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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Emily Dempsey, founder of Brickell Babes (and low-key Miami’s main character). What started as a simple way to make friends in a new city has turned into a full-blown community and movement for ambitious women living in Brickell.

In this conversation, Emily shares the messy middle of starting over, why she left a corporate job in NYC for something totally uncertain, and how she’s navigated the highs and lows of building a brand, a following, and a real community from scratch. We also get into saying no to stay in alignment, building confidence (even when it feels delusional), and what she’s dreaming up next.

If you’ve been craving a new chapter or wondering if your big idea could be the thing, you’ll feel so seen.

What we get into:

— The story behind Brickell Babes and building community from scratch

— Leaving a comfy NYC job to take a chance in Miami

— Why alignment > hustle every time

— The power of a media kit (yes, even for your events)

— Emily’s favorite Brickell girl hot takes

— How delusional confidence helped her keep going

00:00 Taking the leap: Leaving a corporate salary behind

01:37 Meet Emily Dempsey + the origin of Brickell Babes

05:32 How Brickell Babes grew organically into a real movement

12:45 Why having a media kit matters more than you think

16:51 What to know before starting your own community

19:09 Learning to say no — and why alignment is worth it

31:37 The intersection of personal growth + entrepreneurship

36:01 Delusional confidence + how to hold the vision

40:02 Hot takes, Brickell edition 🌴

47:39 Final thoughts + what’s next for Emily

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powerhauswomen.com/society
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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Kelsey O’Connor — Hamptons realtor, personal stylist, founding Power Haus partner, and forever fashion girl.

From designing looks in high school and navigating the fashion world in NYC to launching a full real estate career (and new brand) in the Hamptons, Kelsey’s journey is all about evolution without losing your edge. We talk about what it’s really like to start over — from city hustle to beach town pace — and how she’s merging two industries that don’t usually mix: high fashion and high-end homes.

This episode dives into reinvention, Curated (her new fashion-meets-real-estate brand), and the unexpected power of knowing your personal style — in business and in life.

✨ What we get into:

• Leaving the city… but keeping the edge
• Starting over as a new agent in a saturated market
• From NYFW to Serhant: making bold career pivots
• Why personal style still matters — even in real estate
• Launching her brand Curated (and what’s next)
• Networking, personal branding, and building trust with clients
• Kelsey’s hot takes: which drinks are a scam and why “quirky” isn’t a compliment

🎧 Press play if you’ve ever wondered how to blend all your passions into something totally original.

02:40 – Where Kelsey’s love for fashion really began
08:19 – The fashion industry + a pandemic = a full reset
15:54 – Moving to the Hamptons with zero real estate background
20:51 – Joining Serhant and building trust as a new agent
33:54 – You can't take the city out of the girl
39:17 – The origin story behind Curated
44:56 – Style, branding, and what it actually means to be “authentic”
50:18 – Hot takes: quirky behavior, overpriced drinks, and awkward convos

🔗 Connect with Power Haus Women:
Website: powerhauswomen.com
Instagram: @powerhauswomen

✨ Join the Movement:
Explore the Power Haus Society — our private community for women in business:
powerhauswomen.com/society
Follow along: @powerhaussociety

💌 Send us a Text, We love to hear from you!

Today we’re pulling up a chair for Giovanna Richard ; Charleston realtor, Airbnb superhost, world traveler, and one of our founding Power Haus Women market partners.

From her early days interning in real estate while still in college to now running a successful business (and an adorable Airbnb) in one of the most competitive markets in the South, Gio has done it all, with charm, strategy, and a whole lot of heart. But don’t let the sunshine fool you, she’s also fiercely direct, fights for her people, and knows exactly how to set boundaries when it matters most.

We get into travel stories, Charleston gems, hosting tips, and how Power Haus Women came full circle for her, plus some hot takes that had us cackling.

✨ What we get into:

• Charleston real estate, then vs. now
• The charm/serious duality and why it’s her secret weapon
• Building a business alongside a brick-and-mortar store
• How she joined Power Haus Women through a DM (and why she calls Telegram her girly ChatGPT)
• Managing her Airbnb, The Oyster House, and setting boundaries with guests
• Hosting tips for anyone starting in short-term rentals
• Why football commentators might actually be the worst

🎧 Hit play and get ready to fall in love with Gio — if you haven’t already.

03:22 – The duality of charm and directness: Meet Mina

04:43 – Most overrated vs. favorite travel destinations

07:57 – Selling homes & handmade leather goods: the real overlap

12:38 – How a cold DM led her to Power Haus Women

28:04 – Why Charleston’s local collabs are elite

34:25 – Behind the scenes of managing her Airbnb

47:01 – Hot takes: football commentators, small talk, and weird coffee orders

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📍Book The Oyster House: Gio’s Charleston Airbnb

👜 Shop handmade leather goods at Boysterous

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🔗 Connect with Power Haus Women:
Website: powerhauswomen.com
Instagram: @powerhauswomen

✨ Join the Movement:
Explore the Power Haus Society — our private community for women in business:
powerhauswomen.com/society
Follow along: @powerhaussociety