Nicole Aissa: Grit, Grace, and Choosing Growth

What does it look like to rebuild not just your career—but your entire way of showing up in the world?

In this raw and reflective conversation, Nicole Aissa joins host Mitch Felix to walk through the pressure-forged chapters of her life and career. From title rep to real estate leader and back again—with stops that include brokerages, burnout, and bodybuilding—Nicole’s journey is a masterclass in growth through grit, reinvention without ego, and returning to your own values when the path forward gets unclear.

Across nearly two decades, Nicole has recruited hundreds of agents, scaled multiple high-performing brokerages, survived injury, and done something few people ever manage: changed course intentionally. In this episode, she shares the decisions behind the title changes, the patterns she had to break, and the quiet power of reclaiming your time, energy, and identity after leadership leaves you empty.

This conversation spans:

• How to lead when your body is failing but expectations don’t stop

• Why top producers follow people—not just platforms or brands

• The hidden costs of success in fast-growth leadership roles

• What happens when external titles no longer match your internal compass

• Choosing boundaries, clarity, and physical strength over burnout

• The under-discussed reality of menopause, illness, and professional grit

• What Nicole learned through competitive bodybuilding after trauma

• Why saying “no” early is a gift, not a rejection

Nicole speaks candidly about what it means to rise in the real estate industry without losing yourself, the unexpected wisdom that came from nearly losing a finger, and how she’s now returning to title and escrow with more conviction—and calm—than ever before.

Whether you're a team leader, a top producer questioning your next chapter, or someone feeling the weight of transformation in real time, Nicole’s story offers grounded perspective and earned encouragement.

This isn’t about flashy comebacks or overnight pivots. It’s about sustained growth, quiet resolve, and the long-game work of building a life that holds.

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🎙️ Recorded live at Lawyers Title – Menlo Park

Guest: Nicole Aissa | Learn more: linktr.ee/nic_ace