In this powerful episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations, host Loren Wernette sits down with Michael "Mike" Russell—a real estate broker turned nonprofit founder—to explore how one man's financial collapse sparked a mission to rescue others from foreclosure.

Mike shares his journey from the top of the real estate game to losing it all—bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure—and how he clawed his way back with purpose. Today, he’s the founder of Hope 4 Hardship, a nonprofit offering free foreclosure counseling and advocacy to homeowners in distress. No fees. No fluff. Just results.

We talk about:

• The real emotional toll of foreclosure—and how Mike’s lived it

• Why mindset shifts matter more than money

• His 80–100% success rate with engaged clients

• How banks are more flexible than most people realize

• What homeowners must do the moment they miss a mortgage payment

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Mike proves that with the right guidance, you can turn things around—one decision at a time.

Michael "Mike" Russell
Founder, Hope4Hardship.org
President, Century 21 Signature Properties
📧 Email: c21russells@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (508) 501-5800
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-russell-3395baa
🌐 Website: https://hope4hardship.org

PR Contact: Steven Dubin
📧 Email: sdubin@prworkzone.com

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