Where are you from originally?
Houston! We bounced around Braes Heights, West U, Bellaire… Attended Bellaire High School.What was your first job in the industry?
My parents are brokers. I grew up criss-crossing phone numbers and addresses from “for sale by owner” ads in the newspaper.What experience would you repeat?
My wedding. ‘Twas a party. But also, I love having babies.
How did you get into real estate?
Born into it. Tried to deny it for years. I held a corporate job for 8 years in oil, but knew that my life wouldn’t fit that mold once we started adding to our family. I wanted to be available for my kids. I quit the oil gig and learned I was pregnant the same month.Where do you predominately sell real estate?
Southwest Houston. Westbury, Meyerland, Willow Meadows, Breas Heights, Med Center, ect.What do you love about the industry?
I love connecting with people and building these unique relationships that probably would have never happened had I been sitting at a desk in a different industry.How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I want to work together on a personal level. Flooding! Let’s talk about it. I have flooded myself (multiple times) and know the trauma. I want to help navigate this somewhat controlled chaos with people.Which Home Builders have you had a great experience working with in the last 12 months?
Derek James and Arieli Custom Homes are my current favorites.What is your favorite Podcast?
I like listening to Jay Shetty’s, “On Purpose.” It slows me down.What lights you up in life?
My kids laughing so hard they can’t stop and no sound is even coming out anymore… My husband surfing. A good playlist during a hot yoga class. My dog running so fast she trips over herself. An old friend walking through our “always open” front door. A last minute gathering of all our people in our backyard grilling and talking about life while the kids go wild. Live music. An organized refrigerator.
Tell us an interesting detail about you that many might not know?
Oh goodness. I’m an over-sharer. There’s not much that people don’t know. If my kids aren’t in the car (sometimes when they are, also…) I’m listening to certifiably inappropriate rap or rock music.What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Everlance to track my expenses and mileage.In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Don’t over complicate it! Work your phone contacts. Gratitude… Swim in it. Your sphere is your lively hood for now.What are 3 adjectives that describe you best?
Loving, Generous, Honest.What is one of your favorite things to do in your city?
Riding bikes the length of the bayous with my family. You can ride for hours.Do you have someone in your life that has been an exceptional mentor? Who? Why?
My sister.
What have you heard or listened to lately that has inspired you?
A good song can just move my soul and gets a fire going! J.S. Ondara’s “Saying Goodbye” is probably the latest.What is the best advice you have ever been given?
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”- Robert FrostThat’s what I always go back to.What Charity do you support? Please tell us more about your involvement?
Farm Sanctuary! I donate to “adopt” turkeys every Thanksgiving. Also, Houston Cares!!
