The HOOD

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments of your life, and the emotional weight of that process is real. So I brought in someone who knows a thing or two about helping people get out of their own heads. Brittany is a licensed professional counselor, a former kindergarten teacher, a fellow mom in the trenches, and one of those people who just makes you feel like everything is going to be okay the second she walks in the room. We go way back, and this conversation did not disappoint.We talk about how to mentally prepare before you enter the market, what assertive communication actually looks like between partners during the home search, why the inspection period is its own kind of stress spiral, and how to recognize when the process has started to take too much of a toll. Brittany also shares some real, practical tools, including a five senses grounding technique you can use anywhere, even during a showing.If you've ever felt like the homebuying process was messing with your mental health, or if you're a mom who just needs someone to tell you that what you're feeling makes sense, this one's for you.

This episode features one of the most recognizable names in Central Ohio new construction, Justin Phillips. Top 1% in the country, marketing maverick, stand-up comedian, and co-creator of the Rebel event. We threw the script out in the first five minutes and just talked.We get into the spring market and what's actually happening out there right now, the wildest marketing moves Justin has ever made (yes, the hot air balloon with his face on it counts), how he's leaning into AI to scale his business, and the personal brand work that actually moves the needle. Plus the story behind one cold call to Glenda Baker that turned into a 700 person event.As Justin said in this one, "you can have anything you want in this world if you just help enough other people get what they want." So grateful to call him a friend and to share this conversation.

This episode features two of my favorite people in this industry, Peggy and Bryce. What started as a pair of colleagues turned into one of the best friendships I've gotten to witness, and as a realtor and lender duo, they bring both a front row view of today's market and a whole lot of heart.We get into what we're really seeing out there (yes, interest rates included), the wildest moments of their careers so far, what keeps them showing up every day, and the exciting news Peggy has been waiting to share.The quote that stuck with me from this one: "Stick with the people who pull the magic out of you, not the madness." Peggy and Bryce are exactly that, and I'm so grateful to share space with them.

My special guest is someone who I am very close with, in the mental aspect and physical as well. She puts up with my Type A self while she just goes with the flow. I would say we balance each other out beautifully. She is a God fearing, whole heart loving, mom, wife and most importantly my neighbor. She has recently opened up an incredible business that is also very important to me and my well being. Everyone welcome AUBRIE to the HOOD! Special Guest: Aubrie Davidson

Welcome into The Hood. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD.Have you ever thought that one day you were just a kid graduating from Columbus City Schools and you blink your eyes and you find yourself as a contestant on a hit netflix show?! Well my guest today had just that happen. He captured Americas hearts as a kind, loving man who was just trying to find himself a wife... to not realizing how this experience would change his life. I am so excited to have him here. Welcome Kevan to The Hood!Special Guest: Kevan Jones

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD. My special guest has been in my life since the day I was born. She has always been someone I continuously look up too and she is one of the most hard working individuals I have ever met. She's an incredible mom, niece, teammate and cousin. I am so blessed to work with her side by side. Special Guest: Lindsey Bagby

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD.Everyone has a story, everyone is always going through something. Its why giving grace has been one of the biggest things I have been working on for the past year. You never know who you will encounter and how your story can help others. Thats what we are hoping for with this episode... I have a beautiful special guest who picked her life up and has become an inspiration. I am so excited and honored to help her share her story.Special Guest: Keshia Todhunter

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD.My special guest is someone who is beautiful inside and out. He has a heart of gold and would truly give his shirt off of his back for anyone. He has some wonderful things to share about him and his husbands future and what they are hoping could potentially happen this year. I am so fortunate to be able to work with this person and see their smiling face in the office....Special Guest: Dewayne Yates

Welcome into your December 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.WOW, have my special guest and I been through life together. It feels like we have known each other our entire life, but it hasnt been THAT long. She is one of those people that the moment we see each other we pick up right where we left off. She trusted me when she was fresh and ready to be a first time home buyer and did it COMPLETELY on her own. To a girl I admire so much, welcome JORDAN to MotherHOOD.Special Guest: Jordan Novoselski

Welcome into your November 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.have a special guest with me today and I just adore her and her beautiful heart... She has some amazing news and I cant wait to hear what they have done to make their house, their HOME. Small tid bit, she now lives 1 mile from me and OH MY GOSH its one of my favorite houses Ive ever helped someone purchase.... Special Guest: Hannah Dalanno

Welcome into your BONUS November 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a MotherHOOD first, and I am so honored to have not just one but two special guests in the studio. These two women are two people I really look up to and admire in real estate. Honestly, I’m not sure our office would be able to survive without them now they are a dream team and quite literally always there to answer when you call with a panicked question. And let’s be honest in real estate. That’s just about every other day. So without further ado, please welcome Coldwell Bankers Assistant Managers, Amber and Jill to the show.Special Guests: Coldwell Bankers TWO BEAUTIFUL BLONDE BOMBSHELL ASSISTANT MANAGERS Amber Allen and Jill Jackson

Welcome into your October 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today and she is so much more than just a client to me. I have came to love her family so incredibly much. My favorite memory with them is that we actually prayed at the closing table and of course I started to cry and was just so moved by their beautiful faith and love for Jesus... Special Guest: Anna WIllison

Welcome into your September 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today and yes, his last name is as cool as it sounds. I had the pleasure of helping him and his beautiful wife find a home quit literally WEEKS before welcoming their baby boy.Special Guest: Anthony Savage

Welcome into your August 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today and she has exciting news. She is stepping into real estate full force and we could not be more honored to have her on our team. She is going to DOMINATE in her new roll.Special Guest: Ashley Snyder

Welcome into your July 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today, I can’t wait for this one. She has SUCH exciting news and we have some GREAT stories on the buying and selling process. Special Guest: Katheryne Wickline

Welcome into your June 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today, who is going to be a fun one. After years of trying, I finally won this girl over and now she just so happened to go from my roommate to best friend to sister in law and NOW one of my teammates.Special Guest: Morgan Pauff

Welcome into your May 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I have a special guest with me today, who maybe the most important guest I will ever have on this show. She is the woman who is my idol, a true superhero and honestly my built in best friend who can never get rid of me. She has taught me everything I know when it comes to being a mom and being the best realtor I can be. She is everything I hope to be someday, the most beautiful person inside and out, a true pillar of strength…. With the biggest warm welcome, I would like to introduce my mom and the queen herself, Dixie.Special Guest: Dixie Lundquist

I have a special guest with me today, actually TWO that mean so much to me and we will dive why shortly.II have been lucky enough to know this beautiful soul since we were in preschool... YES I SAID PRESCHOOL and soon we will have six babies between us. In January 2024, I was able to help her and her family find a DREAM HOUSE and every time I step foot on their property I am AMAZED. So with that being said, take it away.Special Guest: Addie Deam

Welcome into your March 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life.I want to give a warm welcome to our FIRST special guest ever to appear on MotherHOOD and I cant find anyone more fitting than this beautiful human. I was fortunate enough to help her family purchase their first home in December of 2022, then we sold that one and you just purchased your new home at the end of 2024. Safe to say we have plenty to take about for the next 30 minutes. So with that being said, take it away.Special Guest: Carly Spiers