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The Realty Check Podcast
The real life of agents, lenders, and moms who do it all.
If you’ve ever cried in your car between appointments or negotiated a contract while microwaving chicken nuggets, welcome home.
This is Realty Check - the show where sanity is optional, caffeine is mandatory, and we say the quiet parts out loud.
We’re Amanda and Leni. Two moms building our businesses in the middle of snack requests, appraisal deadlines, and never-ending group texts.
We’re not here to give you the polished version. We’re here to talk about the deals that almost broke us, the clients who became family, and the moments that made us wonder if quitting to raise alpacas would be easier.
Whether you’re a real estate agent, a lender, a mom, or just someone trying to keep it together while building a career…you’re seen, you’re understood, and you’re in the right place.
Every episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what success actually looks like when motherhood and real estate collide. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of “did that really just happen?”
Wherever you are - working, driving, crying, thriving - we’re in this with you.
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The Realty Check Podcast
5. UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, UNFILTERED TRUTHS: A REALTY CHECK ON MODERN LIFE
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When "Business as Usual" Feels Impossible.
The world feels heavy right now. Between the headlines and the household, it’s easy to feel like you’re just screaming into the void. On this episode of The Realty Check Podcast, we’re stepping away from the housing market stats to have a heart-to-heart about the state of our country and our lives.
As Sacramento parents and business owners, we’re navigating the same "unprecedented times" you are. How do we keep the lights on and the kids happy when the political climate feels like a constant storm?
In this episode, we discuss:
The Mental Load: How we manage the anxiety of the 24-hour news cycle while running a business.
Parenting with Purpose: Navigating tough conversations with our kids without passing on the burnout.
Finding Your Frequency: Ways to get involved in your community at a "risk level" that feels sustainable for you.
The Light in the Dark: We share some of our favorite poems and content creators who are providing clarity and hope right now.
This isn't just a political chat; it’s a survival guide for the modern American.
Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and join us for some much-needed perspective.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Poem: Revolutions and Rinsing Cups | Megan Whitlock | Going for Baroque on TikTok
NorCal Resist
Heather Cox Richardson
Sharon McMahon (sharonsaysso)
Mosh Oinounou (monews)
Aaron Parnas
V | Under the Desk News
Emily Amick (emilyinyourphone)
Amanda Nelson (Amanda's Mild Takes)
Politico Joe
Brown Issues
PSL
5051
Books:
Democracy in Retrograde
The Small and the Mighty
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