From Newsroom to Million-Dollar Listings: Lauren Leslie on Betting on Yourself

What happens when you realize the career you’ve poured yourself into no longer values you?For Lauren Leslie, that moment became the catalyst for a complete reinvention.In this episode of What She’s Worth, Lauren shares her journey from 13 years as a TV news anchor and investigative journalist — often underpaid, overworked, and taken for granted — to becoming a Realtor® closing millions he first year in real estate and rising in the luxury market.We talk about the hard truths of inequity in early-career fields, the emotional toll of being undervalued, and the exact moment Lauren knew she deserved more. She opens up about the courage required to pivot, the confidence required to trust your skills in a new field, and how buying her first home at 25 changed the trajectory of her life.Lauren also breaks down why real estate is such a powerful tool for women’s financial empowerment — and why she believes that if you are being undervalued, you are under a mandate to pivot.This conversation is bold, energizing, and packed with truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for a new chapter, Lauren’s story will remind you that reinvention is always possible — and that betting on yourself is the smartest move you can make.🎧 Tune in for a conversation about worth, wealth, resilience, and rewriting your story.📲 Follow @whatshesworth on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments.To connect with Lauren on LinkedIn, click ⁠HERE⁠.To connect with What She's Worth on Instagram, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.To shop What's She's Worth merch, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.To watch this show on YouTube, click ⁠HERE⁠.To connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn, click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent the positions, policies, or perspectives of any past or present employer or affiliated organization.