The Courage to Say Yes with Alicia Shepherd

In this episode of The Inner Estate, Alicia Shepherd joins Bridget Stuart to talk about the transformative power of saying yes and embracing opportunity. Alicia opens up about her journey through chaos, motherhood, and a thriving career in commercial real estate. She shares how courage and reflection have shaped her path and how saying yes has continually expanded what's possible. Together, they explore how women are lifting their own lids in the industry, redefining leadership, and building legacies through resilience and creativity. Episode Highlights Saying yes can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth How chaos and motherhood shaped Alicia's perspective on success The courage required to "lift your own lid" and move past limits Breaking barriers for women and diversity in commercial real estate Why reflection and self-awareness are key to professional evolution The three types of courage and how to practice them daily What it means to build a legacy through leadership and empowerment How to change the narrative in your industry and in yourself Books Mentioned in This Episode To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin Guest: Alicia Shepherd Alicia Shepherd is the Vice President of KW Commercial, Founder & Lead Trainer of Nucleus Commercial, and CEO & Co-Founder of LAUNCH CRE Network. With a background that bridges the music industry and commercial real estate, Alicia has built a career focused on empowerment, education, and opportunity. Her programs have helped hundreds of agents scale their businesses while cultivating courage, creativity, and inclusion across the industry. Connect with Alicia: Website: www.aliciashepherd.com Instagram: @askaliciashepherd Facebook & LinkedIn: Alicia Shepherd TikTok: @AliciaShepherd_CRE Check out orvieshall.com Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she's known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose. Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast