# From Single Mom to $40 Million in Production: Strategies Behind Kayla Tarabay's Growth | Ep. 612 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabay-s-growth-ep-612 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabay-s-growth-ep-612.md Podcast: [The Loan Officer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263) Published: 2026-03-26T21:27:30+00:00 Episode link: https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com/e/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabays-growth-ep-612/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/62bk7y753xqya73b/From_Single_Mom_to_40_Million_in_Production_Strategies_Behind_Kayla_Tarabay_s_Growth_Ep_6129t8es.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/episodes/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabay-s-growth-ep-612 Duration seconds: 2456 ## Resource In this episode of The Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Kayla Tarabay, a top-performing mortgage loan originator based in Massachusetts, for an in-depth and inspiring conversation. Kayla opens up about her remarkable journey, detailing how she navigated the challenges of becoming a single mom at just 22 years old and ultimately built a thriving mortgage business from the ground up. Over the course of three years, Kayla has impressively grown her funded loan volume from $12 million to an anticipated $40 million, demonstrating both her dedication and her expertise in the industry. Throughout the episode, Kayla discusses the early obstacles she faced, including balancing motherhood with her professional ambitions and overcoming self-doubt. She emphasizes the critical role that mentorship has played in her success, sharing how guidance from experienced professionals helped her develop the skills and confidence needed to excel. Kayla also delves into her strategic use of social media to connect with clients, build her personal brand, and generate new business opportunities. In addition to her business achievements, Kayla is passionate about empowering other women in the mortgage industry. She talks about organizing and participating in women-focused events that foster networking, education, and support among female professionals. Kayla’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of a positive mindset, and the importance of smart business strategies. Her journey serves as an inspiration to both new and seasoned loan officers, highlighting what’s possible with determination and the right support system. Kayla Tarabay stands out as a leading figure in the next generation of mortgage professionals, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/episodes/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabay-s-growth-ep-612/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/from-single-mom-to-40-million-in-production-strategies-behind-kayla-tarabay-s-growth-ep-612.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.