In this powerful episode, we sit down with Richelle Murphy—25-year lending professional, community advocate, and woman of unwavering grit. But beyond the numbers and mortgage rates lies a deeper story—one of recovery, resilience, and a relentless drive to help others find stability not just through homeownership, but through healing.

Richelle has been sober for 30 years, and her journey hasn’t been easy. She opens up about how recovery saved her life, how it carried her through the loss of her husband, and how it continues to guide her mission of service in both the mortgage industry and her personal life. For Richelle, it’s never just been about closing loans—it’s about opening doors, both literally and figuratively, for people who need a second chance.

We talk about what’s changed in lending over the past two decades and what hasn’t, how she stays grounded through her love of horses and the outdoors, and why she believes grit—true grit—is what makes the difference when life hits hard.

This episode goes beyond the technical talk of interest rates and approvals. It’s about walking through fire and coming out stronger. It’s about finding your footing when the ground shifts beneath you. And it’s about the legacy we leave—not just in business, but in every life we touch.

If you're someone who’s navigating a hard season, wondering if you’ve got what it takes to get back up again, this one’s for you. If you’re in recovery, or thinking about getting sober, Richelle’s words will feel like a warm hand on your shoulder. And if you're in the lending, real estate, or financial space, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of what it means to do this work with heart.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

• Richelle’s first steps into the lending world

• What keeps her passionate about helping people become homeowners

• How recovery reshaped her entire life and business

• Her love for horses, nature, and the grounding power of the outdoors

• The true meaning of grit—and how to find yours

• What legacy means to her, and how she's building it daily

This is a conversation about getting real, staying the course, and building something beautiful out of broken pieces.

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