What happens when your biggest identity suddenly shifts, and you have to rebuild from the inside out?

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Lynchpin Podcast, Nora sits down with her daughter, Mary Jo Smith, a recent college graduate and former Division I athlete, for a candid mother-daughter conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to grow through disappointment.

Mary Jo opens up about the challenges of stepping away from competitive sports and shares how she found new ways to define success, self-worth, and fulfillment. Together, Nora and Mary Jo reflect on the realities of pursuing big goals, dealing with failure, and the courage it takes to slow down when everyone expects you to speed up.

Whether you're a young professional trying to find your way or a parent supporting your child through transition, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with grace, grit, and authenticity.

Episode Takeaways:

• Identity beyond the scoreboard: How Mary Jo redefined her self-worth after stepping away from college athletics
• The power of pivoting: Why choosing to step away from a path that no longer serves you can be a sign of growth, not failure
• The role of community and connection: How being a “connector” can become a career superpower
• Mindset matters: The emotional work of self-acceptance and staying grounded when life doesn’t go as planned
• Letting go of timelines: How to embrace your own pace and trust the unfolding

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Ever wondered how much of your personal life should show up at work, and what happens when it does?

Welcome back to The Lynchpin Podcast! In this third episode, we shift gears and get personal. I reconnect with my friend and returning guest, Maribeth Lynch, to discuss the messiness of balancing real estate with motherhood. We also reflect on the guilt and pride of raising kids while juggling a high-stakes, unpredictable career.

But this episode isn’t just about parenting: it’s about boundaries, perception, and how different generations (and genders) are judged for showing up as their full selves at work. This episode is for anyone who's ever struggled with where to draw the line between their personal and professional lives (or wonders who’s drawing that line for them). You'll also hear about what professionalism means today, why it still matters, and where the double standards lie, especially for women in real estate.

Episode Takeaways:

• Professionalism still counts: Why showing homes with your kids may not send the message you think it does
• The double standard is real: How male agents are perceived differently from women when family life overlaps with work
• The emotional weight of working moms: Guilt, pride, and everything in between when you’re building a business and raising a family
• Blurred lines and generational shifts: Are boundaries fading—or just evolving?
• Dress the part: Why your image in the community still matters and how to own your professional identity

Connect with Maribeth Lynch:

• THRIVE Real Estate Specialists website
• LinkedIn

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In real estate, relationships, and networking are so crucial to succeed that an introverted real estate agent almost sounds like an oxymoron. Still, being as charismatic as a rockstar on tour won't lead you to success by itself — you must also know vital information or at least "be the source of the source," be authentic, and many other things you discover along the way in our second episode.

Today, we go through part two of our conversation with Maribeth Lynch, where we uncover the secrets for building genuine client relationships while maintaining authenticity.

Tune in to the second episode of The Lynchpin Podcast. Join us as we discuss the complexities of social media in real estate and the importance of promoting social events to foster new relationships and strengthen old ones. You'll also gain valuable insights into the best ways to stay connected with customers after deals are closed, navigate the fine line between self-promotion and sincere giving, and much more.

Episode Takeaways:

• Consistency matters: Whether it's quarterly newsletters or annual events, keeping in touch with clients is crucial
• The value of personal touches: The impact of small gestures on creating lasting impressions
• Authenticity over promotion: Being genuine with customers pays thousands of times more than any kind of self-promotion
• Get a CRM!: Putting your data together as soon as you can is something you'll thank yourself for forever
• It's not only about charisma: While relationships are crucial, many other attributes make a great real estate agent

Connect with Maribeth Lynch:

• THRIVE Real Estate Specialists website
• LinkedIn

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