From Opera to "Bug Girl" — Elizabeth Hughes on Branding, Pest Control & Serving Veterans

🎙️ On this episode of Friends of Mortgage Heroes, we're joined by the one and only Elizabeth Hughes, aka The Bug Girl, Director of Business Development at Pest Patrol in San Diego. From her early roots in music and retail to becoming a trusted pest control advocate, Elizabeth shares her powerful journey — and how she uses her voice and heart to serve the San Diego community, real estate professionals, and military families.

We cover everything from:

🕷️ Her unique personal brand as "The Bug Girl"
🐝 Why pest control is really about restoring peace to your home
🏡 How pest services are essential in real estate transactions (VA section 1 clearances included!)
🎖️ Her passion for helping military veterans through VARep, Shelter to Soldier & Saddles in Service
💡 Why human connection will always beat automation — even in an AI world

Elizabeth’s story is equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and deeply meaningful. Whether you're a real estate professional, a homeowner, a military family, or just love hearing how people find their calling — this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Elizabeth (aka The Bug Girl):
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.thebuggirl/
🌐 https://www.pestpatrol.com
📧 Elizabeth's contact info & veteran org links are in the description!

Shelter to Soldier Gala August 24, 2025: https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/event/13th-annual-be-the-light-gala/

VAREP National Convention 10/26/2025 - 10/28/2025 https://convention.varep.net/

💬 COMMENT below: Have you ever hesitated to call for pest help? Or learned something surprising about your VA benefits? We’d love to hear your story.