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Everybody has been told to buy a house. LaTasha McDowell, a Realtor with The McDowell Group, Keller Williams Town & Country, says that may not be your dream, and that becoming a homeowner is walking into entrepreneurship. On episode 2 of Across the Table, Esther Jackson-Stowell talks with LaTasha about growing up around real estate in New Orleans, the credit mistakes many of us make, losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, and building a career by teaching first and selling second. In this conversation Credit mistakes, Katrina and starting over A prayer, 30 days and a resignation letter The round table: make your own space and your own table You are your brand The doctor analogy: why buyers need someone to explain it Renting, owning and the costs nobody explains Redlining, a will and protecting your family One practice for this week: know thy score Connect with LaTasha: latashamcdowell.com · Instagram and TikTok @luxliferealtor · YouTube LuxLife Realtor · Book a call with LaTasha Free guide: Know Thy Score, a 7-day homebuyer readiness reset: thebrokerstable.com/free/?g=know-thy-score (or comment SCORE on our Instagram) The playbook: Ownership Is Legacy, the 16-page homebuyer readiness playbook: thebrokerstable.com/product/ownership-is-legacy-playbook Read the magazine feature: thebrokerstable.com/magazine/latasha-mcdowell Chapters00:00 Cold open: buying a house may not be your dream00:33 Meet LaTasha McDowell01:24 Before we hit record: I'm the flower01:51 Growing up around real estate without knowing it04:29 Mortgage school with her best friend05:12 Credit mistakes, Katrina and starting over06:51 A prayer, 30 days and a resignation letter13:23 There's enough for everyone17:03 The round table: make your own table24:30 You are your brand25:52 The doctor analogy: educating the consumer28:54 Is homeownership your dream? Renting and owning31:52 Inspections and the costs nobody explains41:16 The largest transfer of wealth43:55 Redlining, a will and protecting family45:29 One practice this week: know thy score47:14 Most buyers are three to six months away49:43 Legacy and closing thoughts Executive Producer: Esther Jackson-Stowell. Produced and edited by The Broker's Table Studio. Want your interview produced like this? thebrokerstable.com/interview-packages For education and conversation only; not financial, lending, legal or tax advice. If you believe you experienced housing discrimination, contact HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at 1-800-669-9777 or hud.gov/fairhousing.

Many earn substantial incomes yet remain financially precarious. Esther and Kenneth Botwe examine why greater earnings do not automatically translate to lasting wealth.At the tableEsther sits with Kenneth Botwe, author and financial educator, to explore why a high income often fails to secure lasting wealth. They discuss the critical difference between earning and retaining.What this conversation coversThe paradox of high income and financial struggleIdentifying and addressing financial leakageStrategies to make income work more effectivelyKenneth Botwe's journey from poverty in GhanaUnderstanding your personal financial metabolismA line worth keepingHe believes earning more money does not automatically lead to financial security.Mentioned in this episodeKenneth BotweFinancial Metabolism (concept, assessment, brand)Why You Can't Get Ahead Financially? by Kenneth BotweKennethBotwe.comFinancialMetabolism.comThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealthThe Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Esther Jackson-Stowell reveals how real estate can be more than an investment; it is a powerful family strategy for building generational wealth and fostering financial literacy from a young age.At the tableEsther outlines how to transform everyday moments into profound lessons in real estate, engaging children in the journey of identifying potential and understanding value.What this conversation coversCultivating a mindset of opportunity in real estateInvolving children in property evaluation and decision-makingThe five pillars of real estate wealth buildingAge-appropriate financial conversations for childrenConnecting neighborhood value to family legacyA line worth keepingReal estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available.Mentioned in this episodeThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealthThe Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Many parents, with good intentions, inadvertently teach their children unhelpful lessons about money. Esther Jackson-Stowell shares her own missteps, offering you a path to avoid similar costs.At the tableEsther discusses six common mistakes parents make in teaching their children about money, revealing how these errors can undermine a healthy financial legacy.What this conversation coversThe hidden cost of shielding children from financial realitiesWhy inconsistency in money rules can be detrimentalThe importance of allowing children to face consequencesHow open communication fosters financial understandingBuilding resilience through managed discomfortA line worth keepingRescuing them from every consequence just teaches them that consequences don't stick.Mentioned in this episodeAntifragile by Nassim Nicholas TalebThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealthThe Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Many parents aim to protect their children, but Esther suggests that true preparation involves early engagement. Discover how fostering entrepreneurial spirit in youth can equip your children with invaluable life skills.At the tableEsther and her family share candid experiences of their children's early business ventures, revealing how these practical lessons build resilience, financial acumen, and a profound understanding of value in your own family.What this conversation coversCultivating an environment for young entrepreneursThe unexpected lessons from early business attemptsHow saying "no" encourages problem-solvingThe true value of earned money for childrenFostering courage and initiative in youthA line worth keepingThe goal is actually to develop skills and mindsets that will serve them for life.Mentioned in this episodeNaomi's lemonade standJoseph's dog walking businessThe children's rock selling ventureThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealthThe Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.