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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 49 MIN

From Social Work to Building an Airbnb Empire: Taking the Leap with Brittany Magsig

from Hour of Happy · host Devon Roof

What does it really look like to walk away from a stable career and build something completely your own?In today’s episode of Hour of Happy, I'm sitting down with close friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Brittany Magsig, founder of Mountain Mama’s Cabins; an Airbnb empire nestled in the Smoky Mountains that has captured millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok.Before the cabins, the bookings, and the viral content, Brittany was a social worker, deeply committed to helping others in a very different way. In this conversation, we talk candidly about what it took to make the leap from a secure salaried job into full-time entrepreneurship, how Brittany grew from one cabin to managing multiple properties, and how she’s leveraged social media and direct bookings to build a brand that truly stands out.If you’ve ever felt the pull to reinvent your path, take a calculated risk, or build a business that feels aligned and fulfilling, this episode is for you!Thanks for listening to Hour of Happy. If this episode sparked something in you, share the episode, follow the show, and come back for more conversations about joy, purpose, and entrepreneurship.

What does it really look like to walk away from a stable career and build something completely your own? In today’s episode of Hour of Happy, I'm sitting down with close friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Brittany Magsig, founder of Mountain Mama’s Cabins; an Airbnb empire nestled in the Smoky Mountains that has captured millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok. Before the cabins, the bookings, and the viral content, Brittany was a social worker, deeply committed to ...

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