When She Steers

We're now 17 weeks pregnant and it's been a journey so far!

This episode, I share our behind scenes of initially finding out to our experience of the first trimester, what we did to prep and plan for pregnancy and where we are now. There's been a lot of leg work of planning for a family; going for tests to see if we were infertile, taking prenatal vitamins in advance, game planning financially with my real estate business. Listen in on what we've learned so far! 

Gina Bourne is an award winning realtor in Vancouver, BC. She's an amazing mom, a mentor, she has a team of female realtors and she's doing it all! Our conversation covers the beginning days of getting started in this industry and growing to able to work with your ideal clients. Not everyday is rosy in real estate, but find out what gets us going through the tough days and how Gina turns something challenging to a positive. Work life balance is not easy as a realtor, especially as a mom-realtor or a young realtor. Listen in to hear how we navigate through it!

IG: @ginabourne

Gina Bourne is an award winning realtor in Vancouver, BC. She's an amazing mom, a mentor, she has a team of female realtors and she's doing it all! Our conversation covers the beginning days of getting started in this industry and growing to able to work with your ideal clients. Not everyday is rosy in real estate, but find out what gets us going through the tough days and how Gina turns something challenging to a positive. Work life balance is not easy as a realtor, especially as a mom-realtor or a young realtor. Listen in to hear how we navigate through it! 

IG @ginabourne 

Bringing Back Humanity in Business.

In the current markets, sellers and realtors are all seeking for top dollar. Not this transaction...

After losing on multiple offers on other properties, our phones ping with a new listing and within hours we were there to view it. It was love at first sight as we were Facetiming the husband, who was at work. We immediately wrote an offer, knowing that tomorrow is fully booked for showings.

We had the opportunity to express our intentions of this home, in such a genuine and heartfelt way. The sellers didn't even counter our offer! They accepted our initial offer, knowing that they could have gotten $10K+ more.

The power of humanity in business is unbelievable. It shed many tears of gratitude for my clients and I, and one of the most refreshing transactions in this market filled with multiple offers. 

Congratulations to all of our buyers!

In a world filled with social pressures to look a certain way, listen in on this episode to hear from the insider; Someone who runs her own business, with the approach of nutrition, and self love before making any physical changes. 

Natasha IG @natasharae_skinandnutrition

Learn the basic ins and outs of getting a mortgage and into home ownership in this episode! I got he pleasure of speaking to Mandy Thanawala; an experienced mortgage broker on understanding the basic process of getting pre-approved, when to do it and why to do it before you start house shopping. We have an incredible conversation playing out different scenarios for you. Whether you’re an employee, self-employed or own your business, we scratch the surface on how you can get into home ownership. But having a knowledge, competent and confident mortgage broker is key.

Mandy Thanawala

Why are most women always caught being the "Yes" person. We take more shit, get our teeth kicked in and take crumbs - all while still saying Thank You! 

Let's listen to get familiar with who your ideal clients are, but let's really dive deep on who your non-ideal clients. There's some characteristics of clients that don't sit right with me, and I've learned that it's okay to walk away. I've walked away from more than I ever thought I could this year, and I've understood my time is better off not working, and taking the time off versus grinding it out trying to please a client that doesn't appreciate it. 

Also, if you want to learn how to say NO - search up "No Fucks Given" by Sarah Knight and look for episode 103. "The Joy of No".

Are you a new realtor looking to decide which brokerage to go with? I get asked all the time why I chose CIR Realty, so I thought it would be a great opportunity for me interview Kirsten Smith, Marketing Manager to give you all the ins and outs of this brokerage.

Kirsten’s first and only job has been CIR, and has we paint the picture of the culture and community we have here, we also go over some questions you should ask a brokerage when you interview them.

If you’re a new realtor looking for some insight and tips from an expert that works incredibly hard behind the scene, listen in on this episode!

I had a pleasure of interviewing Grace Bartley in Vancouver, BC. When Grace's hospitality job took a dive when pandemic hit, she turned her free time into something fun, engaging and enjoyable. Grace is an influencer for fashion, and that's how she stays connected with her daughter in LA! Their relationship and bond is unbreakable as they use Instagram in such a positive way. Grace doesn't focus on the aesthetics, she focuses on moms connecting with their daughters and has inspired so many already. Being a Gen Xer, many doubt and say she's too old to be doing this, but Grace is so focused on the positivity from the people she's touched. 

Grace's IG: @wearitlikegrace 

Sherine is an icon for fitness for females in Calgary as a personal trainer. After breaking her leg, Sherine had to take time off from sports and rehabilitate her leg for full recovery. Sherine started going to gym to increase her strength and fitness on and off the field. Eventually, she incorporated various powerlifting movements in her workouts hitting huge numbers for her size. She competed in her first powerlifting meet June 2016 where she placed 1st in her division and achieved the best squat, best deadlift and overall female lifter awards. She also broke the World Record deadlift in her division earning her spot on Team Canada Powerlifting and competing at 100% RAW World Championships in 2016 and 2017. Sherine then began to challenge her fitness levels by competing in figure and fitness competitions. Building a strong physique has allowed her to want to become a personal trainer and teach others on building a healthy lifestyle and self-development.

Sherine is very capable of training individuals from beginner levels to advanced athletes. Everyone starts with a foundation and she is committed to guiding people in the right direction to achieve their health and fitness goals. Sherine believes that when life tries to knock you down, you have the chance to persevere and grow stronger from it. Everyone can improve their strength and confidence by pushing their limits one day at a time.

Here, we talk about how much physical appearance has changed and evolved in society and our takes on body image. If you're looking to explore your health goals and need a coach to hold you accountable, find Sherine!

IG: @sherineee @f.e.training