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Are We Really Doing This?

Are We Really Doing This?

Written by: Hazel Emlen and Felicia Mares Villa
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Real estate is wild. Motherhood is wilder. Entrepreneurship? A whole new level. Welcome to Are We Really Doing This?, the unfiltered podcast where top-producing Realtors (and real-life besties) Hazel Emlen and Felicia Mares Villa share what it’s like to juggle deals, diapers, and doing the most… all while keeping it very, very real.

From behind-the-scenes business stories to late-night voice notes turned therapy sessions, Hazel and Fel cover what it means to build something meaningful: in work, in family, and in friendship. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I actually doing this?”… you’re not alone.

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Episodes
  • Episode 2: Leadership, Learning, and What’s Next in Real Estate

    Episode 2: Leadership, Learning, and What’s Next in Real Estate
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode of Are We Really Doing This?, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really means to grow in this industry. From what agents are actually looking for when switching brokerages, to the behind-the-scenes systems we’re constantly refining, to Felicia officially serving on the 2026 Standard Forms Committee for the California Association of Realtors, this one is all about elevation. We also dive into why learning short sales now matters more than ever and how staying ahead of trends protects both agents and clients. If you care about growth, leadership, and building something that lasts, this episode is for you. 🎙️✨

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    29 mins
  • Episode 1: Birth Plans, Baby Bumps & Balancing It All

    Episode 1: Birth Plans, Baby Bumps & Balancing It All
    Jan 26 2026

    Hazel and Felicia dive straight into real life, from Fel preparing to give birth to Hazel preparing for her own delivery. They open up about what it’s like juggling pregnancy, motherhood, and building a business… all at the same time. If you’ve ever wondered how working moms actually make it work, this one’s for you.

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    26 mins
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