From Corporate to 7-Figures: How Stacy St. John Built Her Dream Life

What if one unexpected moment could change your entire path?In this episode, Stacy St. John shares how her son's last-minute college decision became the start of a thriving real estate empire. From rebuilding with purpose to launching a bestselling book, Stacy opens up about trusting your gut, making bold moves, and redefining what success looks like.🎯 We talk motherhood, mindset, barbershop quartets (!), and how to turn pivots into purpose. 🔥 Whether you're balancing ambition with family or considering a leap of faith—this is the episode for you.00:00 – Welcome to the episode00:27 – Stacy’s journey: From $50K to a 7-figure real estate portfolio01:12 – Why she wrote Live Big and the mindset behind it03:00 – The trap of comparison and how to escape it06:36 – How her son’s college decision launched her real estate career10:59 – Learning to trust intuition: “The God Rod”14:50 – Serving others—whether it’s with knowledge, business, or just a smile17:00 – The Mustang story: spreading joy outside your comfort zone18:57 – Stacy’s surprising barbershop quartet success (and love story!)30:00 – Making the leap: transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship33:09 – Overcoming mom guilt and giving yourself grace36:45 – Kim’s snapping turtle moment: choosing presence over perfection38:39 – Why she left corporate and never looked back41:02 – Keeping promises to yourself = building confidence42:59 – Commit. Be. Do. The mindset shift that fuels long-term success45:30 – Be strict on your goals, flexible in your methods47:03 – Final advice: Get clear on what feels right and build around it48:03 – Where to find Stacy onlineConnect with the Guest:https://www.instagram.com/stacey_st.john/Connect with the Host:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitionsTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace