In this episode, we sit down with Realtor Annie Brunson, originally from England, who helped shape and grow the Calhoun County real estate market in the 1990s. Annie gives a fascinating comparison of how real estate agents operate in England versus Alabama—highlighting key differences in contracts, negotiations, and even the way deals come together.

She also shares some entertaining language differences, including British terms like “gazumpted,” along with phrases like “knackered” and “keep your peckers up,” giving a fun glimpse into how real estate (and life) sounds across the pond.

With her signature British humor and unmistakable accent, Annie brings both insight and charm to the conversation. Beyond real estate, she is a true polymath—an accomplished composer who creates scores for meditation and works as a hypnotherapist, with music featured in short films and festivals including Cannes and Philadelphia.

This episode is both enlightening and entertaining, offering a unique look at real estate through an international lens, all with a touch of British wit.

This episode is a little different. The tables are turned and Amy Angel is in the hot seat while LeAnne asks the questions.

We talk about Amy’s journey from starting in real estate in 1997 to staying top of mind in the market for decades. The conversation goes deeper than business, touching on leadership, building a team, navigating difficult seasons, and the lessons that come from both success and disappointment.

Amy also shares personal reflections about family, resilience, and the unexpected ways life can shape the way we lead and serve others.

Morgan Knight lives life all gas, no brakes. Bold, driven, and accomplished well beyond her 29 years, she grew up with an example of service and carries that into everything she does today.

From opening a ballet studio at just 18, to becoming a house co-parent with her husband Taylor and adopting their first daughter, Morgan’s story is one of faith, courage, and commitment to family. Today she and Taylor are raising three daughters while Morgan continues to build a successful real estate career, complete several house flips, and recently purchase the very home she grew up in to raise her own family.

She loves a good workout, keeps life moving at full speed, and if you spend five minutes with her you’ll quickly realize she’s an absolute hoot. This conversation is full of energy, heart, and the kind of perspective that reminds you to live boldly.

Kris Bush has always been a cheerleader in life — the encourager, the positive voice, the one lifting others up. After managing men and traveling the world in a fast-paced career, life shifted when her mom began aging and needed more care. Kris stepped into a new role: patient caretaker. In this episode, she shares how choosing Jacksonville State University because it felt like “the friendliest campus in the South” shaped her heart for people, and how slowing down at home with her mom reshaped her perspective on time, priorities, and purpose. We talk about the emotional weight of caring for aging parents, the beauty found in being present, and how this slower season led her to pour back into her community by flipping homes and creating opportunities for new home buyers. It’s a tender, honest conversation about growth, gratitude, and redefining success.

Chad Barnett shares his powerful journey from taking over a major real estate team in Alabama to walking through one of the hardest seasons of his life, supporting his child through a serious battle with pancreatitis. We talk about fear, trust, and leadership under pressure, but also what it truly means to be the steady, strong presence your child needs when they’re going through something hard. Chad opens up about how that season changed him as a father and a leader, and how starting jiu-jitsu as an adult shaped his discipline, mindset, and resilience. There are some raw and emotional moments in this conversation, along with powerful advice at the end that every parent and leader needs to hear. This is a real discussion about faith, perspective, and showing up when it matters most.

Juliana Smith started her career as a Realtor on our team, helping clients and learning the ropes of business and perseverance. From those early days to secretly drafting stories on her phone, her journey has grown into a worldwide, traditionally published career, proving that small beginnings and consistent effort can lead to extraordinary places.

In this episode, Amy sits down with Juliana to talk about building a career on her own terms, staying true to her voice, choosing integrity over shortcuts, and following her passion for storytelling. They reminisce about sweet memories from her time on the team, reflect on her growth behind the scenes, and celebrate how exciting it is to watch her continue to flourish.

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Patrick “Slade” Boothe has been missing since Saturday, January 24th. He was last seen leaving Jacksonville, Alabama, and was later spotted heading south through Anniston, AL.

This episode is shared to help spread awareness and accurate information. Slade is the father of Amy Angel’s children, and our hope is that sharing this reaches someone who may have seen or heard something.

If you have any information, please contact local authorities immediately. Even the smallest detail could help.

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Shaped by family struggles, being forced to grow up early, and parenting a child with autism, Brandy’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and breaking through limiting beliefs. Her journey is a powerful reminder that you never know what someone is going through.

Today, Brandy has built a successful real estate career in Alabama, earning a reputation for hard work, integrity, and putting people first. In this episode, she shares how perseverance, faith, and grit helped turn challenges into a thriving business, and how she continues to give back, teach, and mentor others along the way.

In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite people, Jonathan Pate. Over the past 18 years, we’ve watched Jonathan wear many hats within the real estate world while also faithfully leading both a company and a church. He brings so much to the table with his depth of knowledge, steady leadership, patience, and genuine kindness.

Our conversation is filled with insight, funny stories, and thoughtful advice for real estate agents and investors who want to lead well, build with purpose, and stay grounded along the way. This episode is both encouraging and practical, and a reminder of the impact one person can have when they truly lead by example.

In this episode of Real Estate Story Time, we sit down with Erika Westcott, mom, mortgage lender, business owner, and proud Jesus lover, for an honest conversation about calling, career, and what really matters. Erika shares how she started down a path she thought she wanted, believing teaching was her future, only to discover a different calling altogether.

She opens up about reaching the top of her career and realizing that success alone wasn’t enough, and how trying to balance work, marriage, family, and expectations forced her to reevaluate everything. Erika talks candidly about the power of self-talk, both the good and the harmful, and how changing the way she spoke to herself changed her life.

Now, her passion is helping first-time homebuyers and young adults gain financial education and confidence. This is one of those episodes where you’ll want a notebook nearby, full of wisdom, reflection, and encouragement for anyone navigating purpose, faith, and growth.