In this off-the-cuff “Locker Room” conversation, we’re pulling back the curtain on what 2025 actually looked like, not just for the real estate market, but for us as working moms who live and breathe this business. With over 40 years of combined experience, we talk candidly about the harder market, the agents who didn’t survive it, and why experience, relationships, and resilience mattered more than ever. From shifting buyer behavior to the emotional toll of carrying clients, teams, and families all at once, this episode is real talk in every sense.

We also get deeply honest about the invisible trade-offs of flexible careers. The laptops on bleachers, the “always on” identity, the guilt, the gratitude, and the moments where calling a timeout isn’t weakness, it’s survival. From spontaneous solo trips to putting the oxygen mask on yourself first, this episode is for the moms, professionals, and caregivers who feel stretched thin but still show up anyway. 

We cover:

• What actually happened in the 2025 real estate market, and why experience rose to the top
• The fallout of a hard year: agents leaving, brokerages closing, and why longevity matters
• How “flexibility” really works when your job never clocks out
• The emotional load of holding clients’ lives, families’ needs, and your own expectations
• Why being present doesn’t always look perfect but it still counts
• The hidden cost of always being needed (and why timeouts are necessary)
• What it looks like to prioritize yourself without abandoning your responsibilities
• The oxygen mask reminder every working parent needs heading into 2026

Connect with us:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealestateplaybyplay 

Website: https://therealestateplaybyplay.com