Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom

How many of you recall the last line in Aretha Franklin’s hit “Pink Cadillac”? She said, “Thank you, I’ll get it myself.” Ladies are you holding your own in a male-dominated world? How’s that working out for you?

Just for you: Today’s conversation is all about being an independent woman. The list of adjectives is long, so we will have to lean into perhaps just some high-level characteristics. See how they play out in

Real estate is the precursor and foundation for wealth building. Yet today so many people feel priced out of the market. In today's episode we have a heart-to-heart conversation about owning real estate as both a homeowner and from the investor perspective. We invite you to lean in for possibly the best conversation you have had all week!

About Realtor Lari:

Larisa Troche, CA Broker, Business Consultant, Veteran - An astute leader with extensive corporate experience, Larisa is a busy multipreneur at the helm of The Larisa Group, a mini conglomerate of various business lines, as well as an avid business connector and community-builder. Ms. Troche is the proud Founder of Pink Passport Society, the premier mastermind membership community for today’s Lady Boss, which was established to provide support for today's multipreneur and money maven. For more info, please visit www.PinkPassportSociety.org or www.LarisaTroche.com

As a long time NorCal resident, Larisa is now serving Bay Area Transplants who have been priced out of Silicon Valley and are looking for newer, more affordable homes in the “Far East Bay.” Ms. Troche specializes in working with entrepreneurial-minded investors seeking best practices to run their investments like a business!

If you are not currently working with a real estate agent, reach out to Larisa today. Be sure to sign up for the upcoming homeownership workshop on July 22nd. Stay tuned as we will post updates in our podcast as well as social media, @Larisa.Troche

Location, location, location. Real estate terms can be confusing, amiright? We all want to know the best time to buy (or sell). However, just like the stock market, it's difficult to "time" the real estate market. The best rule of thumb is to do your homework, create a plan, and then make the best decision for your situation. Listen to today's podcast as we define, and then help you prepare for, a Buyers' Market and a Sellers Market. Share and subscribe!

Can you afford to buy a home? Better yet, can you afford not to buy a home?

Buying a home is a personal choice. It’s also likely to be the biggest purchase one makes, and it carries a lot of weight. Homeownership can be lifechanging. If you are paying rent, it is very possible that you can afford to buy a home. And, you do not have to necessarily put down 20% to do so!

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Do you find yourself wondering if you will ever be able to afford a home of your own? There are a lot of moving parts to the real estate market and it can be challenging to know which parts apply to you. It definitely is not one-size-fits-all. Real estate is both cyclical and regional so take the blaring headlines with a grain of salt!

In today's episode we want to give you the Big Picture view on how to approach the home buying process, as well as give you a starting place for creating a viable plan that will lead you to a successful home ownership journey. As with any great undertaking, a little education goes a long way and will help you stay focused and clear on the best choices for your situation. We will take you far beyond the "location, location, location" tag line and show you how to buy a home of your own.

Links mentioned in this episode: AnnualCreditReport.com (Each year you can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the top three credit reporting agencies: TransUnion, Experian & Equifax.)

Compare interest rates and home prices to get an idea of what you can afford before you start searching for a lender: Zillow.com/mortgage-calculator/

Listen to our newest People Are Talking podcast as we break down today's headlines and why you should care. In this episode we hash out the hubris around book bans as well as adult literacy (reportedly a recent study revealed that 54% of adults can only read at the 6th grade level - how can this be?) Reading really is fundamental and you need this skill to get ahead - despite being able to "Google" any topic.

And for my fellow "Terminator" fans, what do you think about A.I. - artificial intelligence? Are you worried it may become sentient? Is there a "Cyberdyne Systems" or "Skynet" in our future?

Listen now and share with a friend.

Customers have so many choices today - so how to you make sure you stand out in a crowd? Loyalty is everything. In this episode we share three excellent client engagement strategies that will take you beyond the transactional and straight to memorable, garnering you repeat customers and referrals. Listen now!

Who hasn't heard the time-honored axiom, time is money? We all know it, but how are we using our time, and (insert suspenseful pause here) what are the three other key strategies to make sure you are getting every penny you should be receiving? We're going to share ways maximize the work hours you have each day to make sure your work day doesn't extend into the night, and we're going to expand the conversation to the other three resources at your fingertips to keep your coffers full to brimming over. Listen now and take copious notes!

Have you found yourself so caught up in the "doing" side of business that you forgot the "growing" side of business? Ladies, if you're like a lot of business owners we think you may be making three costly mistakes that will definitely (and negatively) impact your bottom line. In this episode we are going to dive in and break it down for you so you can get back on top!

For this whole month, we're going to be sharing several key insights into Your Business: How to Maximize & Multiply, so go ahead and subscribe right now so the episodes are automatically downloaded to your device. Don't miss out!

Listen now to this powerful, insightful interview with the Founder and Principal of DARC, LLC - Diverse, Accountable, Resilient, Connected Leadership. Cecelia has been "walking her talk" for many years and now she has created a business devoted to bringing out the best in women leaders. A caring mentor, a thoughtful executive coach, Cecelia empowers women to not just find their voice, but to also use their platform to inspire others and create impactful relationships. Tune in now for this sneak peak behind the curtain at DARC, LLC.

Check out Cecelia's blog for more inspiration.