Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper

What happens when you keep every promise you make to everyone else—but repeatedly break the ones you make to yourself?

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with Rosemary Lewis, associate broker, coach, and "real estate bestie," for an honest conversation about self-trust, faith, vulnerability, and the small commitments that shape who we become.

Rosemary shares how a nudge to "go help" led her from teaching into real estate, how success and loss changed the way she views business, and why no amount of striving can fill the places that require deeper healing and faith.

Together, Karen and Rosemary explore how repeatedly putting yourself last can quietly erode your confidence—and how keeping even one meaningful promise to yourself can begin to rebuild trust, unlock courage, and change the way you show up in your life, relationships, and business.

You'll also hear why asking for help is not a sign of weakness, the importance of being vulnerable in the right rooms, and Rosemary's encouragement for any woman who feels discouraged by her year so far: focus on what you can do today. The basics may be boring, but they work.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that you do not have to outwork your pain, hide in plain sight, or keep removing yourself from your own priority list.

Listen to Episode 418: Keeping Promises to Yourself with Rosemary Lewis.

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You can be successful, earn a strong income, and still feel financially stressed.

For many women in real estate, the problem isn't the ability to make money. It's that no one ever taught us how to manage inconsistent income, prepare for taxes, create financial stability, or run the business side of the business.

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with business strategist and bestselling author Michelle Jacobik to talk about the hidden financial pressure successful women often carry—and why earning more money doesn't automatically create more peace.

Michelle shares why revenue without a system can actually make the financial gaps in your business bigger, how financial avoidance erodes self-trust, and what it takes to build real clarity, confidence, and stability in both your business and personal finances.

They also talk about shifting from "what-if worry" to "what-if possibility," Michelle's standing Friday appointment with her voice of doubt, and how one courageous investment led to an extraordinary opportunity with Ed Mylett.

Michelle will also be speaking at the 2026 Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, where she'll help attendees uncover the financial stress hiding beneath their success and begin creating a path toward greater profit and personal peace.

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

For the past 12 years, Karen Cooper has had a front-row seat to the experiences of tens of thousands of women in real estate through her community, Empowering Women in Real Estate®.

And across every level of success, certain patterns continue to appear.

Every woman questions herself. Every woman loses clients, makes mistakes, and considers quitting at some point. The women with the most staying power are not the ones who avoid hard seasons, but the ones who learn how to recover, evolve, and build their businesses in a way that can evolve with them. And so much more.

In this special anniversary episode, Karen shares what 12 years of Empowering Women in Real Estate® has taught her about mindset, consistency, comparison, relationships, ego, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who expand what you believe is possible.

You'll hear why there is no substitute for doing the work, why connecting with people matters more than your CRM or branding, and why there is no single right way to build a successful real estate business.

Most of all, this episode is a reminder that you are not the only one navigating doubt, disappointment, change, or uncertainty—and you are allowed to create a business that supports the life you want now.

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with style coach Afton Porter for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion.

Together, they explore how style impacts confidence, presence, personal branding, and the way women show up in their businesses — especially in midlife. Afton shares why the clothes in your closet may no longer reflect the woman you are today, how color and presentation influence first impressions, and why becoming unforgettable starts with feeling aligned, authentic, and confident in your own skin.

If you have ever looked in your closet and felt like nothing works anymore, or wondered how to show up more confidently in your business without pretending to be someone you're not, this episode is for you. You can get Afton's freebie at: https://www.HouseofIconicStyle.com/Iconic

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

What if one of the biggest factors impacting your business isn't your marketing, your scripts, or your systems—but your nervous system?

In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with psychologist, trauma specialist and neuroscientist Dr. Monique Thompson to explore how stress, anxiety and an overwhelmed nervous system quietly shape the way we lead, communicate, make decisions and show up for our clients.

Drawing from more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Monique shares practical, science-backed tools that can help you regulate your nervous system in just minutes—without expensive programs, complicated routines or adding more to your already full plate.

Together, they discuss:

• Why women often carry stress differently—and what to do about it
• The surprising connection between your nervous system and your business performance
• How social media and constant input teach us to disconnect from ourselves
• A simple five-minute practice that can help you quiet your mind and access your own inner wisdom
• Why self-acceptance isn't self-excusal—and how embracing who you are changes everything
• How to "outnumber the not helpful" by building healthier support systems
• Why the most important tool you'll ever need is one you've had your entire life: yourself

Whether you're feeling burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply ready to lead your business from a healthier place, this conversation offers practical hope and simple tools you can begin using today.

This isn't just a conversation about mental health.

It's a conversation about becoming the kind of leader—and woman—you were created to be.

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen is joined by Marcella Oakley and Elia Alfonso for a powerful conversation on presence, confidence, safety, emotional regulation, and leading through high-pressure moments.

Marcella and Elia bring their backgrounds in law enforcement, hostage negotiation, crisis management, defensive tactics, and real estate to talk about the tools women need but are rarely taught in this industry. From walking into a room with confidence, to managing client emotions, to regulating yourself before reacting, this episode is a reminder that presence is not about being loud or aggressive. It is about being grounded, aware, and able to lead.

This conversation is especially relevant for women in real estate who are constantly managing stress, crisis, negotiations, and other people's emotions while trying to protect their own peace, safety, and confidence. You can connect with Marcella and Elia and learn more about their programs at www.TheVerityAccord.com

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

What if the key to growing your business isn't another marketing tactic, but simply being more of yourself?

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate®, I'm joined by speaker, coach, and personal branding expert Krista Demcher for a powerful conversation about authenticity, visibility, and why you are your most important business asset.

Krista shares how her own journey from struggling salesperson to successful entrepreneur taught her that people don't connect with perfection. They connect with real people. Together, we discuss why so many women in real estate hold themselves back from showing up online, how to build confidence in selling yourself without feeling salesy, and why your unique personality is actually your greatest marketing advantage.

We also dive into the role of storytelling, personal branding, social media, and the importance of embracing what makes you different instead of trying to blend in.

If you've ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself, struggled with what to post on social media, or worried about being judged for showing up online, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why authenticity matters more than ever in an AI-driven world
• How to sell yourself without feeling pushy or salesy
• The connection between personal branding and client trust
• Why trying to appeal to everyone often appeals to no one
• The power of sharing your story
• Krista's framework of Style, Stance, and Story
• Why "real beats perfect" every time

Krista is also one of the keynote speakers for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, so this episode is a great chance to get a preview of her talk!

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

We are halfway through the year, and this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and refresh.

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen shares a thoughtful mid-year refresh process for women in real estate. This is not just about reviewing numbers or checking whether you are on pace with your goals. It is about acknowledging what has worked, celebrating what you have accomplished, reviewing the data in your business, and giving yourself permission to adjust what no longer fits.

Karen walks you through three key areas: acknowledge and celebrate, take inventory and review the data, and set the course for the second half of the year.

You will hear practical questions to help you evaluate where your business has come from, what marketing is actually working, what habits may need to shift, and how you want the rest of your year to feel.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do at mid-year is not push harder.

It is pause, refresh, and choose what comes next with intention.

And don't forget, this is also our July Monthly Meet Up topic inside our Empowering Women in Real Estate® community. I would love for you to join us in person or virtually.

Check out the Local Leader Directory here if you are looking for in-person: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/

Or you can join me on July 2nd at 1 pm EST for the Virtual Meet Up. Register here for the Zoom, it's free! https://bit.ly/vmuregistration

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

What if the thing holding you back in your business isn't your marketing, your systems, or your lead generation strategy?

What if it's your nervous system?

In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with mindset and business coach Jaemi Pierson to talk about why so many ambitious women are operating in a constant state of urgency, overwhelm, and reactivity—and how it's impacting both their businesses and their lives.

Together, they explore the connection between nervous system regulation, decision-making, burnout, comparison, boundaries, and sustainable success. Jamie shares why investing in yourself may be the most important business investment you can make and offers practical strategies to create more calm, focus, and clarity in your day.

If you've ever felt exhausted by the constant pressure to do more, be more, or keep up, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why your nervous system is one of your greatest business assets • The difference between being reactive and being regulated • How comparison pulls you out of your own success • Why boundaries create better businesses and stronger client relationships • The hidden cost of constant accessibility and phone addiction • How to create more white space, clarity, and focus in your day • Building a business that feels as good as it looks

This episode is a reminder that sustainable success doesn't come from doing more. It comes from learning how to lead yourself first. You can learn more about Jaemi and connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jaemi.pierson/

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm joined by Christina Mesones for a conversation about dual career agents and the support they need to succeed.

Christina shares her journey from more than 20 years in the title industry to becoming a real estate agent, mentor, and resource for agents who are building their business while also balancing another career.

We talk about the stigma dual career agents often face, why "part-time agent" doesn't tell the whole story, and how systems, support, mentorship, and community can make all the difference.

If you are a dual career agent, or you've ever felt like you were trying to build your business with limited time and limited support, this episode is for you. You can register for the next Dual-Career Collective Monthly Pop In Mastermind on June 23rd at 11 am EST here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60PsNSVKSgWNXvSHfl8etQ You can connect with Christina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/christinamesones_realtor/

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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference