# Turning Adversity into Purpose and Building a Resilient Real Estate Business

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Podcast: [KGCI: Real Estate on Air](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kgci-real-estate-on-air-6799065)
Published: 2026-08-31T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://realestateonair.transistor.fm/episodes/turning-adversity-into-purpose-and-building-a-resilient-real-estate-business
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## Resource

Summary: In this episode of Women Who Rise, host Heather Manzi interviews Kathleen Barela, founder of Barela Real Estate Group. Barela reflects on her two decades in real estate, detailing how treating clients like family helped build her referral-only business. She shares her transition from a solo agent to team leader, emphasizing how overcoming chaotic disorganization and trusting team members allowed her to scale. Barela also candidly discusses overcoming personal adversity, establishing daily non-negotiable mindset habits, and using intentional leadership to create long-term business success.

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