Stories of Success

Be Where Your People Are (with Nasif Ahmed)

Now my husband and I almost moved to be closer to Nasif. Back in 2024, when my husband was looking for new jobs, Baltimore was a strong contender because of Nasif and his unwavering emphasis on building his community. It’s not necessarily a surprise with his strong Bangladeshi background that he was raised with a high value on loving his people. I expected to see it in his actions, but was surprised to see that same value in his financial investments. This is “Be Where Your People Are” with Nasif Ahmed, week 2 of AAPI Heritage Month. I hope you enjoy!

I Just Wanted a Dog (with Sarah Sher)

Why should you buy a house? Why should you prioritize shifting from a renter to a homeowner? For financial security? Long term stability? Space? Amenities? Custom? Today’s interview is with Sarah Sher — a long time friend of mine and another native New Yorker who was raised to see homeownership and investing a little differently than we currently do. This is “I Just Wanted a Dog” with Sarah Sher on week 1 of AAPI Heritage Month. I hope you enjoy!

Your Dreams Deserve Your Reflection

This is a bit of a transition week. We are preparing to celebrate AAPI Heritage month and I didn't have an additional guest lined up for this episode. So instead I personally took some time for reflection. Can't wait to see you guys back next week!

Everyone Thinks They Have More Time (w/ Caitlin Walls)

What happens when you die without a will? What happens to your assets if there isn’t any money to maintain them? Essentially, what happens if you die without a succession plan? That’s what my friend Caitlin is here to talk about today. The Stories of Success podcast was originally designed for investors to show you what they’re doing in 2026 and how they got started. But not all investors got started because they decided to. Some got started because of an inheritance. No prior knowledge, no funds, no plan. That’s what happened to Caitlin. She fought through that and continues to push her story forward. Today,. You’ll learn the importance of both building wealth for future generations and protecting it. This episode is titled Everyone Thinks They Have More Time with Caitlin Walls. I hope you enjoy.

Falling Into Househacking: From 3 Houses to $400k (w/ Caleb Taylor)

As you know, Caleb is not involved in this company at all. I mean, barely shows up to work, barely contributes at all. So it’s probably news to you, but he’s also a real estate investor! He’s had his own rental properties. Unfortunately none of those soft skills transferred to this job — but hey, we can dream. All jokes aside, I asked Caleb to do this interview because I wanted to show you a perspective of what actively investing while you’re still working could look like. And I would have to check, but I think this is also one of the first few investors that is talking about investing as a couple, and not just as an individual who may or may not be married. And I guess I also wanted you to see how skills you can pick up five, ten, twenty years in the past can come back to benefit you in the future. This is an interview with one of my dear friends and a huge part of the Simple Real Estate team, Caleb Taylor. I hope you enjoy!