"Inspired to Invest" Podcast

"Inspired to Invest" Podcast

The "Inspired To Invest" Podcast shares stories from inspirational business owners, entrepreneurs and real estate investors, how/why they got started, challenges/obstacles faced, successes achieved, lessons learned and much more. Never miss an episode! The host of "Inspired To Invest", Serena Holmes, ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency for 18 years and has been investing in real estate for over ten years. Throughout the course of her career, she has had the chance to get to know some super amazing people who have taken charge of their lives to start a business and/or invest in real estate to completely change the trajectory of their finances, their future, and the legacy they will leave behind for their family. With this said, the concept for “Inspired To Invest” was born. Please join in as we journey through the episodes, featuring inspiring stories from business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. We hope that by hearing these stories that you will find the inspiration, encouragement, and confidence, to get started on your own path. "When you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit!" To watch episodes rather than listen to them, go to Serena's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@serenaholmesrealtor/podcasts and make sure you subscribe! For past episodes or to apply to be on the show, go to https://linktr.ee/inspiredtoinvestpodcast and to get in touch directly, go to inspiredtoinvestpodcast@gmail.com. In addition, Serena recently launched a new business called Executive Lens. Turn content into connection! At Executive Lens, we curate compelling content to help busy business owners, executives, and investors build powerful personal brands on LinkedIn and beyond. After all, attraction is the ultimate flex! Learn more at https://executivelens.co Thank you in advance for your support.

Episodes

February 18, 2026 30 mins

The path to passive income starts HERE! 

Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week, Chutima Barrios is with us from Rent Roll Capital. 
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We unpack how she transitioned from a demanding W-2 career into multifamily real estate, ultimately growing $35 million in assets under management — all while raising two young children. 

Chutima’s story didn’t start with massive deals or syndications. 

It st...

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Is creating generational wealth for your family one of your financial goals?

Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week, Shannon Robnett is with us for ep131. 

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Shannon is the founder of Shannon Robnett Industries. He is a seasoned real estate developer and syndicator with over 30 years of experience in construction, multifamily development, alternative assets, and tax-advantaged investing.

Sh...

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From market crash to cash flow! 

What does it REALLY take to live off real estate not just own a few rentals, but build true financial freedom, time freedom, and legacy wealth? 

Welcome back to ep130 of Inspired To Invest. To watch rather than listen, click HERE.

This week, I sit down with Jo Anna Wright, the founder of Bottom Line Wealth. 

We unpack her 25-year journey in real estate, from losing everything during the 2008 financial c...

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Artificial intelligence isn’t evolving business… It’s rewriting the rules entirely.

Welcome back to Inspired To Invest, this week Peter Swain is here for episode 129.

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He is a global AI and digital disruption strategist from Wiltshire, England. With over 30 years at the front lines of every major technology shift. 

From the birth of the web to today’s rise of agentic AI, Peter shares what m...

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What does it really take to go from working as a corrections officer to becoming a full-time real estate investor, operator, and developer?

Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week, Belen Hipskind is joining us for episode 128.

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Belen is a hands-on real estate investor based in Ponca City, Oklahoma, who has rehabbed, rented, and sold 50+ units in just six years — while raising a family and ...

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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem. 

It’s a leadership, business risk, and personal responsibility issue, especially in the age of AI.

Welcome back to ep127 of Inspired To Invest with Dominic Vogel.

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Dominic is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and President of Vogel Cyber Leadership and Coaching, to unpack how cyber threats have evolved and what business owners, executi...

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January 7, 2026 30 mins

How do you reinvent yourself in the midst of a successful career? Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. 

This week, Terry Kirk is here for ep126. 

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Terry is a former courtroom lawyer turned tech innovator and award-winning novelist. 

In this episode, we explore how reinvention, resilience, and creativity can shape a fulfilling second act. Terry’s debut novel, Pitfall (Bay Press 2025), was named a T...

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If you’ve ever wondered how far grit, creativity, and pure resilience can take you in real estate… this episode will stick with you.

Welcome back to episode 125 of Inspired To Invest. 

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In today’s conversation, I sit down with Shawn Getty, one of the most explosive success stories in Canadian real estate. In just six years, Shawn went from broke, injured, newly divorced, and living on a mattress...

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If you’ve been trying to figure out how to build financial freedom for your family, then this episode is for you. 

Welcome back to Inspired To Invest!

This week, Reine Becker is here for ep124. Reine is the founder of Becker Premier Properties, a Houston-based multifamily investment firm helping high-income professionals create passive income, legacy wealth, and lifestyle freedom. 

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Reine shares ...

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December 3, 2025 32 mins

What if the way you’ve been taught to save for college is actually costing you more—and reducing your child’s financial aid eligibility? 🎓

Welcome back to ep123 of Inspired To Invest. To watch rather than listen, click here.

Lance Morgan, author of College Funding Secrets, is here to uncover powerful, little-known strategies to pay for your kids’ education—without draining your savings or missing out on financial aid.

Lance shares ho...

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What if your next investment didn’t just build wealth — but created unforgettable memories, too? 

In this inspiring episode of Inspired to Invest, Serena Holmes sits down with DeAnna Lee, founder of Collective Destinations, a lifestyle-hospitality investment fund redefining what it means to invest in real estate. 

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From house hacking before it was a trend to building luxury resorts in the Domini...

November 19, 2025 25 mins

In this episode of Inspired to Invest, I sit down with Basem Hanna — serial entrepreneur, cannabis pioneer, and now real estate developer / exempt market dealmaker through his firm Almega Co. 

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Basem’s journey is compelling...

From scaling TerrAscend (TER.CN), navigating cannabis regulations and market cycles, to executing a strategic exit — then leaning into real estate development, capital mar...

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November 12, 2025 27 mins

What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a brand that parents everywhere love and trust? 

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In this episode of Inspired To Invest, host Serena Holmes sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels — the award-winning Canadian company that grew from a basement startup to a multi-million-dollar international brand. 

Julie shares how she and three friends turned a common parentin...

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What does it really take to build wealth, find balance, and create a legacy for your family — all while navigating the ever-changing world of mortgages?

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In this episode of Inspired To Invest, host Serena Holmes sits down with Steve Betel, better known as Steve the Mortgage Man, to explore his inspiring journey from the hospitality industry to becoming a trusted mortgage advisor helping familie...

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In this episode of Inspired To Invest, I sit down with Lamia Tabina, Dubai-based entrepreneur, founder of Logo & Co, and creator of Chic CEO.

Lamia shares her inspiring journey from sketching logos for $30 to running a successful creative agency that empowers brands and entrepreneurs across the UAE and beyond.

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We dive deep into her strategies for building a brand that converts, the importance o...

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Ready to grow your wealth in real estate without the landlord headaches? 

In this episode of Inspired To Invest, I sit down with Andrew Kim, CEO of SHARE, a tech-driven company making U.S. rental property ownership simple, profitable, and stress-free for Canadian and international investors.

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Andrew shares how SHARE empowers busy professionals to own cash-flowing U.S. rentals while skipping the ...

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Ever wondered how to align wealth with your core values—and even manifest the life you’re meant to live? 

Welcome back to ep116 of Inspired To Invest. To watch rather than listen, click here.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Tracey Lundell—Senior Investment Advisor and founder of Sea Glass Wealth—to unpack Master Planifesting, the powerful sweet spot where strategic financial planning meets manifestation and meaningful visi...

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Ready to take control of your financial future? 

Don’t miss this powerful episode of Inspired To Invest with Michael Iuculano, a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and wealth-building expert. In this in-depth conversation, Michael shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a multi-million-dollar portfolio, offering actionable strategies to help you achieve financial independence.

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If you want to make sure you’re prepared for your retirement, this is an episode of Inspired To Invest you won’t want to miss.

Welcome back to ep113 with Steve Selengut. To watch rather than listen, click here.

In this episode of Inspired to Invest, I sit down with Steve Selengut, a veteran investment manager, wealth coach, and author of Retirement Money Secrets

With over 40 years of experience managing 325+ portfolios across the U....

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What does it take to sell over $2 billion in real estate while building a boutique brokerage that thrives—even through the toughest markets? 

Welcome back to ep113 of Inspired To Invest with Scott Harris. To watch rather than listen, click here.

Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Estate in New York City, to unpack his journey from starting out in rentals to becoming a top producer, investor, and now author of the upcoming book Th...


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