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Notorious WMNHow The Loan Store Is Redefining Mortgage Culture with a No-A**hole PolicyIn this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious, host Paige Hernandez sits down with one of the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry — Phil Shoemaker, CEO of The Loan Store (TLS) — for a deep, candid, and refreshingly human conversation about leadership, culture, purpose, and the future of lending.
With nearly 30 years in the industry, Phil has lived through massive market shifts, the rise and fall of major lenders, the grit of building Caliber from the ground up, and the explosive growth of HomePoint. But today’s conversation goes far beyond resumes and industry accolades. Phil opens up abo...
2025-12-2634 minNotorious WMNFrom Fired Single Mom to 27-State CEO — The Real Story of Resilience with Corrina CarterIn this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious WMN, Paige Hernandez sits down with Corrina Carter, Founder & CEO of CMS Mortgage, to share one of the most honest, raw, and inspiring business journeys you’ll hear in the mortgage and entrepreneurship space.
After being fired as a single mom with two kids and no backup plan, Corrina rebuilt her life from the couch of uncertainty to leading a company now operating in 27+ states with more than 160 team members.
She opens up about the early years of survival mode, relying on friendship to keep the lights on...
2025-12-0126 minNotorious WMNDr. Jen Welter - First Female NFL Coach - STANDOUT PODCAST - Austin 2025In this powerful episode of STANDOUT by Notorious, host and founder Paige Hernandez sits down with the legendary Dr. Jen Welter — the first female coach in NFL history, a multi-gold medalist, and a trailblazing force in women’s sports, leadership, and personal empowerment.
This is one of the most inspiring, honest, and transformative conversations we’ve ever had on the show.
Jen’s story reads like a movie — earning two gold medals on the U.S. national team, dominating women’s professional football for 15 years, becoming the first woman to play running back in men’s professional...
2025-11-1736 minNotorious WMNTeresa Reber - The Loan Store - STANDOUT PODCAST - Austin 2025🎙️ STANDOUT Podcast — “Redefining Leadership and Culture in the Mortgage Industry”
In this powerful live conversation from the Notorious event in Austin, host Paige Taylor Hernandez sits down with Teresa Reber, Chief Operating Officer of The Loan Store, to unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, collaboration, and courage in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Teresa, a 22-year mortgage veteran, shares her journey from loan officer to executive leadership, offering a transparent look at how she and CEO Phil have reshaped The Loan Store’s culture to prioritize people over profit. Rather than focusing rewards at the top, t...
2025-11-0427 minNotorious WMNKristi Murphy - Real Estate Expert - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 10Ever wonder how the “magic” in your business really happens?
Kristi Murphy, a powerhouse in the mortgage and real estate world, joins us to reveal how action, connection, and mindset—not a perfect business plan—can completely shift your trajectory.
From her early days as a 23-year-old breaking into the industry to now mentoring clients and building a thriving business, Kristi shares the moments that redirected her path and the lessons she learned along the way. In this episode, Kristi gets real about: The pivotal “whoosh” moments that changed everything—like saying yes to a tiny local spe...
2025-09-0123 minNotorious WMNEelishe Taylor - Mortgage Broker - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 09🔥 Real estate isn’t just about houses—it’s about people, patience, and playing the long game.
In this episode of STANDOUT, host Paige Taylor Hernandez sits down with her sister, Eelishe Taylor, to spill the real, behind-the-scenes truth of what it takes to navigate high-stakes real estate deals.
From deals that almost fell apart to clients who pushed boundaries to the max, Eelishe shares the lessons she’s learned about negotiation, communication, and protecting your sanity—and your business. Not every client is worth the stress, and not every deal is worth compromising your value. 💡
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2025-08-2631 minNotorious WMNMelissa Nelson - Mortgage Broker - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 08In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melissa Nelson, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry, community leader, and founder of the Community Kindness Movement. With over 11 years of experience, Melissa shares the heartfelt and sometimes unexpected journey that led her from interior design and running an online furniture business to becoming a top-producing mortgage broker and advocate for financial empowerment.
Melissa opens up about her start in the business — sparked by a neighbor who saved her thousands on her first home — and how her family’s real estate background planted the seeds for her career. She reflec...
2025-08-1735 minNotorious WMNCheryl Dempsey - Mortgage Broker - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 07From Finance to Third-Party Processing & Navigating the Challenges of Business Growth In this powerful episode of the Notorious Stand Out Podcast, Paige sits down with Cheryl, a mother of four, successful entrepreneur, and the owner of a growing third-party processing company. Cheryl shares her inspiring journey from working in government finance to building a successful business in the mortgage industry, all while managing the complexities of motherhood and the challenges of leading a growing team.
Cheryl opens up about the early days of her business, highlighting the struggles of balancing family life and launching a company. She...
2025-08-1129 min
Loan Officer Life: Hustle, Heart and HomeownershipBreaking the Mold with Paige Hernandez | Founder of Notorious WMNIn this episode of Loan Officer Life, host Brian Vieaux sits down with Paige Hernandez — a trailblazing mortgage broker from Chino Hills, California and founder of Notorious WMN, a fast-growing community empowering women in the mortgage industry.With raw honesty and infectious energy, Paige shares how she built a profitable investor-focused business on her own terms, no CRM, no website, just relationships and results.But the real story?Paige didn’t stop at success. She built a stage for others.In 2023, she launched Notorious, an all-women’s mastermind and event series that's now a...
2025-08-0735 minNotorious WMNAshley Mulcahey - Va Loan Mama - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 06🎙 VA Loans, Real Estate Wealth & Women Supporting Women w/ Ashley Mulcahey | Notorious WMN Podcast
In this energizing and down-to-earth episode, we sit down with Ashley Mulcahey, aka the “VA Loan Mama”—a powerhouse mortgage broker, short-term rental investor, mom of two, and master connector in the veteran community. From growing up in a trailer park in West Virginia to owning multiple properties and building financial literacy in her kids by age 9, Ashley shares a no-fluff roadmap to real estate wealth, service-driven leadership, and building an authentic personal brand.
Ashley breaks down the real power of VA loans...
2025-08-0432 minNotorious WMNBarbara Schreihans - Your Tax Coach - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 05🎙 From Compton to CEO: Tax Strategy, Real Estate, and Reinventing Your Life w/ Barbara Schreihans | Notorious WMN Podcast
In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Barbara Schreihans—founder of Your Tax Coach, real estate investor, powerhouse mom, and social media mogul—who went from a childhood in Compton to building a seven-figure empire helping entrepreneurs legally keep more of what they earn. This episode is for every business owner, woman on a mission, and anyone tired of handing over too much money to the IRS.
Barbara breaks down the real difference between a tax p...
2025-07-2829 minNotorious WMNGay Veale - Loan Officer - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 04🎙 Gay Veale on Mortgage Mastery, Mentorship & Manifesting More as a Woman in Leadership | Real Talk Podcast
In this candid and energizing episode, we’re joined by Gay Veale, a top-producing mortgage broker, dynamic leader, and unapologetic voice in the real estate finance world. Recorded in Cabo San Lucas with the Notorious Collective, Gay shares how she’s stayed at the top of her game for over 25 years — while raising kids, mentoring others, and constantly evolving as a woman in business.
From her early days cold-calling to building a multi-million-dollar book of business, Gay’s journey is rooted i...
2025-07-2132 minNotorious WMNChenine Lozano - Real Estate Loan Expert - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 03🎤 Chenine Lozano on Reclaiming Power, Pausing Hustle & Building in Alignment | Real Talk from Cabo
In this soul-shifting episode, we sit down with Chenine Lozano, a powerhouse entrepreneur and mortgage leader from Orange County, who opens up about hitting the peak of professional success — and realizing it wasn’t aligned with her soul.
From building a top-tier business to confronting burnout, disconnection, and the pressure to perform, Chenine takes us behind the scenes of her transformation. Filmed in Cabo San Lucas with the Notorious Collective, this is a conversation about letting go of the mask, the grind...
2025-07-1436 minNotorious WMNVA Loan Expert Brandi Brickler on Helping Veterans & Building a Mortgage Empire🎙 From Military Life to Mortgage Powerhouse | Brandi Brickler on Purpose, Pressure & Building a Legacy
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Brickler, a mortgage originator with Edge Home Finance, veteran, military spouse, and fierce advocate for financial transparency and integrity in the lending world. Filmed in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, this conversation is more than business — it's about belief, boundaries, and building something that lasts.
💥 Brandi brings unmatched insight into what it really means to serve veterans and active-duty families in one of the most misunderstood areas of lending: VA Loans...
2025-07-0736 min
Notorious WMNRebecca Richardson - The Mortgage Mentor - STANDOUT Podcast Episode 01🎙️ From Mortgage Rookie to Top Influencer – Rebecca Richardson’s Journey to Empowerment & Impact | Full Episode
Welcome to a powerful episode featuring Rebecca Richardson, a nationally recognized mortgage strategist, speaker, and one of the top mortgage influencers in the world. In this candid conversation, Rebecca shares how she turned a cold start in the mortgage world into a thriving personal brand and business — all while raising four kids, wrangling five dogs, and showing up as her authentic self online and off.
👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Rebecca went from receptionist hope...
2025-07-0132 min