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Design Your Reality - Living and Investing Simplified

Design Your Reality - Living and Investing Simplified

By: Tracy Teskey
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What if your money plan was built around the life you actually want?
Design Your Reality is a lifestyle-first podcast about creating freedom through real estate investing — without chaos, confusion, or trying to be a “hardcore investor.”

Hosted by Tracy Teskey, each episode explores how everyday Canadians are designing their future with smart rental property decisions, simple strategy, and intentional living. If you want travel, breathing room, and a calm path to wealth — you’re in the right place.

2026 Tracy Teskey
Economics Personal Finance Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Novi & Eme - 1 year, 2 sisters, 3 rental properties.... their action taking story
    Aug 19 2026

    The conversation begins with an introduction and reunion, followed by the introduction of Novi and Emi, who share their journey of real estate investment and financial empowerment. They discuss designing a lifestyle with financial freedom and reflect on the influence of their parents and financial education. The conversation delves into the psychology of money, exploring the value of money, behavioral patterns in spending, and the role of financial education through games. It also addresses gender differences in money conversations, overcoming societal perceptions, and empowering women in finance. Additionally, it covers real estate investment challenges, financial independence, family goals, and the role of property management. The conversation covers various aspects of real estate investment, passive income, property renovation, market trends, retirement plans, business growth, podcasting, open-mindedness, professional expertise, execution challenges, social media strategy, scaling the business, and empowerment.

    Takeaways

    • Financial empowerment and independence are achievable through strategic real estate investment.
    • Designing a lifestyle with financial freedom involves careful planning and a clear financial strategy. Understanding the psychological aspects of money
    • Empowering women in finance
    • Challenges and goals in real estate investment Passive income from property deposits motivates investment growth.
    • Professional expertise and execution are crucial for successful real estate plans.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Reunion
    • 01:00 Introducing Novi and Emi
    • 02:57 Real Estate Journey Begins
    • 08:08 Financial Empowerment and Independence
    • 18:03 Designing a Lifestyle with Financial Freedom
    • 29:07 Influence of Parents and Financial Education
    • 36:09 The Psychology of Money
    • 47:23 Gender and Money
    • 58:21 Real Estate and Financial Independence
    • 01:08:24 Passive Income and Property Deposits
    • 01:09:23 Property Renovation and Rent Increase
    • 01:10:36 Real Estate Market and Future Plans
    • 01:11:43 Retirement and Business Growth
    • 01:12:34 Spreading the Message and Podcasting
    • 01:13:14 Being Open-Minded and Trusting Professionals
    • 01:14:49 Challenges in Real Estate Education and Investment
    • 01:16:36 Real Estate Ownership and Long-Term Goals
    • 01:17:26 Efficiency of Real Estate Team and Client Relationships
    • 01:18:35 Professional Expertise and Execution of Real Estate Plans
    • 01:19:25 Balancing Work and Enjoying the Process
    • 01:20:45 Scaling the Business and Future Vision
    • 01:22:46 Social Media Strategy and Client Testimonials
    • 01:23:46 Value of Professional Services and Execution of Real Estate Plans
    • 01:25:14 Importance of Action and Execution in Real Estate
    • 01:26:36 Qualifying Clients and Building a Real Estate Team
    • 01:27:55 Real Estate Education and Execution Challenges
    • 01:29:38 Professional Expertise and Execution of Real Estate Plans
    • 01:30:59 Real Estate Ownership and Long-Term Goals
    • 01:32:11 Professional Services and Value for Money
    • 01:33:38 Scaling the Business and Future Vision
    • 01:35:27 Empowerment and Future Plans
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Kimberly Snider: From Dreaming to Owning a Rental Property
    May 1 2026

    The conversation with Kimberly Snider from People Brain and the Overflow Podcast, covers the evolution of business, the overflow philosophy, initial consideration of rental properties, decision to seek guidance, joint decision-making and trust, empowerment and support for women, financial decision-making in couples, emotional journey of property investment, and relief and trust in property management. The conversation covers the challenges of finding renters, building trust and confidence, time consumption, operational efficiency in property management, addressing time concerns, designing your reality, flexibility and phased approach, support and empowerment, passion for service and time management, strategy session and client engagement, program enrollment and client management, future plans and media relations, podcasting and client engagement, simplicity and trust in real estate investing, and building confidence and passion.

    Takeaways

    • Overflow philosophy
    • Evolution of business Building trust and confidence
    • Operational efficiency

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Overflow Philosophy
    • 08:10 Decision to Seek Guidance
    • 15:17 Relief and Trust in Property Management
    • 20:23 Time Consumption and System Efficiency
    • 26:25 Passion for Service and Time Management
    • 32:01 Building Confidence and Passion
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    31 mins
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