In this episode, we are thrilled to chat with James Piper, who brings over 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry. James is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their dreams of homeownership, believing that a home is more than just bricks and mortar—it's where memories are made and futures are forged.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Homeownership
• Adaptability
• The importance of mentorship.

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com. In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/japiper

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

In this episode, we tackle the essential questions every buyer should ask before diving into real estate investments. By understanding these key points, you can make informed decisions and build a successful investment portfolio.

Our guest, Lindsey Whitacre, is a seasoned Broker Associate at NextHome Realty Solutions BCS. With 11 years of experience as a Realtor in Central Texas, Lindsey specializes in residential asset management, buying, investments, and listings.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Utilizing FHA Loans: Discover how dedicating yourself to frequent moves can help you build a rental portfolio with minimal down payment.
• Assessing Investment Risks: Determine if this investment aligns with your risk tolerance.
• Leveraging Resources: Learn the crucial resources available to support your investment journey.

We love hearing from you! If you'd like to be a featured guest or have ideas for future topics, drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode, and as always... Live Well!

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett
Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112
Connect with Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/thedeplorablehousewife
Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

In this episode, we explore the impact of inflation on our economy and how we can take baby steps in securing our financial future most effectively. Learn with us as we navigate stocks, 401ks, and IRAs.

As a seasoned Financial Coach, our guest, Todd Divin, is committed to guiding individuals, families, and companies toward their financial aspirations with expertise and personalized strategies.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Being honest about where you are with your finances
• Taking the smallest of steps could make the most significant difference
• Filling different “buckets” to achieve your financial goals

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com. In the meantime, please watch for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with Todd: https://www.facebook.com/todd.divin.5

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

Get ready for episodes packed with power moves and savvy strategies in our 15th season, where financial wellness takes center stage.

Join us as we demystify the investing world, exploring everything from fractional ownership to the revolutionary landscape of digital currency.

It's time to take control of your financial future. Tune in to '15 Minutes of Wellness' and let the journey to financial empowerment begin.

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com.

In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

In this episode, we're exploring the art of preserving your power through stress management strategies. In a world that often feels like a pressure cooker, it's essential to equip ourselves with the tools to navigate stress gracefully. Join us as we share practical techniques to reclaim control over our lives and preserve our peace of mind.

We'll cover everything from mindfulness practices, boundary-setting breathing exercises, and time management strategies. But most importantly, we'll delve into the significance of self-care, social support, and healthy lifestyle habits. These are not just additional tasks but essential elements in maintaining balance amidst life's challenges, showing how much your well-being is valued and prioritized.

Our guest, Angela Roix, is a Community Sales Manager and a Wellness Ambassador at New Home Star. She is also a Plant-Based Health Coach and Yoga Teacher and loves helping people crush their health goals! When Angela is not helping someone find their dream home or reach their health goals, she is preparing a new plant-based recipe in the kitchen, listening to podcasts or reading, doing yoga, lifting weights at the gym, dancing in Zumba class, hiking a new trail, traveling, volunteering, and spending quality time with her fiance, three sons, two cats, and extended family.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Foundational strategies for effectively managing stress in everyday life
• How to recognize when you're at risk of burning out, and what steps can you take to prevent it
• Practical techniques/exercises that listeners can incorporate into their routines to alleviate stress

Pick an affirmation for this week's practice and say it out loud every morning.

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics?

Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com. In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-roix-793354158

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

This episode explores "Living by Design," which emphasizes the importance of aligning your decisions with your core values and principles. You create a life that reflects your authentic self by consciously integrating these guiding principles into your choices. This approach fosters clarity, purpose, and fulfillment in personal and professional domains.

Jessica Burnett is a Senior Community Sales Manager at New Home Star in the Columbus, Ohio, Division. Beyond her professional role, she finds fulfillment as a wife and mother to two remarkable adult daughters and two beloved dogs.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Embracing the concept of “Living by Design”
• How to identify our guiding principles
• Staying true to your guiding principles

For this week’s practice, celebrate your growth. How would you describe the growth you've experienced since the beginning of this year, and where do you envision yourself by the end of it?

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com. In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-burnett-96854886

Connect with Brionne:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

This episode explores how gratitude can lead to a more fulfilling life. How can we cherish the small blessings all around us and trust that life is happening for us, knowing that every challenge is meant to help shape us into the individuals we are meant to be?

Our guest, Leann, is a mother of 4 incredible children aged 20-40 and has four beautiful grandchildren. Leann was born with Spina Bifida and has overcome a multitude of struggles in her life. She gives all the credit to God, who gives her strength to walk in thankfulness in all situations. Her joyful heart and positive attitude are contagious to all who surround her. Leann is a licensed and ordained minister and has been a Spiritual Life Coach for 15 years. She specializes in taking you from the wilderness of your soul to the promised land of your spirit and teaches you how to discern between the two.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Presenting yourself with a state of gratitude in difficult moments
• How life is happening for you and not to you
• Ways in which we can cherish the small blessings (they add up to the big ones)

For this week’s practice, we invite you to focus on gratitude. Allow your heart to sit with the small blessings in your life. Can you envision how life is happening for you?

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com.

In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Leann: https://www.facebook.com/leann.honkekeister

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

This episode explores the value of vulnerability and the power of creating your personal circle of self-worth. Through candid conversation and reflection, we delve into how embracing change, creating space to recharge, and offering grace can lead you to be your most authentic self.

Kenneth Whitacre is the owner and founder of Authentik, a company that focuses on elevation and performance coaching, specifically on Team Dynamics and Internal and External Growth. When Kenneth is not in the gym, he travels the country with sports teams, business teams, and schools, offering school assemblies, mastermind retreats, elevation conferences, and Keynote speeches.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Being vulnerable & the gift of your true, authentic self
• Methods on how to pivot your mindset when facing challenges
• Owning what you need in moments of burnout and giving yourself time to process

For this week’s practice, recognize what you need during a challenging time and follow through to help you recharge and reconnect with your authentic self.

We love hearing from you. Would you like to be a featured guest, or do you have ideas for future topics? Drop us a line in the comments or email us at wellness@newhomestar.com.

In the meantime, please keep an eye out for our upcoming episode, and as always...Live Well!

Connect with Kenneth: https://www.instagram.com/kennethauthentik/

Connect with Brionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionne-thome-691486112

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblissett.

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com.