On this episode of Rise and Thrive, host Daniella Schlisser sits down with one of her closest friends, Lisa Lippman, for an honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms.

A former litigator turned powerhouse real estate broker, Lisa reflects on the unexpected path that led her from practicing law to becoming one of the top-producing brokers at Brown Harris Stevens for 11 consecutive years. Together, Daniella and Lisa explore the realities of balancing ambition, motherhood, divorce, financial independence, and the pressure of living up to other people's expectations.

From navigating career pivots and overcoming societal perceptions around prestige, to building a life rooted in flexibility, fulfillment, and purpose, this episode is a candid reminder that success rarely follows a straight line, and that sometimes the most meaningful chapters begin with uncertainty.

Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens.

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Host:

Daniella Schlisser

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/daniella-schlisser

Guest:

Lisa Lippman

https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/lisa-k-lippman

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

In this episode of Rise and Thrive, BHS broker and host Daniella Schlisser sits down with industry icon Fred Peters for a candid, thoughtful conversation about the winding roads that lead us to success.

From studying music theory and falling in love with architecture, to building — and eventually selling — Warburg Realty, Fred reflects on ambition, fear, self-esteem, and the courage it takes to choose the harder path. Together, they unpack what it really means to thrive in real estate: doing the work, embracing fear, leading with EQ, and building something of your own.

A must-watch for anyone navigating growth, reinvention, and the long game.

Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-thrive-with-daniella-schlisser/id1719184648

Host:

Daniella Schlisser

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/daniella-schlisser

Guest:

Fred Peters

https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/frederick-warburg-peters

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

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In this episode of Rise & Thrive, host Daniella Schlisser welcomes Melanie Roy, an award-winning television producer turned luxury interior designer with a clientele spanning some of the country's most exclusive zip codes. Melanie opens up about the challenges and triumphs of reinventing herself after nearly 15 years in TV, sharing candid reflections on navigating a bold career shift post-motherhood and the transformative power of humility, trusting the process and staying the course.

Rise and Thrive is an inspirational and motivational monthly podcast hosted by Daniella Schlisser, a successful businesswoman in real estate for 20+ years and single mother of three who has faced tremendous adversity and thrived despite and because of it. In each episode of Rise and Thrive, Daniella and her guests dive into candid conversations about challenges faced both personally and professionally, sharing valuable insights on how to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger and better than before.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

Watch:

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Subscribe:

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Connect with Daniella Schlisser:

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/daniella-schlisser

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

#DaniellaSchlisser #riseandthrive #thriving #inspirational #realestate #nycrealestate #morenetwork #nyc