[Ep. 409] Surviving to Selling Luxury Real Estate on Sunset with Mary Bonnet

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If you’re a big Selling Sunset fan like I am, then you’re going to love this episode! I had to pull a few strings with my publisher to get Mary Bonnet on the show, but I’m so glad! Not only did I absolutely love her new book Selling Sunshine: Surviving Teenage Motherhood, Thriving in Luxury Real Estate, and Finally Finding My Voice, but she was so candid about the ups-and-downs she’s experienced with money on the podcast too! I think she may be the first guest to share her credit score on the show, which she’s working on getting back into the 800s after her second husband forced her to declare bankruptcy.

I say it a few times throughout this episode, but Mary’s story is really about how resilience can be your superpower. Life can be difficult and unfair at times, but if you keep getting back up after each financial setback, you never know where it may lead you. In Mary’s case, it led her to a successful career as a luxury real estate agent in LA on top of being a star on Netflix’s popular TV show Selling Sunset.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:17 Guest Background
05:13 Resilience Through Teenage Motherhood
08:17 Navigating Life’s Challenges
11:08 The Move to Los Angeles
14:15 Building a Career in Real Estate
17:11 The Impact of Selling Sunset
20:13 The Reality of Reality TV
23:14 Financial Lessons Learned
26:13 Managing Money and Relationships
29:16 Future Aspirations and Projects
32:19 Advice to Younger Self

Takeaways

Resilience is a key theme in Mary’s life story.
Working multiple jobs was essential for survival during college.
Maintaining separate finances in relationships is crucial for independence.
Mary emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and control.
The reality TV industry can exaggerate personal qualities and insecurities.
Compassion and understanding are vital in real estate dealings.
Mary’s journey highlights the importance of hard work and perseverance.
She advocates for making informed financial decisions.
The impact of reality TV on personal relationships can be significant.
Mary is focused on future projects and collaborations.

Things I Mentioned in the Episode

Buy a copy of Mary Bonnet’s book Selling Sunshine: Surviving Teenage Motherhood, Thriving in Luxury Real Estate, and Finally Finding My Voice
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My free resource library, where you can find budget spreadsheets & more!
Apply to enroll in my investing course Wealth Building Blueprint for Canadians
Register for the next cohort of my Budgeting Together Accountability Group
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