Women With Vision

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Women With Vision podcast highlights the stories of dynamic, entrepreneurial woman globally that are making a difference and changing peoples lives. Their stories are our stories. We aim to inspire, uplift and empower women everywhere to never give up their dream of a life on purpose.

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October 21, 2026Episode 2239 min

Episode 18:22: When the Strong One Needs Support: An Honest Look at Leadership with Wendy Peterman

In this episode of Women with Vision , Tam Luc speaks with Wendy Peterman, managing director and co-owner of Petermans, about leading a family estate agency while rediscovering her own confidence and creativity. Wendy shares her transition from a career in advertising into the family business, bringing her experience managing people, time, and budgets into real estate. She also opens up about burnout, the difficult moment she told her team she needed support, and how counselling changed the way she sees herself and leads others. Their conversation explores giving teams more ownership, improving processes without losing personal service, and making space for new ambitions. For Wendy, those ambitions include studying to become a counsellor and writing children’s books under the pen name Libby Elliott, inspired by stories she tells her granddaughter. Key Takeaways Asking for help takes courage. Telling her team she couldn’t cope became an important step toward getting support. Your skills can travel with you. Wendy’s advertising experience gave her a foundation for managing people and running an estate agency. Let your team take ownership. Asking people how they would solve a problem helps them develop confidence and reduces the pressure on the leader. Better processes can protect personal service. Wendy is exploring systems and automation to reduce administration and give her team more time for people. New ambitions deserve attention. Writing and studying counselling have given Wendy fresh purpose alongside her responsibilities in the family business. Change is still a work in progress. Wendy speaks honestly about learning to delegate and preparing the business to depend less on her daily involvement. Connect with Wendy Peterman Learn more about Wendy’s work in property, explore Petermans’ sales and lettings, or follow her journey into children’s storytelling. Website: www.petermans.co.uk Instagram: Wendy1 Peterman

October 20, 2026Episode 2141 min

Episode 18:21: From Starting Over to Leading Others: A New Career, a Bigger Purpose with Marissa Anderson

In this episode of Women with Vision , Tam Luc speaks with Las Vegas real estate broker Marissa Anderson about changing careers, building a brokerage, and making room for family while pursuing ambitious goals. Marissa shares how a $99 real estate course started her transition from hospitality into an industry where she would eventually create the training and mentorship she once struggled to find. She reflects on the daily discipline, meditation practice, and support from her husband that help her navigate business ownership and motherhood. From preparing her team before taking time away with her newborn to her passion for downtown Las Vegas, Marissa offers an honest look at building a business that reflects her values. Key Takeaways A small step can open a new path. A $99 course became Marissa’s starting point for a career in real estate. Build the support you wish you had. Her early struggles finding guidance inspired her focus on agent training and mentorship. Daily habits support growth. Discipline, consistent routines, and meditation help her stay focused. Prepare your business for time away. Training, trusted people, and systems helped her take 40 days to bond with her newborn. Support matters behind the scenes. Marissa credits her husband’s practical help and encouragement as essential to her success. Know your specialty. Her passion for downtown Las Vegas and high-rise living gives her work a clear focus. Connect with Marissa Anderson: nvbroker.com

October 16, 2026Episode 2031 min

Episode 18:20: Knowing What’s Enough: Creating a Business That Supports Your Life with Kim Spear

What if your next chapter of success is about more freedom, simplicity, and peace? In this episode of Women with Vision, Tam Luc speaks with Kim Spear of The Spear Realty Group about building a successful Northern Virginia real estate business while enjoying the flexibility to live across different states and spend part of her life in Costa Rica. After 16 years as a stay-at-home mother, Kim entered real estate in 2004. She hired her first employee just nine months later and built a small, all-women team grounded in trust, complementary strengths, and exceptional client care. Today, her daughter leads operations, while experienced agents and a transaction coordinator help keep the business moving. Kim shares why she stepped away from the pressure to build a large empire, how clear systems support her team, and why knowing what is enough has become central to her decisions. Together, Tam and Kim explore delegation, honest communication, generational wealth, and creating a business that makes room for the life you want. Key Takeaways Define success for yourself. Your goals can reflect the life you want, even when others are pursuing bigger teams or faster growth. Ask for help early. Kim made teamwork part of her business from the beginning rather than waiting until she was overwhelmed. Support the people who support you. Understanding her team’s goals helps Kim create a working relationship that supports everyone’s ambitions. Build systems that make flexibility possible. Clear processes and trusted people allow Kim to lead without being physically present every day. Let people own their roles. Delegation includes stepping back and allowing others to use their expertise. Choose a conversation when a message is unclear. Picking up the phone can prevent misunderstandings that develop through texts and emails. Make room for wealth and peace. Financial goals, family priorities, and personal freedom can all inform how you build your business. Connect with Kim Spear Learn more about Kim and The Spear Realty Group: https://www.thespearrealtygroup.com

October 13, 2026Episode 1929 min

Episode 18:19: You Don’t Have to Earn Your Rest: Building Success Without Guilt with Dr. Liza Messing

You can look successful, show up for everyone, and still feel that something is missing. In this episode of Women with Vision, Tam Luc speaks with Dr. Liza Messing, founder of The Women’s Therapy Practice, about supporting professional women who are ready to make room for their own well-being alongside their ambition. Liza shares how her experience leading mental health services in the NHS, together with becoming unwell herself, inspired her to build a practice where both she and the women she serves could flourish. Starting without a business background, she learned to embrace visibility, trust her instincts, and grow at a pace that respected her personal life. Together, Tam and Liza explore why rest can bring guilt, how trust and thoughtful systems support a business, and what freedom means through seasons of grief and change. It’s a conversation about allowing yourself to be vulnerable, receiving support, and creating success you can actually enjoy. Key Takeaways • Rest is something you deserve. Liza challenges the belief that you must earn the right to pause through productivity. • Strength and vulnerability can coexist. Being capable and successful doesn’t remove your need for a safe place to receive support. • Growth can happen at your own pace. Liza built confidence by taking manageable steps into business ownership and visibility. • Trust belongs in your business systems. Clear processes and support tailored to each team member help create a dependable practice. • Reduce the work that must pass through you. Direct booking and shared responsibilities are helping Liza make the business less dependent on her. • Your business can adapt to your life. Flexibility allows space for grief, changing priorities, and different levels of energy. • Confidence takes time. You can believe in your vision and begin before you feel completely certain. • Find people who believe in you. Trusted peers offer encouragement and space to think as you build something of your own. Connect with Dr. Liza Messing The Women’s Therapy Practice https://www.thewomenstherapypractice.co.uk/

October 9, 202633 min

Episode 18:18: From Always Available to Finally Unplugging: Building Freedom Through Boundaries and Support with Claudia Marion

Episode Summary After more than three decades in real estate, Claudia Marion discovered that her next chapter wasn’t simply about more business. It was about freedom. In this episode of Women with Vision, Tam Luc speaks with Claudia about her work as a Master Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert and the specialized training that helps her navigate emotionally difficult property sales. Claudia shares how listening and collaboration helped her close a sale in 45 days after a dispute had stretched across three years and three agents. She also opens up about rebuilding after her own divorce and learning to step away from work. A seven-day trip without phone or email access showed her that she could trust her support team and that her clients would respect boundaries when she communicated them. Together, Tam and Claudia explore building a reputation through genuine relationships, getting the right support, and creating a business that makes room for the life you want. Key Takeaways • A clear specialty makes you memorable. Claudia’s divorce real estate expertise gives clients and attorneys a specific reason to seek her out. • Listen for the concern beneath the conflict. Understanding what was blocking a sale helped Claudia move a long-running dispute toward resolution. • Collaboration matters. Working with attorneys, title professionals, and other specialists helps address problems before they delay a transaction. • Boundaries begin with you. Communicating availability and arranging reliable coverage helped Claudia protect personal time while continuing to serve clients. • Your team extends beyond employees. Assistants, coaches, and trusted colleagues all contribute to Claudia’s business and well-being. • Support can create room for growth. Claudia shares that hiring her first assistant increased her income and freed her to focus on the work she does best. • Define what freedom means for your next chapter. Claudia’s goal is having more choice over how and when she spends her time. Connect with Claudia Marion: Find Claudia under “Homes by Claudia Marion” on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

October 9, 2026Episode 1747 min

Episode 18:17: Rebuilding After Loss and Leading on Your Own Terms with Dr. Cynthia Glickman

What happens when success becomes less about what you can accomplish yourself and more about what you help others achieve? In this episode of Women with Vision, Tam Luc sits down with Dr. Cynthia Glickman, a former math professor turned Las Vegas real estate broker. Cynthia shares how an unexpected bookstore discovery sparked a 26-year career, and how surviving a market crash and rebuilding after financial loss reshaped her approach to business and life. She discusses her move to Century 21, the value of a supportive professional network, and her growing focus on coaching agents rather than personally handling every transaction. Together, Tam and Cynthia explore delegation, creating systems, and building a business that can continue without its founder’s constant presence. It’s a conversation about staying committed to your vision, making room for joy, and building a legacy through the people you empower. Key Takeaways • Commit before you expand. Cynthia encourages mastering one business or skill before adding new ventures. • Focus on your strengths. Delegate detail-heavy tasks so you can spend more time on the work where you contribute most. • Build beyond your own availability. Coaching, repeatable processes, and standard operating procedures help others carry the business forward. • Choose a network that supports your growth. Cynthia shares how access to experienced peers and business consultants opened new possibilities for her brokerage. • Look for solutions that fit each client. Her approach to real estate combines creative problem-solving with an understanding that one strategy won’t suit everyone. • Learn from setbacks without letting them define your future. Financial loss and a difficult legal situation prompted Cynthia to rethink how she protected her business and pursued her goals. • Make room to enjoy the life you’re building. Ambition and long-term planning don’t have to postpone every opportunity for happiness. Connect with Dr. Cynthia Glickman: https://cynthiaglickmanrealtor.com

October 7, 2026Episode 1647 min

Episode 18:16: The Help Behind the Growth: Building a Clinic and a Life with Dr. Nikki Ramskill

What happens when starting a business and becoming a mother arrive almost at the same time? For Dr. Nikki Ramskill, founder of The Female Health Doctor, opening her clinic and welcoming two adopted daughters meant learning quickly that she couldn’t carry everything herself. In this episode of Women with Vision, Nikki joins Tam Luc to share how her experience with premature ovarian insufficiency inspired her to create a women’s health clinic focused on care, understanding, and ongoing support. She opens up about navigating motherhood, ADHD, and the transition from seeing patients to leading a growing team. Together, they explore the pressure women face to do it all, the value of support at work and at home, and what it takes to make room for your health while building something meaningful. Key Takeaways Personal experience can shape your purpose. Nikki’s struggle to find support after her diagnosis helped inspire the care and community she wants to offer other women. Growth requires a shift in your role. Moving from doctor to clinic owner means making time to lead, plan, and empower others. Support makes a difference. Her administrative team handles essential tasks, freeing her to focus on patients and the bigger vision. Your time needs a closer look. Tracking her week revealed how much time went to individual patient tasks instead of business development. Doing it all comes with tradeoffs. Motherhood, business, household responsibilities, and self-care cannot all receive equal attention every day. Give yourself grace. Needing help or struggling to keep up does not erase your ability, ambition, or progress. Connect with Dr. Nikki: Learn more about her work at www.thefemalehealthdoctor.com

October 4, 2026Episode 1529 min

Episode 18:15: You Can’t Carry It All: Growing a Business Without Losing Yourself with Erin Harrel

Episode Summary You’ve built a successful business. Could it keep going if life suddenly needed you somewhere else? In this episode of Women With Vision, Tam Luc sits down with Erin Harrel, a Southwest Florida real estate team leader, former educator, and advocate for foster and displaced youth, to talk about building success that makes room for both your life and your purpose. Erin shares how her upbringing and experience fostering more than two dozen children inspired the foundation she started with business partner Jessica Nolan. Their mission supports older children and teens, with a long-term vision of creating homes for young people aging out of foster care. She also opens up about a serious health crisis that exposed gaps in her business. When she unexpectedly landed in the hospital, her partner could step in, but didn’t have the information needed to easily manage Erin’s deals. That experience changed how they shared information and built systems, helping them navigate another family emergency later. From hiring people with shared values to protecting family time and celebrating milestones, Erin offers an honest look at building a business that creates opportunity, supports others, and gives you space to enjoy what you’ve worked for. Key Takeaways Build systems that allow others to step in. Shared information and clear processes help your business continue when you need time away. Hire for values as well as skills. Erin prioritizes integrity, trust, kindness, and a commitment to giving back. Choose partners with complementary strengths. Erin’s big-picture thinking and Jessica’s attention to daily operations help them lead together. Protect your priorities with boundaries. Family time, exercise, and rest need deliberate space on your calendar. Pause to celebrate your progress. Reaching a goal deserves recognition before you move straight to the next one. Let your purpose shape your growth. For Erin, business success creates opportunities to support vulnerable young people and strengthen her community. Connect with Erin Follow Erin Shaw Harrel, the Harlan Group, and the Harlan Foundation on social media. Company website: www.harlan.group Explore more inspiring stories and empowering conversations with visionary women at https://womenwhobossup.com/podcasts-newepisodes . Enjoyed this episode? Follow or subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is ready to move beyond hustle and build success, freedom, and impact on her own terms.

October 4, 2026Episode 1426 min

Episode 18:14: The Drive to Succeed and the Challenge of Stepping Away with Clea Whitney

What happens when the business that helped you survive becomes the center of your life? In this episode of Women With Vision, Tam Luc sits down with Southern Nevada real estate broker Clea Whitney for an honest conversation about financial independence, motherhood, and the challenge of moving beyond hustle. Clea shares how becoming a single mother of two young boys pushed her to pursue a career with greater earning potential. Her start in real estate was far from easy: seven months without a sale, retirement savings spent, and borrowing money for gas. Twenty years later, she has built her own brokerage, invested in commercial properties, and remained deeply committed to her hometown of Moapa Valley. But success brings another question: how do you make space for yourself when so many people depend on you? Clea reflects on the difficulty of taking vacations, her desire to spend more time with her parents, and her hopes of teaching others what she has learned. It’s a candid conversation about loving your work while learning to make room for the relationships, choices, and freedom you worked so hard to create. Key Takeaways Financial independence creates choices. Clea’s experience shaped her belief that women need the education and skills to support themselves when life changes. A difficult beginning doesn’t define your future. Seven months without a sale became the start of a lasting real estate career. Success can stay rooted in your values. Clea chose her small-town community over an opportunity to pursue luxury real estate in Las Vegas. Owning assets is part of her long-term plan. Her commercial properties and investments reflect her intention to build income beyond individual transactions. A capable team is a foundation for more freedom. Trusted agents can cover for her, but feeling comfortable stepping away remains a work in progress. Loving your business doesn’t remove the need for a life outside it. Clea’s next chapter includes making more time for loved ones and sharing her experience through teaching. Connect with Clea Visit https://cleasells.com/ to learn more about her real estate work in Moapa Valley and Southern Nevada. Explore more inspiring stories and empowering conversations with visionary women at https://womenwhobossup.com/podcasts-newepisodes . Enjoyed this episode? Follow or subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is ready to move beyond hustle and build success, freedom, and impact on her own terms.

October 2, 2026Episode 1328 min

Episode 18:13: From Corporate Career to Real Estate Leader: Building Wealth, Freedom, and Legacy with Jessica Duncan

Episode Summary You’ve built a successful business. How do you make room for the life you want, too? In this episode of Women With Vision , host Tam Luc sits down with Jessica Duncan, a Pensacola real estate entrepreneur and founder of Duncan Collective, for an honest conversation about building wealth, growing with intention, and creating more freedom. Jessica shares how buying her first home at 19 sparked a passion for real estate that eventually led her to leave a corporate career. She reflects on helping clients build their financial futures, learning to protect her time, and building a team that allows her to step away without carrying every responsibility herself. She also opens up about what’s still a work in progress: updating business processes, documenting her team’s knowledge, and growing a brokerage that reflects her values. Her vision for the future includes coaching clients from a boat while traveling with her husband, a reminder that success can look like the life you choose. Key Takeaways Making a living and building wealth serve different purposes. Jessica’s early lessons in real estate shaped how she helps clients think about their financial futures. Build your business your way. Growth doesn’t have to follow someone else’s model. Define the team, clients, and direction that fit your vision. Your processes must grow with you. Keep procedures updated and documented so the business doesn’t depend on knowledge held by a few people. A strong team creates space for freedom. Sharing responsibility makes room for time away and the work you enjoy most. Be intentional about who you work with. Choose clients and team members who value your work and share your mission. Surround yourself with women who support you. Make space to celebrate wins, speak honestly about challenges, and encourage one another. Connect with Jessica Visit jessica.homesearchpensacola.com to learn more about her real estate services and how she helps clients build wealth through real estate in Pensacola, Florida. Explore more inspiring stories and empowering conversations with visionary women at https://womenwhobossup.com/podcasts-newepisodes . Enjoyed this episode? Follow or subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is ready to move beyond hustle and build success, freedom, and impact on her own terms.