The Lake Norman Pulse
Discover what life is really like in Lake Norman and the greater Charlotte area.
Hosted by local real estate professionals Jennifer Foster and Barrie Rojahn of Foster Rojahn Premier Properties | Keller Williams Lake Norman, this podcast is your insider guide to living, working, and putting down roots in one of North Carolina’s most desirable regions.
Each episode explores the lifestyle that draws people to Lake Norman—local dining, arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, small businesses, community events, and the neighborhoods that make each town unique. Whether you’re considering a move to the area or already call Lake Norman home, the goal is simple: provide real, useful insight that helps listeners feel connected and informed.
Jennifer Foster brings a passion for community, local business, and lifestyle-focused living. A Charlotte-area resident since 2004, she combines deep real estate knowledge with a genuine love for Lake Norman, the outdoors, and the people who make this area special. Beyond real estate, Jennifer is actively involved in organizing community events and supporting local businesses.
Barrie Rojahn adds decades of experience across every corner of real estate—from land development and home building to property management and residential sales. Known for her professionalism, honesty, and data-driven approach, Barrie ensures listeners gain a clear understanding of the local market and what it means for buyers and homeowners.
Together, Jennifer and Barrie offer a welcoming, educational, and community-first perspective—helping relocating buyers understand more than just homes, and helping residents stay connected to the place they live.
If Lake Norman is on your radar, this podcast is a great place to start!
The Lake Norman Pulse
002: Meet Barrie Rojahn | The Lake Norman Pulse with Jen & Barrie
In this episode, it’s Barrie’s turn in the spotlight.
Co-host Jen Foster flips the mic and invites listeners to get to know the story behind Barrie—her background, her family, and the winding path that ultimately led her to real estate in North Carolina.
Barry shares her upbringing in Northern Virginia as a Navy kid, her college years playing competitive soccer, and the unexpected career pivot that started when she walked into a leasing office to break a lease—and walked out with a job instead. That moment launched a career spanning multifamily housing, HOA management, and nearly two decades of hands-on problem solving inside complex communities across the Charlotte region.
The conversation dives into what those experiences taught her: how to manage high emotion, navigate conflict, think critically under pressure, and keep deals—and people—moving forward. Barrie explains why those years shaped her into the calm, steady presence her real estate clients rely on today.
They also unpack some common misconceptions about real estate, including the myth of “schedule freedom,” and why the most underrated skill in the business isn’t sales—it’s being a master problem solver with a cool head when everything feels like a fire drill.
The episode wraps with some personality-driven fun, including Barrie’s walk-up song (an iconic Caddyshack moment), her love of fitness and running, and the one piece of advice she’d give her younger self: don’t take everything so personally—learn, move on, and keep going.
This is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the experience, resilience, and mindset that Barrie Rojahn brings to Foster Rojahn Premier Properties—just the beginning of her story.
Foster Rojahn Premier Properties | Keller Williams Lake Norman
19721 Bethel Church Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 604-3054
https://frpremierproperties.com/