STEP INTO YOUR POWER (SUITE)

WELCOME

Y’all know I love a good holiday; I live for them! But the lead-up to Valentine’s Day? Now that is really something special. This is the stretch of time where everybody’s thinking about relationships, meaning who they trust, who they choose to invest in, and who they want on the team when big decisions get made. And no, I’m not just talking about romance. I’m talking about business, power, confidence, and putting yourself in spaces that actually move the needle.

This is exactly why this week, I want to talk about Power Suite and an event I’m throwing in Nashville that’s been percolating in my head for a while now. This didn’t come from a random brainstorm or a cute name on a vision board. Oh, no. This came from watching way too many smart, capable women play small or wait for permission they don’t need. Power Suite is about creating the right room. The kind where conversations are real and you step out a little taller than when you walked in.

So today, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this idea came together and what I actually want people to feel when they’re in that space. Because sometimes the most powerful move you can make, whether it’s right before Valentine’s Day or any day, is choosing yourself.

STORYTIME WITH GLENNDA

The 67 Percenters

I’ve been in enough rooms to know when something’s off, and for years this feeling has been something I couldn’t shake. I would walk into industry events, conferences, panels, or places with big stages and bright lights. Yet somehow in all of these spaces, it’s the men who seem to be holding the microphone… in an industry that is overwhelmingly made up of women.

Do y’all understand that women are 67% of the industry? But we sure as hell aren’t represented on 67% of those stages.

What galls me is that behind almost every one of those men is a woman making the business actually run. So often, we’re the ones keeping the plates spinning. We’re holding it together and doing the work. And yet we’re not equally represented. That frustration led my friend Kelly Anne Harris and me to the idea of Power Suite.

This power disparity goes deeper than just the industry. I want you ladies to think about this: how many of us were taught to give our power away without even realizing that’s what we were doing? 

Let me be crystal clear that I am not pointing fingers or assessing blame. Instead, I’m illuminating what I did wrong in my marriage. I told myself my ex was smarter than me with money. So, I defaulted to the idea that he was more qualified to make financial decisions, that he was better at seeing the big picture. Instead of stepping up and owning my power, I deferred to him because I thought that’s what a good wife did.

For example, back when Netflix was a brand new public company, I wanted to invest $5,000 of the money that I had earned my damn self in what I thought would be a big thing. But he didn’t like the idea, so we didn’t invest the money that I had earned my damn self in that stock. If y’all would like to do the math, that $5,000 investment would have been worth (deep breath, Glennda)… $2,000,000 today.

By deferring to him, even though he was dead-ass wrong, I thought I was being practical and responsible. Instead, this decision made me financially vulnerable.

When I look back and realize how many decisions I didn’t make because I didn’t trust myself, it’s sobering. I wanted to invest and take those risks. I had ideas and gut feelings. Yet I ignored them because I’d convinced myself I wasn’t the “money person.” That cost me more than I ever realized at the time. Not just financially, but in confidence, in agency, and in ownership of my own life.

Power Suite is my answer to that old version of myself. We’re not here to teach women how to sell houses better, or how to improve as a mortgage professional. Most of us already know already know how to do the job, backwards and in heels. What we don’t always know is how to stand in our authority. I want to help guide women on how to stop defaulting to someone else’s voice. I want to be part of the conversation where we talk about learning to show up without shrinking or apologizing.

When Kelly Anne and I asked women what they actually wanted from this community, the answer wasn’t more tactics or better scripts. Over and over again, we heard one word: confidence. Women are looking for the confidence to speak and lead. They want the confidence to trust themselves and just go ahead and buy the stock already.

Our In Charge event is not about competition. We’re not drawing brokerage lines or deferring to titles. Oh my stars, we’re not even pretending we’ve all got it figured out. Our In Charge event is basically a safe room. We’re creating a protected space where women can ask questions without being made to feel stupid. It’s where we can share what’s working without being judged. Most importantly, this will be where we’ll gather the tools to build financial independence our damn selves.

That’s why we’re coming to Nashville for our first event. We’re creating a place to plug in, power up, and make decisions from confidence instead of fear. The best part is that y’all don’t have to earn your seat at the table because you already belong there. If you’ve ever felt like you were waiting your turn or watching other people leverage your ideas while you stayed quiet, this room was built with you in mind. If you’re ready to stop giving your power away and start owning it, I want you there with us.

Come to Nashville.

Come sit in the room and be a part of the conversation.

Come step into your power with us.

GLENNDA’S GURU

Welcome, Jonathan Spears!

We haven’t had a guru for the past couple of weeks, which is why I’m extra excited to share my chat with Jonathan Spears today! Oh, my stars and stripes, this is one of those conversations that makes you sit up straighter. Now, Jonathan has never been interested in average, and it shows. He started college before he could legally drive (!), graduated with a business degree at nineteen (!!), cut his teeth in foreclosure resales, and then absolutely took over the luxury market along Florida’s Emerald Coast (!!!).

He’s built a $2 billion team, ranked among the top in the country, but what makes this conversation worth your time is how intentionally he thinks about growth, service, leadership, and legacy. This is basically a TED Talk on how discipline, market mastery, and a relentless work ethic actually translate into long-term success (without losing your family/soul/mind), so y’all are going to love this one!

Thanks, Jonathan!

GLENNDA BOUGHT GRANDMA’S HOUSE

And Now She’s in a Fight

Here’s the latest on the grandma house I bought! The good news is that the house update is moving right along. Progress is being made and every day I can see exactly how cute and comfortable it’s going to be when it’s done. This house will be a lovely home for someone and that makes me so happy.

That said, if y’all think buying a rental is all charm and passive income, allow me to lovingly disabuse you of that notion. All was going well… and then I got the call. My insurance was canceled. Um, what? “Well,” they explained, “It’s because the roof is curling and the pool isn’t operational.” And yes, I already knew this because I disclosed it and I paid for the policy anyway. That company happily cashed my check, sent an inspector out later, and then said, “Hold up, Glennda, never mind. You’ve got until February 26 to fix it all or you’re out.”

This is the part of real estate nobody puts on Instagram. When you buy an “easy” house, be prepared for hard surprises. So I called my roofer and I called my pool guy. I handled it. This is where having a deep bench matters. This is where relationships, reliability, and experience save you. I didn’t panic so much as I pivoted.

Here’s the real lesson: bumps in the road like this are the cost of building wealth. (Ironically, a new roof and pool repair kind of put that $3,000 I didn’t want to spend on cabinet painting and wallpaper removal into perspective.) The process isn’t always pretty or convenient. But when you understand the game and you’re willing to roll with the occasional punch, it’s absolutely doable.

Grandma’s house is still a great deal and it’s still moving forward. This is still a solid investment. But having my insurance cancelled reminded me—loudly—that owning property means owning the problems, too.

GLENNDAISM

Today’s Words of Wisdom

GLENNDA BAKER & ASSOCIATES

A Bridge to the Future

Some houses are a stop along the way. This one at 1015 Wiley Bridge Road in Woodstock, GA, is bridge to more space, more freedom, and a smarter long-term play. Sitting right where Woodstock, Roswell, and Milton all meet, this fully renovated brick ranch bridges the gap between location and land. And let me tell y’all, opportunities like this do not come around often in North Atlanta. Built in 1972 but completely reimagined, this home gives you the solid bones of classic construction with the look and feel of 2026. Roof, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, driveway… it’s all been done for you!

Inside, the layout bridges easy everyday living with effortless entertaining. One-level living on the main floor, a finished terrace level with a rec room and wine cellar below, and a covered back porch that runs the full length of the house. And outside? This is where the bridge really pays off. Set far back from the road, no HOA breathing down your neck about the hue of your Christmas lights, nearly four usable acres, excellent pool site potential, tons of parking, and room to expand, entertain, or just enjoy the luxury of space. This property bridges independence with convenience!

For anyone waiting for a home that connects land, location, lifestyle, and long-term upside, consider this your crossing. This is the bridge you’ve been looking for.