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From Florida Flops to Staging Success: Karen’s 20-Year Property Rollercoaster


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In this powerful episode of my Women in Property book series, I’m joined by Karen Livock of Surf House Interiors. Karen’s journey from buying a dream home in Florida (and losing over £200,000!) to building a thriving interior design and staging business is packed with lessons and inspiration for every woman in property.

Inside:
✅ How she pivoted from HR to interiors after Covid burnout
✅ What losing £200,000 in Florida taught her about trust, gut instinct & resilience
✅ Her honest account of setbacks, red flags, and walking away from “too good to be true” deals
✅ Why she calls herself the “Support Act” for property investors
✅ How she’s helping families and investors unlock hidden value through staging
✅ The power of listening to your gut, even when everyone else says “go”
✅ Why being a mum of 5 didn’t stop her from making a new start in her fifties
✅ The real emotional cost of inherited homes and why empathy matters

Karen’s journey is a rallying cry for women who think they’re “too late” to start something new. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio, pivoting your career, or just need permission to keep going, this one’s for you.

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