The Courage to Choose Yourself: Growth, Boundaries, and Work-Life Balance

The Courage to Choose Yourself: Growth, Boundaries, and Work-Life Balance

In Part 2, the conversation deepens as Kerry Rakuson reflects on self-advocacy, work-life balance, and the courage it takes to make hard career decisions. Kerry and Lauren explore knowing when to stay, when to move on, and how loyalty, relationships, and personal health intersect in women's careers. From setting boundaries to learning from past seasons, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth does not come from comfort alone, and that choosing yourself can open new doors without closing meaningful relationships.

Finding What Lights Your Fire: Leadership, Change, and Industry Growth

In Part 1 of this two-part RENEW Podcast conversation, Lauren Martin sits down with Kerry Rakuson of Centris to talk about career evolution, leadership lessons, and navigating change across MLSs, PropTech, and global markets. Kerry shares how she found her path into the MLS world, why asking the right questions matters more than having the right answers, and how understanding what truly lights your fire can shape a more fulfilling career. A thoughtful, grounded conversation about growth, authenticity, and building impact in a fast-changing industry.

How do you find joy and authenticity at work?

In this episode of the RENEW by RentSpree podcast, host Lauren Martin and guest Tannum Sullivan, Senior Manager of People Experiences and Culture, dig into how positive workplace culture fuels both employee happiness and customer success. Tannum shares her journey from navigating toxic, competitive environments to helping create spaces where people support one another, have fun, and bring their authentic selves to work. From team-building experiments like drag queen bingo to the shift toward people-first leadership, this conversation shows why culture is more than just a buzzword.

Is It Time to Pivot Your Career?

Have you ever wondered how to navigate a toxic boss, pivot in your career, or finally ask for what you deserve? In this episode of the RENEW by RentSpree podcast, host Lauren Martin sits down with Tannum Sullivan, Senior Manager of People Experiences and Culture at RentSpree, to talk about the messy, real, and inspiring parts of career growth. From the role of mentorship to the courage it takes to stand up for yourself, Tannum shares lessons that every woman in the workplace can relate to.

Heart, homes & AI: Inside housing's biggest shifts

In Part 2 of this powerful episode of the RENEW podcast, host Lauren Martin sits down with Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire, to explore the intersections of journalism, leadership, and real estate. From the emotional core of buying a home to the rising influence of AI in the industry, Wheeler offers candid insights shaped by years at the forefront of housing news. She reflects on the impact of being recognized as a leader before she fully saw herself as one, the irreplaceable value of teamwork, and why authenticity remains her greatest strength. Plus, why she believes the best outcomes, whether in business or storytelling, come from a shared vision and human connection.