics. Her journey reveals why alignment, not hustle, drives sustainable success for women in real estate. Connect with The Helm: Sign up for The Helm’s newsletter Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow The Helm on Instagram Follow The Helm on LinkedIn The Helm was cr...

Erinn Nobel, a seasoned real estate executive and thoughtful leader, shares a candid and empowering take on failure, self-awareness, and what it really means to grow. Known for her operational clarity and deep empathy, Erinn pulls back the curtain on the missteps that shaped her—and the mindset that helped her move forward. In this episode, she dives into: How naming failure creates momentum, not...

Elizabeth Convery, real estate coach and founder & associate broker of the VERY Real Estate team, shares a powerful reflection on ambition, boundaries, and the moments that shape who we become. Elizabeth opens up about what happens when we stop glorifying hustle—and start choosing intention. In this episode, she dives into: The identity shift that happens when your calendar runs you Why she re...

Episode Description: Kamini Lane, CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty, joins us for a wide-ranging, honest, and inspiring conversation on leading through change, advocating for yourself, and staying grounded in the chaos of career and family. From Harvard Business School to executive roles in tech and real estate, Kamini shares hard-won lessons on confidence, feedback, and taking risks when life is most...

Ginger Wilcox, President of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, shares a refreshingly honest take on leadership, identity, and inner growth. With a career that’s spanned startups, tech giants, brokerages, and lending, Ginger opens up about what really moves the needle—inside and out. In this episode, she dives into: Why your greatest leadership unlock is inner work Her surprising path from CRO a...

Neda Navab, President of Compass Real Estate, shares how feedback, coaching, and her mother’s immigrant journey shaped her leadership style. From tech to real estate, Neda unpacks what it means to lead with intention—and why fun, self-advocacy, and radical transparency matter. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with The Helm Sign up for our newsletter for ambitiou...