The RealHER Podcast

Come with me for something a little different today. In this bonus episode, you’re literally coming along with me while I get laser treatments on my face with my friend Kenzie… and yes, we’re talking about everything. What it actually feels like, who these treatments are for, what they cost, the pros and cons, and the conversations people don’t always say out loud when it comes to beauty, money, and self-care. But this isn’t just about laser. This turns into a bigger conversation around why we spend money the way we do, what “taking care of yourself” really means, and how investing in yourself can come from a place of power, not insecurity. Because sometimes self-care is deeper than bubble baths and journaling. Sometimes it’s wealth care. Sometimes it’s choosing to feel good in your skin, on your terms. No shame, no judgment, just a real conversation about what it looks like to take care of yourself in this season of life. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Give our Amazing Bestie a Follow to Stay Up to Date on Her Real Estate Empire: 🩷https://www.instagram.com/thinkagainlaserclinic/ 🩷https://www.instagram.com/kenziekramerrn/ Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message.

This week, I’m sitting down with my friend Azy for a conversation that every ambitious woman needs to hear. We’re getting real about what dating actually looks like when you’re building something big, evolving quickly, and refusing to shrink yourself just to fit into a relationship. From choosing to be single on purpose, to navigating dating when your life is full, independent, and honestly… really good, we’re talking about the things people don’t always say out loud. This episode is funny, a little unhinged, and very honest. We get into the standards, the struggles, the patterns we’re unlearning, and what it really means to want love… without needing it. If you’ve ever felt like dating hits different when you’re in your growth era, this one is for you. We talk about: Choosing to be single instead of settling Why dating feels harder when your standards are higher Balancing softness with ambition The reality of modern dating as a driven woman Knowing you want a relationship… but not just any relationship This is your reminder that you’re not “too much,” you’re just not available for the wrong things anymore. And honestly… that’s the whole point. .Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 ⁠https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco⁠ 👉⁠ https://instagram.com/therealherpod⁠ Give our Amazing Bestie a Follow to Stay Up to Date on Her Real Estate Empire AND dating life: 🩷 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/azy_badiei_lends/⁠  Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  ⁠Join the Inner Circle⁠ Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message.

SHE SAID "I COME FROM THE LAND DOWN UNDAHHH"... I mean come on, who DOESN'T love that song?!?! In this bonus Bestie Hotline episode, I’m joined by my best friend of 17 years, Olivia DiMichele, all the way from Australia for a chaotic catch up, some brutally honest advice, and a little international bestie perspective. We get into what a real glow up actually looks like, why the best transformations start from within, how to handle friendships when people are not showing up the way they say they will, and what it’s really like building a life on the opposite side of the world from everyone you love. Plus, we' discuss Aussie life vs. America and do some fun rapid-style questions that'll give you the kind of blunt best friend advice your group chat should probably be having. If you’ve ever needed a long distance FaceTime with your brutally honest besties… this is that episode.   Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you,  share it with a bestie who’s ready to glow up and take control of her life too!

What happens when the thing you once dreamed of building… is no longer the thing you want to wake up to? In this episode, I’m sitting down with my first-ever business bestie, Stephanie Arapian, and we’re getting real about something not enough entrepreneurs talk about… outgrowing your business. We take you back to the beginning, the messy, chaotic, “figure it out as you go” phase of starting your first business, and what it actually looks like to go from beginner energy into more advanced conversations around scaling, structure, and sustainability. But here’s where it gets juicy… Sometimes the business you built isn’t the thing. It was the thing that taught you, stretched you, introduced you to rooms you never would’ve been in otherwise… but it’s not meant to be your forever. Stephanie shares her journey of recognizing that truth, making the bold decision to sell her first business, and stepping into a whole new season of discovery, alignment, and possibility. This episode is your permission slip to stop forcing something that no longer fits… and to realize you don’t have to be married to your business to be successful. Sometimes the most powerful move you can make… is asking for a divorce. If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or lowkey guilty for wanting more or something different, this conversation is going to hit. Welcome to your next chapter. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle To stay in touch with the amazing Stephanie Arapian:  👉 IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniearapian  & https://www.instagram.com/thecenteredcreator   Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message.

Welcome to one of The RealHER segments, "The RealHER State," where we stop playing small with money, power, and the life we actually want. In this episode, I’m breaking down why real estate became my obsession, how it completely changed the way I think about wealth, and why I believe every woman should have this tool in her back pocket. We get into: • The moment I realized real estate was the key to building real wealth • Why traditional paths alone are not enough anymore • A breakdown of Miranda’s house hack and how she’s been able to repeat it • Why women building wealth is no longer optional, it’s necessary This is not financial advice. This is me sharing what I’m learning, testing, and building in real time, and bringing you along for the ride. If you’ve ever felt like there has to be more than just working for money… you’re in the right place. Welcome to The RealHER State. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen, join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you, share it with a bestie who’s ready to start building wealth too.

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Miranda, and we are diving straight into the chaos of what happens after a long-term relationship ends. After 6 and a half years together, Miranda found herself in a place she never expected, breaking up, moving out, and suddenly having to figure out who she is without the life she had built. We talk about the messy middle. The part no one really prepares you for. The moment she realized she had fallen out of love while in Europe, the emotional rollercoaster of starting over, and the deeper truth she had to face, that somewhere along the way, she stopped trusting herself. This episode is about rebuilding that trust. Learning how to choose yourself again. And navigating that weird in between phase where everything feels uncertain, but also full of possibility. And of course, Miranda brings her signature chaotic, bubbly energy to the conversation, because even in the hardest moments, sometimes you just have to laugh. If you’ve ever felt like your life is completely up in the air and everyone keeps telling you “The world is your oyster” … but you’re like, what does that even mean… this one is for you. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen, join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Give our Amazing Bestie a Follow to Stay Up to Date on Her Real Estate Empire: 🩷 https://www.instagram.com/miranda.widmeyer/ Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you, share it with a bestie who’s ready to make some moves too.

In this episode of The RealHER Podcast, my friend Dallas joins me for the chaos as we get real about navigating your late twenties. We talk about that weird season where it feels like everyone else has life figured out while you are still trying to find your footing. From feeling behind or lost in your late twenties, to the moment you realize it might be time to leave your hometown and build a life somewhere new, this conversation dives into the messy middle that so many of us experience but rarely talk about honestly. We also get into the mental side of entrepreneurship. What do you do when you believe in yourself and your vision, but the wins have not happened yet? How do you keep going when self doubt creeps in and you start questioning whether you are on the right path? This episode is a mix of real talk, laughter, and the kind of honest conversation you would normally have with your closest friends. If you have ever felt behind, uncertain about your next move, or like you are building something without proof that it will work yet, this one is for you. Welcome to the chaos of The Bestie Hotline. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox:   Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you,  share it with a bestie who’s ready to stop waiting too.

What really happens in your 20s? In this episode of The RealHER Podcast, Kristina sits down with her friend Alana to look back on the last decade of life. The growth, the mistakes, the funny stories, and the personal growth and shifts that shaped who they are today. Your 20s are often described as the best years of your life. But for many of us, they are also confusing, chaotic, and full of moments that force you to grow faster than you expected. This conversation is an honest reflection on friendship, relationships, personal growth, and what it really takes to become the woman you are meant to be. If you have ever looked back at your younger self and thought “wow, she had no idea what was coming,” this episode is for you. In this episode we talk about The biggest life lessons from the last 10 years • The fun chaos of your early 20s and the “party girl era” • Career pivots and figuring out what you actually want • The identity shifts that happen as you grow • The evolution of a friendship in a decade; party friends to business partners  Because becoming her rarely happens overnight. Sometimes it takes a full decade. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you,  share it with a bestie who’s ready to stop waiting too.

Stepping into entrepreneurship feels a lot like the morning after. In the moment, you feel bold. Confident. On top of the world. You say yes. You hand over the money. You declare you’re starting the business. And then you wake up. Alone. Panicked. Questioning everything. In this episode, I break down what really happens after you decide to bet on yourself. The identity shift no one prepares you for. The loneliness. The pressure once you’ve told everyone. The gritty, unhinged, not so glamorous phase of building something from scratch. Because the reality is, besties: anyone can start a business. Not everyone is ready to become the person who can run one. We talk about: The mental spiral that comes after the initial excitement • Wearing every hat and realizing you are the boss now • How relationships shift when you start growing • The loneliness and self doubt no one warns you about • Why the worst case scenario is usually survivable • And why, despite all of it, I wouldn’t have it any other way If you’ve ever thought “what did I just do?” After making a bold move, this one is for you. Welcome to the morning after. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you,  share it with a bestie who’s ready to stop waiting too.

In Episode 2 of The RealHER Podcast, I sit down with my sister for a full circle conversation about growing up together, navigating pressure to pursue education, and what happens when you realize the path you chose may not actually be yours. We talk about sister dynamics, college memories, leaving a teaching career, and slowly discovering what you are truly passionate about in your 30s. Sometimes the thing you naturally lean toward, like walking into a corporate office dressed like Elle Woods, is not random at all. It might be the beginning of your next chapter. If you’ve ever questioned your career, felt pressure to follow the safe path, or wondered what you’re really meant to build, this episode is for you. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco 👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle Subscribe and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message!

No one is coming to save you. Not your partner. Not your boss. Not the perfect opportunity. And the day you accept that truth? That’s the day you become free. In this debut episode of The RealHER Podcast, Kristina Fusco shares the deeply personal story behind her “no one is coming” philosophy. From losing her father at 26, tearing her ACL, and hitting rock bottom, to taking a $10,000 leap of faith that changed everything. This episode is for ambitious women, female entrepreneurs, and high-achieving besties who are tired of waiting and ready to take radical responsibility for their lives. We talk about: Reinventing yourself after loss Overcoming fear and self-doubt Starting over in business and in life Turning pain into power Why self growth starts with ownership If you’re ready to stop waiting and start running toward your life, you’re in the right place. Welcome to The RealHER. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco  https://instagram.com/therealherpod Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: Join the Inner Circle   Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more ambitious women who need this message. And if this episode spoke to you,  share it with a bestie who’s ready to stop waiting too.