Listen for tips from wellness experts about how to make space for mental and emotional well-being at your brokerage.

“Psychological safety,” the concept of an open environment in which you feel comfortable speaking up about anything that bothers you, is a growing conversation in the real estate industry. How can brokers create psychological safety within their companies, and what can agents do to support this culture? Host Marki Lemons Ryhal discusses with two safety and wellness experts who say REALTOR® Safety Month is the perfect time to start thinking about your plan.


Consult NAR’s mental wellness toolkit, and get more safety resources at nar.realtor/safety.


Meet the Guests 

Tracey Hawkins

Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins is a real estate safety educator, speaker and content creator who hosts REALTOR® Magazine’s sister podcast, “Drive With NAR: The Safety Series.” A former real estate agent, Hawkins hosts safety seminars, webinars and other programming for REALTOR® associations and brokerages around the country. Check out new episodes of “Drive With NAR: The Safety Series” dropping every month at magazine.realtor/drive.

Brittany Wren

Brittany Wrenn is a broker with Coldwell Banker Realty in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. She’s a thought leader on wellness and work-life balance in the real estate space and is a contributor to REALTOR® Magazine. Wrenn founded Beyond the Sale, a consultancy providing resources and content to get the conversation started about wellness in real estate. Wrenn is passionate about reducing the number of real estate professionals who experience burnout in the industry.


This episode is sponsored by the REALTOR® Safety Program:

REALTOR® Safety Month

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About the Host

Marki Lemons Rhyal

Marki Lemons Ryhal, host of The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series, is a managing broker, bestselling author and national speaker with more than 30 years of marketing experience. She aims to change the industry conversation through the podcast to benefit you and your clients. You'll hear Lemons Ryhal mix it up with real estate professionals across the country, discussing the methods they’re using to address market challenges, improve sales or save time and money. Plus, hear anecdotes about extraordinary experiences they’ve had in the field.

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