296. Money, Motherhood & Multifamily: Creating True Freedom With Mandy McAllister
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
Release Date: 09/02/2025
307. Stop Hustling & Start Leading with Grace: The Grace Codes with Dr. Kelly Martin Schuh
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
You can't 10X your business by just working harder. Actually, the harder you push, the more you push away what you're trying to create. Dr. Kelly Martin Schuh shares The Grace Codes framework—and this conversation wrecked me in the best way. Five hours into climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a guide asked Dr. Kelly to hand over her backpack. She refused. Every other woman had surrendered theirs, but she insisted she was fine. Then she realized she was weaving on the trail—a sign of oxygen deprivation she hadn't even noticed. The truth? It took 28 porters and guides to get 5 women to the summit....
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306. Empowering Women in Development: Real Estate, Capital, and Confidence with Katie Kim
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
In this powerful conversation, Sarah sits down with real estate developer Katie Kim to uncover game-changing strategies for women building wealth through business—not just in it. Katie shares her journey from building someone else’s dream to creating multimillion-dollar developments of her own—and how she’s now helping other women do the same. They cover everything from unlocking public-private capital partnerships to redefining what success looks like when women own their value (and their land). Bonus! Get Katie’s free Deal Development Checklist + access the Build Your Buy Box...
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305. Decision Fatigue Is Killing Your Business: Rena Duell's Story
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
What happens when a successful entrepreneur realizes that her thriving business is costing her health, joy, and sanity? In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend podcast, Sarah sits down with Rena—a former event business owner turned founder of One Team Partners—to talk candidly about reinvention, burnout, and building smarter business ecosystems. What You'll Learn From battling anxiety attacks and migraines to creating a business supporting other entrepreneurs, Rena shares lessons every solopreneur needs to hear. They dive into: Rena's personal story of walking away from her...
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304. The Anger Bag, Shame Sandwich & Question Box: Tools That Help Kids Process Trauma with Jeanette Yoffe
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
Jeanette Yoffe is a psychotherapist, author, foster care survivor, and a powerhouse of healing wisdom. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey from the foster system to becoming a therapist. We unpack tools she's created—like the Anger Bag and Shamewich—to help children process big emotions like rage, shame, and grief. What we cover in this episode Her personal adoption journey & one-woman show How trauma shapes identity—and how it doesn’t have to define us What the “inner courtroom” and “primal wound” really mean Why transparency is essential in...
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303. Living Your Purpose Out Loud: Lateshia Pearson on Confidence, Vulnerability & Being Real
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
What does it actually look like to live your purpose while growing a business, being in the public eye, and staying true to yourself? In this episode, Sarah sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and reality TV star Lateshia Pearson for a heart-opening conversation on empowerment, authenticity, and navigating life’s curveballs with grace and grit. From the magic behind her Mingling Over Mimosas event to the raw realities of being vulnerable on reality TV, Lateshia shares how she built a brand from scratch, how she pushes past fear, and why living in her purpose is non-negotiable. What...
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302. Self-Directed IRAs: The Retirement Strategy Nobody Told You About with Kaaren Hall
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
Only 4% of people know about self-directed IRAs—accounts that let YOU control your retirement investments instead of a financial advisor. Kaaren Hall, CEO of UDirect IRA Services, explains how your IRA can invest in real estate, private lending, local businesses, and things you actually believe in. For women entrepreneurs struggling to access capital, this $40 trillion pool of retirement money changes everything. Learn what self-directed IRAs are, how to get started, and why this matters for your financial future. Pop in those earphones. Let's talk retirement. What You'll Learn What...
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301. From 40 Guitar Students to Two Thriving Businesses: How Rachel Lipson Built Multiple Income Streams Without Burning Out
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
Sarah sits down with Rachel, a spirited creative and entrepreneur, to talk about how she followed two passions and turned them into thriving businesses: a music school and a travel company. Rachel shares the real behind-the-scenes of transitioning from preschool teacher to founder of Blue Balloon School and Brooklyn Family Travelers. What You'll Learn Why burnout actually led to business clarity Rachel’s struggles with delegation—and how she’s learning to let go Lessons from crossing industries (guitar to global travel?! Yes, really.) How to manage multiple businesses and...
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300. 300 Episodes and Counting: Why Your Dreams in Progress Matter More Than Perfect Timing
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
300 episodes. Hundreds of stories. And one big truth: You did this. In this milestone episode, Sarah Walton reflects on the incredible journey of the Game On Girlfriend® Podcast—from recording in her basement to showing up every single week (even when no one was watching...yet). She shares the lessons she’s learned along the way about consistency, self-trust, and what really happens when you refuse to give up on your dreams. This episode isn’t just about looking back—it’s a celebration of YOUR dreams in progress. Sarah lays down the truth about what to do when you want to...
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299. From Corporate Layoffs to Creative Freedom - How Trinette Faint Built Her Multi-Hyphenate Career
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
In this week’s episode of The Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Trinette, a creative powerhouse who has lived multiple lifetimes—in modeling, tech, film, and beyond. After losing her corporate job, she took a gap year to build the creative career she actually wanted. What You'll Learn From modeling in France to starring in indie films Inventing your own rules when the path ahead isn’t clear How to survive a layoff and create the career you actually want Trinette’s rollout of her curated networking experience—and why in-person connections still...
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298. How to Become Your Own Bank: Infinite Banking for Women Entrepreneurs with Erica Neal
The Game On Girlfriend Podcast
What if the key to financial freedom wasn't another retirement account… but a completely different way of thinking about money? In this episode of The Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, Sarah sits down with finance educator and founder Erica Neal to talk about infinite banking—a strategy that uses custom-designed life insurance policies to help you grow wealth, keep liquidity, and still protect your future. What You'll Learn Erica shares her unfiltered story: from teen mom to Wall Street to building her own wealth management firm, centered on empowering financial education. The...
info_outlineWhat does real financial freedom look like for a mom? It's not about choosing between wealth and presence - it's about creating both. In this powerful conversation, Sarah sits down with real estate investor and GoBundance Women leader Mandy McAllister to explore how women can build genuine freedom through smart property investing.
Mandy's story starts with a tear-filled breakdown in a hospital parking lot and transforms into a blueprint for escaping corporate burnout without sacrificing family time. From medical device sales to building a real estate empire centered on values (not hustle), she proves that you can think bigger, move smarter, and stop waiting to prioritize your real life.
This isn't your typical real estate podcast episode. This is about feminine energy in business, receiving instead of forcing, and creating wealth with intention rather than endless grinding. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to level up your existing portfolio, consider this your permission slip to finally take action.
What You'll Learn
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The exact moment Mandy knew she had to leave corporate (and how $2,000 in rental income saved her)
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Why multifamily investing beats single-family properties every time
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Her house hacking strategy that eliminates housing costs while building wealth
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How to manage properties with intention, not burnout
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The difference between masculine "attack mode" and feminine receiving energy in business
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Practical steps for moms who want both wealth and presence with their families
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Why going bigger in real estate is actually easier (and the government incentives that prove it)
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How she turned property renovation into bonding time with her teenage daughter
Episode Summary
Beyond the real estate strategies, this episode reveals the deeper transformation possible when women reject hustle culture for sustainable wealth building. Mandy's house hacking approach eliminates housing costs while the live-in flip method can generate hundreds of thousands in tax-free profits - but the real magic happens in the mindset shifts.
The conversation explores why multifamily properties offer better financing and easier management than single-family investments, with government incentives that make larger deals more accessible. Mandy's daily dashboard system allows her to manage 373 units without being tied to her phone, proving that scaling doesn't require sacrificing presence.
A standout moment involves Mandy and her 15-year-old daughter spending 36 hours renovating a rental unit together - work that created deeper bonding than typical parent-teen interactions while teaching practical wealth-building skills. This hands-on approach demonstrates how real estate investing can strengthen family relationships while building generational wealth.
Sarah and Mandy discuss their upcoming collaboration and the movement they're creating for women who refuse to choose between financial success and family connection. The episode includes exclusive access to Mandy's signature course for listeners ready to begin their own real estate journey.
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Ep 21: 3 Things Every Successful Woman Must Have https://sarahwalton.com/3-things-for-success/
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Ep 287: The $68 Trillion Wealth Transfer: Why the Future of Money is Feminine https://sarahwalton.com/wealth-transfer-women/
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Ep 131: How Do You Grow a Business When Your Schedule Is Crazy? https://sarahwalton.com/grow/
Special gift from Mandy
Signature program, Buy Small Multis: The Step-by-Step Blueprint to Building Wealth and Gaining Financial Independence Through Small Multifamily Properties.
This course is designed to help women gain the confidence and clarity to acquire their first cash-flowing small multifamily property faster and with better returns than traditional single-family investing. Inside, you'll learn how to underwrite deals, build broker relationships, and uncover the hidden gems that lead to real financial freedom and passive income.
Use code GIRLFRIEND at checkout to get $500 off your enrollment.
LINK: https://programs.mandymcallister.com/buy-small-multis
Connect with Guest Mandy McAllister
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Website: https://www.mandymcallister.com/
About Mandy McAllister
Mandy McAllister is a multifamily real estate investor, mindset ninja, and connector. She spent the bulk of her career in medical device sales chasing cases and commission checks. In 2021, Mandy left her W2 to lean on the financial independence she built through real estate investing. Mandy now serves as CEO of GoBundance women, a tribe of healthy, wealthy, generous women who choose to lead epic lives.
Her real estate expertise includes repositioning underperforming assets to increase cash flow and value. Her portfolio is currently comprised of 373 doors of B-class workforce housing, furnished student housing, and a motel reposition. She is most proud to be mama to her hilarious 8-year-old son Duncan, who, coincidentally, wants to be a real estate investor when he grows up.
Free gift from Sarah
Book a free 15-minute call to explore working together: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/60d4f7f6/appointment/52999780/calendar/909961?appointmentTypelds%5B%5D=52999800
Ready to shift from chasing to receiving in your business? Book your call with Sarah today and discover how The Abundance Academy can help you scale with soul, strategy, and sanity.
Work with Sarah
Apply for The Abundance Academy group coaching program https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/
Connect with Sarah
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Website: https://sarahwalton.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton/
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About Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton is a business coach specializing in helping women entrepreneurs overcome internal barriers to success. With a background in trauma-informed coaching and nervous system regulation, she takes a holistic approach that addresses both mindset and tactical business skills. Featured on The Today Show and speaking at women's conferences worldwide, Sarah has helped hundreds of women build profitable, sustainable businesses aligned with their values while healing the deeper blocks that keep them playing small. She's the creator of The Money Mindset Course, The Sales Mastermind, The Abundance Academy, and host of the 5-star rated Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, becoming the go-to source for women who want to build businesses that honor both their ambition and their nervous system's need for safety.