R.E.A.L. Moms Podcast!

Turning Beautiful Spaces Into Shoppable Experiences - EP 81

🚀 In this empowering episode of Real Moms, host Shae Spitz sits down with Nisha Franklin, co-founder of From Where, the rapidly growing platform transforming short-term rentals and boutique spaces into fully shoppable experiences. Nisha shares how she and her husband took a simple travel-inspired question and built it into a nationwide platform with nearly 300 storefronts, partnerships with top brands, and tools for hosts, designers, and boutique hotels. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, motherhood, creativity, boundaries in business partnerships, and the power of just getting started — even when things aren’t perfect. 🎧 Hosted by: Shae Spitz 👤 Guest: 🏡 Nisha Franklin – Co-Founder of From Where Nisha Franklin is based in LA and the co-founder of FromWhere, a platform that turns beautifully designed spaces into shoppable experiences. With a background in LA advertising and healthcare marketing, she shifted into entrepreneurship after becoming a mother. Inspired by the travel question she and her husband David always asked—“Where do you think that’s from?”—FromWhere now supports 200+ storefronts, helping hosts, designers, and creators monetize their curated spaces. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How the idea for From Where started from a simple travel question ✔️ How hosts can easily monetize their spaces with shoppable storefronts ✔️ Balancing marriage, business partnership, and motherhood ✔️ Why you don’t need perfection to start — just action ✔️ The company’s rapid growth and new features for hosts & designers 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, host, mom, or creative entrepreneur — this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Nisha Franklin: 🌐 Website → https://fromwhere.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fromwherefinds 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/fromwherefinds 📌 Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/fromwherefinds 🎙 Follow Shae Spitz – The Real Moms Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://www.homeswithshae.com/ [https://www.homeswithshae.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/ [https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/] 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Empowering Moms: Success in Business and Family Life - EP 80

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Real Moms, host Shae Spitz welcomes Gokce Donat — also known as Gucci or simply G — the powerhouse founder of Million L.A., a platform dedicated to spreading financial literacy and empowering women to take control of their wealth and mindset. With over two decades of experience in construction, real estate, and investing, G shares her journey from corporate engineer to multimillion-dollar builder and investor. She opens up about motherhood, marriage, entrepreneurship, and how confidence and clarity are the keys to both financial freedom and family balance. 🎧 Hosted by: Shae Spitz 👤 Guest: 🏡 Gokce “G” Donat – Founder of Million L.A., Builder, Investor & Financial Educator Gokce Donat is a finance educator, licensed builder, and real estate investor with over 20 years of hands-on experience in construction and property investment. As the host of MillionElle, a podcast empowering women to take control of their financial futures, Gokce blends sharp financial expertise with real-world grit. A trained engineer and serial entrepreneur, she has built wealth across multiple asset classes while thriving in traditionally male-dominated industries. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How a single insult led Gokce to master finance and investing ✔️ The importance of financial literacy for women and families ✔️ How to start investing without fear — and what to avoid ✔️ Building wealth while balancing motherhood and marriage ✔️ Why confidence is the foundation for both business and life success 🎵 Whether you’re building your first investment or your next empire, this episode will leave you motivated to take bold, intentional action. 💼 Connect with Gokce “G” Donat: 🌐 Website → https://www.millionelle.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/millionelle_ 🎙 Follow Shae Spitz – The Real Moms Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://www.homeswithshae.com/ [https://www.homeswithshae.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/ [https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/] 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

From Isolation to Empowerment: Building Sacred Sisterhood - EP 79

🚀 In this soul-nourishing episode of Real Moms, host Shae Spitz connects with Jen and Tiffany, co-founders of Sister Compass — a sacred community for women centered around healing, empowerment, and divine feminine energy. They share their journey of creating retreats and mentorships that help women shed expectations, embrace authenticity, and reconnect to their inner magic. From balancing motherhood and business to rediscovering spiritual trust, this conversation is a heartfelt guide to wholeness and belonging. 🎧 Hosted by: Shae Spitz 👤 Guests: 🏡 Jen & Tiffany – Co-Founders of Sister Compass Tiffany Grosso and Jen Sheridan are the co-founders of Sister Compass, a wellness practice dedicated to women’s empowerment and healing. Tiffany is a practitioner of Divine Feminine Reiki who guides women through energy work, meditation, and rituals designed to foster transformation and alignment. Jen is a mentor and facilitator who leads workshops and retreats focused on emotional healing and reconnecting with feminine energy. Together, they combine ancient practices with modern approaches to create spaces where women can heal, grow, and reclaim their power. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Sister Compass was born from friendship and divine timing ✔️ Why feminine energy and authenticity are key to women’s balance ✔️ The importance of vulnerability, healing, and community support ✔️ How to reconnect with your spirituality and sense of self ✔️ Practical ways to live with abundance instead of scarcity 🎵 Whether you’re a mom, entrepreneur, or seeker of balance, this episode reminds you that your light is meant to shine — and sisterhood is the bridge to your power. 💼 Connect with Jen & Tiffany (Sister Compass): 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sister__compass 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_compassrosecoaching 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SisterCompass 🎙 Follow Shae Spitz – The Real Moms Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://www.homeswithshae.com/ [https://www.homeswithshae.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/ [https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/] 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Building Resilient Families: Communication and Connection at Home - EP 78

🚀 In this heartfelt episode of Real Moms of Real Estate, host Shae Spitz sits down with Alyssa Scarano, a successful real estate agent, team leader, and mom of three, to talk about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Alyssa shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to thriving real estate professional, all while managing the chaos, growth, and grace that come with raising a family. From finding time for herself to creating systems that make her business sustainable, Alyssa opens up about the real-life challenges behind the highlight reel — and how vulnerability, teamwork, and intention helped her thrive both at home and in her business. 🎧 Hosted by: Shae Spitz 👤 Guest: 🏡 Alyssa Scarano – Real Estate Agent | Team Leader | Mom of ThreeAlyssa Scarano, LPC, NCC, is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Collective Therapy & Wellness, a multi-state virtual practice serving clients across FL, MO, NJ, NY, and TX. With dual M.S. degrees in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, she helps adults, couples, and parents navigate anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges through a holistic, evidence-based approach. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Alyssa transitioned from stay-at-home mom to real estate entrepreneur ✔️ The systems and boundaries that keep her business running smoothly ✔️ Why community and support matter more than hustle ✔️ How to redefine success as a working mom ✔️ Tips for finding balance (even when it doesn’t look perfect) 🎵 Whether you’re a new mom, a busy realtor, or somewhere in between, this episode reminds you that success looks different for everyone — and that’s okay. 💼 Connect with Alyssa Scarano: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/live.collective.wellness 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/collective.therapy.wellness 🌐 Website → https://www.collective-therapy.com/ 🎙 Follow Shae Spitz – The Real Moms Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://www.homeswithshae.com/ [https://www.homeswithshae.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/ [https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/] 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Finding Balance: Entrepreneurial Moms Creating Abundance - EP 77

🚀 In this empowering episode of Real Moms, host Shae Spitz sits down with Erin Bradley, dynamic speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Pursuing Freedom Podcast. Erin opens up about her powerful journey from financial rock bottom to building a thriving business that supports her dream lifestyle — one rooted in alignment, authenticity, and ease. Together, Shae and Erin dive into the realities of burnout, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, exploring how women can stop running on fumes and start living with clarity, joy, and purpose. Learn how to set boundaries, delegate effectively, and reconnect with the version of yourself that’s been buried under exhaustion and expectations. 🎧 Hosted by: Shae Spitz 👤 Guest: 🏡 Erin Bradley – Speaker, Author, Coach & Host of Pursuing Freedom Podcast Erin Bradley is a speaker, coach, bestselling author, and host of the Pursuing Freedom podcast, based in Winter Park, Colorado. She specializes in helping real estate professionals build businesses that support a fulfilling lifestyle through coaching, online courses, and live classes. After transitioning from a career in mortgage lending and experiencing the challenges of entrepreneurship, Erin redesigned her business to align with her personal values and now guides others to achieve time and financial freedom   💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why burnout isn’t a badge of honor — and how to break the cycle ✔️ How to build systems that support work-life balance ✔️ The difference between “retiring” and “graduating” in your business ✔️ The power of an energy audit and boundary setting ✔️ How to shift from chasing success to attracting it through alignment 🎵 Whether you’re a mompreneur, business owner, or woman in transition, this episode will remind you that you can have both — a thriving business and a joyful life. 💼 Connect with Erin Bradley: 🌐 Website → https://pursuingfreedom.com 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley/ 🎙 Follow Shae Spitz – The Real Moms Podcast: 🌎 Website → https://www.homeswithshae.com/ [https://www.homeswithshae.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/ [https://www.instagram.com/shaejspitz/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaejspitz/] 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]