From Stage to Sold — Dina Thomas on Designing a Life & Business You Love

Can you really build a thriving real estate career while raising little kids and pursuing your creative passions? My guest today, Dina Thomas, proves it’s possible. Dina is a mom of two, a working actor in the DC theater scene, and a full-time real estate agent who got her license when her first baby was just six months old—in the middle of the pandemic.In this episode, Dina shares her honest journey of:Why she decided to get licensed during one of the hardest seasons of lifeThe role teams played in helping her learn the business (and why she went solo before coming back to a team)How she managed childcare, acting, and ramping up her business without burning outWhy defining your own version of success is the only way to stay in this career long-termThe unglamorous truth about lead generation—and how real conversations beat paid leads every timeThe importance of supportive partners, good childcare, and building a business that works for your familyThis is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt the tug between career and motherhood—or if you’ve wondered whether you can create a real estate business that doesn’t swallow your life.Connect with Dina: 📸 Instagram: @dbtrealtor 🎭 See her live at Roundhouse Theatre (Winter 2025) and Olney Theatre Center (Spring 2025)*****************************************************Let's stay connected! 💼 Coaching with Lindsay – happyagent.co/coachingGet personalized strategy, support, and mindset shifts to scale your real estate business without sacrificing your joy.🎓 Happy Agent Academy – happyagent.co/academyYour go-to resource for freebies, on-demand courses, templates, and tools to help you grow a thriving real estate business. 📩 Join the Happy Hustle Newsletter – happyagent.co/subscribeWeekly insights, strategies, and real talk to help you build wealth, lead boldly, and create a business you love. 📲 Connect with Happy Agent Co. on Instagram or Facebook – instagram.com/happyagentco📲 Connect with Lindsay on Instagram or Facebook – instagram.com/lindsaydreyer