From Loss to Leadership: Brad Papa on Faith, Mental Health, and Building Trust That Lasts

What happens when loss, faith, mental health, and leadership collide?In this powerful episode of The Red Chair, Genevra Collins sits down with Brad Papa of Papas in the House for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet.Brad opens up about growing up in Kansas City, losing his mom at a young age, and how that early loss shaped his belief that success isn’t about transactions ; it’s about how you make people feel.He shares the pivotal moment  when he realized he was meant for sales, not to sell houses, but to help people feel at home emotionally. Brad talks about his first year in real estate, the fear of putting himself out there, and how he differentiated himself in a crowded market by doing one simple thing exceptionally well: truly caring.This conversation goes deeper as Brad courageously unpacks a dark season of mental health struggles, faith, and burnout  during a year when nothing was working, when God was breaking him down to rebuild something deeper, and when he hit a physical and emotional rock bottom that forced him to confront everything.He shares how his wife supported him, how faith became real instead of performative, and how learning to ask “How can I pray for you?” changed the way he leads, connects, and serves.If you’ve ever:Avoided conflict and paid the price laterWondered what success really meansStruggled when nothing seemed to workWanted to lead with care, trust, and authenticityThis episode is for you. The Red Chair is a space for real stories, real growth, and the human side of leadership.Find Brad Papa at  papasinthehouse.com,