Podcast Summary
Discovering Comfort and Style with 3rd Love and Chime Secured Credit Builder: 3rd Love offers comfortable bras through rigorous testing and virtual fitting room, while Chime Secured Credit Builder helps build credit with everyday purchases
Comfort and style don't have to be mutually exclusive when it comes to bras. 3rd Love, a brand that aims to eliminate the frustration and discomfort often associated with bra shopping, ensures both comfort and support through rigorous testing on real women. Their virtual fitting room caters to a wide range of sizes, even inventing half cups to bridge the gap between sizes. Meanwhile, improving your finances can be as simple as making everyday purchases with the Chime Secured Credit Builder Visa credit card, which helps build credit with regular on-time payments and no annual fees or interest. Lastly, Mary Fitzgerald, a cast member of Selling Sunset, shares her experience of defying societal expectations as a teen mom and the journey that led her to the hit Netflix show. Both women's stories illustrate the importance of hard work, determination, and embracing life's challenges.
Overcoming Challenges with Perseverance: Despite facing adversity as a single mom, moving to a new city, and dealing with an absent father, the speaker pushed through and made the best of each situation, ultimately finding success and instilling valuable lessons in her son.
Despite facing challenges such as being a single mom, moving to a new city without job opportunities, and dealing with an absent father, it's important to keep pushing through and make the best of each situation. The speaker moved from Indiana to LA for better opportunities and a different lifestyle, but initially struggled to find her footing. She started working as a mortgage processor and eventually got her real estate license. Although her son's father was not present in their lives, she recognized that it was better for her son to have no influence than a bad one. The speaker expressed that her upbringing in Indiana gave her a unique set of values and morals, which helped her navigate life's challenges. She eventually brought her son to LA and he grew up there, but later moved to Arizona for college. Overall, the speaker's story highlights the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and making the most of one's circumstances.
The Military as a Pathway for Personal Growth and Success: The military can provide discipline, focus, and opportunities for travel and further education, leading to personal growth and potential career success.
The military can serve as a valuable stepping stone for personal growth and even a successful career. This was discussed in the context of a young man graduating from Air Force boot camp and his mother's experience with her ex-husband's military service. She shared that despite the initial challenges, the military had become a significant part of their family's story and that her ex-husband still enjoyed serving after almost a decade. She also mentioned that the discipline and focus gained from the military could potentially lead to further education and success. The mother also expressed her excitement for her son's upcoming graduation and the opportunities that lay ahead for him in Intel. Additionally, she shared her admiration for the military lifestyle and the experiences it offers, such as traveling to new places.
Exploring Los Angeles' Unique Architecture and Dating in Your Thirties: The speaker shares her excitement about discovering Los Angeles' diverse architecture and her anticipation for the benefits of dating younger men in her thirties, but finds the process of building a house less enjoyable than expected and balances her busy schedule with her partner's projects.
The speaker was excited about the diverse architecture and unique pockets of Los Angeles, which stood out to her coming from Indiana and Delaware. She eventually decided to get her real estate license and settle down, but found the process of building a house less enjoyable than she anticipated. She also discussed the stigma surrounding older women dating younger men and shared her anticipation for the perks of dating a younger man in her thirties. The speaker also mentioned her busy schedule due to her partner's numerous projects and her own work, and their decision to hold off on a significant home project until he had more time. Additionally, she shared her upcoming visit to see the work her partner had done on a house for a reality TV star.
Navigating the Challenges of Changing a Last Name and Finding Success in Reality TV: Changing a last name after marriage involves numerous document changes and can be daunting, but some cope by hyphenating or waiting. Reality TV shows, like 'Selling Sunset', find unexpected success despite the demands of filming and selling luxury properties.
Changing one's last name after marriage is a significant undertaking that involves changing numerous documents, including passports and Social Security cards. This process can be time-consuming and daunting, leading some people to keep their previous last name for personal reasons or due to the hassle involved. Despite the challenges, some people find ways to cope, such as hyphenating names or waiting until they can drop an unwanted ex-spouse's name. Meanwhile, the success of Netflix's "Selling Sunset" has been a surprise, with the show growing in popularity with each season. The real estate agents featured on the show work year-round, selling luxury properties and dealing with the demands of filming. Overall, the discussion highlights the personal and professional complexities of name changes and the unexpected success of reality TV shows.
The Challenges of Being a Realtor: Time-Consuming and Unpredictable: Being a realtor involves long hours, unpredictable clients, and emotional challenges. Prioritize self-care and seek help when needed.
Being a realtor involves more than just showing houses and closing deals. It requires a significant investment of time and energy, with no guarantee of a sale. The process can be time-consuming and unpredictable, with clients changing their minds or going with other agents. The speaker shared a story about a particularly challenging listing worth $20.9 million, which featured a massive bed and signs of wild parties. Despite the property's fame, it did not sell, and the sellers were complicated. The speaker emphasized the importance of prioritizing self-care and seeking help when feeling burned out, as anyone in any role can experience stress and loss of motivation. The podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy, which offers a safe and convenient way to talk to a therapist and work through personal challenges.
Importance of mental health care and accessing it through platforms like BetterHelp: Seeking mental health support is crucial for personal well-being and can be accessed affordably and conveniently through online therapy platforms like BetterHelp. Prioritize career and financial stability before starting a family, and consider addressing reproductive health concerns at an early age.
Seeking help for mental health concerns is important and accessible through platforms like BetterHelp, which offers customized online therapy with affordable pricing and quick matching to a therapist. The speaker shared her personal experience of needing therapy and the benefits of it, including the convenience of video, phone, and live chat sessions. She also discussed the stigma around buying properties with unconventional features and shared her plans for investment properties and embryo freezing for future family planning. Despite the challenges and unexpected twists in her personal and professional life, she emphasized the importance of prioritizing career and financial stability before starting a family. Additionally, she shared her ongoing experience with egg freezing and the importance of addressing reproductive health concerns at an early age.
Dealing with complex situations with grace and maturity: Maintaining friendships, keeping a professional demeanor, and prioritizing personal growth are essential for navigating complex personal and professional situations, even under public scrutiny.
Navigating complex personal and professional situations, especially when under public scrutiny, requires maturity, understanding, and the ability to put aside personal feelings for the greater good. The women from "Selling Sunset" shared their experiences of dealing with workplace challenges, romantic entanglements, and the demands of reality TV. Despite the chaos, they emphasized the importance of maintaining friendships and keeping a professional demeanor, even when it's difficult. They also highlighted the importance of personal growth and moving forward, giving credit to each other for handling situations with grace and maturity. Additionally, they revealed that they have known each other for years before filming and have developed deep friendships, making their ability to coexist and work together even more impressive. Overall, their stories demonstrate the power of resilience, understanding, and the importance of prioritizing relationships and personal growth in the face of adversity.
The cast of Selling Sunset forms unique bonds through their shared experiences: The cast of Selling Sunset values the connections they've made and the opportunities the show has given them, despite the long hours and glam requirements.
The shared experience of working together on the reality TV show "Selling Sunset" brings the cast members closer than they might be in other professional environments. They support each other through the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives, creating a unique bond that they can look back on fondly. The cast also appreciates the high production quality of the show and the camaraderie among the team, even if it means long hours and glam requirements. One downside is the occasional desire for a day off from the glam and filming, but they make the most of their time off with self-care activities. A new discovery for some cast members is the Face Gym, which uses microcurrents for facial workouts and massages. Overall, the cast values the connections they've made and the opportunities the show has given them.
Exploring New Ways to Look and Feel Better: People go to great lengths to improve their appearance and well-being, including trying new workouts, facial treatments, and even asking for Wi-Fi to access online workouts. Non-invasive methods like Dysport are popular for looking younger.
People are always in search of ways to improve their appearance and well-being, even if it means going to great lengths or trying new things. The speaker shared her experiences with Soul Cycle, Peloton, facial treatments, and even asking her neighbor for Wi-Fi to access online workouts. She also mentioned her use of Dysport and encouraging her ex-husband and current boyfriend to use it as well. The speaker expressed her enthusiasm for these non-invasive methods to look better and younger. She even shared some real estate horror stories, such as showing a house with a bomb squad present, and how she had to travel out of state for Dysport treatments due to the lack of med spas in Delaware. Despite the challenges, she remains optimistic and continues to seek out new ways to enhance her life.
Being honest and transparent in real estate transactions: Honesty sets clear expectations, saves time and resources, and builds trust in real estate transactions. Share any potential issues, including past incidents, to allow buyers to make informed decisions.
Honesty and transparency are crucial in real estate transactions. The discussion revealed that realtors should be upfront about any potential issues with properties, even if it means disclosing uncomfortable or sensitive information. This includes sharing feedback about the property itself, as well as disclosing past incidents such as deaths or murders. While it may be awkward or uncomfortable at times, being honest sets clear expectations and saves time and resources in the long run. Additionally, allowing buyers to explore properties without the presence of the sellers can help them better envision themselves living there.
Unexpected challenges and stories in real estate: Every property comes with its own unique history and potential surprises in real estate. Share your experiences to add value to the industry conversation.
Real estate can come with unexpected challenges and stories. From a house that didn't get lived in despite being sold multiple times, to discovering a dead body during an open house, the experiences shared in this conversation highlight the unpredictability of the industry. It's important to remember that every property comes with its own unique history and potential surprises. The hosts expressed awe at the guests' stories, acknowledging that their own experiences seemed mundane in comparison. The guests, in turn, should consider sharing their experiences on the show. Additionally, they mentioned an upcoming project that they will share when it's ready. Lastly, they promoted Pluto TV, a free streaming service offering movies, TV shows, and exclusive channels.
