The INNER Estate with Bridget Ann Stuart

Impact of storytelling on personal and proffessional success is essential for visibility, credibility, and career growth. As our guest on The Inner Estate, Mel Carr dives deep into how storytelling personal branding transforms mindset, builds authority, and drives long-term professional success. If you are seeking guidance on leadership, personal growth, and business visibility, Mel provides actionable strategies and insights on impact of storytelling personal branding, building influence, and creating lasting legacy. Bridget Ann Stuart sits down with Mel Carr, founder of Cloversy and creator of the Six Figure Chicks movement. Mel shares her journey from corporate support roles to entrepreneurship and publishing, highlighting how storytelling personal branding became a catalyst for career growth, confidence, and leadership impact. She discusses mindset shifts, personal development strategies, and how anyone can leverage storytelling personal branding to elevate their visibility, authority, and credibility. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking insights on building influence and creating legacy through authentic storytelling.   Episode Highlights How impact of storytelling personal branding boosts visibility and credibility Mindset shifts that help anyone embrace storytelling for growth How storytelling personal branding strengthens leadership and influence Building a brand with authority through storytelling personal branding Lessons from Mel Carr's Six Figure Chicks on professional growth Using storytelling personal branding to mentor and inspire  How The Inner Estate Podcast explores personal development and entrepreneurship   Book Mentioned in This Episode Six Figure Chicks collaborative book series   Guest: Mel Carr Mel Carr is the founder of Cloversy, a US-based executive virtual assistant company, and the visionary behind the Six Figure Chicks movement. She is a leader in storytelling personal branding, helping professionals elevate their brands, confidence, and credibility through publishing, mentorship, and community engagement. Mel is also the founder of the nonprofit Her Write to Rise, which empowers young women through writing, leadership, and personal growth initiatives.   Connect with Guest Cloversy Website: https://Cloversy.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Cloversyeva IG: https://www.instagram.com/cloversyeva LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melcbusiness/ Six Figure Chicks Website: https://sixfigurechicks.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/SixFigureChicks IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesixfigurechicks/ LN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesixfigurechicks/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Melcarr?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=de88047b-74e7-4b2c-bed2-088e518a72db   Download FREE Guide: How to Elevate Your Brand, Credibility, and Legacy Through Storytelling https://mail.sixfigurechicks.com/storytelling-freebie   Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose.  Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart   Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Guide for Home Buying explores Maslow's hierarchy of needs, home buying, personal development, and self-actualization. Listeners will discover strategies to align their living environment with life goals, enhance well-being, and navigate home buying decisions using Maslow's framework.   Guest Kim Costa, author of the upcoming book Live in Your Wheelhouse, shares her personal and professional journey. She explains how integrating Maslow's hierarchy of needs with practical home buying frameworks can empower individuals to make intentional life and real estate decisions. Kim also highlights the importance of home features, environment, and mindset in supporting personal development and achieving self-actualization.   This episode is ideal for homeowners, home buyers, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in personal development, life transitions, and aligning their home with long-term goals.   Episode Highlights How personal development informs smart decisions in real estate and home buying Applying Maslow's hierarchy to align your living space with life goals Lessons from Kim's own life transitions and overcoming adversity Choosing home features that enhance well-being and reflect your values The link between environment, mindset, and clarity in decision-making Insights from Kim's podcast Live in Your Wheelhouse for real estate and life alignment Strategies for navigating midlife and senior transitions in home ownership How small changes in your home can dramatically impact happiness and purpose The importance of planning, control, and self-actualization in property decisions Tips for realtors on understanding client needs through a personal development lens   Book Mentioned in This Episode Live in Your Wheelhouse by Kim Costa   Guest: Kim Costa Kim Costa is a global real estate advisor, author, and coach. She hosts the podcast Live in Your Wheelhouse and helps clients align their homes with personal goals using a holistic, life-centered approach. Kim's work integrates Maslow's hierarchy of needs with practical frameworks for home buying, personal development, and life transitions. She is known for her dedication to helping midlifers, seniors, and realtors navigate change with clarity and purpose.   Connect with Kim: Website: www.lifestylefoundations.com   Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa Facebook: www.facebook.com/kim.costa.lifestylefoundations LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimcosta   Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose.  Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart   Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast  

The mortgage loan broker journey is full of breakthroughs, career changes, and personal transformation. This episode of The Inner Estate Podcast dives deep into the real challenges and real mindset shifts that shape a successful mortgage loan broker today. If you're searching for clarity, navigating uncertainty, or wanting to level up your career, this conversation gives you powerful insights from a mortgage loan broker who turned obstacles into opportunity. This episode is packed with mortgage loan broker strategies, mortgage loan broker industry growth, and mortgage loan broker life lessons.   In this conversation, host Bridget Stuart sits down with seasoned mortgage loan broker Steven Zin, who shares his 21-year journey through setbacks, reinvention, leadership challenges, and personal breakthroughs. Steven opens up about transitioning from sales into mortgages, facing fear during major life decisions, and discovering how coaching and mentorship gave his career deeper meaning. He also talks about family support, human connection, the rising influence of AI, and why purpose and not pressure that creates long-term success. If you're in real estate, lending, sales, or coaching, this episode offers the mindset you need to navigate change with confidence.   Episode Highlights How early career obstacles shaped Steven's mortgage loan broker journey Why the jump from sales to the mortgage world changed his life The power of strong relationships in building a sustainable career How coaching others became the core of his professional fulfillment Why breaking through fear is essential for life change and career growth How aligning your work with your values fuels long-term happiness What AI means for human connection in the mortgage loan broker space Advice for young professionals seeking purpose over pressure   Book Mentioned in This Episode Princess Gracie and the Magical Strawberry by Jaclyn A. Zin   Guest: Steven Zin Steven Zin is a veteran mortgage loan broker and Regional Sales Manager at New American Funding. With over two decades in the mortgage industry, he has built a reputation for leading with integrity, strong relationship-building, and a passion for coaching others. Steven's career reflects his ability to navigate uncertainty, pivot through life changes, and embrace fear as a catalyst for growth. His grounded approach makes him a respected voice for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and long-term success in the mortgage loan broker field.   Connect with Steven: Website: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/stevenzin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zinmortgagegroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zinmortgagegroup/   Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose.  Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart   Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

How to Love Yourself and Let Go of Fear. He speaks to the beauty of authenticity, the illusion of perfection, the impact of our self-talk, and the role that nature, community, and compassion play in our personal journeys. Through stories, reflection, and practical wisdom, Panache invites listeners into a more gentle, grounded, and loving way of living. Spiritual teacher and author Panache Desai joins Bridget Stuart for a conversation on unconditional love, self-acceptance, and the deep inner peace available to every human being. Panache shares powerful insights about embracing our humanity, befriending ourselves, and remembering the inherent worth we often forget in the face of life's challenges.   Episode Highlights Why unconditional love is already within us How self-acceptance becomes the doorway to inner peace The journey of authenticity and embracing our full humanity Why nature mirrors our internal state How supportive communities accelerate personal growth Understanding emotions as part of being human The impact of daily self-talk on identity and self-worth How media can distract us from our inner truth Why peace is available to everyone How living authentically leads to deeper, more meaningful connections   Guest: Panache Desai Panache Desai is a spiritual teacher, contemporary thought leader, and author known for his work on emotional healing, authenticity, and vibrational transformation. Featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Panache has inspired millions through his teachings on unconditional love, self-acceptance, and the innate worth within every individual. His books, including Discovering Your Soul Signature and You Are Enough, offer practical guidance for reconnecting with one's inner truth and living a more peaceful, aligned life. Through global workshops, online programs, meditations, and community teachings, Panache helps people navigate life's challenges with grace, compassion, and self-understanding.   Panache's FREE daily live meditation on Zoom: https://www.panachedesai.com/call-to-calm-meditations/   Connect with Panache: Website: www.panachedesai.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/panachedesai Facebook: www.facebook.com/panachedesai YouTube: www.youtube.com/panachedesai   Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose.  Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart   Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

In this episode, Steve Rupp joins Bridget Stuart to share the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that shaped his journey from top-producing agent to real estate coach. Steve opens up about finding passion amid constant noise, navigating the pressures of technology, and the importance of mental clarity. He also discusses boundaries in both personal and professional, and how failure becomes a necessary teacher, and why supportive relationships and intentional communication matter more than ever. This conversation is an honest and empowering look at reinvention, resilience, and choosing a life aligned with your purpose.   Episode Highlights How to find your passion when technology keeps you distracted Why self-reflection is essential for mental health and clarity The role boundaries play in protecting relationships and business success How embracing failure can accelerate growth rather than derail it The importance of supportive environments and meaningful relationships Why every person has a unique "superpower" that deserves to be shared The impact of clear communication in both personal and professional life How small steps and consistency lead to big transformation Using visualization to stay aligned with long-term goals Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and pursue a new path   Book Mentioned in This Episode The Energy Bus by John Gordon   Guest: Steve Rupp Steve Rupp is a veteran real estate professional, team leader, and founder of Steve Rupp Coaching. With over 25 years in the industry, more than 1,500 homes sold, and $250M+ in career volume, Steve built a thriving referral-based real estate business before transitioning into coaching. Today, he helps agents and teams create predictable, sustainable growth through systems, boundaries, and mindset mastery.    Steve Rupp's FREE masterclass: SteveRuppCoaching.com/masterclass   Connect with Steve: Website: www.steveruppcoaching.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/steveruppcoaching Facebook: www.facebook.com/steveruppcoaching   Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose.  Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart   Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast