We sit down with someone who means everything to me — my wife, Erin Gutierrez.Erin’s not just a Mom, Wife, and Realtor— she’s a woman who’s overcome life-threatening moments, built a life of love and purpose, and taught me what real strength looks like. From growing up in chaos to nearly losing her life in an emergency surgery, Erin’s story is raw, funny, and deeply human.In this episode, we talk about:-The near-death experience that changed everything-How humor and love kept our marriage strong-What it means to raise good humans in today’s world-Building a business with empathy and grit-Finding peace, purpose, and presence through it allThis isn’t just a podcast episode — it’s a reminder that love, family, and faith can carry you through anything.🎧 Subscribe to The Roots of Ambition for more real stories about resilience, culture, and chasing purpose.#MarriageGoals #Podcast #RootsOfAmbition #RealEstate #LoveStory #FamilyFirst #Motivation #overcomingadversity 🎙️ Guest: Erin Gutierrezhttps://linktr.ee/eringutierrezrealtor⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is special02:10 – Who is Erin Gutierrez really?07:30 – Growing up in Oakland and San Jose13:00 – Humor as a coping mechanism & love for comedy21:00 – Her top comedians of all time27:00 – Childhood lessons & middle-child mindset35:00 – How she found her calling in real estate44:00 – What makes her different as a realtor53:00 – Lessons from near-death and motherhood1:06:00 – How presence and patience shaped her family1:20:00 – The secret to 20 years of marriage1:36:00 – Goals, health, and building the “Big Land” dream1:45:00 – How she faced fear, trauma, and growth1:58:00 – Motherhood lessons that last forever2:12:00 – What she wants her sons to remember2:20:00 – Final reflections and emotional closing