In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Irena Kohler to discuss grit, resilience, and relationship-driven success in real estate. Irena shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. to becoming a top-ranked agent in North Carolina, revealing how consistency, creative marketing, and uncompromising customer service helped her thrive through market shifts, setbacks, and long-term growth.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🖋 Irena Kohler – Top-Producing Realtor & Global Real Estate Advisor

⭐ Guest Bio 

Irena Kohler is a Top-Selling REALTOR® and Licensed International Real Estate Advisor serving coastal North Carolina, based in Hampstead. She currently holds the title Agent of the Year 2022–2024 and has served as Chair of the Cape Fear REALTORS® Global Network for 2020 and 2021. Her professional designations include CLHMS, CIPS, ALHS, SLS, RSPS, AHWD, CNE reflecting advanced training in luxury homes and global property markets. She is regularly ranked among the top agents in North Carolina, including a #4 ranking in the state for 2024 for GCI. 

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Grit and consistency in real estate

✔️ Building trust without a sphere

✔️ Creative marketing strategies

✔️ Client loyalty and referrals

✔️ Longevity through market cycles

📇 Connect with Irena Kohler:

🌐 Website → https://www.seacoastrealty.com/agent/9105269987/irena-kohler

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/IrenaKohlerRealtor/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/irenakohlerrealtor/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/irena-kohler-clhms-cips-alhs-sls-rsps-ahwd-8b6b9b91/

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Host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with top-producing broker and team leader Enas Latif to discuss leadership, longevity, and why putting people first has fueled her 25-year real estate career. Enas shares stories from the field, lessons on team culture, navigating difficult clients, women in leadership, and the realities of real estate that TV never shows—highlighting how service, trust, and communication drive long-term success.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Enas Latif – Team Leader & Realtor, Hunt Real Estate ERA

⭐ Guest Bio

Enas Latif is an award-winning Realtor® and Team Leader at HUNT Real Estate ERA, serving clients across Buffalo–Niagara and Tampa, Florida. With 25 years of experience and a track record among the top 1% of Realtors, Enas holds multiple professional designations GRI, CBR, SRES®, and Certified Relocation Specialist, and leads one of the region’s top-performing teams ranked Top 3 at HUNT Real Estate and Top 5 in Western New York by the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors (2021). Enas is also passionate about giving back, serving on the boards of GROW Buffalo and as a Director of Power of the Pack.

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ People-first leadership in real estate

✔️ Building and retaining a strong team

✔️ Client relationships that last decades

✔️ Handling difficult deals with integrity

✔️ Buyer representation transparency

✔️ Expanding into multiple markets

✔️ Real estate beyond the TV shows

📇 Connect with Enas Latif:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/enas.latif/

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/enas_latif_realtor

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/enaslatif/

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Host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with powerhouse broker Andrea Andrews to explore her inspiring path from teacher to top-producing Arkansas real estate leader. Andrea reveals how she built Compass Rose Realty, the systems behind her success, why mentorship matters, and what new agents must know to thrive. She also shares insights on cold calling, client expectations, motherhood, time blocking, and maintaining joy in a demanding industry.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Andrea Andrews – Principal Broker, Compass Rose Realty

⭐ Guest Bio 

Andrea Andrews is the Principal Broker and Owner of Compass Rose Realty, LLC, based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Under her leadership, they earned multiple honors, including Triple Diamond Producer (2020–2022), Double Diamond Producer (2019, 2023, 2024), and “Best of NEA Brokerage” for five consecutive years. Andrea is a Certified Real Estate Broker Manager and holds numerous professional designations, including PSA, MRP, SRES, RENE, SRS, RSPS, and Luxury Home Certified. She is also a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider.

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ How Andrea built her career despite early challenges

✔️ The role of mentorship in agent development

✔️ Learning real estate through deep study & consistency

✔️ What agents misunderstand about the business

✔️ Using systems, apps & marketing for growth

✔️ Books that shaped her success

✔️ Business advice for new agents

📇 Connect with Andrea Andrews:

🌐 Website → https://www.myarkansasproperties.com/

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreaandrews_realtor/?hl=en

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/andreaandrewscompassroserealtyllc/

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In this inspiring conversation, host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Alison Alston to explore how she built a fulfilling real estate career grounded in authenticity, inner work, and intentional living. Alison shares her journey toward balancing business success with personal wellness, emotional resilience, and a commitment to helping clients navigate major life transitions with confidence and compassion.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Alison Alston – Realtor & Mindful Living Advocate

⭐ Guest BioAlison Alston is a seasoned real estate professional and leader at Lodestone Real Estate in North Carolina. Recognized among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide, Alison has built a reputation for excellence through her deep market knowledge and leadership in luxury property marketing. Under her guidance, the Lodestone team achieved $46 million in sales volume, ranking No. 54 by volume and No. 63 by sides in North Carolina. Alison also holds prestigious industry designations, including AHWD (At Home With Diversity) and CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), underscoring her commitment to professionalism and inclusivity in real estate.

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Building a balanced and intentional career

✔️ Emotional intelligence in real estate

✔️ Client support through stressful moments

✔️ The role of rest and boundaries in success

✔️ Creating a values-driven business

📇 Connect with Alison:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ahalston1122

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lodestonerei

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonalston/

📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lodestonerealestate

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Host Dr. Cynthia Tant welcomes seasoned California real estate professional Cheryl Coleman for a powerful conversation on serving seniors, protecting clients, navigating shifting markets, and building strong teams. Cheryl shares two decades of industry wisdom—from preventing costly pitfalls to nurturing agents for long-term success.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Cheryl Coleman – Founder & Team Leader, The Cheryl Coleman Team (Keller Williams)

⭐ Guest Bio

Cheryl Coleman is the founder and team leader of The Cheryl Coleman Team at Keller Williams Realty in Huntington Beach, California. With a career spanning over two decades, Cheryl has become one of Orange County’s most trusted real estate professionals, known for her sharp marketing strategies, expert staging, and personalized client service. Before launching her team, Cheryl leveraged her extensive background in marketing and sales leadership to build a results-driven approach that consistently delivers strong outcomes for both buyers and sellers.

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Red flags that often affect senior homeowners

✔️ The importance of title reviews before listing

✔️ How to succeed in a shifting real estate market

✔️ Mentoring and team leadership

✔️ Cultural nuances in negotiation

✔️ Safety best practices for agents

📇 Connect with Cheryl:

📘 Facebook→ https://facebook.com/cherylcolemanteam

📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/BR9Kquf77_g?si=nXRHp-SMKqwYkoEF

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In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with real estate professional Betina Finley to explore confidence, resilience, and building a thriving business later in life. Betina shares how she transitioned careers in her 50s, leveraged mentorship, and developed systems, storytelling, and a strong referral base to succeed in a competitive market. This episode is packed with wisdom, real experiences, and practical guidance for women navigating real estate today.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🖋 Betina Finley – Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Bain

⭐ Guest Bio:Betina Finley is a nationally recognized real estate broker based in Bellevue, Washington, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Bain. As a third-generation Pacific Northwest local, she combines deep community roots with strong entrepreneurial experience. She holds the International President’s Circle award from her brokerage and is known for leveraging her extensive background in social media, marketing, and negotiation skills. She works across both buyer and seller representation and serves multiple neighborhoods in Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Seattle, and surrounding areas.

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Entering real estate at any age

✔️ Confidence, branding & first impressions

✔️ Why storytelling matters in sales

✔️ Handling burnout and boundaries

✔️ Navigating rejection & staying resilient

📇 Connect with Betina:

🌐 Website → http://coldwellbankerhomes.com/

🔗 LinkedIn  → http://linkedin.com/in/betinaf

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Host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Phoenix-based broker and sales coach Monie Wilder to discuss navigating today’s real estate market with clarity, confidence, and leadership. Monie shares her journey into real estate, building a high-performing team, and why sales skills and mindset matter now more than ever. She also explains how agents can embrace authenticity, step into influence, and develop a strong personal business identity in any market environment.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Monie Wilder – Associate Broker & Founder of Coaching for Closers

⭐ Guest Bio:Monie Wilder is a Phoenix-based real estate broker, team owner, entrepreneur, and sales coach. Her focus personally, professionally, and with her teams is around mindset strategies and developing leadership within organizations to drive sales and growth. As a Regional Vice President and Associate Broker with Wilder Real Estate powered by the Jason Mitchell Group, Monie has sold close to 1,000 homes in Arizona and built a reputation for empowering agents through purpose-driven systems and leadership coaching.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Selling with authenticity

✔️ Coaching agents to lead with clarity

✔️ How mindset shapes outcomes in any market

✔️ The role of discipline in entrepreneurship

✔️ Building long-term client trust

📇 Connect with Monie Wilder:

🌐 Coaching Website → https://www.coachingforclosers.com/

🌐 Website → https://www.moniewilder.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moniewilder

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/monie-wilder-560099297/

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In this inspiring episode of Sip Sell Repeat in Real Estate, host Dr. Cynthia Tant chats with Charlotte-based broker and entrepreneur Nicole McAlister. Nicole shares her journey from new agent to leader of a top-producing real estate team, and how she’s scaling sustainably while balancing motherhood, leadership, and legacy. Together, they explore collaboration, mindset, and the future of women in real estate leadership.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🖋 Nicole McAlister – Founder & Broker, Premier Property Solutions

⭐ Guest Bio:Nicole McAlister is the founder and force behind Premier Property Solutions, based in Charlotte, NC. Since 2014, she has built a reputation for precision, dedication, and client-first service, overseeing more than 1,200 closed deals and earning her team a position in the top 3% regionally and top 2% nationally. In 2025, she led her team to adopt PLACE, a next-level platform for scaling high-performing real estate operations.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How Nicole grew her real estate business into a top performing team

✔️ Balancing family life and career ambition

✔️ Why women are transforming the industry

✔️ Nicole’s insight on collaboration and scaling

✔️ The power of values-driven leadership

📇 Connect with Nicole McAlister:

🌐 Website → https://www.facebook.com/NMcAlisterKW

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicolethecarolinasrealtor/

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In this episode of Sip. Sell. Repeat, host Dr. Cynthia Tant chats with Hadas Metzler, a certified interior designer turned San Diego realtor with Coastal Premier Properties. Hadas shares her inspiring journey from New York to Maui to California, combining her passion for design and real estate. They discuss the importance of relationships, adaptability, and how creativity drives success in today’s competitive market.

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👤 Guest:🖋 Hadas Metzler – Realtor, Coastal Premier Properties

⭐ Guest Bio:

Hadas Metzler is an experienced REALTOR® and interior designer with nearly two decades in the real estate and design industries. Based in San Diego, she combines her expertise in interior design with a focus on residential, commercial, and investment properties. Affiliated with Coastal Premier Properties and the Amy Green Team, Hadas is known for her exceptional communication and dedication to client needs. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and is an active member of the San Diego community.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Design meets real estate

✔️ Building trust and connection

✔️ Women leading in real estate

✔️ Tech and AI’s evolving role

📇 Connect with Hadas Metzler:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hadasmetzler/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadas-metzler-249ba4155/

🌎 Website → https://hadasmetzler.com/

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In this episode of Sip. Sell. Repeat., host Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Emma Lefkowitz, a top-producing broker and team leader from San Diego, to discuss leadership, growth, and balance in real estate. Emma shares her journey from high school counselor to real estate leader, managing a billion-dollar sales volume while empowering other women in the industry. She opens up about mentorship, consistency, and why lifelong learning and authenticity are the cornerstones of success in today’s evolving market.

🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant

👤 Guest:🖋 Emma Lefkowitz – Broker, Baron Real Estate Group, San Diego

⭐ Guest Bio:Emma Lefkowitz is the Broker and Team Leader of Barron Real Estate Group in San Diego County, California. Licensed since 2004, she ranks among the top 1% of Realtors in the region and has earned the 5-Star Circle of Excellence Award for nine consecutive years. In 2022, she was honored as Realtor of the Year. Her team has sold more than 800 homes totaling nearly $1 billion in volume and is a household name in Scripps Ranch and Auberge at Del Sur. Emma also serves on the Scripps Ranch Planning Group and is an active community volunteer.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Transitioning careers into real estate

✔️ Leadership, coaching, and lifelong learning

✔️ Balancing family, business, and self-care

✔️ How to stay human in a tech-driven market

📇 Connect with Emma Lefkowitz:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebarronteam.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebarronteam

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thebarronteam/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalefkowitz/

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