The INNER Estate with Bridget Ann Stuart

Bridget Ann Stuart

Unlock the Power Within to Build a Life Beyond the Ordinary Welcome to The Inner Estate, a transformational podcast where personal growth meets purpose-driven success. Hosted by Bridget Stuart, this show explores the untapped real estate within you: your mindset, your beliefs, your vision, and your voice. Each episode features deep, soulful conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who share powerful tools, personal stories, and game-changing insights on self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and living in alignment with your highest self. Whether you're a real estate professional, visionary entrepreneur, or simply on a mission to live boldly and authentically, this podcast invites you to reclaim your inner world to elevate your outer world. 🧠 Topics We Explore: Charisma, confidence & authentic influence Leadership & mindset mastery Navigating growth, fear & transformation Purposeful living & aligned action Real estate wisdom for the soul and business Step into The Inner Estate—because the most valuable property you'll ever own is the one within. New episodes every week. Subscribe, rate, and share with someone ready to rise. #TheInnerEstate #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #RealEstateWisdom #PodcastForEntrepreneurs #SelfMastery #EmotionalIntelligence

  1. 2D AGO

    Choosing Instead of Reacting Changes Everything

    Choosing Instead of Reacting Can Change Your Life | Mason Weisberg When your identity is built around serving others, it's easy to lose yourself without even realizing it. High performers, first responders, and leaders often operate in survival mode, pushing through without stopping to ask what it's costing them. This conversation explores what happens when you finally pause, take ownership of your life, and start choosing instead of reacting. Bridget Ann Stuart sits down with Mason Weisberg, Navy veteran, former law enforcement officer, and founder of You First Life Coaching. After experiencing personal loss that forced him to confront his limits, Mason redefined how he lives, leads, and shows up. He shares the framework that helped him shift out of survival mode and into intentional living, built around preserving your energy, prioritizing what matters, and making decisions with clarity and purpose. If you've ever felt burned out, disconnected, or stuck in a role that no longer fits, this conversation will challenge you to take your life back. Episode Highlights Mason's journey from Navy service to law enforcement to life coaching How personal loss reshaped his perspective on purpose and resilience The "You First" philosophy: Preserve, Prioritize, Progress The difference between survival mode and intentional living Why high performers and caretakers often neglect themselves How identity becomes tied to career in service roles The importance of boundaries and protecting your energy Why choosing instead of reacting changes everything The role of mindset and community in long-term fulfillment Important Note This conversation includes discussion around personal tragedy and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a qualified professional or contact your local crisis hotline. Guest: Mason Weisberg Mason Weisberg is the founder of You First Life Coaching and creator of the You First model, built on the belief that you cannot show up fully for others until you take care of yourself first. Drawing from his experience as a Navy veteran and law enforcement officer, Mason brings real-world insight into leadership, resilience, and high-pressure environments. He helps individuals move from survival mode into intentional living by focusing on three pillars: Preserve, Prioritize, and Progress. His work is grounded in lived experience, helping clients gain clarity, build confidence, and take ownership of their lives. Connect with Mason: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleismyrain Mason offers a free introductory coaching session to help you identify where you are, where you want to go, and what may be holding you back. Reach out directly via Instagram to connect. Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance coach and host of The Inner Estate Podcast. With 27 years in real estate and over a decade in coaching, she helps professionals grow their business while strengthening mindset, leadership, and long-term vision. Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart Be a Guest on The Inner Estate Have a story to share? Apply here: https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    32 min
  2. 6D AGO

    The COST of Avoiding CHANGE

    Avoiding change often feels safe, but it comes with a hidden cost that impacts your growth, success, and overall fulfillment. Change, personal growth, and mindset shifts are essential for anyone looking to move beyond survival mode and create a life aligned with purpose. For entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and high performers, understanding the true cost of avoiding change can unlock new levels of clarity, resilience, and long-term success. Learning how to embrace change, overcome fear, and step into alignment is what separates those who stay stuck from those who evolve. Bridget Stuart sits down with Wani Iris Manly, a business and intellectual property lawyer, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker who built a global life by choosing transformation over comfort. Wani shares how she left behind familiarity to start over in Paris, how self-forgiveness became a key part of her personal growth journey, and why living in alignment with your values is the foundation for real success.  Episode Highlights The real cost of avoiding change in life and business How staying in survival mode limits personal growth and success Why embracing change leads to clarity, confidence, and freedom The mindset shift required to overcome fear and uncertainty How to practice self-forgiveness and release past mistakes Recognizing when you are out of alignment with your values Lessons from starting over in a new country and building a new life How entrepreneurship and personal growth are deeply connected Book Mentioned in This Episode Get Out of Survival Mode and Live the Life You Really Want by Wani Iris Manly Guest: Wani Iris Manly Wani Iris Manly is a business and intellectual property lawyer, entrepreneur, and international speaker with over 20 years of experience in business law, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of W. Manly, P.A. and House of Inspirational Business in Paris, she helps entrepreneurs and professionals navigate legal strategy while also guiding them through personal transformation, mindset growth, and aligned living. Her work focuses on helping individuals move beyond survival mode, embrace change, overcome fear, and build a life rooted in purpose, resilience, and self-trust. Known for her TEDx talk on change and transformation, Wani brings a unique blend of legal expertise, global experience, and personal development insight. Connect with Wani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelywani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wani-iris-manly-esquire-44510a5a/ Watch Wani's TED Talk: Changing Changes Everything https://youtu.be/ci6QShlX41A Resource from Wani: The Comprehensive Legal Audit https://www.whereinspirationmeetslaw.com/where-inspiration-meets-law/the-comprehensive-legal-audit 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 of experience, Bridget helps real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders grow with intention, develop strong mindsets, and build businesses rooted in purpose, alignment, and long-term success. Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealbridgetstuart Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealBridgetStuart/ Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I'd love to hear your story. View available dates and request your spot here: https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    43 min
  3. MAR 24

    Lead Under PRESSURE Like a FIGHTER PILOT

    Leadership under pressure demands more than strategy. It requires a fighter pilot mindset built on clarity, fast decision making, and disciplined execution. We break down how fighter pilot leadership translates into real-world business growth, helping entrepreneurs and leaders navigate uncertainty, reduce overwhelm, and take decisive action. From the OODA loop to structured debriefing, these fighter pilot strategies are designed to improve performance, strengthen leadership, and drive consistent results in today's fast-changing business environment. Bridget Ann Stuart sits down with Christian "Boo" Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and former fighter pilot, to explore how elite military training shapes leadership, business strategy, and high performance habits. Boo shares how the fighter pilot mindset sharpens decision making under pressure, why debriefing is essential for continuous improvement, and how embracing discomfort accelerates growth. We dive into AI in business, leadership adaptability, and how to align actions with long-term goals to create meaningful success in both business and life. Episode Highlights How a fighter pilot mindset transforms leadership and business performance Using the OODA loop to improve decision making under pressure Why debriefing is critical for continuous improvement and growth How self awareness strengthens leadership and execution The role of discomfort in achieving high performance results Why perfectionism blocks progress and slows execution How AI is impacting leadership, business strategy, and future growth The importance of clarity, curiosity, and intentional action Book Mentioned in This Episode Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Guest: Christian "Boo" Boucousis Christian "Boo" Boucousis is the CEO of Afterburner, a global leadership training company that helps organizations apply fighter pilot mindset and execution strategies to business performance. As a former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, Boo operated in high-pressure, high-stakes environments where fast decision making, adaptability, and precision were essential. After transitioning from the military, he built and led multiple businesses across global markets, bringing fighter pilot discipline into entrepreneurship, leadership development, and business strategy. Today, Boo is a recognized speaker and expert in leadership, execution, and high performance, helping leaders and teams improve decision making, increase accountability, and achieve measurable business results. His upcoming book, Flawless Leadership, expands on these principles, offering a modern framework for leading in uncertainty and driving consistent execution. Connect with Boo: Website: https://callmeboo.com Afterburner: https://afterburner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbooboucousis Listener Resource Access an interactive AI experience based on The Afterburner Advantage to apply fighter pilot leadership, execution strategies, and decision making frameworks in a practical way: https://ai.afterburner.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 of experience, Bridget helps real estate professionals and business owners grow with intention, strengthen their mindset, and build high performance businesses rooted in purpose and long-term success. Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealbridgetstuart Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealBridgetStuart/ Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I'd love to hear your story. View available dates and request your spot here: https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    42 min
  4. MAR 20

    Funding Fix and Flip Deals with Private Money

    Real estate investors often believe banks are the only way to finance property deals. When traditional funding disappears, many deals disappear with it. Yet some investors build thriving portfolios without relying on banks at all. Jay Conner, the strategy of raising private money for real estate takes center stage. After losing access to his bank credit line during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, Jay discovered how everyday people could become private lenders and fund real estate deals. That shift changed his business and allowed him to scale his investing with confidence. Jay explains how private money works, why investors should secure funding before finding deals, and how educating lenders creates long term relationships that benefit both sides. Explore the difference between private money and hard money, how self directed retirement funds can be used for lending, and the mindset shift that helps investors raise capital successfully. Episode Highlights • How losing bank financing during the financial crisis led Jay to discover private money • Why lining up funding before finding deals gives investors a competitive advantage • How everyday people can become private lenders and earn passive returns • The key differences between private money and hard money lending • The importance of educating potential lenders rather than pitching deals • How self directed retirement funds can be used to fund real estate investments • Risk management strategies including loan to value and equity cushions • Why mindset and relationships play a critical role in raising capital Book Mentioned Where To Get The Money Now by Jay Conner About Jay Conner Jay Conner is a nationally recognized real estate investor, speaker, and educator who teaches investors how to raise private capital to fund real estate deals without relying on banks. Jay began investing in real estate in 2003. Early in his career, he relied on traditional bank financing and a local line of credit to purchase properties. While that approach worked initially, it required large down payments, origination fees, and personal guarantees on every deal. Everything changed when the real estate market collapsed during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. His bank abruptly shut down his line of credit, leaving him with deals under contract and no funding. Determined to keep investing, Jay discovered the world of private money and began developing a system for raising capital directly from individuals. After refining his approach, the first person he asked provided $250,000 in private funding. Within just a few months, Jay raised more than $2.1 million from private lenders. What initially felt like a setback became the breakthrough that transformed his business. Today Jay continues to invest in real estate while teaching entrepreneurs how to create win win relationships with private lenders. His approach focuses on education, trust, and clear deal structures that protect both investors and lenders. Connect with Jay Conner Website https://www.jayconner.com Free Money Guide https://www.jayconner.com/MoneyGuide Private Money Scripts https://www.jayconner.com/scripts Book https://www.jayconner.com/book About the Host Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Stuart is the host of The Inner Estate Podcast, where conversations explore the intersection of business growth, real estate investing, mindset, and personal development. Through thoughtful discussions with entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders, the show highlights strategies that help individuals build both financial independence and purposeful lives. Connect with Bridget Website https://bridgetstuart.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetstuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridgetstuartofficial Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bridgetstuartofficial Interested in Being a Guest? Leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who have meaningful insights to share are welcome to apply to join the conversation. Schedule a time here https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    32 min
  5. MAR 17

    How Athletes Build Successful Businesses

    Athletes often develop discipline, resilience, and mental toughness that extend far beyond competition. Those same traits can become powerful tools for entrepreneurship and leadership. Athena Brownson's journey from professional freestyle skier to successful real estate professional shows how the mindset built through sports can translate into business success and long term personal growth. Athena shares how competing at an elite level shaped her ability to navigate adversity, build relationships, and grow a thriving real estate career in Colorado. Her story also includes a decade long battle with Lyme disease and autoimmune challenges that forced her to rethink how she approaches health, leadership, and business sustainability. Through resilience, strategic delegation, and a relationship driven approach to real estate, Athena reveals how adversity can strengthen both character and career. Episode Highlights • Athena's journey from professional freestyle skiing to entrepreneurship • How discipline from competitive sports translates into business success • Navigating Lyme disease and chronic health challenges while building a career • The resilience mindset that helps entrepreneurs overcome adversity • Why delegation is essential for scaling a real estate business • The power of relationship driven real estate and long term client trust • Recognizing strengths and building teams that support growth • Visualization, accountability, and habits that drive high performance Guest: Athena Brownson Athena Brownson is a Colorado based real estate professional serving the Denver metro area and mountain communities including Breckenridge. Before entering real estate, Athena competed internationally as a professional freestyle skier, traveling extensively and developing the discipline, resilience, and mental focus that now influence her approach to business and leadership. After retiring from competitive skiing, Athena transitioned into real estate and built a relationship driven business helping clients navigate complex real estate decisions. Her career has included leadership roles within the industry and work across both urban and mountain markets in Colorado. Athena's journey also includes overcoming significant health challenges. After years battling Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions, she experienced a major health turning point that reshaped how she approaches life and business. That experience strengthened her resilience and deepened her commitment to building a sustainable business aligned with health, balance, and long term success. Today Athena continues to grow her real estate career while focusing on authentic relationships, strategic delegation, and personal growth as the foundation for lasting success. Connect with Athena Website: https://athenabrownsonrealtor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor/ Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate Podcast. With more than 27 years of experience in the real estate industry, Bridget helps professionals grow with intention, elevate their mindset, and build businesses rooted in purpose and personal transformation. Connect with Bridget Website: https://therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbridgetstuart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBridgetStuart/ Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? Bridget loves connecting with leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are committed to growth and meaningful impact. View available recording dates and request your spot here: https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    51 min
  6. MAR 13

    BUILDING Success From the Inside Out

    Real estate success and business growth often appear to come from strategy, market timing, and deal making. Yet the most sustainable success in real estate investing and entrepreneurship begins with something deeper. Leadership mindset, emotional mastery, and personal discipline shape how entrepreneurs make decisions, build teams, and navigate uncertainty. For anyone pursuing business growth, real estate development, or high performance leadership, mastering the inner game becomes the foundation for lasting results. Host Bridget Ann Stuart sits down with real estate developer and entrepreneur Ari Rastegar for a powerful conversation about leadership mindset, personal transformation, and the inner game of business success. Ari shares how early real estate investing during law school evolved into a development portfolio spanning 38 cities across 13 states and more than five million square feet of assets. The conversation explores meditation, emotional intelligence, resilience, and how deep self awareness allows entrepreneurs and real estate investors to build stronger companies, navigate change, and create long term business success. Episode Highlights How Ari began real estate investing during law school Why mastering the inner game is critical for leadership and entrepreneurship The role of meditation and emotional awareness in high performance decision making How systemic personal transformation drives business growth and innovation Why resistance to change often limits entrepreneurs and leaders The connection between resilience, discipline, and sustainable success Lessons learned from building a large scale real estate development pipeline Why authentic leadership creates stronger teams and healthier organizations Book Mentioned in This Episode The Gift of Failure by Ari Rastegar Guest: Ari Rastegar Ari Rastegar is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and founder of Rastegar Property Company. He began investing in real estate during law school and built a real estate development portfolio spanning 38 cities across 13 states with more than five million square feet of assets. His work focuses on real estate investing, mixed use development, leadership growth, and building sustainable companies driven by long term vision. Ari is also the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book The Gift of Failure. Through his work in real estate development and entrepreneurship, he emphasizes resilience, health optimization, discipline, and leadership mindset as core principles for building successful businesses. His message resonates with a large community of real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders seeking both financial success and personal growth. Connect with Ari Website: https://rastegarcapital.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arirastegar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate Podcast. With more than 27 years of experience in real estate coaching, leadership development, and business strategy, Bridget helps real estate professionals and entrepreneurs elevate their mindset, grow their businesses, and create success rooted in purpose and personal transformation. Connect with Bridget Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealbridgetstuart Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealBridgetStuart/ Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate Podcast? I would love to hear your story. View available dates and request your spot here: https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    29 min
  7. MAR 10

    Expat Life The UNEXPECTED Mexico Lifestyle

    The idea of expat life in Mexico often begins as a dream of slower living, better weather, and a more connected lifestyle. For many professionals, retirees, and entrepreneurs, relocating abroad has become a real strategy for lifestyle design, financial freedom, and personal reinvention. In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, thousands of international residents have discovered a vibrant expat community, rich culture, and a lifestyle that blends affordability with world class experiences. A conversation with real estate expert Greg Gunter explores the reality behind expat life in Mexico and why San Miguel de Allende continues to attract global attention from Americans and Canadians seeking a better quality of life. Greg shares his journey from architecture and real estate development to building a thriving career helping international buyers relocate. Topics include relocating to Mexico, cost of living, healthcare, culture, retirement abroad, and the practical steps anyone can take to explore life as an expat. For professionals thinking about moving abroad, investing in Mexico real estate, or redesigning their lifestyle, this discussion delivers both inspiration and practical insight. Episode Highlights • How Greg's career in architecture led to a thriving real estate career in Mexico • Why San Miguel de Allende became one of the most desirable expat destinations in the world • What attracts Americans and Canadians to relocate to Mexico • The lifestyle advantages of expat living including culture, community, and climate • The real cost of living in Mexico compared with many U.S. cities • Practical first steps for relocating and becoming an expat • Why San Miguel is known as the culinary capital of Mexico • Healthcare, aging, and retirement considerations when living abroad • How resilience and life reinvention often lead people to their next chapter Guest: Greg Gunter Greg Gunter is a luxury real estate broker, architect, and international relocation expert based in San Miguel de Allende. With a professional background in architecture, development, and global real estate, Greg has built a respected reputation helping international buyers successfully relocate and invest in Mexico. His work focuses heavily on assisting American and Canadian clients who are exploring retirement abroad, lifestyle relocation, and second home ownership in one of Mexico's most culturally rich destinations. Greg's architectural expertise combined with deep knowledge of the San Miguel real estate market allows him to guide clients through both the practical and lifestyle aspects of expat living. Through years of experience, Greg has helped countless buyers navigate the process of relocating internationally while discovering the benefits of the Mexico lifestyle, including affordability, culture, climate, and community. Connect with Greg Website: GregoryGunter.com Email: Greg@GregoryGunter.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 of experience in the real estate industry, Bridget helps professionals elevate their mindset, strengthen their leadership, and build businesses rooted in purpose, resilience, and personal growth. Connect with Bridget Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealbridgetstuart Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealBridgetStuart Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate Podcast. I would love to hear your story. View available dates and request your spot here https://calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast

    33 min
5
out of 5
227 Ratings

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Unlock the Power Within to Build a Life Beyond the Ordinary Welcome to The Inner Estate, a transformational podcast where personal growth meets purpose-driven success. Hosted by Bridget Stuart, this show explores the untapped real estate within you: your mindset, your beliefs, your vision, and your voice. Each episode features deep, soulful conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who share powerful tools, personal stories, and game-changing insights on self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and living in alignment with your highest self. Whether you're a real estate professional, visionary entrepreneur, or simply on a mission to live boldly and authentically, this podcast invites you to reclaim your inner world to elevate your outer world. 🧠 Topics We Explore: Charisma, confidence & authentic influence Leadership & mindset mastery Navigating growth, fear & transformation Purposeful living & aligned action Real estate wisdom for the soul and business Step into The Inner Estate—because the most valuable property you'll ever own is the one within. New episodes every week. Subscribe, rate, and share with someone ready to rise. #TheInnerEstate #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #RealEstateWisdom #PodcastForEntrepreneurs #SelfMastery #EmotionalIntelligence