Real Estate Investor Goddesses

In this special episode of Getting Real with Monick Halm, we welcome Desiree Doubrox, founder and CEO of Homework, to dive deep into the world of real estate syndication—a powerful way to pool resources and invest in large-scale properties.With over 30 years of real estate experience, Desiree has been a trailblazer in co-living, co-working spaces, and syndications, raising millions to fund property acquisitions across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She shares her journey from entrepreneur to real estate investor and how she built a $10 million fund to scale her impact.You’ll learn:✅ What is real estate syndication? (And how you can leverage it to invest in bigger deals)✅ Common myths about syndication—do you really need to be wealthy to get started?✅ Lessons from investing internationally—including a shocking escrow horror story!✅ Why the right partnerships & property management team are crucial to success✅ How you can participate in Desiree’s "Syndication Simplified" Master ClassDesiree and Moni

In this episode of Getting Real with Monick Halm, we tackle one of the most common questions: How do I get started in real estate investing? Many aspiring investors believe they need a realtor’s license, an LLC, or large amounts of capital to begin—but Monick debunks these myths and shares what truly matters when stepping into the world of real estate.You’ll learn:✅ Why you don’t need to be a realtor or set up an LLC before investing✅ The importance of defining your personal and financial goals before taking action✅ How to choose the right real estate strategy based on your skills, interests, and lifestyle✅ The five key resources needed for investing: Money, Time, Relationships, Education, and Experience✅ How to take inventory of what you already have and leverage partnerships to fill in the gapsMonick also introduces her Million Dollar Net Worth Activation Snapshot tool to help you assess your financial position and identify investment opportunities. She shares insights on using retirement accounts for inves

In this powerful episode of Getting Real with Monick Halm, we’re diving into a game-changing approach to investing—one that embraces the unique strengths of women. Traditional investment strategies are built on a masculine model, but as women, we are not just smaller, less hairy men! Our brains, stress responses, and motivations are different, and when we align with our natural feminine power, we can achieve greater success, fulfillment, and financial freedom.Monick introduces the Goddess Secret Sauce—four key principles that transform not just how you invest, but how you show up in all areas of life. You'll learn:✅ How men and women approach money, risk, and investing differently✅ Why women who invest often outperform men—but fear keeps many from getting started✅ The four essential elements of the Goddess Secret Sauce:

In this empowering episode of Getting Real with Monick Halm, we dive deep into the biggest roadblock to financial freedom—our mindset. As we celebrate Financial Freedom Day and Independence Day in the U.S., Monick shares how true financial independence starts within.She breaks down how limiting beliefs, self-worth, and internalized money stories shape our financial reality. If your bank account or passive income isn’t where you want it to be, it may be time to shift what’s happening between your ears. Through personal stories, real-life examples, and powerful exercises, Monick guides you through key steps to align your beliefs with your financial desires.You’ll learn:✅ How childhood money experiences shape our adult financial patterns✅ Why self-worth is directly tied to net worth—and how to increase both✅ The "Who Are You Blaming?" exercise to reclaim your financial power✅ A transformative Deepest Fear Inventory practice to uncover hidden money blocks✅ Book recommendations to rewire your brain for w

Health & Wealth: Why Real Estate Investors Must Prioritize Their Well-BeingIntroduction: Why Health Matters for InvestorsWelcome to Getting Real! I’m Monick Halm, founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, and today we’re diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic—health.As real estate investors and entrepreneurs, we focus on deals, financial growth, and business success, but without good health, none of that matters. After spending more time than I wanted in hospitals and ERs last year, I realized that if I wasn’t healthy enough to work, there would be no more deals.That’s why I’m thrilled to have Sarah Bartell, a functional medicine nutritionist, with us today to discuss gut health, hormone balance, stress management, and practical steps for optimizing our well-being.Sarah is a board-certified nutritionist with a Master’s in Functional Medicine and Nutrition. She specializes in digestion, hormones, energy, and weight balance using personalized lab testing, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions. S

How I Ended Up Owning a War Zone PropertyThis was one of my first multifamily investments. I was looking for a C-class property (working-class area) with value-add potential—a place I could renovate and improve.The property was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in an area once called “The War Zone”—a huge red flag I ignored because:✅ A new Starbucks and Planet Fitness had been built nearby.✅ A neighboring apartment building had been renovated and was getting higher rents.✅ It was across from a major hospital, suggesting potential tenants.On paper, it looked like an up-and-coming area. In reality, I had stepped into a nightmare.

Introduction: The Reality of Real Estate InvestingWelcome to Getting Real! I’m Monick Halm, founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, and today, I’m sharing how I lost $25,000 in a Ponzi scheme—and the eight critical lessons you can learn from my mistake.You often see the glamorous side of real estate investing—big checks, beautiful properties—but what you rarely hear about are the failures, setbacks, and costly lessons. My goal today is to help you avoid the mistakes I made.I was introduced to Shamane Van Gundy, the self-proclaimed “Queen of Mobile Homes,” by two happy investors who vouched for her. She had a compelling success story and had previously delivered returns to investors.I invited her onto my Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast and later included her in a book project. Over time, she spoke at my events and seemed credible and successful.In 2020, I was launching a women-led real estate fund and considered including her. Before involving other investors, I decided to test her model by investing

What’s really holding you back from financial freedom? It’s not lack of opportunity, money, or knowledge—it’s your mindset. In this episode of Getting Real, Monick Halm dives deep into the #1 biggest barrier to creating financial independence: limiting beliefs, self-worth, and the stories we tell ourselves about money.As we celebrate Freedom Week—with Financial Freedom Day and Independence Day in the U.S.—it’s the perfect time to reflect on what financial independence truly means. At Real Estate Investor Goddesses, our mission is to help one million women achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, but the path to wealth starts in the mind.

To be completely honest, Getting Real wasn’t just born from a desire to expand my content. It came from one of the darkest times in my life.I partnered with someone who turned out to be a fraud. Investors who had trusted me—because I trusted her—were hurt. They lost money.The fallout was devastating. Investors were angry, lawsuits were filed, and I was attacked online. I felt ashamed, scared, and I wanted to hide. I wanted to quit.But then, two mentors gave me life-changing advice:

Sabrina Guler, a young and talented entrepreneur, has made her mark in the real estate investing world by co-founding Techvestor, a successful short-term rental fund that has raised an astonishing $40 million within a year. Prior to Techvestor, Sabrina honed her skills in the tech industry, working as a project manager for Apple's AirPods product line. Her passion for real estate and design led her to flip, furnish, and design over 65 houses since 2021, creating a solid foundation for her flourishing business. With a nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2023, Sabrina is an inspiring figure for aspiring real estate investors. Highlights: Explore the importance of location by targeting properties within 90 minutes of major metros. Learn the art of data-driven decision making and overcome emotions for long-term investment success. Gain invaluable advice for aspiring investors to foster curiosity and build strong relationships. Connect with Sabrina Gueler: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s

Struggling with fear and financial losses from divorce, Linda von Wowern found the inner strength and support she needed to pursue her dream of real estate investing in an inspiring sisterhood of women. Linda von Wowern is a Wealthy Goddess of the Month and student in the Wealthy Goddess program. In this inspiring interview, Linda shares how she overcame her fear of real estate investing and is now building a portfolio of rental properties to create passive income for herself and her family. Highlights: Overcoming Fear in Real Estate Investing - How has Linda von Wowern done this? Creating a Positive and Supportive Community of Women - What has this done for Linda and how can it help other women? Building a Portfolio of Real Estate Investment - What strategies has Linda used to do this and what advice does she have for others? Connect with Monick:  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/monickhalm/?hl=en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monickpaulhalm Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?i

Bernadette Joy Maulion, a first-generation Filipino-American determined to become financially independent, has confronted the reality of debt and legacy and faced pressure to pursue a traditional path while amassing her first million dollars of net worth through real estate. She is nationally recognized money coach and founder of Crush Your Money Goals paying off $300,000 of debt in three years and has built over a million in investments by 37 years old. Highlights: How Bernadette Joy Maulion achieved her first million dollars of net worth through real estate and primary residence investments. Strategies Bernadette employed to become debt free, including cutting spending, lifestyle changes, and renegotiating mortgages. How Bernadette has created a platform to educate and empower women to become financially independent and savvy investors. Connect with Monick:  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/monickhalm/?hl=en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monickpaulhalm Facebook: https://facebook.com/

A rebellious financial expert, Lesley Batson, is challenging the herd mentality around finance with knowledge, empowering professionals, investors, and small business owners to take control of their finances - but when she dives into her own real estate investing project with a friend, she learns the hard lesson of why you always need a written agreement.

Alainta Alcin, a self-titled nine to five CEO, world traveler, and financial enthusiast, shares her inspiring story of increasing her net worth by 40% and becoming a homeowner; her powerful journey reveals the importance of gaining awareness, tracking money, and staying focused on a goal to create financial success. You will learn top tips and tricks to maximize your savings and conquer money management today!

When Krista Mashore discovered that her husband cheated on her, drained their accounts, and left her broke and alone with two young daughters, she knew she had to take some drastic actions to make sure they were all ok. This unfortunate beginning has led to a prosperous and incredible life. In this interview with Monick Halm, Krista shares the secrets and advice that have led to multi-million dollar success despite her challenges.

How Real Estate Investing Let Cori Zigmen Help Communities and Her Family We all started from somewhere and some of us end up in a completely different career than what we started. Cori started off young as a teenage owner of clubs, but ultimately ended up investing in real estate. Real estate investing allowed Cori to enjoy the benefits of passive income while helping communities progress. Learn the progress, growth, mistakes and wins of Cori Zigman on this episode of the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast.

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Getting a handle on your personal finance can change your entire life. Here to share how she redefined wealth and transformed her financial situation with a holistic approach is Patrice Washington. Lovingly known as America’s Money Maven, Patrice has supported so many women and families in their journey to achieving wealth with purpose through her Redefining Wealth Podcast. In this episode, she chats with Monick Halm about the six pillars of wealth that transformed her financial situation and her life as a whole. Plus, Patrice talks about her tv show Opportunity Knocks and their mission to help families all over the nation take control of their finances in a life-changing way. Don’t miss the money wisdom from this episode by tuning in.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Community today:RealEstateInvestorGoddesses.comReal Estate Investor Goddesses FacebookReal Estate Investor Goddesses InstagramReal Estate Investor Goddesses Twitter

Investing is difficult. Not everyone can buckle down and close deals, and score clients. But investing is also lucrative, and you can slowly build your portfolio and increase your assets. Get the best real estate advice in this episode of the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast, host Monick Halm sits down with CEO of Blue Lake Capital, Ellie Perlman, about her current real estate ventures and shares some useful investing strategies based on experience. Tune in and learn about this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Community today:RealEstateInvestorGoddesses.comReal Estate Investor Goddesses FacebookReal Estate Investor Goddesses InstagramReal Estate Investor Goddesses Twitter

The right advice at the right time can change your life. Join your host Monick Halm as she interviews Moneeka Sawyer about the best and worst real estate advice she could give anyone. They dive into the roadmap to real estate investing success. Moneeka is the Blissful Millionaire who helps women rise above challenges and succeed. In this episode, she shares practical tips that you need to remember to achieve financial freedom without unnecessary stress and anxiety. She emphasizes that things don’t have to be complicated because simple things can impact your life. Tune in to hear great advice you need to be confident and empowered enough to conquer your fears!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Community today:RealEstateInvestorGoddesses.comReal Estate Investor Goddesses FacebookReal Estate Investor Goddesses InstagramReal Estate Investor Goddesses Twitter