Kayla Adamson’s story is one every female small business owner needs to hear. From a childhood shaped by her mother’s addiction, along with homelessness and foster care, to serving as a Deputy Sheriff and becoming a successful realtor, Kayla has intentionally built a life and business rooted in resilience, empathy, and purpose. Today, she is a licensed broker and the founder of The Lime List Group, leading a team, and is now one of the top 0.5% agents in her area, surpassing $100 million in sales. Refusing to let her past define her, she has transformed her experiences into impact—hosting the “No Empty Purses” event to empower women financially, stepping into public speaking after a 2015 mission trip, and authoring two books, including the Amazon #1 bestselling Stay Bossy Agents for Women in Real Estate. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you have the ability to lead, give back, and create success on your own terms.

Episode Highlights

0:00 From Foster Care to Success — Kayla Adamson’s Story

1:05 Meet Kayla: Realtor, Speaker & Founder of No Empty Purses

4:07 Growing Up: Homelessness, Foster Care & Resilience

9:37 Why She Became a Police Officer

12:08 The Pivot: Law Enforcement → Real Estate

30:00 Finding Her Voice: Speaking, Leadership & Boundaries

38:40 Redefining Success: Family, Time & Real Impact

51:05 From Foster Care to Amazon Bestseller

Get Connected

Kayla Adamson

Broker Associate & Team Lead of The Lime List Group

Co-Founder of Stay Bossy Agents

https://kaylaadamson.com/

Glam: @darcymmcollective | https://linktr.ee/darcymm

Podcast Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design

Podcast location: @harbourhouseoceanfront | https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/

Intro location: @makeupbydarcymm Studio | https://linktr.ee/darcymm

Video + Photography: @imagineakira | https://www.hoku.design

Episode Sponsors

Valley Bank https://valley.com/business

Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/

weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive.

Co-Hosts + Production Credits

Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm

KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design