What does it take to walk away from a life that looks successful on the outside but is painful and frightening behind closed doors?

In this episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook sits down with Lisa Axios, who shares her remarkable journey from an abusive marriage to becoming an award-winning luxury realtor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and speaker. In 2010, Lisa left her home with five children and one credit card, determined that this time she would not go back.

Lisa opens up about the fear of starting over, raising five children, rebuilding financially, returning to work after more than 20 years, and eventually pursuing real estate. Her path was anything but perfect. She failed her real estate exam four times before passing on her fifth attempt, entered the industry with little technology experience, and showed properties from an old minivan whose window wouldn’t even roll down.

But Lisa kept moving. She followed the systems, embraced rejection, stepped outside her comfort zone, and learned that transformation happens through action, not simply intention.

Today, Lisa is building businesses, coaching and empowering others, speaking about leadership and personal development, and creating a legacy for her family. Her story is a powerful reminder that where you begin again does not determine where you can ultimately go

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