In a “reverse podcast” episode of Barns and Farms with a Side of Cornbread, Shayne Hollifield is interviewed by longtime friend and branding/social media expert, Kristin Sargent. Shayne shares her background before real estate—court reporting, food service, and family life—and how those experiences taught her to read people, manage reactions, and build relationships. She describes years of “survival mode,” her faith-led decision to enter real estate at age 50, working as Mary Noble Braden’s assistant before licensing, and launching Noble & Company Realty as partners three weeks before COVID hit. Shayne explains her focus on land, farms, and legacy properties, emphasizing conservation, stewardship, and farmers’ voices as key motivations for her podcast. Community connections in Black Mountain and Lake Greenwood, the importance of relationships, and the role of local food and farming take the lead - Expect candid reflections, practical real estate insights, and a warm, southern perspective. She highlights meaningful episodes (including Harmony Mountain Equine's Pete Dillingham), values genuine social media, sets boundaries by not answering calls after 7 p.m., and shares personal priorities—God, family, building a new barn, and time at the lake.
