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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Emily Dempsey, founder of Brickell Babes (and low-key Miami’s main character). What started as a simple way to make friends in a new city has turned into a full-blown community and movement for ambitious women living in Brickell.

In this conversation, Emily shares the messy middle of starting over, why she left a corporate job in NYC for something totally uncertain, and how she’s navigated the highs and lows of building a brand, a following, and a real community from scratch. We also get into saying no to stay in alignment, building confidence (even when it feels delusional), and what she’s dreaming up next.

If you’ve been craving a new chapter or wondering if your big idea could be the thing, you’ll feel so seen.

What we get into:

 — The story behind Brickell Babes and building community from scratch

 — Leaving a comfy NYC job to take a chance in Miami

 — Why alignment > hustle every time

 — The power of a media kit (yes, even for your events)

 — Emily’s favorite Brickell girl hot takes

 — How delusional confidence helped her keep going

 00:00 Taking the leap: Leaving a corporate salary behind

 01:37 Meet Emily Dempsey + the origin of Brickell Babes

 05:32 How Brickell Babes grew organically into a real movement

 12:45 Why having a media kit matters more than you think

 16:51 What to know before starting your own community

 19:09 Learning to say no — and why alignment is worth it

 31:37 The intersection of personal growth + entrepreneurship

 36:01 Delusional confidence + how to hold the vision

 40:02 Hot takes, Brickell edition 🌴

 47:39 Final thoughts + what’s next for Emily

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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Kelsey O’Connor — Hamptons realtor, personal stylist, founding Power Haus partner, and forever fashion girl.

From designing looks in high school and navigating the fashion world in NYC to launching a full real estate career (and new brand) in the Hamptons, Kelsey’s journey is all about evolution without losing your edge. We talk about what it’s really like to start over — from city hustle to beach town pace — and how she’s merging two industries that don’t usually mix: high fashion and high-end homes.

This episode dives into reinvention, Curated (her new fashion-meets-real-estate brand), and the unexpected power of knowing your personal style — in business and in life.

✨ What we get into:

• Leaving the city… but keeping the edge
• Starting over as a new agent in a saturated market
• From NYFW to Serhant: making bold career pivots
• Why personal style still matters — even in real estate
• Launching her brand Curated (and what’s next)
• Networking, personal branding, and building trust with clients
• Kelsey’s hot takes: which drinks are a scam and why “quirky” isn’t a compliment

🎧 Press play if you’ve ever wondered how to blend all your passions into something totally original.

02:40 – Where Kelsey’s love for fashion really began
08:19 – The fashion industry + a pandemic = a full reset
15:54 – Moving to the Hamptons with zero real estate background
20:51 – Joining Serhant and building trust as a new agent
33:54 – You can't take the city out of the girl
39:17 – The origin story behind Curated
44:56 – Style, branding, and what it actually means to be “authentic”
50:18 – Hot takes: quirky behavior, overpriced drinks, and awkward convos

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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Giovanna Richard ; Charleston realtor, Airbnb superhost, world traveler, and one of our founding Power Haus Women market partners.

From her early days interning in real estate while still in college to now running a successful business (and an adorable Airbnb) in one of the most competitive markets in the South, Gio has done it all, with charm, strategy, and a whole lot of heart. But don’t let the sunshine fool you, she’s also fiercely direct, fights for her people, and knows exactly how to set boundaries when it matters most.

We get into travel stories, Charleston gems, hosting tips, and how Power Haus Women came full circle for her, plus some hot takes that had us cackling.

✨ What we get into:

• Charleston real estate, then vs. now
• The charm/serious duality and why it’s her secret weapon
• Building a business alongside a brick-and-mortar store
• How she joined Power Haus Women through a DM (and why she calls Telegram her girly ChatGPT)
• Managing her Airbnb, The Oyster House, and setting boundaries with guests
• Hosting tips for anyone starting in short-term rentals
• Why football commentators might actually be the worst

🎧 Hit play and get ready to fall in love with Gio — if you haven’t already.

03:22 – The duality of charm and directness: Meet Mina

04:43 – Most overrated vs. favorite travel destinations

07:57 – Selling homes & handmade leather goods: the real overlap

12:38 – How a cold DM led her to Power Haus Women

28:04 – Why Charleston’s local collabs are elite

34:25 – Behind the scenes of managing her Airbnb

47:01 – Hot takes: football commentators, small talk, and weird coffee orders

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📍Book The Oyster House: Gio’s Charleston Airbnb

👜 Shop handmade leather goods at Boysterous

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Today we're pulling up a chair for Sophia Waldman — power haus solo agent, wife, mom, and our NorCal market partner.

After nearly a decade in a successful real estate partnership, Sophia found herself starting over — rebranding, rebuilding, and reconnecting to the part of real estate she loved most. In this episode, she gets candid about the emotional rollercoaster of walking away from something that worked on the surface, how she built back stronger, and why the biggest heartbreak of her career turned out to be the greatest gift.

From career pivots and confidence-building to motherhood, miscommunication, and making space for collaboration over competition — Sophia doesn’t hold back. If you’re navigating big changes or wondering if you’ve got what it takes to go solo, this one’s for you.

✨ What we get into:

• What confidence actually looks like as a high-performer
• The breakup that nearly broke her… and what it taught her about partnership
• Redefining success after hitting $100M+ in team volume
• Why collaboration is her secret weapon as a solo agent
• Building a business you love and bringing your family with you

🎧 Hit play and pull up a seat.

 00:32 – Meet Sophia Waldman
 02:21 – Confidence is complicated
 07:46 – Career pivots, from teaching to real estate
 13:17 – Using AI in a high-touch business
 30:55 – Walking away from a long-time business partner
 32:45 – Finding her voice (and passion) again
 35:02 – Motherhood and me-time: the real balance
 39:34 – Collaboration > competition
 41:58 – Why 14M felt better than 54M
 51:22 – Hot takes, playdates, and doing it her way

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Ellen Martinez got her real estate license at 20 and never looked back. Now a Bay Area agent, Pilates instructor, and major connector, she's bringing the same grounded confidence to her career, wellness, and relationships — and nothing’s off the table.

From calling out red flags to navigating the real estate hustle as a young woman, Ellen opens up about what it takes to stay authentic in an industry full of noise, the power of mentorship, and why your circle really matters. And yes, we get into the close friends list drama and dating in San Francisco (brace yourself).

✨ What we get into:

• Becoming a real estate agent before she could legally drink
• Pilates, presence, and personal growth
• Dating icks & Close Friends chaos
• Advice for staying grounded as a young entrepreneur

🎧 Hit play and come sit with us.

05:56 – How Ellen got into real estate at 20

 11:57 – Being underestimated as a young woman in the industry

 27:10 – Dating in SF: It’s a whole thing

 32:20 – Big ick energy (we said what we said)

 41:19 – Ellen’s advice for ambitious women

 48:08 – Hot takes to wrap it up

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Pull up a chair — this week At the Table, the mics are staying in-house as Carley, Morgan and Gia get real about what it means to actually celebrate your wins, stay present in your relationships, and protect your peace while chasing big goals.

From navigating partner dynamics to revisiting their inner child, the conversation moves through ambition, spontaneity, and the low-key work of emotional accountability — with plenty of hot takes and nostalgia thrown in along the way.

✨ What we get into:

• Why celebrating small wins is harder than it should be
• The not-so-glam side of entrepreneurial relationships
• Self-love vs self-awareness (and what happens when we confuse the two)
• What childhood moments taught us about showing up today
• Protecting your time without canceling on your people
• Why friendship takes intention (and sometimes…a calendar invite)

If you’ve ever been told you’re too intense or doing the most — this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and pull up a seat At The Table.

01:39 – Real talk: Friendship + ambition

07:25 – The “celebrate your wins” struggle is real

23:58 – When your inner child still runs the show

25:31 – The work ethic we inherited (and still carry)

32:35 – A spontaneous love story 

37:22 – Hot takes and closing thoughts

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In this episode of At the Table with Power Haus Women, we’re sitting down with a true powerhouse: Rosanna Ortiz — founder of RMOPR, StyleWeek, and now, Wine X Festival.

Rosie’s been a mentor and major influence in both Kelsey and Marli’s careers, so this one hits different. From launching one of the biggest fashion platforms on the East Coast to reimagining community through real estate and events, Rosanna shares what it looks like to evolve without losing your integrity — and why charisma is still the most underrated superpower in business.

✨ What we get into:

• The story behind StyleWeek and what it taught her
• Saying yes to the next big idea: Wine X Festival
• Why charisma > credentials
• Boundaries, people-pleasing, and the power of saying no
• Designing spaces that actually support mental health
• Why we need more women in real estate and development
• Staying rooted when the industry wants you to pivot

If you’ve ever felt the tension between going bigger and staying grounded — this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and pull up a seat.

Episode Highlights

06:43 – How StyleWeek started (and what no one saw behind the scenes)

15:07 – Saying yes to the Wine X Festival

32:06 – Designing spaces that support mental health

33:28 – Why we need more women developers (and how to start)

35:19 – Charisma is currency

38:29 – Learning to set boundaries + stop people-pleasing

48:51 – The evolution of business and social media

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In this episode of At the Table with Power Haus Women, we’re pulling up a chair for Silvana Mariani — powerhouse realtor, COO, and former luxury event planner with a story that spans continents and careers.

Born in Peru and now leading a Connecticut brokerage, Silvana gets real about the juggling act of motherhood and entrepreneurship, how speaking multiple languages opened unexpected doors, and what it really takes to move from corporate structure to building something of your own.

We also get into:

• The switch from event planning to real estate
• Finding balance between work and family
• The power of mentorship and community
• Knowing when to leap — and when to wait
• Hot takes (obviously)

Whether you’re in a season of growing your business, raising your babies, or reimagining what’s next — this one’s for you.

00:00 Balancing Work and Family

00:21 Welcome to Powerhouse Women Podcast

01:13 Introducing Silvana Mariani

01:53 Silvana's Background and Journey

02:45 Challenges of Moving to the US

03:40 Multilingual Abilities

08:04 Balancing Ambition and Motherhood

11:35 Finding Powerhouse Women Community

16:25 Transition from Event Planning to Real Estate

26:11 Connecting with People: Challenges and Strategies

27:01 Balancing Operational and Creative Mindsets

27:16 Astrology and Personality Types

30:40 Advice for Entrepreneurial Moms

32:30 Fortune Cookies and Rituals

33:09 Hot Takes: Food and Beyond

40:22 Food Preferences and Taste Buds

44:23 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs

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In this episode of At the Table with Power Haus Women, we’re pulling up a seat with Giana Forgione — fashion lover, professional dancer turned entrepreneur, and the creative force behind Designed by G, a merch and apparel company supporting dance studios, retreats, and women-led brands.

This conversation is part Ibiza recap, part business origin story, and part spiritual girl chat (yes, there’s a Spanish fortune teller involved). From planning her dream birthday trip to building a done-for-you design business from scratch, G shares how her side hustle became her full-time gig — and why being present, not perfect, is her secret to success.

✨ What we get into:

Gianna’s journey from LA dancer to full-time designer

The business lesson behind her Ibiza trip

Real talk on outgrowing friendships in your 30s

How to balance ambition + presence

The book that changed her mindset on money

Why bossy girls make the best businesswomen

Whether you're building something from your Apple Notes app or dreaming of your next bold move — this one will hit home.

00:00 – Introduction to Power Haus Women
01:51 – Meet Gianna: From Dancer to Entrepreneur
02:10 – Gianna's Journey in Fashion and Dance
03:22 – Building a Business in Dance Merchandise
06:24 – The Power of Community and Collaboration
08:45 – Friendship and Business: Marley and Gianna's Story
11:17 – Navigating Friendships and Growth as Entrepreneurs
13:28 – Mindset Shifts and the Concept of Money
19:51 – Spiritual Connections and Bossy Beginnings
24:24 – Ibiza Adventures: Planning the Perfect Trip
36:52 – Funny Airbnb Host Story
38:04 – Creating a DJ Mix from a Voice Memo
39:23 – Exploring Covata: The Coolest Place Ever
40:39 – Fortune Teller Experience
46:22 – Dancing the Night Away in Ibiza
48:34 – Reflecting on the Trip and Friendships
52:51 – Balancing Work and Travel
57:50 – Hot Takes and Final Thoughts

🎧 Hit play — we’re just getting started.

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This week on At the Table, we’re joined by the brilliant Morgan Hawes — real estate investor, CFO & co-founder of Power Haus Women, and the newly crowned Chief of Member Strategy.

From neurosurgery ambitions to luxury listings, this is a candid conversation on the pivots that build purpose — and how slowing down, rebuilding, and getting real can lead to everything you never knew you needed.

✨ Topics we get into:

• How Morgan went from pre-med to ‘powerhaus’ broker
• The challenges of early burnout & hustle culture
• Real talk on divorce, loneliness & starting over
• Building aligned community (and friendship) from scratch
• Real estate hot takes + tips for buyers right now
• The invisible string theory — and how a DM changed everything
• Why the right women make you more expansive

This episode is full of heart, strategy, and the story behind what makes PHW work. Morgan’s been building something real for a decade — and now, she’s helping the next wave rise with her.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles  
00:29 Welcome to Powerhouse Women Podcast  
01:22 Meet Morgan Hawes: Co-Founder and Real Estate Broker  
03:26 Morgan's Journey: From Neurosurgery to Real Estate  
07:38 Early Real Estate Challenges and Successes  
14:56 Building a Community and Network  
16:25 A Love Story: Meeting Deandre  
22:55 The Power of Social Media Connections  
38:00 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges  
41:38 Embracing Open Communication in Relationships  
42:49 The Importance of Vulnerability in Client Relationships  
43:22 Learning to Communicate Effectively  
44:23 The Role of Intuition and Self-Reflection  
47:30 Morgan's New Role in Powerhouse Women  
49:18 Building a Supportive Community  
55:02 The Organic Growth of Powerhouse Women  
58:00 Hot Takes and Personal Opinions  
01:10:24 Real Estate Market Strategies  
01:14:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🔗 Connect with Power Haus Women:
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✨ Join the Movement:
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