In this unfiltered season finale, the ladies of The Collective Podcast sit down to unpack the wild ride that was 2025 in real estate. From constant job layoffs causing contract fallout, to sellers drowning in negative equity, to buyers submitting lowball offers with zero urgency — this episode lays out the real reality behind today’s market.

Whether you’re a new agent trying to survive these unpredictable shifts, a seasoned agent fighting to stay motivated, or simply someone curious about the 2025–2026 housing landscape… this episode hits home.

What we cover:
✅  Why so many contracts collapsed this year
✅  The emotional and financial toll of listings sitting 100+ days
✅  Buyers acting like it’s a “buyer’s market” (even though is it… really?)
✅  Agents losing deals due to job losses, government shutdown delays & financing chaos
✅  How to protect your energy, set boundaries, and recover from burnout
✅  Why “Let Them” became the motto of survival in 2025
✅  The team’s mindset + strategic reset heading into 2026

If you’re a realtor, a business owner, or anyone grinding through a tough year — this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.

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What topics do YOU want in Season 2?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro & Thanking Our First Listeners
01:00 – Looking Back at a Wild 2025
01:40 – What the Market REALLY Feels Like
02:20 – Job Losses & Canceled Contracts
03:00 – Why Leads Are Down & Agents Are Struggling
04:00 – The Harsh Reality for New Agents
05:00 – Low Inventory? No Urgency? What’s Going On
06:00 – Sellers in Negative Equity & Financial Stress
07:00 – High Costs, Solar Panels & Refinance Regrets
08:00 – The Pressure on Listing Agents
09:00 – Marketing Spend, Staging & Upfront Costs
10:00 – Buyer Behavior: Low Offers & High Demands
12:00 – Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?
13:20 – What Predictors Say About 2026
14:00 – Navigating Delays, Shutdowns & Lending Chaos
16:00 – Staying Motivated Through Disappointment
17:00 – “Let Them” — Learning Not to Take It Personal
18:30 – Keeping Sanity Through Tough Transactions
19:30 – Trusting Your Gut as an Agent
22:00 – Boundaries, Burnout & Protecting Your Energy
24:00 – When Clients Ghost You
27:00 – People Pleasing vs Professional Standards
29:00 – Why Not Every Client Is Your Client
31:00 – The Power of No & Not Taking Things Personally
34:00 – Manifesting Through Tough Markets
36:00 – Preparing for 2026 With Systems & Strategy
37:00 – Holiday Decorating, Joy & Resetting the Energy
41:00 – Balancing Motherhood & the Chaos of the Season
44:00 – Managing Screen Time & Mental Health
47:00 – Algorithm Awareness & Protecting Your Mind
48:00 – Asking What Truly Serves Your Life
49:00 – 2025 as the Year of Lessons
50:00 – Gratitude for Season One & Looking Ahead
52:00 – Getting Even More Real in Season Two
53:00 – Final Thoughts & Season Wrap

Welcome back to The Collective Podcast! In this episode, we slow things down and get real with our very first Fancy Friday—mimosas included. 🥂 Today isn’t about business strategy or real estate tactics. It’s about who we really are—as women, moms, entrepreneurs, immigrants, risk-takers, and friends.
 
In this unscripted conversation, we dive into:

• Who’s really the biggest risk taker on the team
• The question that reveals your true love language
• Embarrassing and real-life moments from real estate
• Things people would never guess about us
• Childhood influences and who shaped our journey
• Why saying “NO” is a full sentence
• Biggest I can’t believe this is my life moments
• Friendship, faith, and building something meaningful together
• The scariest decisions we ever made—and how they changed our lives forever

Whether you’re hustling in business, rebuilding your life, growing your family, or just trying to figure out your next chapter—you’ll feel this one. This episode reminds us that no matter what—we’re stronger together. 💪✨
 
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What really builds unshakable confidence—especially as a woman in business, relationships, and life?

In this powerful episode of The Collective, hosts Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau get brutally honest about self-love, overcoming insecurities, and finding the courage to step into rooms (and opportunities) even when you feel unprepared.
 
From self-image challenges and postpartum struggles to the competitive world of real estate sales, the trio shares practical tips, heartfelt stories, and faith-based insights on:

• How to separate true confidence from arrogance in a “show-and-tell” social-media world.
• Why confidence grows from self-love, preparation, and persistence—not perfection.
• Learning to borrow confidence (through faith, mentors, hype-music playlists, and your tribe).
• The mindset shift that helps women push past negative self-talk and take bold action in business.
• How a supportive community and the right circle of friends can make or break your growth.

Whether you’re a real estate professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone navigating life’s curveballs, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your worth, silence the inner critic, and show up fully as yourself.
 
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
01:00 – Are We Born Confident or Do We Build It?
02:30 – Competence Builds Confidence: Practice & Preparation
04:30 – Posh’s Journey: Confidence Equals Self-Love
06:00 – Healing From Past Relationships & Finding Self-Worth
09:00 – Nancy on Self-Worth and Hidden Insecurities
11:00 – Nicole’s Story: Faith, Grit & Building Confidence Through Action
15:00 – Confidence in Real Estate: Handling Rejection & Comparisons
18:00 – What to Do on “Low-Confidence” Days
20:00 – Motherhood, Postpartum & Shifting Identity
24:00 – The Power of a Supportive Tribe
26:00 – Confidence vs. Arrogance in a Competitive Industry
32:00 – Lifestyle, Finances & Authenticity in Business
38:00 – Growing Through Bigger Challenges & New Goals
40:00 – Posh’s Early Struggles With Self-Image & Overweight Stigma
46:00 – Nicole & Nancy on Acne, Hair Loss & Confidence Battles
49:00 – Silencing Negative Self-Talk: The “Chatter” in Our Heads
51:40 – Borrowing Confidence: Hype Music, Faith & Preparation
54:00 – Posh’s Final Message: Don’t Let Voices (Inside or Out) Stop You
56:00 – Closing Remarks & Season-One Reminder

What does it really mean to be a girl’s girl? In this episode of The Collective, Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole dive into the ups and downs of friendships — from outgrowing old relationships to spotting jealousy and building a tribe that truly supports you.

We get real about:

• Why some friendships fade and how to handle it with grace.
• Recognizing jealousy in friends (and setting healthy boundaries).
• Being a woman who supports other women — in life and business.
• Why collaboration beats competition, especially in real estate.
• How to build a strong support system that has your back through personal and professional challenges.

Whether you’re navigating friendship breakups, spotting red flags, or learning how to pour into others without burning out, this conversation will leave you inspired to protect your peace, elevate your circle, and be a friend worth having.

💬 Join the conversation: How do you spot when a friendship is no longer healthy? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro: Talking Friendships & Finding Your Tribe
01:00 – Outgrowing Friends: How Life Changes Your Circle
03:00 – Career Changes & Shifting Connections
05:00 – When Friendships End Over Issues or Betrayal
08:00 – Grieving the Loss of a Friendship
10:00 – Forgiveness, Expectations & Letting Go
11:00 – How to Spot Jealousy in a Friendship
13:00 – Passive Aggressive Comments & Red Flags
15:00 – Jealousy in Real Estate & Professional Life
17:00 – Protecting Your Energy & Staying Focused
19:00 – Admiration vs. Jealousy: The Fine Line
20:00 – Copying Ideas in Real Estate — Threat or Flattery?
22:00 – Sharing Ideas vs. Scarcity Mindset
25:00 – Overcoming Gatekeeping in the Industry
27:00 – Why Helping Others Builds Success
30:00 – Scarcity Mindset in High-Producing Agents
33:00 – The Power of Pouring Into Others
35:00 – Being More Than Your Sales Numbers
39:00 – Real Estate is Tough — Why Your Tribe Matters
40:00 – Choosing Coaches, Mentors & Accountability Partners
43:00 – Having “Truth Friends” vs. “Yes Friends”
46:00 – Know Your Friends & Their Role in Your Life
48:00 – Why Friendships are a Gift & a Blessing
51:00 – Different Types of Friendships & Life Stages
52:00 – Why “I’m Not a Girl’s Girl” is a Red Flag
54:00 – Overcoming Bad Friendship Experiences
55:00 – Friends as Your Support System Through Hard Times
57:00 – Final Thoughts: Choose Your Tribe Wisely

🎙 Welcome to the First-Ever Episode of The Collective Pod!

Get ready to meet the powerhouse trio behind the mic—Posh, Fancy Nancy, and Nicole Rouseau—as they launch this raw, relatable, and real podcast for women in business and real estate.

✨ In this episode, we open up about our personal journeys, balancing motherhood and business, finding freedom through real estate, and the misunderstood pressures of being a “high performer.” Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, you’ll find yourself nodding along with the truths we share.

👩‍💼 Inside the Episode:
✅ How each host started in real estate (from teaching to tanning salons to 25 years in the game!)
✅ The challenges of building a business while raising kids and maintaining relationships
✅ Why chasing volume isn’t the only definition of success
✅ The power of vulnerability, authenticity, and building each other up

💬 This podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by comparison, burnt out by hustle culture, or unsure of your path as a woman in business—this is your space.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to the Collective Pod!
01:15 Meet Your Hosts: Posh, Nancy, and Nicole
03:10 Fancy Nancy’s 25-Year Real Estate Journey
05:00 Wearing All the Hats: Builder, Flipper, Mom, Designer
06:15 Why Nancy Chose Real Estate
07:45 The Cost of Success: Burnout and Missing Moments
10:30 Money vs. Fulfillment in Real Estate
12:00 Redefining Success Beyond Transactions
14:10 The Power of Financial Freedom and Residual Income
16:45 Nicole’s Backstory: Growing Up in Real Estate
19:00 From Dual Career to Full-Time Real Estate
20:30 Betting on EXP Realty Early
22:00 Building a Team and Income Through Partnership
23:00 Changing Lives Through Collaboration
25:10 Aligning Passion with Purpose
27:00 The Collective: Supporting Women at Every Stage
28:15 Balancing Mom Life, Career, and Relationships
29:40 Breaking Down Real Estate Misconceptions
31:00 Who Is Posh Barby? From Teacher to Realtor
34:00 Why “Posh” Represents Power and Purpose
35:15 Soft-Spoken? Think Again
38:00 Overcoming Intimidation and Connecting as Women
41:30 Misconceptions About Nicole and Nancy
44:00 Staying Grounded While Being “Fancy”
46:00 Why This Podcast Exists: Connection Over Comparison
48:00 Final Thoughts: Let’s Build This Together
50:00 What’s Next on The Collective Pod