If you've ever told yourself, “I don’t have time to invest,” or “I should already know how to do this,” this minisode is your wake-up call. Chelsea Wright—coach, speaker, Realtor, and real estate systems ninja—drops truth bombs on the stories that hold us back, the identity work required to break through, and why building wealth starts with boundaries and belief.

In just a few minutes, you'll hear why you don’t have to do it all alone and how one aligned action can create three ripple effects. This clip barely scratches the surface of our full conversation, where we dive even deeper into self-leadership, emotional resilience, and real estate strategy.

If this lights a fire in you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full episode; Season 1, Episode 1, “How to Build a Real Estate (investment) Business and a Life you Love with Chelsea Wright”

Because empowered investing isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more of who you really are.

Here are the takeaways from today's show:

1. Don’t go it alone—build your support system.

Success doesn’t happen in isolation—build your team early. Behind every powerful entrepreneur is a strong support system—success isn't meant to be solo.

2. Make every action serve multiple purposes.

Work smarter by stacking wins—one aligned action can move multiple goals forward. If you're doing one task, make it count in three ways—maximize every move.

3. Examine the stories holding you back from investing.

Your stories are either your excuses or your fuel—get curious about them. The stories you believe about money, risk, and your past may be the biggest blocks to building wealth.

4. Redefine your identity around learning and abundance.

Your identity is your blueprint—build one that’s rooted in abundance and capability. The fastest way to expand what's possible is to shift who you believe yourself to be.

5. If you say you want to invest, prove it.

Time isn’t the problem—priorities are. When someone says they don’t have time to invest, it’s rarely about time.

6. People-pleasing robs you of peace and progress.
People-pleasing keeps you broke and burnt out—choose aligned service instead. People pleasing might look selfless, but it’s often a fast track to burnout and bitterness.

7. Boundaries are for you, not them.

Boundaries are a form of self-trust—use them to protect your peace and your power. Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re sacred containers for your well-being and alignment

8. Progress is more important than perfection. Show up and be consistent.
Momentum matters more than perfection—create a sustainable rhythm. The myth of overnight success keeps too many people stuck—start where you are and build forward.

9. Failure isn’t identity—it’s feedback.

Mistakes are not failures—they’re feedback loops for growth. Failure doesn’t define you—your ability to learn and stay curious does.

10. Invest like a business—it takes time to profit.
Real estate investing is a long game—treat it like the business it is. Wealth-building through real estate isn’t fast—but it is transformational if you commit.

Want to learn more about real estate investing? Hop on the waitlist for the Soulful Investor Society, a community membership for real estate investors and those who'd like to get in the game. Once on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when the doors open AND you'll get lots of amazing freebies, including a FREE 1:1 coaching session with me, where we'll map out your plan from start to finish, so you can finally buy that investment property and scale your portfolio.

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Today, I’m talking to Erin Bradley, of Pursuing Freedom Official. She’s a speaker, a coach, an author, and a podcaster, as well as a successful real estate investor. Erin is high vibe, and down to earth all wrapped into one, and her message resonates so much with me. Like so many in real estate, as a lender, Erin followed the roadmap to success, and while her numbers indicated she was successful, her life felt anything but. So, she got clear on what success in life meant to her, and took action. Now, she teaches other realtors and lenders how to truly live a life of freedom that leads to financial success. Here are the top takeaways from today’s show.

1. Real Estate Is a Path to Lifestyle Freedom, Not Just Income

Erin’s story of retiring her husband (2016) and herself (2022) through real estate investing proves the point: real estate is a tool for designing your life, not just hitting financial goals.This reinforces the belief that it is possible to exit unaligned careers and reclaim your time.

2. Burnout Is Not the Price of Success—Alignment Is the New Strategy

Erin debunks the old model of hustling for GCI and volume at the cost of health and joy? For those who’ve checked the traditional boxes but feel unfulfilled, this episode is a wake-up call that burnout is not required to build wealth.

“I didn't feel like I had any freedom and flexibility because I had no money. Then I was making more money than I ever expected, but I had no time.”

3. You’re Allowed to Redefine Success on Your Terms

Success isn’t just “deals done” or “money in the bank”—it’s peace, fun, energy, and meaning. Erin encourages listeners to get honest about whether they’re truly living or just performing success.

“None of that matters if you’re not living, right? Like none of that matters.”

4. Morning Rituals & Mindset Work Aren’t Woo—They’re Strategic

The Miracle Morning, energy check-ins, and intentional routines are Erin’s go-to tools for cultivating clarity, confidence, and flow. The inner work is just as important as spreadsheets and numbers.

“The more I take care of myself, the more opportunities find me.”

5. Fear is Just a Story—And You Don’t Have to Believe It

Whether it’s buying your first property, quitting a job, or raising your prices, fear is inevitable—but not final. Erin reframes fear as a signal, not a stop sign, and urges listeners to act in spite of it.

“If you say, ‘I can’t because…’, all you're doing is getting intimate with your fear.”
“Our clients deserve better. Our families deserve better. And we deserve better.”

Want to learn more about real estate investing? Hop on the waitlist for the Soulful Investor Society, a community membership for real estate investors and those who'd like to get in the game. Once on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when the doors open AND you'll get lots of amazing freebies, including a FREE 1:1 coaching session with me, where we'll map out your plan from start to finish, so you can finally buy that investment property and scale your portfolio.

You can also find me on IG @annreedandco where I share daily musings on real estate, mindfulness, being an almost empty nester, and more.

Having recently celebrated the one year anniversary of this podcast, it felt fitting to create this minisode of highlights from the first A Few Good Doors podcast, S1 E1.

If you haven’t yet listened to Episode One of A Few Good Doors, I highly recommend going back to the beginning. Vince was the perfect guest to help kick off this podcast because his teachings made real estate investing feel not only possible — but inevitable.

Let’s dive into 10 key takeaways that every Empowered Investor should hear.

1. Get Rich Slow Plan - If You Can Qualify for One Mortgage, You Can Start Investing

2. The Real Wealth Effect Is in Appreciation, Not Just Cash Flow

3. House Hacking Is a Game Changer

4. Choose Opportunity Over Terms

5. Low Down Payments Can Create High Returns

6. Mindset Matters More Than Money

7. HELOCs Are Powerful Tools — Use Them Strategically

8. Real Estate Is a Faith-Based Investment, Just Like Your 401k

9. Four to Five Doors Equals Generational Wealth

10. The Best Time to Buy Was Then. The Next Best Time Is Now.

Want to learn more about real estate investing? Hop on the waitlist for the Soulful Investor Society, a community membership for real estate investors and those who'd like to get in the game. Once on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when the doors open AND you'll get lots of amazing freebies, including a FREE 1:1 coaching session with me, where we'll map out your plan from start to finish, so you can finally buy that investment property and scale your portfolio.

You can also find me on IG @annreedandco where I share daily musings on real estate, mindfulness, being an almost empty nester, and more.