LUXEtalk

Lisa Berg

Welcome to LUXEtalk- a podcast rooted in purpose, positivity, and the art of luxury living. This is where meaningful conversations meet inspired growth, exploring not just real estate, but the mindset, lifestyle, and choices that shape a life well lived. Each episode invites fresh perspectives- from market insights and investing wisdom to personal stories, creative thinking, and intentional success. Whether the conversation centers on real estate, opportunity, mindset, or modern luxury, LUXEtalk elevates the way you think, live, and how you show up in this beautiful world.

  1. 4d ago

    How to Identify Coercive Control & Build a Safe Exit Strategy

    🛡️ How do you spot emotional abuse when there are no physical marks? Fortune 500 Director and author Christine Dillard sits down with Lisa Berg on LUXEtalk to unpack the quiet mechanics of coercive control, gaslighting, and psychological manipulation. 🕊️ In this episode, Christine breaks down her 17-year journey, detailing how she used body intuition to recognize toxic dynamics, the safe step-by-step execution of an exit plan, and the reality of navigating high-conflict custody situations. 🔑 KEY INSIGHTS: ✔️ Hidden signs of coercive control vs. physical abuse ✔️ How trauma manifests physically through somatic signals ✔️ Actionable steps for quiet financial and legal exit planning ✔️ Reintegrating authenticity into corporate leadership after trauma 🎧 HOSTED BY: Lisa Berg 👤 GUEST: Christine Dillard – Fortune 500 Director & Author Christine Dillard is a Fortune 500 Director and the author of the debut memoir, The Truth She Showed Me. Drawing from her personal experience surviving coercive control and gaslighting, she provides firsthand insight into psychological abuse, trauma recovery, and personal autonomy while actively raising awareness and supporting healing for survivors. 🎀 If you're learning to trust your intuition and navigate big life transitions, this episode is for you! _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE DILLARD • Website: http://christinedillard.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthsheshowedme/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinedillard/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineDillard04/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW LISA BERG – LUXEtalk • Website: https://lisabergrealestate.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Identify Coercive Control & Build a Safe Exit Strategy
  2. Aug 7

    How High-Net-Worth Individuals & Brands Avoid Costly Lawsuits | Hillary Johns

    💎 Discover how to protect your assets, brand, and business before legal issues arise. In this episode of LUXEtalk, host Lisa Berg sits down with veteran trial attorney Hillary Johns, who has taken over 100 cases to verdict across California and New York. Hillary reveals the most common oversights investors make in luxury real estate, critical employment law protections, and how public figures can protect their reputation and intellectual property. 🎙 In this episode, you'll learn: 🔸 The real legal risks of high-end real estate purchases and neighborhood privacy 🔸 Essential employment safeguards, EPLI insurance, and handling workplace issues 🔸 How celebrities and public figures protect their likeness, image, and ideas 🔸 The limits of NDAs and understanding attorney-client privilege 🔸 A simple 1-page risk management checklist every business owner should use _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Lisa Berg 👤 GUEST: Hillary Johns – Founder & Managing Partner, Trial Lawyer (Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer) Hillary Johns is a trial attorney and the founder of Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer. She has extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, and business disputes. Operating out of California, she provides strategic legal representation for businesses and individuals, focusing on complex litigation, negotiations, and risk management. _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH HILLARY JOHNS • Email: info@hillarytriallawyers.com • Website: https://www.hillarytriallawyers.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryjohnstriallawyer/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-johns-80519483/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hillary-Johns-Trial-Lawyer-100057623552050/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW LISA BERG – LUXEtalk • Website: https://lisabergrealestate.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How High-Net-Worth Individuals & Brands Avoid Costly Lawsuits | Hillary Johns
  3. Jul 31

    High-End Luxury Stone Procurement with Olga Rakhmatulina

    💎 Ever wondered how top-tier developers and luxury homeowners source rare marble without running into costly delays or material failures? In this episode of LUXEtalk, host Lisa Berg welcomes Olga Rakhmatulina (Founder of Olga Marble), a luxury stone strategy advisor with over two decades of global procurement experience. From pivoting away from law school to visiting over 40 countries in search of the perfect quarry, Olga gives us an insider’s look at the world of ultra-luxury stone. 🎙 Highlights from the episode: 🔸 Uncompromising Quality: What separates true luxury stone from mass-market imitations. 🔸 Smart Procurement: How working directly with quarry owners saves time, money, and costly design mistakes. 🔸 Top 3 Exquisite Stones: Favorite rare marbles from around the globe. 🔸 Design Meets Function: Selecting natural stone tailored to family lifestyles, high-traffic hotels, and legacy estates. _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Lisa Berg 👤 GUEST: Olga Rakhmatulina – Luxury Stone Strategy Advisor & Founder of Olga Marble.  Olga Rakhmatulina is a Luxury Stone Strategy Advisor and the founder of Olga Marble. With over 20 years of global experience, she helps developers and architects navigate high-value stone procurement, eliminating material risks, costly delays, and budget overruns from the quarry to installation.  🔑 Listen in to discover why true luxury isn't about paying more, it's about paying smart! _____________ 👉🏻 REACH OUT TO OLGA RAKHMATULINA • Website: https://olgamarble.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o.rakhmatulina/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-marble-luxury-stone-material-strategy-specialist/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW LISA BERG – LUXEtalk • Website: https://lisabergrealestate.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    High-End Luxury Stone Procurement with Olga Rakhmatulina
  4. Jul 10

    Why Beautiful Homes Still Feel Wrong

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of LUXEtalk, host Lisa Berg sits down with Claudette Rowley, founder of Claudette Rowley Design and creator of the WIRED Method, to explore how thoughtful interior design can improve wellness, reduce stress, and transform the way we experience our homes. Claudette shares how her background in social work, leadership coaching, and consulting shaped her unique science-informed approach to designing homes and workplaces that support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. From neuroaesthetics and biophilic design to creating spaces that truly feel like a sanctuary, this conversation is packed with practical ideas for homeowners, real estate professionals, and luxury design enthusiasts. 🎧 Hosted by: Lisa Berg 👤 Guest:🏡 Claudette Rowley – Founder, Claudette Rowley Design | Interior Designer | Creator of the WIRED Method Claudette Rowley is the founder of Claudette Rowley Design and the creator of the WIRED Method™, a science-informed approach to interior design rooted in human behavior and wellness. She specializes in designing residential and workplace environments that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Wellness-first interior design principles ✔️ The WIRED Method explained ✔️ Neuroaesthetics and biophilic design ✔️ Home staging strategies that create emotional connections ✔️ Luxury design trends focused on comfort and intentional living 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Claudette Rowley: 🌐 Website → https://www.claudetterowleydesign.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/claudetterowley/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudette-rowley-1ba268 🎧 Follow Lisa Berg: 🌐 Website → https://lisabergrealestate.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Why Beautiful Homes Still Feel Wrong
  5. Jul 3

    The Hidden Revenue Sitting Inside Every Luxury Rental

    🚀 In this episode of LUXETalk, host Lisa Berg sits down with Nisha Franklin, co-founder of FromWhere, to explore how beautifully designed short-term rentals and boutique hotels are evolving into powerful e-commerce and passive income opportunities. Nisha shares the inspiring story behind FromWhere, the importance of intentional design, and how entrepreneurs can turn guest experiences into lasting revenue streams. 🎧 Hosted by: Lisa Berg 👤 Guest:🏡 Nisha Franklin – Co-Founder of FromWhere Nisha Franklin is the co-founder of FromWhere, an LA-based platform that transforms beautifully designed short-term rentals and boutique hotels into shoppable experiences. Leveraging her background in global brand marketing, she empowers hosts and designers to monetize their aesthetics while allowing guests to easily purchase the decor they fall in love with.  .  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building a business from a real customer problem ✔️ Why luxury is about experience—not price ✔️ Monetizing hospitality through design ✔️ The future of experiential shopping in travel ✔️ Entrepreneurial lessons on taking calculated risks 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, designer, or hospitality professional, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Nisha Franklin: 🌐 Website → https://fromwhere.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/fromwherefinds 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fromwherefinds 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishamfranklin 🎧 Follow Lisa Berg: 🌐 Website → https://lisabergrealestate.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    The Hidden Revenue Sitting Inside Every Luxury Rental
  6. Jun 19

    From Debt to Financial Freedom: Building Wealth That Lasts

    🚀 In this conversation on LUXEtalk, host Lisa Berg sits down with financial advisor and real estate investor Kathy Cuevas to explore wealth building, mindset shifts after the 2008 crash, and what true financial luxury really means. Kathy shares how she went from educator to investor, built a rental portfolio during a market downturn, and now teaches women how to achieve financial independence through intentional budgeting, debt reduction, and long-term investing strategies. 🎧 Hosted by: Lisa Berg 👤 Guest:🏡 Kathy Cuevas – Financial Advisor & Founder of Financial Freedom Pathway Kathy Cuevas is a financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Pathway with over 20 years of stock market experience. She began investing in rental real estate in 2007 and has over 15 years of experience teaching personal finance. Since retiring from her prior career in 2022, she focuses on coaching clients in budgeting, debt reduction, and long-term financial planning.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Investing during market downturns and building wealth through opportunity ✔️ Shifting from emotional spending to intentional financial planning ✔️ Redefining luxury as freedom, security, and peace of mind ✔️ Using budgeting as a tool for empowerment and clarity ✔️ Long-term real estate strategies and legacy building 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Kathy Cuevas: 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/1FinancialFreedomCoach/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/financial.freedom.pathway 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathycuevas/ 🎧 Follow Lisa Berg: 🌐 Website → https://lisabergrealestate.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/ 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    From Debt to Financial Freedom: Building Wealth That Lasts
  7. Jun 12

    How to Know If You Should Renovate or Move First

    🚀 In this episode of LUXEtalk, host Lisa Berg sits down with Cynthia Murphy, Principal Designer and Managing Partner of Murphy's Design LLC, to discuss the art and strategy behind successful home renovations. Cynthia shares how she built her design-build firm, why homeowners should prioritize design and planning before construction, and how thoughtful renovations can transform both the functionality and emotional connection people have with their homes. The conversation also explores remodeling versus moving, emerging luxury design trends, and the importance of creating spaces that truly reflect the homeowner's lifestyle. 🎧 Hosted by: Lisa Berg 👤 Guest:🏡 Cynthia Murphy – Principal Designer & Managing Partner, Murphy's Design LLC Cynthia Murphy is the principal designer and managing partner of Murphy’s Design, LLC, a Northern Virginia–based design-build firm she co-founded in 2007. A NARI Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler with over 20 years of experience, she specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, guiding clients through fully integrated, design-driven renovations. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Design-first remodeling strategies ✔️ Budgeting and feasibility planning for renovations ✔️ Deciding whether to renovate or relocate ✔️ Managing renovation stress and decision fatigue ✔️ Luxury design trends, smart homes, appliances, and lighting 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Cynthia Murphy: 🌐 Website → https://www.murphysdesignllc.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/murphysdesign/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmurphyckbr/ 🎧 Follow Lisa Berg: 🌐 Website → https://lisabergrealestate.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Know If You Should Renovate or Move First
  8. Jun 5

    She Removes Negative Energy From Luxury Homes

    🚀 In this episode of LUXEtalk, Lisa Berg sits down with Colleen McCann, founder of Style Rituals and author of Crystal Rx, to explore the intersection of luxury real estate, energy clearing, and personal transformation. Colleen shares her journey from high-fashion stylist to “energy stylist,” and how intuitive development led her into space clearing, crystals, and holistic home alignment work. 🎧 Hosted by: Lisa Berg 👤 Guest:🏡 Colleen McCann – Founder of Style Rituals, Energy Stylist, Author of Crystal Rx Colleen McCann is the Founder of Style Rituals, author of Crystal Rx, and a former fashion stylist with two decades of experience in the fashion and wellness industries. Based in Santa Monica, she specializes in energy clearing for luxury homes and aligning clients' personal style with their living spaces. Known as "The Energy Stylist," her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Goop, and Vogue. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Fashion industry to energy styling career shift ✔️ Intuition, psychic experiences & mentorship journey ✔️ Space clearing in luxury homes and real estate ✔️ Emotional attachment to objects and home energy flow ✔️ Crystals, mindset, and future wellness trends 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Colleen McCann: 🌐 Website → https://stylerituals.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/style_rituals 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkehttps//www.linkedin.com/in/styleritualsdin.com/in/lynda-griffin-6b619656/ 🎧 Follow Lisa Berg: 🌐 Website → https://lisabergrealestate.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lisabergrealestate/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.lisaberg/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berg-13489565/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    She Removes Negative Energy From Luxury Homes
5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

Welcome to LUXEtalk- a podcast rooted in purpose, positivity, and the art of luxury living. This is where meaningful conversations meet inspired growth, exploring not just real estate, but the mindset, lifestyle, and choices that shape a life well lived. Each episode invites fresh perspectives- from market insights and investing wisdom to personal stories, creative thinking, and intentional success. Whether the conversation centers on real estate, opportunity, mindset, or modern luxury, LUXEtalk elevates the way you think, live, and how you show up in this beautiful world.