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January 24, 2025 47 mins

What does success really look like when you’re balancing career, family, and everything in between?


In this inspiring episode of the Heels, Handbags & Hustle podcast, host Rachel Earp sits down with Melissa Thompson, a real estate powerhouse from Memphis, Tennessee. With nearly four decades of experience and accolades like being Tennessee’s #1 agent and over $2 billion in personal home sales, Melissa shares her incredible journey in the real estate industry and beyond.


From balancing motherhood and an award-winning career to transitioning into mentorship and coaching, Melissa offers invaluable insights on navigating challenges, setting boundaries, and fostering success through strong relationships.


Together, Rachel and Melissa dive into:

The evolution of the real estate market and strategies for staying ahead. Why mindset and accountability are critical to thriving in a competitive field. Balancing career, family, and self-care without losing sight of your values. Leveraging social media as a powerful tool for real estate professionals. The significance of consistency, dedication, and authenticity in personal and professional growth.



Melissa’s passion for empowering others and giving back shines through as she shares her experiences working with philanthropic organizations and mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals. She is just...amazing!!


✨ Takeaways:

Success is rooted in relationships, accountability, and a strong foundation.

Prioritizing family and self-care is essential to avoid burnout.

Consistency and dedication are the keys to mastering any field.


🌟 Don’t Miss This Episode! Whether you’re in the real estate industry, an entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration to navigate your own hustle with grace and purpose, Melissa’s story will encourage and empower you.


📢 Connect with Melissa Thompson:

Follow her journey and gain real estate insights at Your Key to Memphis. You can also follow Melissa on Instagram @likemelissathompson


👜 Learn more about Rachel at www.rachelearp.com

👉 Watch the episode LIVE on YouTube HERE

Follow on Instagram @iamrachelearp


Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! (Especially if you know someone in Real Estate ;-)

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