Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Addiction, Identity & Reinvention with Shelton Wilder

In this episode of In Heels with Keni Silva, Keni sits down with luxury real estate powerhouse and CEO of The Shelton Wilder Group, Shelton Wilder, whose career has surpassed $850 million in sales across some of Los Angeles’ most competitive markets. But this conversation goes far beyond business success. Shelton shares the deeply personal story behind the polished exterior — a journey through addiction, financial collapse, and the difficult process of rebuilding her identity from the ground up. More than 12 years sober, she opens up about what it means to lose everything, confront yourself honestly, and create a life rooted in purpose rather than image. Together, Keni and Shelton explore resilience, leadership, recovery, self-worth, and the pressure women face to appear strong while navigating private struggles. Shelton also shares how she built a women-led culture within her business and why community, accountability, and emotional honesty became the foundation of both her personal life and professional success. This episode is about reinvention — not as a perfect comeback story, but as the messy, honest work of rebuilding a life, reclaiming identity, and creating success on your own terms. ⭐ Loved This Episode?If this conversation moved you, challenged you, or gave you a new perspective:• Tap Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode• Leave a 5-star review — it helps this show reach more women who need these conversations• Share this episode with someone who needs permission to keep standing• Follow @KeniSilva_ and @InHeelswithKeniSilva on Instagram• Watch video clips and full episodes on @InHeelswithKeniSilva, Youtube, McCordlistTV, Roku • Learn more about Divorce As An Opportunity and Keni’s work at Kenisilva.com