Episodes

  • Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet

    Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet
    Dec 3 2025
    In this unfiltered season finale, the ladies of The Collective Podcast sit down to unpack the wild ride that was 2025 in real estate. From constant job layoffs causing contract fallout, to sellers drowning in negative equity, to buyers submitting lowball offers with zero urgency — this episode lays out the real reality behind today’s market.

    Whether you’re a new agent trying to survive these unpredictable shifts, a seasoned agent fighting to stay motivated, or simply someone curious about the 2025–2026 housing landscape… this episode hits home.

    What we cover:
    ✅ Why so many contracts collapsed this year
    ✅ The emotional and financial toll of listings sitting 100+ days
    ✅ Buyers acting like it’s a “buyer’s market” (even though is it… really?)
    ✅ Agents losing deals due to job losses, government shutdown delays & financing chaos
    ✅ How to protect your energy, set boundaries, and recover from burnout
    ✅ Why “Let Them” became the motto of survival in 2025
    ✅ The team’s mindset + strategic reset heading into 2026

    If you’re a realtor, a business owner, or anyone grinding through a tough year — this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.

    📌 Let us know in the comments:
    What topics do YOU want in Season 2?

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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Intro & Thanking Our First Listeners
    01:00 – Looking Back at a Wild 2025
    01:40 – What the Market REALLY Feels Like
    02:20 – Job Losses & Canceled Contracts
    03:00 – Why Leads Are Down & Agents Are Struggling
    04:00 – The Harsh Reality for New Agents
    05:00 – Low Inventory? No Urgency? What’s Going On
    06:00 – Sellers in Negative Equity & Financial Stress
    07:00 – High Costs, Solar Panels & Refinance Regrets
    08:00 – The Pressure on Listing Agents
    09:00 – Marketing Spend, Staging & Upfront Costs
    10:00 – Buyer Behavior: Low Offers & High Demands
    12:00 – Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?
    13:20 – What Predictors Say About 2026
    14:00 – Navigating Delays, Shutdowns & Lending Chaos
    16:00 – Staying Motivated Through Disappointment
    17:00 – “Let Them” — Learning Not to Take It Personal
    18:30 – Keeping Sanity Through Tough Transactions
    19:30 – Trusting Your Gut as an Agent
    22:00 – Boundaries, Burnout & Protecting Your Energy
    24:00 – When Clients Ghost You
    27:00 – People Pleasing vs Professional Standards
    29:00 – Why Not Every Client Is Your Client
    31:00 – The Power of No & Not Taking Things Personally
    34:00 – Manifesting Through Tough Markets
    36:00 – Preparing for 2026 With Systems & Strategy
    37:00 – Holiday Decorating, Joy & Resetting the Energy
    41:00 – Balancing Motherhood & the Chaos of the Season
    44:00 – Managing Screen Time & Mental Health
    47:00 – Algorithm Awareness & Protecting Your Mind
    48:00 – Asking What Truly Serves Your Life
    49:00 – 2025 as the Year of Lessons
    50:00 – Gratitude for Season One & Looking Ahead
    52:00 – Getting Even More Real in Season Two
    53:00 – Final Thoughts & Season Wrap
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    55 mins
  • Real Talk with The Collective: Risk, Friendship, and Life Lessons Over Mimosas

    Real Talk with The Collective: Risk, Friendship, and Life Lessons Over Mimosas
    Oct 17 2025
    Welcome back to The Collective Podcast! In this episode, we slow things down and get real with our very first Fancy Friday—mimosas included. 🥂 Today isn’t about business strategy or real estate tactics. It’s about who we really are—as women, moms, entrepreneurs, immigrants, risk-takers, and friends.

    In this unscripted conversation, we dive into:
    • Who’s really the biggest risk taker on the team
    • The question that reveals your true love language
    • Embarrassing and real-life moments from real estate
    • Things people would never guess about us
    • Childhood influences and who shaped our journey
    • Why saying “NO” is a full sentence
    • Biggest I can’t believe this is my life moments
    • Friendship, faith, and building something meaningful together
    • The scariest decisions we ever made—and how they changed our lives forever

    Whether you’re hustling in business, rebuilding your life, growing your family, or just trying to figure out your next chapter—you’ll feel this one. This episode reminds us that no matter what—we’re stronger together. 💪✨

    If you enjoy real, unfiltered conversations from women who keep it honest, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss Season 2 coming soon!

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    54 mins
  • Confidence, Self-Love & Owning Your Worth: Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life

    Confidence, Self-Love & Owning Your Worth: Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life
    Oct 2 2025
    What really builds unshakable confidence—especially as a woman in business, relationships, and life?

    In this powerful episode of The Collective, hosts Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau get brutally honest about self-love, overcoming insecurities, and finding the courage to step into rooms (and opportunities) even when you feel unprepared.

    From self-image challenges and postpartum struggles to the competitive world of real estate sales, the trio shares practical tips, heartfelt stories, and faith-based insights on:
    • How to separate true confidence from arrogance in a “show-and-tell” social-media world.
    • Why confidence grows from self-love, preparation, and persistence—not perfection.
    • Learning to borrow confidence (through faith, mentors, hype-music playlists, and your tribe).
    • The mindset shift that helps women push past negative self-talk and take bold action in business.
    • How a supportive community and the right circle of friends can make or break your growth.

    Whether you’re a real estate professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone navigating life’s curveballs, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your worth, silence the inner critic, and show up fully as yourself.

    👉 If this episode speaks to you, drop a comment below, hit the 👍 LIKE button, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered conversations.

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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
    01:00 – Are We Born Confident or Do We Build It?
    02:30 – Competence Builds Confidence: Practice & Preparation
    04:30 – Posh’s Journey: Confidence Equals Self-Love
    06:00 – Healing From Past Relationships & Finding Self-Worth
    09:00 – Nancy on Self-Worth and Hidden Insecurities
    11:00 – Nicole’s Story: Faith, Grit & Building Confidence Through Action
    15:00 – Confidence in Real Estate: Handling Rejection & Comparisons
    18:00 – What to Do on “Low-Confidence” Days
    20:00 – Motherhood, Postpartum & Shifting Identity
    24:00 – The Power of a Supportive Tribe
    26:00 – Confidence vs. Arrogance in a Competitive Industry
    32:00 – Lifestyle, Finances & Authenticity in Business
    38:00 – Growing Through Bigger Challenges & New Goals
    40:00 – Posh’s Early Struggles With Self-Image & Overweight Stigma
    46:00 – Nicole & Nancy on Acne, Hair Loss & Confidence Battles
    49:00 – Silencing Negative Self-Talk: The “Chatter” in Our Heads
    51:40 – Borrowing Confidence: Hype Music, Faith & Preparation
    54:00 – Posh’s Final Message: Don’t Let Voices (Inside or Out) Stop You
    56:00 – Closing Remarks & Season-One Reminder
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    57 mins
  • Friendships, Jealousy & Finding Your Tribe – Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life

    Friendships, Jealousy & Finding Your Tribe – Real Talk for Women in Real Estate & Life
    Aug 15 2025
    What does it really mean to be a girl’s girl? In this episode of The Collective, Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole dive into the ups and downs of friendships — from outgrowing old relationships to spotting jealousy and building a tribe that truly supports you.

    We get real about:
    • Why some friendships fade and how to handle it with grace.
    • Recognizing jealousy in friends (and setting healthy boundaries).
    • Being a woman who supports other women — in life and business.
    • Why collaboration beats competition, especially in real estate.
    • How to build a strong support system that has your back through personal and professional challenges.
    Whether you’re navigating friendship breakups, spotting red flags, or learning how to pour into others without burning out, this conversation will leave you inspired to protect your peace, elevate your circle, and be a friend worth having.

    💬 Join the conversation: How do you spot when a friendship is no longer healthy? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

    📢 If you enjoy The Collective, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform — it helps us reach more women who need these real, unfiltered conversations.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro: Talking Friendships & Finding Your Tribe
    01:00 – Outgrowing Friends: How Life Changes Your Circle
    03:00 – Career Changes & Shifting Connections
    05:00 – When Friendships End Over Issues or Betrayal
    08:00 – Grieving the Loss of a Friendship
    10:00 – Forgiveness, Expectations & Letting Go
    11:00 – How to Spot Jealousy in a Friendship
    13:00 – Passive Aggressive Comments & Red Flags
    15:00 – Jealousy in Real Estate & Professional Life
    17:00 – Protecting Your Energy & Staying Focused
    19:00 – Admiration vs. Jealousy: The Fine Line
    20:00 – Copying Ideas in Real Estate — Threat or Flattery?
    22:00 – Sharing Ideas vs. Scarcity Mindset
    25:00 – Overcoming Gatekeeping in the Industry
    27:00 – Why Helping Others Builds Success
    30:00 – Scarcity Mindset in High-Producing Agents
    33:00 – The Power of Pouring Into Others
    35:00 – Being More Than Your Sales Numbers
    39:00 – Real Estate is Tough — Why Your Tribe Matters
    40:00 – Choosing Coaches, Mentors & Accountability Partners
    43:00 – Having “Truth Friends” vs. “Yes Friends”
    46:00 – Know Your Friends & Their Role in Your Life
    48:00 – Why Friendships are a Gift & a Blessing
    51:00 – Different Types of Friendships & Life Stages
    52:00 – Why “I’m Not a Girl’s Girl” is a Red Flag
    54:00 – Overcoming Bad Friendship Experiences
    55:00 – Friends as Your Support System Through Hard Times
    57:00 – Final Thoughts: Choose Your Tribe Wisely
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    58 mins
  • Real Talk with Women in Real Estate: Can You Really Have It All? | Success, Motherhood & Freedom

    Real Talk with Women in Real Estate: Can You Really Have It All? | Success, Motherhood & Freedom
    Jul 22 2025
    🎙 Welcome to the First-Ever Episode of The Collective Pod!

    Get ready to meet the powerhouse trio behind the mic—Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau—as they launch this raw, relatable, and real podcast for women in business and real estate.

    ✨ In this episode, we open up about our personal journeys, balancing motherhood and business, finding freedom through real estate, and the misunderstood pressures of being a “high performer.” Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, you’ll find yourself nodding along with the truths we share.

    👩‍💼 Inside the Episode:
    ✅ How each host started in real estate (from teaching to tanning salons to 25 years in the game!)
    ✅ The challenges of building a business while raising kids and maintaining relationships
    ✅ Why chasing volume isn’t the only definition of success
    ✅ The power of vulnerability, authenticity, and building each other up

    💬 This podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by comparison, burnt out by hustle culture, or unsure of your path as a woman in business—this is your space.

    👍 Like this episode? Smash the like button, hit subscribe, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more amazing women like you.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Welcome to the Collective Pod!
    01:15 Meet Your Hosts: Posh, Nancy, and Nicole
    03:10 Fancy Nancy’s 25-Year Real Estate Journey
    05:00 Wearing All the Hats: Builder, Flipper, Mom, Designer
    06:15 Why Nancy Chose Real Estate
    07:45 The Cost of Success: Burnout and Missing Moments
    10:30 Money vs. Fulfillment in Real Estate
    12:00 Redefining Success Beyond Transactions
    14:10 The Power of Financial Freedom and Residual Income
    16:45 Nicole’s Backstory: Growing Up in Real Estate
    19:00 From Dual Career to Full-Time Real Estate
    20:30 Betting on EXP Realty Early
    22:00 Building a Team and Income Through Partnership
    23:00 Changing Lives Through Collaboration
    25:10 Aligning Passion with Purpose
    27:00 The Collective: Supporting Women at Every Stage
    28:15 Balancing Mom Life, Career, and Relationships
    29:40 Breaking Down Real Estate Misconceptions
    31:00 Who Is Posh Barby? From Teacher to Realtor
    34:00 Why “Posh” Represents Power and Purpose
    35:15 Soft-Spoken? Think Again
    38:00 Overcoming Intimidation and Connecting as Women
    41:30 Misconceptions About Nicole and Nancy
    44:00 Staying Grounded While Being “Fancy”
    46:00 Why This Podcast Exists: Connection Over Comparison
    48:00 Final Thoughts: Let’s Build This Together
    50:00 What’s Next on The Collective Pod
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    52 mins