The INNER Estate with Bridget Ann Stuart – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Sadiyyah Maamoon joins Bridget Stuart to share her journey as a multi-passionate entrepreneur and real estate professional. Sadiyyah is not only a seasoned Realtor in South Jersey but also the founder of The Cultural Collective Café and BrickNKulture Events Space, a hub for creativity, culture, and connection. She opens up about the challenges of launching and sustaining a business during the pandemic, how real estate gave her the foundation to expand into other ventures, and why community is at the heart of everything she builds. Her story is both practical and inspiring for anyone looking to create impact through entrepreneurship and real estate.

Episode Highlights

• How real estate became the launchpad for Sadiyyah's other business ventures
• What it took to open a coffee shop and event venue during the pandemic
• Why pivoting is essential when unexpected challenges hit your business
• The power of showing up authentically so people can see who you really are
• How community connections fuel long-term business growth
• Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to take risks and explore new opportunities

Guest: Sadiyyah Maamoon

Sadiyyah Maamoon is a Realtor licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the owner of The Cultural Collective Café and BrickNKulture Events Space in Woodbury, NJ — the first Black woman-owned coffee shop and cultural venue in Gloucester County. With nearly two decades in real estate, she helps clients build wealth through property while championing small business growth and community empowerment. Sadiyyah also serves as Vice President of the Southern New Jersey chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), advocating for diversity and inclusion in housing and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Sadiyyah:

Instagram: @sadiyyahmaamoon

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sadiyyah.maamoon

The Cultural Collective Café: www.theculturalcollectivecafe.com

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, Amanda Steger joins Bridget Stuart to share her inspiring journey from 14 years as a middle school math teacher to building a thriving career in real estate. Amanda opens up about the fears and self-doubt that come with a major career change, how mentorship shaped her early success, and the surprising ways her teaching skills prepared her for real estate. She also discusses the role of faith in her decision-making, the impact on her family life, and how she uses her business as a form of ministry to serve clients with purpose.

Episode Highlights

• Why Amanda left a 14-year teaching career to pursue real estate
• How she balanced a dual career while making the transition
• The power of mentorship when starting something new
• Overcoming fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in career pivots
• How teaching skills translate into effective real estate communication
• The role of faith and confirmation in big life decisions
• Building a business that supports family life and personal values
• Why Amanda sees real estate as a ministry to serve others
  

Guest: Amanda Steger

Amanda Steger is a former middle school math teacher turned successful REALTOR® with The Alders Team at Keller Williams Southlake in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. After 14 years in education, she felt called to real estate — a move that tested her courage, faith, and resilience. Today, Amanda uses her background as an educator to guide clients through the buying and selling process with clarity and care. Known for her heart to serve, she views real estate as both a business and a ministry, helping families navigate one of life's biggest decisions with confidence and purpose.

Connect with Amanda:

LInktree: linktr.ee/AsktheAlders

Phone: 817-705-3277

Email: asteger@kw.com

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 of The Inner Estate, Andy Madrid joins Bridget Stuart to share his remarkable journey of building a real estate career across three very different markets—Oregon, California, and Hawaii. Andy opens up about what it takes to start over, the courage required to embrace change, and how fearlessness has shaped his success. He also talks about the realities of real estate beyond the TV glamour, the importance of strong sales skills, and how technology continues to transform the industry. Whether you're navigating your first market shift or considering a big leap in your career, Andy's story is a powerful reminder that growth comes from taking bold steps.

Episode Highlights

• Why fearlessness is the foundation of embracing change in real estate
• How sales skills transfer across markets and fuel career success
• The truth about real estate vs. how it looks on TV
• Why open houses remain an underrated lead-generation tool
• How to set clear expectations with clients to avoid friction
• Why client satisfaction should always come before commission
• The role of networking and visibility in creating new opportunities
• How a financial plan can ease the stress of relocation
• The lasting regret of not acting when opportunity knocks

Mentioned in This Episode

• Hawaii Life (2013)
• No Good Deed (2024)

Guest: Andy Madrid

Andy Madrid is a REALTOR® based on Hawaii's Big Island, known for his fearless adaptability and commitment to client success. Originally from Southern California, Andy has relocated and rebuilt his career multiple times—thriving in Oregon, California, and now Hawaiʻi. A U.S. Army veteran, he brings discipline, tenacity, and integrity to his work, along with a deep passion for the island's diverse landscapes. Recognized by RealTrends as one of the top-performing agents in Hawaiʻi, Andy specializes in residential real estate, helping clients navigate everything from land parcels to luxury homes. His philosophy centers on embracing change, prioritizing clients, and using both traditional and modern tools to achieve results.

Connect with Andy:

Email: realtorandymadrid@gmail.com

Phone: 808-212-7224

Website: www.thebigislandgroup.com

Instagram: @andy_madrid_realtor

YouTube: @AndyMadridrealestate

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 of The Inner Estate, Bridget Stuart sits down with leadership and legacy mentor Melissa Barnes to explore what it means to live with zero regrets. Drawing on her decades of experience in death and grief care, Melissa shares the powerful lessons she learned from witnessing the most common regrets at the end of life—and how those lessons can guide us in the present.

Together, Bridget and Melissa dive into self-leadership, transformation, and building meaningful relationships both personally and professionally. Melissa emphasizes the role of mentorship, affirmations, and intentional choices in creating a life and legacy rooted in presence, purpose, and love.

Episode Highlights

• Why regret often comes from inaction or lack of presence
• How building a legacy is about who we are being today
• The role of self-leadership in driving personal transformation
• How change in ourselves inspires change in others
• Why mentorship is key to growth and leadership
• The connection between positive work environments and collaboration
• How daily affirmations shift energy and mindset
• The importance of addressing trauma for healing and growth
• The freedom to choose a new version of yourself in any moment
• What it means to truly live with zero regrets

Affirmations from the Episode

Melissa: "Today with gratitude we accept the past and we open our mind into our future self. And we are growing. We are learning every moment. May we release everything that is holding us back so that we can step into our most beautiful power right here, right now. I love you."

Bridget: "I move with ease and elegance."

Guest: Melissa Barnes

Melissa Barnes is a leadership and legacy mentor, coach, and founder of Barnes Coaching & Consulting. With over 20 years as a Licensed Funeral Director in grief care, Melissa now helps high-achieving women reclaim their identity, reignite relationships, and build a purposeful legacy through her transformational RISE Method™. Her mission is to guide women to live and lead with zero regrets—embracing presence, love, and authenticity in every area of life.

Dive Deeper into Melissa's Work

• Grab a Free Copy of 5 Proven Strategies to Reignite Passion and Intimacy in Your Marriage Today
• 5 Proven Strategies to Reignite Passion and Intimacy in Your Marriage Today
• Empowering Women to Lead with Legacy & Purpose – Brainz Magazine
• The RISE Method™: Legacy Builder Edition
• Melissa's interview in Brainz Magazine

Connect with Melissa:

Book a 30-minute call with Melissa

Website: melissabarnescoaching.vip

Instagram: @melissabarnescoaching

Facebook: @melissa.barnes.771

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissabarnescoaching

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, Mike Davis joins Bridget Stuart to explore how real estate professionals can create businesses that are not only successful today but also positioned for tomorrow. Mike introduces the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ), a powerful framework that helps agents assess their business's readiness for sale and long-term value. He explains why planning early matters, how leadership bottlenecks can stall growth, and what steps agents can take now to increase profitability, reduce stress, and create more options for the future.

Episode Highlights

• What the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ) is and how it works
• Why exit planning should begin years before you think you'll sell
• How strong leadership prevents bottlenecks and builds resilience
• The role of ancillary opportunities in boosting business value
• Why stress and mental energy management directly impact growth
• The underestimated power of a clean, consistent database
• How proactive financial management sets you apart
• Why taking action today leads to future freedom and flexibility

Guest: Mike Davis

Mike Davis is a certified executive coach at The Coaching Nexus, where he helps real estate agents and entrepreneurs design businesses that thrive now and hold long-term value. As the creator of the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ), Mike specializes in preparing agents to maximize their business's worth, reduce operational stress, and create sustainable models that can eventually be sold or transitioned. At The Coaching Nexus, Mike works with agents across the country to strengthen leadership skills, develop exit strategies, and build businesses that run smoothly without being dependent on a single person. 

Connect with Mike:

Email: mike@sellingpath.com

Phone: 614-657-9721

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

Most success isn't built in your comfort zone—it's forged in the moments you'd rather avoid. In this episode, Darren Kittleson joins Bridget Stuart to explore why the path to success often runs straight through discomfort. Darren shares how resilience, accountability, and facing inconvenient challenges head-on have shaped his decades-long career in real estate, training, coaching, and agribusiness. From leading multiple brokerages to teaching thousands of sales professionals across North America, Darren reveals the mindset shifts and daily habits that keep top performers consistent—especially when the market or life throws curveballs.

Episode Highlights

• Why leaning into discomfort is the fastest path to growth
• The numbers every real estate professional should be tracking
• How to use coaching for clarity, consistency, and results
• Darren's hard-earned lessons from rebuilding after major setbacks
• How coaching brings clarity, accountability, and measurable growth
• Financial practices that protect your business in any market
• Why social media can distort reality and how to keep perspective

Guest: Darren Kittleson

Darren Kittleson is a multiple real estate brokerage owner and Operating Principal of several Keller Williams market centers in Wisconsin. He serves as a Leadership & Production Coach with The Coaching Nexus, a role that reflects his real estate expertise, lead-generation insights, and decades of training experience. Darren is a past President of the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), certified CRB, Real Estate Negotiations Expert (RENE), and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) trainer. He's a Keller Williams International Master Faculty member, MAPS coach, and founding member of the Siebold Success Network.

Connect with Darren:

Website: www.darrenkittleson.com

Phone: 608-212-3126

Instagram: @coachkittleson

Facebook: @DRKittleson

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, Kara Buchman joins Bridget Stuart to share how focus, gratitude, and intentional self-growth create breakthroughs in both life and real estate. Kara opens up about her personal journey, the mindset practices that keep her grounded, and how positive affirmations and self-talk shape business success. From reframing negativity to building client relationships with authenticity, Kara reveals how clarity, gratitude, and intentional living can transform your business and your life.

Episode Highlights

• Why "what you focus on expands" is a powerful law of success
• How personal growth directly fuels business growth
• The role of gratitude in shifting mindset and outcomes
• How writing affirmations reprograms your focus
• Ways physical space influences mental clarity
• The importance of self-talk in business and life
• Strategies for turning negativity into opportunity
• Why communication and relationships are the foundation of real estate success
• Practical tools to quiet mental noise and set measurable goals
• How to stay in control of your focus and your reality

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

• You Cannot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought by Peter McWilliams
• Write It Down, Make It Happen by Henriette Klauser
• Exactly What to Say by Phil Jones

Guest: Kara Buchman

Kara Buchman is a seasoned real estate professional and Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With more than 20 years in the industry, she leads The Buchman Group and is recognized for her client-first approach, deep community ties, and consistent results across residential, land, and investment properties. Kara's passion for growth, gratitude, and intentional living informs both her personal journey and her success as a trusted real estate leader in the Albuquerque metro area.

Connect with Kara:

Website: karabuchman.kw.com

Facebook: @KaraBuchmanRealtor

Instagram: @karabuchman_realtor

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, Kevin Tuhy joins Bridget Stuart to explore the Ben Franklin Effect and how this simple yet powerful psychological principle can transform your relationships and your business. Kevin explains why asking for favors is not a sign of weakness but a strategy that builds trust, breaks down barriers, and strengthens connections. Together, they discuss how ego often gets in the way of meaningful communication, the role vulnerability plays in leadership, and how intentional outreach creates long-term success.

Episode Highlights

• What the Ben Franklin Effect is—and why it works
• How asking for help builds trust and deepens relationships
• Practical ways to use this principle in real estate and sales
• Why ego can block growth and connection in leadership
• The "Rule of 10" for intentional networking and consistent outreach
• How vulnerability creates trust and opens doors to collaboration

Guest: Kevin Tuhy

Kevin Tuhy is a Leadership, Production & Business Coach with The Coaching Nexus and Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty First in New York. With over 25 years of experience as a business executive and more than 8 years in real estate, Kevin is known for his ability to help professionals build scalable businesses grounded in systems, accountability, and intentional connection. A certified MAPS Coach, Kevin is passionate about leadership, communication, and teaching others how to harness the power of relationships to fuel long-term success.

Connect with Kevin:

Phone number: 845-238-4963

Instagram: @kwnyteamleader

Website: www.kevintuhy.com

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, Debra Pearlman joins Bridget Stuart to talk about the inner work that drives true transformation in life and business. Debra shares her personal journey from a busy New York career to discovering the importance of community, vulnerability, and service to others. She dives into how adversity can spark growth, why delegation is essential to leadership, and how creating a culture of trust empowers everyone to thrive. This conversation is about courage, self-discovery, and the power of letting others contribute.

Episode Highlights

• Why turning inward is key to transformation
• How adversity shapes personal and professional growth
• The importance of service and living with purpose
• Why community and sisterhood matter in leadership
• How to delegate effectively and allow others to "fail forward"
• The role of vulnerability in creating a supportive culture
• Overcoming fear and stepping into empowerment

Book mentioned:

OOMPH! by Debra Pearlman

Guest: Debra Pearlman

Debra Pearlman is a Business & Performance Coach with The Coaching Nexus, founder of The Performance Coach, LLC, and creator of the OOMPH! Method™ and S.H.A.R.P. Sales Training Program™. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped sales teams increase revenue by 30% or more annually through her focus on mindset, leadership, and performance. A Master Certified NLP Practitioner, Debra is nationally recognized for her transformational coaching and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal Report and WCBS Newsradio 880. She was also named one of Hudson Valley's Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs. Today, she brings her passion for service, community, and self-discovery into her coaching, helping professionals align strategy with inner growth for lasting success.

Connect with Debra:

Email: Debra@DebraPearlman.com

Website: debrapearlman.com 

Website: oomphfactor.com

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, Coco Marie Vargas joins Bridget Stuart to explore how small, intentional habits can create massive change in both life and business. Drawing inspiration from James Clear's bestselling book Atomic Habits, Coco reveals the micro moments and daily routines that fuel her productivity, mental clarity, and client relationships in real estate. She also shares how posture awareness, self-care, and habit stacking can help you build a lifestyle that supports long-term success—one small step at a time.

Episode Highlights

• Why habits are the foundation for freedom and clarity
• How Atomic Habits principles can be applied to real estate and life
• How micro moments can transform your daily energy
• The role of morning routines in setting the day's tone
• Why you should disable the snooze button for better productivity
• Focusing on three tasks a day to avoid overwhelm
• How posture impacts mental health and performance
• The power of habit stacking to make changes stick
• Tracking progress to stay motivated
• Why genuine care for clients builds stronger relationships
• How to start small for big, lasting results

Book Mentioned:

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones  by James Clear

Guest: Coco Marie Vargas

Coco Marie Vargas is a Realtor and investor based in Austin, Texas, and a key member of Coco & Team Real Estate at Keller Williams. Since joining the team in 2019, she's brought fresh insight, community connection, and a bilingual approach to helping clients achieve their real estate dreams. Known for her focus on daily routines, micro habits, and client relationships built on trust, Coco blends personal development with real estate expertise to create meaningful results for her clients and her own life.

Connect with Coco Marie:

Website: cocoandteam.kw.com

Instagram: @hellococomarie

Facebook: @cocoandteamrealestate

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. Bridget combines strategy and soul to guide conversations that inspire clarity, action, and success from the inside out.

Connect with Bridget:

Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart

Facebook: @therealbridgetstuart

LinkedIn: Bridget Ann Stuart

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/theinnerestatepodcast