Best Sara McInerney Hauck Podcasts (2025)

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IT'S TIME TO GO (PART I) 28:42

1y ago28:42

28:42

It's so bittersweet that I share this podcast is coming to an end. The entire library of 120+ episodes will still be available anytime you want to listen, but I will not be creating new content, hosting new interviews or promoting the podcast after this. And to be clear, Facing Fear isn’t ending. Facing Fear is my umbrella of all my creative work l…

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PLANT MEDICINE CEREMONY ROOKIES | RECALLING OUR FIRST EXPERIENCES WITH AMANDA HASENZAHL 4:18

1y ago4:18

4:18

Almost a year ago, Amanda and I signed up for a hippie dippie retreat in Joshua Tree, led by our friend and fearless leader, Emily Schromm. The weekend was themed around healing and we both needed exactly that at the time. When "plant medicine ceremony" popped up on the agenda, we were both nervous, but so excited to let go. Amanda and I share our …

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EMILY SCHROMM | HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEART OPEN (Author, Entrepreneur, MTV's The Challenge Champion) 1:23:17

1y ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Emily Schromm is someone I first became aware of while watching one of my favorite shows, MTV's The Challenge. From reality TV to writing a book and owning multiple businesses at once, this episode will empower you to chase whatever dream you have. Emily and I talk about the healing retreat she held last year (including my first plant medicine cere…

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WHY ART MATTERS WITH KEVIN SMOLA | MY BOOK'S ILLUSTRATOR & ART DIRECTOR (+ SOME OF THE VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY) 1:00:59

1y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

My book would not be possible without my co-creator and illustrator, Kevin Smola! He comes on the podcast to share his adventures as an artist from creating junk mail for a car dealership to becoming the Art Director at JD Finish Line. On the side, he's kept up his creative passion by starting The Smola Studio, a business where his creativity and c…

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THE PROCESS: BTS, FAQ'S AND THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON I LEARNED FROM WRITING A BOOK 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

As we approach the launch date of my FIRST BOOK (!!!!), I wanted to take some time and talk about the process, some behind the scenes on how it came to be and answer some FAQ’s. I also elaborate on the biggest lesson I've learned while making this project come to life, imperfect art > no art. Who can relate? I’m so excited and so honored to see thi…

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BURN IT ALL DOWN WITH APRIL JOHNSON STEARNS | MAGAZINE FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR 1:07:06

1+ y ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Buckle in this for one… April and I talk about surviving breast cancer and how we’ve both watched our lives burn down around us, and why we’re better for it. Through our conversation, April leaves my jaw on the floor and it turns out we have more in common than cancer. OH AND SURPRISE… I’m a published author in the Wildfire Magazine! April created …

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MY MOM & NANA'S REACTION TO MY BOOK 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

43:58

Come with me to Florida! I take you along for a $108 Allegiant flight where I was assigned "Zone 99 and Seat 0." Once I made it there safe, it was time for a SURPRISE! Together, my Uncle Steve and I created a plan for me to sneak in through the backdoor to shock my mom and Nana. I was on a mission to hand deliver my upcoming book to my mom and Nana…

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MY WRITING WON ME AN EBIKE! 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

I entered a contest to win an eBike, submitted a creative essay about my relationship to cancer and HOLY MOTHER I WON!!! I am over the moon about being an eBike owner and have already gotten to whip her around in Ashville, NC! On this episode, I also share about how YOU should and can put yourself out there, how to play ball with the universe and a…

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IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I'VE PODCASTED! 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

It's been a YEAR since I've spoken to you all from this podcast! 2023 has been my year of healing (and that mission will continue forever) but I've specifically spent time OFF screens. That included taking a step back from creating content so I could sit back, relax, absorb, learn, cry, heal and so on. I share a little bit about this last year, whe…

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Feelin' Thankful to be Alive And... SURPRISE, I have an Illustrated Short Story Coming Out! 27:02

2+ y ago27:02

27:02

After a year of living with cancer, this girl is T I R E D. And feeling so thankful to just be alive. I talk about my year, upcoming anniversaries and what I want from 2023... to be peaceful. And SURPRISE... I have an illustrated short story coming out soon! Together, myself and an artist friend of mine created a 30+ page illustrated short story. I…

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Thirty, Flirty & NOT So Much Thriving (Dani Haag | Ever Evolving PTSD & Seizure Disorder Survivor) 57:15

2+ y ago57:15

57:15

Dani is one of my college BFF's and someone I spent so much time with my senior year at Ball State. She is my age, and at 30 years young, we both faced incredibly challenging and life-changing health diagnoses. Me with cancer, and her with a seizure disorder. Dani is a beautiful, unique and giving soul who teaches us on this episode about the art o…

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Peace Out Chemo & Radiation, Hello Ringing THEEE Bell 39:21

2+ y ago39:21

39:21

I finally recap all 15 of my chemotherapy sessions including my mental health struggles and improvements, what it's like being on anti-anxiety and depression medication and my last infusion themed, "Peace Out Chemo." On the other hand, radiation was extremely easy for me. Even though I had to go the cancer center Monday-Friday for 25 sessions in a …

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My Mom Fought Cancer for Me... 20 Years Ago (Special Guest, My Mom!) 1:11:43

2+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

When I was waiting to find out if I had cancer, my life flashed before me and a specific memory stuck out. It was 20 years ago, when I was 10 years old. I watched in downtown Chicago as my mom finished walking 60 miles after three days of camping out and raising thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. As I watched that memory play out in m…

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My Living, Breathing, Badass Cancer Angel (Chance Osborne | Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor) 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

54:09

Chance Osborne is one of my living, breathing, walking on Earth cancer angels. Although she's years younger than me, she's been someone I've looked up to, cried with and fallen apart in front of while sharing our favorite Panera booth. Chance was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 24. As we both heal, we talk about life lessons, th…

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It All Started When... Finding Out I Had Cancer One Year Ago 16:02

2+ y ago16:02

16:02

In honor of my first cancerversary coming up on Friday, I'm sharing a piece of my cancer journey I've never said aloud before. In this audio essay, I answer the prompt, "It all started when..." At this time last year, I was ruminating over and over wondering whether my life was about to change forever or not. And sure enough, on October 14, 2021, i…

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What Does It Mean to Transcend? (My Interview with Whitney of the Transcend Podcast) 1:03:01

2+ y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Let's flip the script! This time, I'm the one being interviewed. I'm sharing this episode from the Transcend Podcast with Whitney Miller because she caught me at a very interesting time in my cancer journey. When we did this interview in early June, I was justttt beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We dive into the transcending mom…

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Lymphedema, The Bachelorette and All the Stories Between (Cam Ayala | Lymphedema Advocate, Amputee, Former Reality Star) 56:54

2+ y ago56:54

56:54

Cam Ayala was born with a disease called primary lymphedema which caused chronic pain, swelling and an above the knee amputation in June 2022. in my right leg. You may recognize him from The Bachelorette (Hannah Brown's season) or the Bachelor in Paradise, but this episode tells you SO MUCH MORE about Cam's story. After 9 bouts of serious infection…

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Riding the Wave of Grief (Recap of Chemo 7, 8, 9, 10) 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

27:20

We take it all the way back to May, one of my most challenging months of this year. I talk about starting my new chemo plan after being kicked off my original due to an allergic reaction, escaping to California for a week, I recap a book I read in an week and share how the rollercoaster of grief really had me riding waves this past summer. I mentio…

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Questioning a Better Way, One Gracefully Disruptive Conversation at a Time - From the Vault (Kristen Olson | Entrepreneur, Athlete, Podcaster, Pup Mom) 49:42

2+ y ago49:42

49:42

"How much time and tequila do you have?" Another gem comes out from the vault this week, this one is with another podcast BFF of mine, Kristen Olson. She is truly unlike anyone else I've ever met. She has the swagger of Madonna, the fierce blonde hair of Dolly Parton, is always the life of the party AND she can back squat more than you! Kristen has…

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Aging Through the Decades - From the Vault (Viviana Soto | Life Whispers Podcast Host) 55:43

2+ y ago55:43

55:43

This episode was originally recorded one year ago with one of my dearest podcast BFF's, Viviana. I'm bringing it out of the vault because we talk about a topic I've thought about soooo much since my cancer diagnosis, aging. We get older whether we like it or not, so how can we live life to the fullest throughout the many decades we're (hopefully) g…

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The Invisible Side Effects of Chemotherapy (Recap of Chemo of 5 and 6) 46:41

2+ y ago46:41

46:41

This episode I am reflecting back on Chemo 5 and 6 which were from April 14, 2022 to the end of the month. This time period is when depression and anxiety aggressively poisoned my mind. A lot of my depressive and anxious thoughts revolved around the question, “What do I want to do with my life?” Because who doesn’t want to be worrying about that un…

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Facing Fear and Near Death Experiences Part II (Maggie Hardin | Cancer Survivor and Thriver) 59:25

2+ y ago59:25

59:25

Buckle up for Part II of Maggie's story because WHEWWWW this woman has been through some sh*t. This part of her interview covers her near death experience(s), yes, that's more than one, and how her family stepped in to uplift her when she faced many medical challenges. Maggie is an absolute warrior and I'm so honored to share her story with you. SU…

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Hometown Homies to Young Adults with Cancer Part I (Maggie Hardin | Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Survivor) 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

45:38

Maggie and I go way back (like... to middle school) and we've only reconnected after all these years due to having something very personal in common... cancer as a young adult. Her story is UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE. She tells us about being diagnosed so young, her battle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, surviving a bone marrow transplant, getting a new birth…

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Turning 31 When Cancer Took Over My 30th Year 21:58

2+ y ago21:58

21:58

Today is my 31st birthday, and looking back over my 30th year, I have some thoughts to share. Thanks for your patience as I slowly return to this passion of mine after chemo quite literally knocked me out. I love you, my listeners, friends and family. If you'd like to send me a card/gift, I ask that you consider the following instead... Donate to I…

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I Was Supposed to Finish Chemo Today (Why I Didn't and What I've Learned) 25:12

3y ago25:12

25:12

Today was supposed to be my last chemotherapy. But it's not. So I'm dropping this spontaneous episode to let out all the feelings I have about it, but of course, I have plenty. Thanks to an allergic reaction to chemo (taxol, specifically) that plan got widely sidetracked and I still have two more months to go. While I'm sad I'm not done today as or…

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Facing Fear I'm 30 and Don't Have a Skincare or Make Up Routine Part II (Sara Joyce | One of my Cancer Angels) 27:53

3y ago27:53

27:53

Yup. I turned 30-years-old and I realized I didn't have a skincare or make up routine. And then I learned I would have to have chemo, lose my hair, get chemo acne and possibly my eyelashes and eyebrows!? I needed HELP, and help stat. Sara and I talk again about how she got into her love of make up and how she curated a custom, chemo friendly and sa…

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Talking Body Positivity and Helping Me Regain Confidence Part I (Sara Joyce | Curve Model, Body Neutrality Activist) 47:12

3y ago47:12

47:12

My guest today and I go wayyyyyyy back. We're talking childhood buddies, way back! We lost touch for years and recently reconnected when I asked Sara to help me regain confidence through accepting my new boobs post mastectomy and helping me create a skincare and makeup routine once I realized I was going bald. Sara Joyce is a curve model, content c…

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The Only Way Out is Through 25:46

3y ago25:46

25:46

Well, well, well, look who is back at it again. I know gang… it’s been another minute since you’ve heard from me. It turns out living and battling cancer is a lot harder than it looks. And to be honest, a lot harder than I’ve made it look. So here's the truth about how I've been feeling over the past two months. Thanks for sticking in there with me…

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Chemo Rounds 2, 3 and 4 Plus a Menty B Exploration 54:56

3y ago54:56

54:56

I'm back after a little break! It's been a rough few weeks so I appreciate your patience as I move through life with cancer. I recap chemotherapy round 2 (losing my hair), round 3 (losing my mind and having a mental breakdown) and round 4 (halfway, baby)!!!! SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 star…

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From Frenemies to Soul Searching (Kat Smailis | Integrative Wellness Therapist) 1:03:14

3y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

I've known Kat for more than 10 years, but we lost touch many years ago. We started as frenemies on rival high school soccer teams and then ended up playing for the same travel team and became great friends. We lost touch many years ago, and then she came back into my life when I needed her. Kat is an Integrative Wellness Therapist who works with i…

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Chemo: 0, Sara: 1 - Review of My First Round Of Chemotherapy 58:16

3y ago58:16

58:16

This week's episode features my 14 hour Chemo Eve day, a recap of my full day including my FIRST chemo appointment, what it was like, how I felt, God Winks, breast cancer voodoo dolls and so much more. The podcast is now on YouTube! Click here to listen and WATCH the entire episode on YouTube featuring photos, videos and more in my attempt to docum…

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Bring It On, Chemo 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

It's f*cking happening... chemo. I tell you about debuting my fake boobs this weekend on a fancy downtown date (to a drag queen show!!!), my experience bursting into tears while glasses shopping, and I have a favor to ask.... If you have any FIGHT or F*CK CANCER MERCH, please wear it on Thursday, February 17. That's my first chemo appointment and I…

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Chemo is Coming... Our Cancermoon Getaway and a Sermon on Encouragement 1:01:40

3y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

I received the ultimate God Wink of all God Wink's when a pastor at my church reached out to me asking if he could share some of my story as a part of his sermon about encouragement. You lovely listeners are ALL encouragers to me, so I was able to share the audio from the sermon on this episode to conclude the show. I provide an update on what's co…

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Life with Fake Boobs (Thanks to you, Breast Cancer)! 44:04

3y ago44:04

44:04

It's been three weeks since my bilateral mastectomy, aka, losing my natural boobs thanks to breast cancer. I catch you up on before and after of my surgery (including some funny and not so funny stories from the hospital), what life is like with fake boobs and how I've been feeling lately. SUPPORT THE SHOW NEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the …

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Cancer Can't Stop Me Part 2 (Amber Vermeulen | Realtor, Home Owner, Wife, Dog Mom) 1:02:44

3y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In Part 2 of Amber's story, we get into what happens AFTER the war of cancer enters your body. We share feelings of facing fear, the unknown, what cancer has taught us and the big plans Amber has for her bright future, including a brand new career! Tune in using the link in bio or on your favorite app. SUPPORT THE SHOW FUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Vi…

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Conquering Cancer at 24 Part 1 (Amber Vermeulen | Breast Cancer Survivor) 48:47

3y ago48:47

48:47

MY FIRST GUEST IN SO LONG! I met Amber thanks to a Facebook friend when I announced my own diagnosis. We quickly connected and I learned her story is UN-BE-LEIVE-ABLE... She learned at 24-years-old (just last year) she had Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. In part 1, Amber and I dive into how cancer turned her life upside-down from moving her …

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The Story of My Tits (And Some More Merch & a FREEBIE)! 27:24

3y ago27:24

27:24

Before they go, I wanted to give one last goodbye to my boobs and reflect on the 15 years I got to have them. It's been quite the journey and it's ending FAR too soon. But I'm ok. I will be ok. And best of all, I'll be survivor. I reflect on the story of my tits, and what I remember from first having them, to coming into my own sexuality to realizi…

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New Year, New Boobs (And Plenty of God Winks) 43:15

3y ago43:15

43:15

I finally get around to telling you how I FEEEEEEL about giving up my boobs so I can be cancer free. With only a week to go until my surgery, I am trying to process feeling anxious, nervous, excited (??), scared and so much more. REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE The book More Beautiful Than Before by Steve Leder SUPPORT THE SHOW FUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE…

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I'm Going to Lose My Boobs to Cancer 30:07

3+ y ago30:07

30:07

This is a big step in my cancer journey... on January 12, 2022 I will sacrifice my natural boobs for an (almost) guarantee to be cancer free. I'm having a bilateral mastectomy which will remove both of my boobs, rid me of cancer and they'll be replaced with implants. I am scared and sad and anxious... for the pain, for my nipples (will I get to kee…

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My IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Experience + A Rough End to the Year 34:18

3+ y ago34:18

34:18

Today I am going to tell you all about my IVF experience from the 40 shots I had to take for 2 weeks to the surgery to where our little embryos stand now! I’ve got another God wink story to share and finally, thank you so much for 100 TOTAL ORDERS! FACING FEAR IS NOW ON TIKTOK! To best document this journey through video and share inspiration, faci…

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How Cancer Led Us to Becoming IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Parents 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

43:39

Have your kids first, and then have cancer. Or... just don't have cancer at all. From one appointment to the next, my medical journey has NOT slowed down for a second since finding out I have cancer in mid-October. On today's episode, I share how we went from a family dealing with a cancer diagnosis to deciding to do IVF essentially overnight. FACI…

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FREE STICKERS & A Song For the Hard Times 19:27

3+ y ago19:27

19:27

I am so thankful for all of YOU! On this episode, I share how you can get your free fck cancer sticker! Listen now so you can grab yours, I only have 50 to giveaway! PS - If you purchase merchandise or have already, you get one for free so don't even worry about it. :) I also share a brief update on my surgery date (FINALLY!) and I share a song my …

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Fuck Cancer Merch is LIVE! And It's Not Cheugy 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

31:27

WWW.FACINGFEARWITHSARA.COM/MERCH Most cancer merch is cheugy. There, I said it. Thanks to the expertise from my designer, Mariah, an idea from my BFF, Maggie, and my determination to get shit done, BOOM, badass cancer merch was born. Today I share the behind the scenes of why I created merch for this community I've unwillingly joined. This is for m…

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I Have the Best Cancer Cheerleaders Ever (A Digital Get Well Soon Card) 43:07

3+ y ago43:07

43:07

This episode is sooooo special. I share some of the great/funny messages I've received and a few gifts including a homemade video and song a friend wrote for me (insert crying emoji). Life will throw some crazy shit at you, but it's your support group who are going to lift you up when you're down. And that's been the case for me. Throughout these w…

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What About My Nipples!? And Other Thoughts on Having Cancer 38:33

3+ y ago38:33

38:33

I've known I've had cancer for less than three weeks and it feels like THREE YEARS. On this episode, I tell you about how it feels to have cancer. I share experiences and examples of how I've been dealing with sadness, stress, humor and wondering what the fck is going to happen to my nipples. At this stage, we do not know if I'll have a lumpectomy …

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Facing Fear: I Have Breast Cancer 48:04

3+ y ago48:04

48:04

I've unexpectedly decided to return to the podcast from my 100 day break because I'm about to start a facing fear journey unlike any before... I've been diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. It really doesn't get anymore "facing fear" than that. I was diagnosed on October 14. Essentially overnight, I went from a normal AF human, to someone now asso…

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Last 100 Days of 2021 featuring a chapter from Motivation Manifesto 38:33

3+ y ago38:33

38:33

Over the past few months, I can't seem to bring myself to get motivated enough to be consistent with anything in my life. And then I picked up the Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard. I share his chapter, "On Fear" during this episode and my thoughts along with it. After much thought and consideration, I've decided for the last 100 days of 202…

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RECAP: Facing Fear Homebuying (All 6 Guests in ONE Episode)! 26:00

3+ y ago26:00

26:00

We love a good highlight reel, am I right?! I've taken some of the best quotes, moments and lessons from the past six episodes and put them all into ONE. This will give you insight on six different stories, perspectives and homebuying processes to ensure you learn, laugh and find a few helpful gems in your journey! If you have a story of your own, …

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S6E8 - Owning in One State, Living in Another (Kyle Crawford | Investor, Sales Intelligence Manager) 27:13

3+ y ago27:13

27:13

"My name is Kyle and I'm marrying your sister!" LOL, true. However, Kyle is here today to talk investing! He shares some creative ways to invest, no matter where you live, what you do and what you THINK investing should look like. He's a property owner and business investor in his mid-20's. Kyle's episode is full of unique ways to build your future…

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S6E7 - How to Buy a Home on YOUR Terms (Dena Phillips | Single Homeowner, Talent Partner) 21:24

3+ y ago21:24

21:24

Think you need a family, spouse, kids, significant others, etc to buy a home? Think again. You can do this for you and you only. And Dena Phillips is here to tell you how. I wish the term "go-getter" was enough to describe Dena because after you hear this interview, you'll agree... she's MORE than that. Dena is a Zillenial (somewhere between Millen…

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