Crown and Keys

Cynthia Spirlin

Crown & Keys: A Goddess Guide to Real Estate Millions Unlock real estate wealth with Crown & Keys, the podcast that transforms ambitious women into property empire builders. Hosted by a seasoned investor with 20+ years of experience, we blend creative investing, mindset shifts, and sacred wisdom to turn six-figure entrepreneurs into seven-figure goddesses. Join us and unlock your empire!

Episodes

  1. From Caregiver to Entrepreneur: Inspiring Healthcare Paths - EP 8

    05/15/2025

    From Caregiver to Entrepreneur: Inspiring Healthcare Paths - EP 8

    In this episode of Crowning Keys, we sit down with Jessica Washington, a healthcare staffing expert and entrepreneur who founded her own staffing agency after over 10 years in the healthcare industry. Jessica shares her personal journey of building her business and how she helps others create generational wealth through group home business development. She also discusses the challenges of balancing personal life and business, her passion for compassionate care, and how she is teaching her children the importance of entrepreneurship and financial independence. 🎙 Hosted by: Cynthia Spirlin 👤 Guest: Jessica Washington  Jessica L. Washington, widely known as The Staffing Fairy, is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in healthcare staffing and workforce development, she has built a reputation for connecting top-tier talent with the right opportunities. Through her strategic guidance and mentorship, Jessica has helped countless healthcare professionals navigate their careers with confidence and purpose. Her deep industry knowledge, combined with a passion for empowering others, continues to make her a trusted leader and influential voice in the world of healthcare staffing. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Jessica’s journey from working in healthcare to launching her own staffing agency ✔️ How Jessica helps others start group homes and navigate the business development process ✔️ The importance of compassionate care in healthcare staffing ✔️ Creating generational wealth by teaching your children about business and financial literacy ✔️ The significance of planning for life’s transitions and preparing for the unexpected ✔️ Jessica’s experience with caregiving for her mother and how it influenced her business decisions ✔️ Tips for balancing work and family life, especially as a business owner ✔️ The challenges of working in the healthcare industry and how to handle staffing issues ✔️ How Jessica’s children are following in her entrepreneurial footsteps 🎬 Watch now to hear Jessica’s inspiring story and learn how she’s building a legacy of wealth and care for her family and clients. 📇 Connect with Jessica Washington: 🌎 Website → https://essentialhealthcarestaffingsolutions.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/da_staffing_fairy/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicawashington0409/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/  💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    26 min
  2. Beauty Biz Booster: Unveiling the Key to Financial Freedom! - EP 7

    05/08/2025

    Beauty Biz Booster: Unveiling the Key to Financial Freedom! - EP 7

    In this inspiring episode of Crown and Keys, host Cynthia Spirlin interviews Heather Weatherspoon Dunn, a successful businesswoman, investor, and the owner of The Lady Brazilian Air Waxing Studio. Heather shares her journey from starting her business in Louisville, Kentucky, to moving to Texas and building a thriving beauty business while also mentoring other estheticians to achieve financial success. Heather's approach to business and life focuses on mentorship, creating systems, and making strategic decisions that build long-term wealth. From her story, you'll learn how to create passive income, manage multiple businesses, and mentor others to grow their careers. 🎙 Hosted by: Cynthia Spirlin 👤 Guest: Heather Weatherspoon Dunn – Entrepreneur, Investor, Business Mentor 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Heather's journey from beauty professional to serial entrepreneur ✔️ How Heather transitioned from working as an aesthetician to running her own business and mentoring others ✔️ The key steps Heather took to build her business and attract clients in a new market ✔️ How to create passive income and invest strategically ✔️ The value of mentorship in business and life ✔️ How Heather built a successful mentorship program for estheticians to earn $10K+ per month ✔️ Heather’s strategies for time management and balancing family life with multiple businesses ✔️ Tips on how to create generational wealth and invest in stocks ✔️ Creative marketing strategies that helped Heather grow her business 🎬 Watch now for practical tips and strategies that can help you level up in business and achieve your financial goals. 📇 Connect with Heather Weatherspoon Dunn: 🌎 Website → https://theeladybrazilianaire.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_brazilianaire 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hwspoon/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    28 min
  3. Building Wealth: Your Guide to Real Estate Success - EP 6

    05/01/2025

    Building Wealth: Your Guide to Real Estate Success - EP 6

    🚀 In this episode of Crown and Keys, host Cynthia Spirlin is joined by Jeff Chisum, a seasoned finance expert from Texas, to discuss his journey into real estate investing and wealth building. From navigating the 2008 crash to utilizing creative mortgage products like the second home occupancy loan, Jeff shares valuable insights on how to build a legacy through smart real estate investments. Learn how to leverage tax benefits, multifamily properties, and short-term rentals to grow your wealth while securing your financial future. 🎙 Hosted by: Cynthia Spirlin  👤 Guest: Jeff Chisum – Real Estate Investor & Mortgage Expert Jeff Chisum is a Mortgage Loan Officer | Educator | Legacy Wealth Advocate, with Northpointe Bank. He has over 15 years of experience in the field.  Consistently ranked in the top 1% of loan officers nationwide since 2018, Jeff is dedicated to educating and empowering clients to achieve their financial goals and build lasting legacy wealth through strategic home financing. 💡 What You’ll Learn:  ✔️ Jeff’s journey from mortgage sales to real estate investing  ✔️ How the second home occupancy loan can be used to invest in vacation rentals with as little as 10% down  ✔️ The power of multifamily investments and how to get started with just 5% down  ✔️ How short-term rentals (Airbnb) can provide long-term financial security and tax benefits  ✔️ Why Jeff prefers real estate over the stock market for wealth building  ✔️ Tips on finding reliable property managers and handyman services for out-of-state properties  ✔️ How to build wealth through real estate for your children and future generations 🎬 Watch now for expert insights on turning real estate into a legacy-building tool and actionable advice for new and seasoned investors alike! 📇 Connect with Jeff Chisum: 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jeff_chisum_mortgagepro/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-chisum-92063217/ 🌎 Website → http://www.jeffchisum.com/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    50 min
  4. Unlock Wealth: Insider Tips for Real Estate Success! - EP 5

    04/24/2025

    Unlock Wealth: Insider Tips for Real Estate Success! - EP 5

    🚀 In this episode of Crown and Keys, host Cynthia Spirlin welcomes Alan Mack, a seasoned mortgage and real estate financing advisor based in sunny Southern California. Alan shares his 37-year journey in the mortgage industry, his transition from the banking world to becoming a concierge advisor, and his approach to helping clients build generational wealth. From leveraging multi-unit investments to navigating the complexities of jumbo loans, Alan provides actionable insights on maximizing your real estate investments and making smart financial decisions. 🎙 Hosted by: Cynthia Spirlin  👤 Guest: Alan Mack – Founder, Mortgage & Real Estate Financing Expert Alan Mack is a trusted name in luxury real estate financing, with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, a former executive at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, Alan has closed over $1 billion in transactions, earning him the distinction of a 10-year Award-Winning Five Star Professional. His expertise has been featured in Forbes and Fortune, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. 💡 What You’ll Learn:  ✔️ Alan’s career journey from banking executive to luxury real estate advisor  ✔️ How to create cash flow with multi-unit properties and invest in real estate  ✔️ The difference between investment properties, residential loans, and jumbo loans  ✔️ Understanding the power of a 1031 exchange for real estate investors  ✔️ Tips on buying a home with a 1.1M+ budget and securing the best mortgage rate  ✔️ How credit, savings, and income play into securing a mortgage  ✔️ Alan’s tips for building generational wealth and maximizing investment returns 🎬 Watch now for expert insights on using real estate to create long-term wealth and secure financial freedom! 📇 Connect with Alan Mack: 🌎 Website → https://mackfs.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mack-3a21a4a/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    28 min
  5. Unlocking Wealth Through Reverse Mortgages: Myths, Facts & Strategies with Tiffany Nyiri - EP 4

    04/17/2025

    Unlocking Wealth Through Reverse Mortgages: Myths, Facts & Strategies with Tiffany Nyiri - EP 4

    🚀 In this insightful episode of Crowns and Keys, Cynthia Spirlin interviews Tiffany Nyiri about the truth behind reverse mortgages and how they can be powerful financial tools. Learn how to unlock home equity strategically, avoid common misconceptions, and build a legacy for future generations. 🎧 Hosted by: Cynthia Spirlin 👤 Featuring: 🏡 Tiffany Nyiri – Mortgage Strategist & Founder of Active Lending Group ⭐ Guest Bio: Tiffany Nyiri is a highly respected mortgage strategist who empowers individuals and families to use reverse mortgages strategically for wealth creation and retirement success. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Understanding the benefits (and realities) of reverse mortgages ✔️ Strategies to fund retirement, investments, and home upgrades ✔️ Overcoming misconceptions about credit and income requirements ✔️ How reverse mortgages fit into long-term wealth strategies ✔️ Planning smarter for aging and generational financial security 📇 Connect with Tiffany Nyiri: 🌎 Website → https://activelendinggroup.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tiffany4loans/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tiffany4loans/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-nyiri-2295b46b 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    42 min
  6. Surviving Recessions and Building Wealth: David Baird’s Real Estate Secrets - EP 3

    04/10/2025

    Surviving Recessions and Building Wealth: David Baird’s Real Estate Secrets - EP 3

    🚀 In this launch episode of Crowns and Keys, host Cynthia Spirlin and real estate expert David Baird dive into real-world strategies for surviving market crashes and building generational wealth through real estate. From getting paid in precious stones during the 1980s crash to navigating today’s distressed property market, David’s experiences reveal the essential principles smart investors live by. 👤 Featuring: 🏡 David Baird ⭐ – Senior Commercial Real Estate Specialist at Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates David Baird is a Senior Vice President and National Director of Institutional Investments at Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates. With over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, David has closed transactions exceeding $2 billion. A founding member of Sperry Commercial’s Asset Recovery Team, he played a pivotal role during the 2008 real estate downturn. Over his 16-year tenure with Sperry, he was recognized as one of the company’s "Top Ten" advisors for seven years and was named one of the nation’s top 20 brokers by Commercial Property News. David is licensed as a Broker in Nevada, California, and Arizona, specializing in large multifamily investments. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ How interest rates impact real estate — then and now ✔️ Smart ways to avoid overleveraging ✔️ How to spot distressed property opportunities ✔️ Why homeownership is still the best path to wealth ✔️ The mindset needed to survive and thrive through recessions 📇 Connect with David Baird: 🌎 Website → https://www.sperrycga.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bairdd/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-baird-7266929 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    29 min
  7. From Nurse to Real Estate Mogul: Leslie Awasom’s Journey to $49 Million in Assets - EP 2

    04/03/2025

    From Nurse to Real Estate Mogul: Leslie Awasom’s Journey to $49 Million in Assets - EP 2

    🚀 Want to know how a nurse became a successful real estate investor with $200 million in assets under management? In this episode of Crown and Keys, Cynthia Spirlin talks to Leslie Awasom, co-founder and COO of Exec Capital Investments, about his incredible journey from healthcare to real estate mogul. Leslie shares how he built a private equity platform focused on multifamily investments, his tips for getting started in real estate, and why having a vision bigger than yourself is key to long-term success. 👤 Featuring: 🏡 Leslie Awasom ⭐ –  Director of Operations at XSITE Capital | Real Estate Investor | Mentor Leslie Awasom is the Director of Operations at XSITE Capital and an expert in helping professionals build generational wealth through multifamily real estate investing. With a background as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Leslie turned his passion for wealth-building into a full-time career by transitioning from the traditional 9-to-5 work life to becoming a successful real estate investor. Leslie has spent years mentoring over 30 entrepreneurs, helping them break free from financial limitations and achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. His dedication to empowering others has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the investment community. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ How to transition from a 9-to-5 job to real estate investing ✔️ The BRRRR strategy and Leslie’s first real estate investment ✔️ Leveraging your current career to build wealth in real estate ✔️ How education and mentorship played a role in Leslie’s success ✔️ Why real estate is a path to financial freedom and generational wealth 🎧 Whether you're looking to leave your 9-to-5 job or just starting your investment journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights! 📇 Connect with Leslie Awasom: 🌎 Website → https://www.xsitecapital.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/leslieawasom/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Leslie-Awasom/25007016/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-awasom/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    26 min
  8. Building Generational Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate with Dr. Allen Lomax - EP 1

    03/27/2025

    Building Generational Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate with Dr. Allen Lomax - EP 1

    🚀 In this episode of Crown and Keys, host Cynthia chats with Dr. Allen Lomax, an expert in commercial real estate and private placements. Learn how to shift from a traditional investment mindset to wealth-building strategies used by the ultra-wealthy, including passive income opportunities that yield 18%+ annual returns. 👤 Featuring: 🏡 Dr. Allen Lomax ⭐ – Commercial Real Estate Expert & Organizational Psychologist Dr. Allen Lomax is the founder of Steed Talker, where he leads efforts to help professionals invest in passive real estate for financial growth. With years of experience in real estate, Dr. Lomax shifted from hands-on property management to syndication to focus on his calling while generating reliable income. His commitment to transparency and empowering others to achieve financial stability through real estate is central to his vision. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The mindset shift needed for financial success ✔️ How to recover & rebuild after financial loss ✔️ Why commercial real estate is a game changer ✔️ The power of private placements vs. traditional investments ✔️ How to diversify for stable, high-yield returns ✔️ How to get started with passive investing 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to build lasting wealth! 📇 Connect with Dr. Allen Lomax: 🌎 Website → https://highyieldblueprint.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/allen.lomax/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/steedtalkercapital/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlomax/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Spirlin: 🌎 Website → https://www.cynthiaspirlin.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MagnetizeYourIdealClients/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/child2parent_caregiver/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-s-838490183/ 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    26 min

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Crown & Keys: A Goddess Guide to Real Estate Millions Unlock real estate wealth with Crown & Keys, the podcast that transforms ambitious women into property empire builders. Hosted by a seasoned investor with 20+ years of experience, we blend creative investing, mindset shifts, and sacred wisdom to turn six-figure entrepreneurs into seven-figure goddesses. Join us and unlock your empire!