Sheena Saydam is proof that you don’t have to follow the traditional playbook - or sacrifice your values - to build a wildly successful real estate business.

Sheena’s never bought a lead. Never made a cold call. And yet, her DC-based team is one of the most productive and mission-driven in the country, with over $1 million in charitable giving to date. (Say what!? Once you listen to this episode you’ll understand what a special person she is.)

Since 2010, her team has sold over $1 billion in real estate, while giving back to causes around the globe. From fighting homelessness and supporting child abuse survivors to funding clean water in Africa, literacy programs, and supporting military families… Sheena’s on a mission to change the world one home sale at a time.

In this episode, Sheena gets real about what it means to lead like a woman in a male-modeled industry. We talk about the language of leadership, what actually builds culture and trust, and why accountability isn’t the hill to die on when it comes to running a team.

Here’s what we discuss:
✅ Sheena’s path from nonprofit to real estate powerhouse
✅ Her systems for building a thriving, people-first team
✅ Why old-school “accountability” isn’t leadership - and what works instead
✅ How to create a culture of collaboration without hierarchy
✅ Why language matters and how to lead with empathy (not ego)
✅ The importance of making space for women’s voices, leadership, and vision

Whether you lead a team or plan to hire in the future, this episode will give you a fresh, honest lens on leadership that actually works - and feels good too!

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📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: 202‑476‑9463
🌐Web: www.saydamproperties.com 

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