What happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect plan”… and just start building?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Rachel Rowland—real estate agent, founder of Eastside EntreprenueHERs, and someone who completely transformed her life and income in a very short amount of time.

We talk about her transition from teaching during the chaos of 2020 to stepping into entrepreneurship, how she scaled faster than she expected, and what it really takes to build a business rooted in community.

We also get into networking (what actually works vs. what feels… gross), showing up online without overthinking it, and the mindset shifts that changed everything for her.

In this episode:

The real story behind leaving a stable career to start over
How mindset can either block or accelerate your growth
Why most networking feels off—and how to do it differently
Building a community-first business (and why it works)
The truth about showing up on social media consistently
What actually drives business today (hint: it’s not views)
Real estate myths, market trends, and what buyers should know

Connect with Rachel:

Eastside EntreprenueHERs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastsideentrepreneuhers/

Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelrowlandrealestate/

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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

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