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I’m super excited to bring you this episode featuring my friend Amanda Whitespeare—mom of three, powerhouse entrepreneur, and real estate mogul based in Houston, Texas. Amanda’s story is one of courage, clarity, and breaking the mold. She was on track to become a doctor, even had her med school plans lined up… until a moment of truth changed everything.

In this episode, Amanda walks us through her journey from a traditional “get good grades, go to school” upbringing to building a multi-business real estate empire. She shares how she made $180K her first year in real estate, why she ditched burnout culture, and how motherhood pushed her to build a business that supports—not sacrifices—her family life.

We dive into how she scaled from hustling glow sticks in parking lots as a kid to running a 1,000-agent downline, launching a title company, and embracing multiple streams of income. Amanda breaks down how to shift from being a solo agent to a business owner and how to actually retire from real estate—something most agents never do.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the pressure to play it safe or questioned whether it’s “too late” to pivot, this conversation will light a fire under you.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, a new series on the Walk 2 Wealth podcast where I’ll be sharing the real, raw, and relevant life lessons I’m learning on my personal journey to wealth — especially as someone who didn’t grow up with financial literacy.

In this kickoff episode, I talk about:

• Why so much advice online is either bad, worldly, or surface-level
• The difference between wisdom and information (and why it matters)
• The story of King Solomon and what it teaches us about true success
• My current financial situation (spoiler: I’m still in the trenches)
• What to expect from this new weekly series

If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of contradictory advice and want biblical, practical, and time-tested wisdom to help guide you — this is for you.

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Welcome to Episode 0 of the Road to Wealth series — a brand-new chapter in the Walk 2 Wealth podcast. In this solo episode, I open the vault and get brutally honest about where I’m at financially. No fluff. No filters. Just the real, raw reality of the entrepreneurial journey.

I talk about how I’ve maxed out my credit cards, drained my savings, and torched my credit — and why I’m choosing now, rock bottom, to document every step of my comeback. You’ll learn what inspired this new series, the goals I’ve set (like becoming debt-free and rebuilding my investments), and how I plan to track my weekly progress with transparency and accountability.

If you've ever felt like you're failing while everyone else is winning, this episode is for you. Let’s stop pretending and start rebuilding — together. This isn’t advice. This is the walk.

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In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a mid-year update that’s been a long time coming.

As I approach 300 episodes of Walk 2 Wealth, I’ve realized something big: for too long, I treated this show like a hobby—when in reality, it’s my purpose. In this episode, I talk through what’s shifting in my life and business, how my relationship with God is changing everything, and why I’m done playing small.

I also share:

• Why I’ve decided to fully recommit to this podcast
• What sparked the idea behind my new “Journey to Debt-Free” series (yup—I even reveal how much I owe)
• How I’m planning something special for episode 300 (including a short film and a live experience)
• Why faith is now front and center in how I move personally and professionally

If you've ever wrestled with purpose, felt the tension between calling and comfort, or struggled to balance your hustle with your heart—this one’s for you. I’m not holding back. This is me, fully committed and walking in faith.

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What do you do after getting scammed three times before the age of 16?
If you're Brandon Nagel — you keep going.

In this episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I sit down with 19-year-old entrepreneur Brandon Nagel, a sophomore at UConn who's already tried and failed at reselling sneakers, dropshipping, invoicing, and even an exotic snack business. Today, he's building a digital marketing and AI agency focused on helping property managers — and he's just getting started.

We talk about:

• Why failure is a necessary stepping stone
• How faith and long-term thinking drive his motivation
• Why he’s terrified of the 9–5 life
• The mindset shifts that helped him finally get results
• How he’s learning marketing through Alex Hormozi, Russell Brunson & podcasts

This is the real behind-the-scenes journey of a Gen Z entrepreneur finding his lane through trial and error.

🎯 Keywords: grow your business with chatgpt, chatgpt for business, gen z entrepreneur, how to start an AI agency, digital marketing for property managers, walk 2 wealth, Brandon Nagel interview, entrepreneurship mindset, how to bounce back from failure, faith-based entrepreneurship

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What happens when your dream of going pro doesn’t pan out?

In this episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I sit down with Omar Fortt — former UConn linebacker turned entrepreneur and founder of Runners Collective. Omar opens up about life after football, rebuilding his identity, and launching one of Connecticut’s fastest-growing wellness communities from scratch.

We talk about:

• Navigating life after college athletics
• Building a personal brand without the NFL logo
• Launching a movement with no followers and turning it into 100+ people running every week
• The role of marketing, mindset, and mission in finding your next chapter

Whether you're an athlete, a creative, or just figuring out your next step — Omar's story is packed with lessons on purpose, perseverance, and turning pain into progress.

🎧 Tap in and discover how to create something meaningful when it feels like you’re starting from zero.

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What does it really take to go from sleeping on rooftops to owning over 100 doors and starting a $20M fund? In this powerful episode, I reconnect with real estate investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Martin Perdomo, also known as The Elite Strategist. Martin’s story is a gritty, no-fluff journey from childhood hustle to building generational wealth and teaching others how to escape the cycle of poverty.

We unpack how he made his first moves in real estate, the decision to become a fund manager, and why investing in mentorship and community is the ultimate wealth hack. Martin drops gems on growing your mindset, navigating new levels of entrepreneurship, and the importance of believing before achieving.

If you're tired of surface-level advice and want real insight into building lasting wealth—this episode is your wake-up call.

🎯 In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Martin went from homeless at 16 to building a 9-figure portfolio
• The mindset shift that changed everything for him
• Why starting a fund is the next evolution in wealth building
• The #1 thing young entrepreneurs overlook when chasing success
• The power of mentors, masterminds, and surrounding yourself with winners

🧠 Whether you're starting from zero or scaling to your next level, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think bigger.

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What happens when a former school teacher embraces her calling, steps into real estate, and builds a movement that empowers women nationwide? In this heart-centered and wisdom-packed episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I sit down with Rosemary Lewis, aka Your Real Estate Bestie, to unpack her incredible journey from trauma and tragedy to purpose and power.

Rosemary shares how growing up on the South Side of Chicago shaped her resilient spirit, why she left the classroom for real estate, and how her deep-rooted faith has guided her every step of the way. We talk about the power of exposure, how to charge what you’re worth, the courage to invest in yourself, and what it really takes to grow a brand that impacts lives beyond the transaction.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

• From grief to growth: Turning pain into purpose
• How Rosemary built a thriving brand and movement
• The mindset shift from selling to serving
• Why investing in yourself is non-negotiable for success
• Creating content and courses that align with your God-given gifts

Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or someone searching for clarity in your purpose, this episode will light a fire in your soul.

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In this powerful episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I sit down with career coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Giovanny Ramirez, a man whose story is the blueprint for personal reinvention.

From growing up with memory gaps shaped by trauma to surviving a life-threatening attack on the streets of Stamford, Gio’s journey is one of resilience, grit, and a relentless commitment to personal growth.

We talk about:

• How reading The Celestine Prophecy sparked a lifelong quest for purpose
• Going from six-figure success to losing everything—and the decision that changed it all
• Healing from victimhood and learning to rewrite his story
• How storytelling, community, and reflection helped rewire his mind
• Why his passion for career coaching is rooted in helping others believe in themselves
• His next chapter: launching a show, publishing a book, and expanding his impact

Gio reminds us that we are always one decision away from rewriting our future—and that purpose often begins where the pain once was.

🎯 Whether you're reinventing your career, healing from your past, or chasing impact-driven success, this conversation is your sign to go deeper and dream bigger.

Connect With Gio:

• Website: Www.giovannyramirez.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgio/profilecard/?igsh=NGFnOHhoNHZjYjJi

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In this solo, audio-only episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I break down the top 3 sales and storytelling takeaways I picked up from Day 1 of Russell Brunson’s 3-Day Online Selling Challenge — and how I’m applying them to my upcoming $100K launch.

This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s real-time insight and application from one of the greatest online marketers to ever do it. I’m walking you through exactly how I’m processing, integrating, and implementing Russell’s teachings into my business.

You’ll learn:

• Why 90% of sales success is subconscious (and how to sell to the elephant and lizard brain)
• How to build offers using the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” framework
• The 3-step storytelling formula that actually moves people to buy
• How to baby-proof your offer so clients feel success is inevitable
• The #1 reason people don’t buy — and how to overcome it

This episode is packed with mindset rewiring, actionable frameworks, and behind-the-scenes strategy from my $100K day game plan.

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