The InvestHER Podcast

Andresa Guidelli & Liz Faircloth
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Jan 30, 2026 • 38min

Private Lenders or Equity Partners? What Most Investors Get Wrong With Amanda Cruise

EPISODE 574: Choosing between private lenders and equity partners is one of the most consequential decisions real estate investors face, yet the industry offers little structural guidance for navigating it. Financing conversations are often shaped by deal type, market conditions, or precedent rather than by a clear framework that accounts for long-term growth, cash flow sustainability, and risk alignment, leaving even experienced investors to manage unnecessary complexity.In this episode, Liz Faircloth sits down with Amanda Cruise of Voyage Investing to bring clarity to how financing decisions can be structured with greater intention. Drawing on her hands-on experience across private lending and equity partnerships, Amanda breaks down when private lenders create strategic leverage, when equity partners provide stability, and how to structure each responsibly. Through a real-world case study, you’ll gain practical insight into conservative underwriting, capital stack design, and investor relationship management, so your financing structure supports your business as it scales, rather than limiting it.What to listen for:How to determine whether syndication truly supports your project’s goals, or if a simpler structure would better serve both you and your investors. (02:56)Understanding when private money lending is the right tool for your deal, and how to structure it to support predictable cash flow and operational sustainability. (09:18)How to position yourself financially with reserves and contingency plans so you can navigate challenges confidently while honoring your commitments to lenders. (18:30)The strategic trade-offs between private lending and equity partnerships, which asset types are best suited for each, and how to structure relationships that are clear, professional, and durable. (22:38)The questions explored in this episode are the same ones investors are unpacking in the hallways and breakout rooms at the Best Ever Conference — an event built around real deals, real operators, and real capital decisions.Best Ever Conference takes place February 18–20, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together active and passive commercial real estate investors for three days focused on education, connection, and deal-making — without sales pitches.What sets this room apart:95% of attendees have closed at least one commercial real estate deal in the past nine monthsIn-depth discussions on multifamily and emerging asset classesAccess to off-market opportunities and experienced operatorsIf you’re thinking about capital strategy, partnerships, or how to scale your portfolio intentionally, this conference is where those conversations move from theory to action.CLICK HERE: https://www.besteverconference.com/And use the code INVESTHER10 for 10% off ticketsAbout Amanda Cruise:Amanda Cruise is the founder of Voyage Investing. She turns overlooked properties into opportunities — from mobile home parks to land projects to industrial real estate. She also co-hosts the Best Ever Commercial Real Estate Podcast each Wednesday. Based near Raleigh, NC, Amanda runs her business with her husband, Jonathan, while raising two adventurous kids and always looking for the next great opportunity.Connect with Amanda:Website: https://voyageinvesting.com/ Instagram: @investingwithamanda***InvestHER Assessment: 5-minutes to determine where you are in your investment journey. Get a custom roadmap with practical steps: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M Live Trainings: The 3-Step InvestHER Formula, providing must-know insights for confident action: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. Invest intentionally, build cash flow, and buy back your time: https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com STRIVE Mentorship Program: Build financial freedom: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com Get support: https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2
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Jan 23, 2026 • 25min

A Women’s Guide to International Real Estate With Makeda Smith

EPISODE 573: International real estate investing often feels inaccessible for women investors, shaped by persistent myths that it’s only for the ultra-wealthy, legally risky, or too complex to manage from the U.S. Many are interested in diversifying globally but stall because the available information is fragmented, overly technical, or rooted in fear rather than practical guidance, keeping international investing as a nice idea instead of a clear path to growth.In this episode, Andresa Guidelli sits down with Makeda Smith of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate® to break down what international real estate investing actually looks like in practice. Drawing on her lived experience and on-the-ground expertise, Makeda explains how to evaluate emerging markets, vet foreign developers, navigate short-term rental laws, and assess property values and tax considerations as a U.S. investor. You’ll walk away with a practical framework for determining if international investing fits your goals and the confidence to evaluate opportunities beyond your local market.What to listen for:The scale of the $326 trillion global real estate market, why women investors can’t afford to ignore it, and the key legal restrictions to know before buying property abroad. (02:45)How Makeda builds and vets relationships with reputable developers, the red flags she watches for, and how to protect yourself from money-laundering schemes. (10:48)What the true entry point looks like for international real estate investing, and how to structure your upfront capital for flexibility and leverage in contractor payments. (14:02)How to navigate international banking, financing, and tax considerations as a U.S. investor, and why the right accountant can save you from costly mistakes. (15:06)About Makeda:Makeda Smith is an international real estate broker, prophetic business strategist, and the CEO of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®, a global real estate movement helping women and investors build wealth in multiple countries and currencies without a license, burnout, or spiritual compromise.Her personal story—rising from teenage motherhood to global influence— offers a vulnerable and powerful look at what it means to lead, scale, and remember who you are when the world tries to make you forget.She is a global real estate strategist, speaker, and author of Remember Who You Are. She leads a movement helping women build faith-based wealth through international real estate and prophetic strategy. She’s helped hundreds earn across borders, break generational cycles, and heal from burnout in the process.Connect with Makeda:Website: http://www.savvychicksinrealestate.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/makedasmithglobal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/makedasmithglobal ***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3MLive Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainingsInvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/STRIVE Mentorship Program: The Support System for Women Real Estate Investors. You’ve proven you can grow on your own. Now choose who you’ll achieve financial freedom with and build life on your own terms. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2See you in the arena!Liz + Andresa
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Jan 16, 2026 • 31min

How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Success With Angelica Ventrice

EPISODE 572: Nervous system dysregulation is a hidden growth blocker for many driven women investors. You have the right strategy, strong systems, and a capable team, so why do you still feel stuck, exhausted, or like you’re constantly pushing to keep up? In this episode, Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli sit down with Angelica Ventrici to break down how the nervous system directly impacts leadership, focus, and sustainable growth. Drawing from her work with high-performing women, Angelica explains how dysregulation shows up, why chronic stress becomes normalized, and what changes when rest and regulation become part of your business strategy. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to work with your nervous system so growth no longer requires constant overdrive.What to listen for:Why your nervous system is the real operating system behind your business, and how its state determines your results more than your strategy. (00:55)The subtle, everyday signs your nervous system is dysregulated and quietly influencing your decisions, profitability, and mental and physical health. (04:53)How early conditioning shapes an identity where success feels tied to worth or safety, and why many women confuse chronic stress with ambition. (07:05)How mentorship and small, consistent habits help rewire your relationship to work, and why rest must be integrated into your business strategy, not added after burnout. (10:30)How regulating your nervous system allows you to create more impact with less force, proving that sustainable success doesn’t require operating at 150%. (18:58)About Angelica Ventrice:Angelica is a 7-figure High-Performance Health & Business Mentor and Founder of The Aligned Method. She’s helped over 900 women align their health, wealth, and purpose through intuitive coaching and mindset mastery. Her work aligns beautifully with your podcast’s mission to help women curate their lives by design and feel amazing while doing it.Check out Angelica’s presentation at InvestHER CON 2026June 14-16th, 2026 / Scottsdale, AZHow Your Health Drives (or Drains) Your ProfitHigh performing women real estate investors excel at figuring things out and getting things done, yet many operate in a normalized state of stress that quietly limits their growth. In this session, Angelica Ventrice reveals her High Performance D.N.A.™ method so you can dismantle limiting beliefs, recalibrate your nervous system, and ensure your body and lifestyle fuel your business instead of draining it. You will leave with a practical blueprint to grow your business, protect your energy, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/   Connect with Angelica:Website: https://angelicaventrice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelica.ventrice.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelicaventrice/ ***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M   Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings   InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/   STRIVE Mentorship Program: The Support System for Women Real Estate Investors. You’ve proven you can grow on your own. Now choose who you’ll achieve financial freedom with and build life on your own terms. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/  Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2   See you in the arena!Liz + Andresa
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Jan 9, 2026 • 28min

Private Money Lending 101: How to Raise or Lend Safely With Lauren Brychell

EPISODE 571: Real estate investors often believe that landing a great deal is all it takes to secure private money. The truth is, most investors lack a clear framework for effectively raising private capital. In this episode, Lauren Brychell, a seasoned capital raiser who has raised over $75 million, breaks down what actually gets deals funded. Lauren explains why relationships matter more than the deal itself, how to shift from asking for money to presenting opportunities, and what belongs in a pitch deck that investors can evaluate in minutes. You’ll learn how to prepare months in advance, avoid red flags that turn investors away, communicate risk with confidence, and design a pitch deck that leads to deeper conversations and faster funding. This episode provides a clear framework for approaching private money with professionalism, clarity, and a long-term strategy rather than last-minute panic.What to listen for:How to reframe the ask for capital from feeling like a burden to confidently offering an opportunity you’ve done the work to stand behind. (04:26)Why waiting until the last minute to raise money costs you deals, and how to start building investor relationships now so funding is available when you need it. (07:25)How Lauren evaluates whether a deal is worth funding in five minutes or less, and why the structure, clarity, and presentation of your pitch deck make or break investor confidence. (11:01) The real differences between how introverts and extroverts raise capital, and how to use your natural style to build trust and increase profitability. (18:38)Why nurturing relationships with existing private money lenders is one of the fastest ways to raise capital, secure repeat funding, and generate investor referrals. (22:20)About Lauren Brychell:Lauren Brychell is the founder of Equity Elevated Consulting and a seasoned expert in capital raising and commercial real estate investing. With a proven track record of successfully raising over $75 million for diverse real estate ventures, Lauren excels in building strategic partnerships, expanding investor networks, and creating robust fundraising ecosystems. Her passion lies in driving growth and success for firms by leveraging her extensive experience and dedication to fostering meaningful investor relationships.Connect with Lauren:Website: https://equity-elevated.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equityelevatedconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equityelevated/ ***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M   Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings   InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/   STRIVE Mentorship Program: The Support System for Women Real Estate Investors. You’ve proven you can grow on your own. Now choose who you’ll achieve financial freedom with and build life on your own terms. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/  Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2   See you in the arena!Liz + Andresa
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Jan 2, 2026 • 29min

Why Life Transitions Matter to Long-Term Financial Success With Lacy Garcia

EPISODE 570: Major life transitions such as divorce, caregiving, motherhood, and career pivots do not just disrupt routines. They instantly shift women’s financial reality. Yet traditional financial planning is rarely designed to account for emotional impact, leaving women without the clarity and support they need during moments of change.In this episode, Andresa Guidelli sits down with Lacy Garcia, CEO and founder of Willow and a former wealth manager, to break down why financial planning must evolve with your life and what it takes to protect your financial wellness when everything feels uncertain. You will walk away with a clear, actionable framework to make grounded, empowered money decisions in every season of life.What to listen for: Why the financial services industry wasn’t built for women stepping into wealth, and how to find a financial advisor who understands women’s financial planning. (1:00)What true financial empowerment looks like for women: advisors who lead with empathy, education, and strategy so you can stay in control no matter what changes. (05:41)Why every woman needs to approach her finances as if she’s single. Not from fear, but from self-leadership, autonomy, and long-term financial security. (09:01)Lacy’s 5 A’s transition framework that helps women establish financial clarity, confidence, and control before and during periods of upheaval and uncertainty. (11:35)How to navigate financial conversations with a spouse from a place of strength to create collaboration instead of conflict, and outcomes that work for you both. (18:54)About Lacy Garcia: Lacy Garcia is the Founder & CEO of Willow, a fintech platform redefining financial wellness for women and underserved communities through life’s biggest transitions. A former private wealth manager, she left traditional finance to build a more inclusive, relationship-driven model that addresses both the emotional and financial sides of money. Today, she is a leading voice on women’s financial empowerment, workplace wellness, and building fintech solutions that put people, not just portfolios, first.Learn more by visiting https://www.trustwillow.com/***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M   Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings   InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/   STRIVE Mentorship Program: The Support System for Women Real Estate Investors. You’ve proven you can grow on your own. Now choose who you’ll achieve financial freedom with and build life on your own terms. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/   Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2   See you in the arena!Liz & Andresa
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Dec 26, 2025 • 35min

What No One Tells Women About Estate Planning With Lauren Klein

EPISODE 569: Driven women real estate investors know how to build wealth. What often gets overlooked is how that wealth is protected, transferred, and stewarded across generations.In this episode, Liz sits down with Lauren Klein to break down how to initiate inheritance conversations with family, why a will alone is not enough, what estate planning actually includes, and how to build the right professional team to protect assets, businesses, and legacy.This conversation is designed for investors who want clarity, structure, and alignment so their hard work continues to serve their families long after the deals are done.What to listen for:Why 74% of women are expecting an inheritance, but feel unprepared to handle it, and two steps to start the dialogue before it’s too late. (00:41)Why you shouldn’t use AI for your estate planning, if you don’t want mistakes that will end up costing your family money and more stress. (12:18)Knowing who should be part of your estate and financial planning team so nothing slips through the cracks and causes issues later. (17:45)The importance of knowing your numbers and ensuring your tax professional understands real estate investing to support you best. (21:39)Getting clear as a family what you value and what you want to happen with the estate’s assets after they pass, so there’s no animosity. (26:10)This is where InvestHER CON 2026 comes in.At the conference, you’ll finally get the estate planning clarity most women never receive through a dedicated breakout session that helps you protect your assets, prepare your family, and build true generational wealth.Grab your InvestHER CON ticket today!https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/ Read the UBS Own Your Worth 2025 Report: https://advisors.ubs.com/mediahandler/media/707707/Own%20Your%20Worth%202025%20_single-page%20view_.pdf About Lauren Klein:Lauren Klein is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flourish Law Group, the creator of Legal + Wealthy, and voice behind the Legal + Wealthy Podcast. She’s passionate about helping others build wealth and create legacy, whether it’s through her law firm she runs with her best friend or through her digital courses and masterminds for the legal community. Lauren has helped clients protect billions of dollars in assets in her legal career and has a growing community of law students and lawyers protecting their mental wellbeing, designing their dream lives and becoming wealthy lawyers. When she’s not running her businesses, she’s hanging out with her husband and two little boys, reading as many books as possible, spending time with her friends, or booking her next trip.Connect with Lauren:Website: https://www.laurenalexisklein.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein/***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M   Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings   InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/   STRIVE Mentorship Program: The Support System for Women Real Estate Investors. You’ve proven you can grow on your own. Now choose who you’ll achieve financial freedom with and build life on your own terms. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/   Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2   See you in the arena!Liz & Andresa
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Dec 19, 2025 • 41min

What Your Financial Planner Isn’t Telling You With Mary Lyons

EPISODE 568: Unsure whether you’ll have the income you need to live life on your own terms? Tune in as Liz and Andresa sit down with Mary Lyons to reveal what your financial planner isn’t telling you, along with how to create wealth that actually feels aligned. If you’re ready for a more grounded, fulfilling approach to building wealth, this episode is for you.What to listen for:Maintaining a scorecard based on other people’s expectations keeps you from feeling fulfilled, no matter how much money you make. (00:56)Breaking your big vision into a tangible plan will let you use money as a tool to build a satisfying life, but you have to know what you want. (12:05)How to compound income rather than focusing solely on building net worth, because your cash flow determines your lifestyle. (19:21)The importance of getting liquid when you have underperforming properties to replenish your capital and get your income flowing again. (24:44)About Mary Lyons:Named by USA Today as one of the most innovative financial advisors in the country, Mary Lyons is on a mission to change the way Americans think about wealth. Her clients call her “the Brené Brown of personal finance” for her ability to blend expertise with deep human insight. As a second-generation financial advisor, she grew up learning that wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s a tool to create impact, security, and opportunity for generations to come.In the top 1% of her industry nationwide, Mary is a sought-after speaker and educator, training advisors at major financial firms and sharing game-changing strategies at national conferences. She helps ambitious professionals move beyond outdated financial models and embrace modern, intentional strategies that align with their values and goals. Her approach isn’t just about growing wealth—it’s about designing a life of financial freedom, significance, and lasting legacy.Mary believes that success should never come at the cost of living fully in the present. She works with those who want to have it all—abundance, impact, and the ability to enjoy what they’ve built. With humility, wisdom, and an innovative approach, she dynamically empowers her clients to step into the next level of financial prosperity with confidence.Connect with Mary:http://www.wealthwoman.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @thewealthwoman***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here: https://d90bdsg67z0.typeform.com/to/LQEgbB3M  Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here: https://therealestateinvesther.com/trainings  InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now! https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/  STRIVE Mentorship Program: Build a life by design, not default. Scale with proven strategies, playbooks, and powerful connections. We help women invest strategically to increase cash flow and buy back their time. Doors open in June & December. Apply here » https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/  Need help? Submit a support ticket here:https://share.hsforms.com/1eH2kI0p2QFat8rsY6FcFdQdi2j2  See you in the arena!Liz & Andresa
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Dec 12, 2025 • 17min

Why Hard Work Is Keeping Women Stuck (And 3 Strategies to Free up Time)

EPISODE 567: Liz and Andresa answer the question: Why does growing your business feel so hard if you’re doing “everything right”? If you feel like you have no time left at the end of the day to actually expand your portfolio and get ahead, it’s not simply a time problem. You need a process-based approach that allows you to operate as the wealth-building CEO that you are, and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in today’s conversation.What to listen for:You don't have a time problem; you have a process problem, and you need to shift into growing your business rather than being the bottleneck. (0:48)The one major habit you need to form that feels overwhelming but frees you up to build a sustainable business that doesn’t require you 24/7. (03:18)Four things to do differently in your business that will allow you to achieve the biggest and most significant goals you’ve gotten stuck on. (09:11)Making the most of the time you gain back through these strategies so that you don’t end up spinning your wheels in new ways. (12:44)***InvestHER® CommunityAchieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here.  Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here.  InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now!  STRIVE Mentorship Program: Build a life by design, not default. Scale with proven strategies, playbooks, and powerful connections. We help women invest strategically to increase cash flow and buy back their time. Doors open in June & December. Apply here » Need help? Submit a support ticket here.  See you in the arena!Liz & Andresa
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Dec 5, 2025 • 24min

Why Women Feel They Need to Know Everything Before Taking the Next Step

EPISODE 566: Liz and Andresa unpack why so many women investors get stuck in analysis paralysis and delay their next move. If you feel like you need more knowledge, more confidence, or more clarity before you act, this episode shows why that mindset is holding you back. Clarity comes from action, not perfection, and this conversation walks you through how to move forward without having all the answers.What to listen for:Why readiness is a moving target and how to build momentum even when life feels chaotic, and the timing seems ‘bad’. (01:00)How to avoid getting stuck in perpetual learning with books, podcasts, and courses, and start asking yourself, “What can I test today?” (05:51)The one thing women who take action have in common is their “safety net” of the women with whom they surround themselves. (09:28)To take action steps and to move from knowing into doing, you must answer the question, “Who do you need to become to align yourself with that?” (10:27)InvestHER® Community:Achieve Financial Freedom: Build a Life on Your Terms with a Community of Driven Women InvestorsInvestHER Assessment: Take this 5-minute quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start here.Live Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register here. InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now!STRIVE Mentorship Program: Build a life by design, not default. Scale with proven strategies, playbooks, and powerful connections. We help women invest strategically to increase cash flow and buy back their time. Doors open in June & December. Apply here » Need help? Submit a support ticket here.See you in the arena!Liz & Andresa
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Nov 14, 2025 • 26min

Why Your Real Estate Is Not Growing (and How to Fix It)

Episode 565: Your portfolio isn’t stuck — you’re just growing in the wrong direction. Here’s how to fix it.In this minisode, Liz and Andresa unpack why so many women real estate investors feel busy but not growing. From managing tenants and contractors to juggling endless to-dos, it’s easy to confuse movement with momentum. But if your portfolio has stalled, the problem might not be effort — it’s alignment.This episode dives into three powerful mindset and strategy shifts to help you pivot with purpose, focus your energy where it matters most, and get back to building wealth on your terms.Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 565:The hidden reason your business feels stuck — and how to pivot your strategy without starting over.Why doing more doesn’t equal progress, and how to focus your attention for real growth.How to turn vague goals into actionable plans that actually move your business forward.A simple framework to identify what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to take your next step.Listen to Episode #565 “Why Your Real Estate Is Not Growing (and How to Fix It)” now on all podcast platforms.Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | The Real Estate InvestHER NetworkAt InvestHER® we believe every woman has the birthright to become financially free. A platform where driven women investors gain access to strategic knowledge, real investment opportunities, and a high-level network.InvestHER Assessment: Take this 5 min quiz to determine where you are in your investment journey and receive a custom roadmap with practical steps you can start taking today. Start hereLive Trainings: You don’t need to know all the steps to take the next step. During our virtual events, we focus on the 3-Step InvestHER Formula, giving you the must-know insights so you can take action with confidence. Register hereInvestHER Plus: Leverage AI and Network with purpose. Built for driven real estate investors who understand the value of strategic relationships and refuse to waste time connecting with the wrong people. Discover all the benefits and join today!InvestHER CON: The #1 premier conference for women in real estate. It’s time to invest intentionally so every decision you make builds cash flow and buys back your time. Register now!STRIVE Mentorship Program: Build a life by design, not default. Scale with proven strategies, playbooks, and powerful connections. We help women invest strategically to increase cash flow and buy back their time. Doors open in June & December. Apply here »Need help? Submit a support ticket here: Get HelpSee you in the arena!Liz & Andresa

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