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Lead with Heart, Not Just Deals ❤️🏡 Interview - Author Vicki Goodman

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This conversation was one I’ll never forget.

I interviewed Vicki Paris Goodman, author of To Sam, With Love: A Surviving Spouse’s Story of Inspired Grief — and it rocked me.

Not just because she shared a powerful story…
But because I was grieving that very same day.
And somehow, her voice helped me process what I didn’t even know I needed to.

Vicki is a retired mechanical engineer, a violinist, a longtime theater critic…
And now, a guide for those navigating the deepest kind of loss with strength and spirit.

She flipped the grief narrative completely — and here’s what I took away:

1️⃣ Grief doesn’t mean you stop moving forward
2️⃣ Humor is healing — even sacred
3️⃣ Optimism isn’t denial — it’s courage
4️⃣ You can write your own version of healing
5️⃣ We need community more than ever

And then this quote — it still gives me chills:

"We’ve been conditioned to grieve in ways that keep us stuck. I’m living proof you can move forward and still miss someone deeply." 🔓

This isn’t just about loss.
It’s about how we show up for ourselves and others — as real estate pros, community leaders, humans.

If you've been through a season of loss, I’d love to hear from you.
How did you grow through it?
What helped you rise?

Let’s keep the conversation going.

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm so glad that Carol Williams featured your post in her Saturday Series! I'm following you now so will be sure to look for your future posts. I lost my soul mate almost 6 years ago and it takes time to grieve but you have to go through the process and friends, family and colleagues really help you.

May 10, 2025 10:09 AM
L. Scott Ferguson

Dorie! apologies for the delay!  Sorry to hear about your soul mate, thank you for sharing! 

Jun 12, 2025 08:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

I too am glad that Carol Williams highlighted your post. I saw the title and meant to stop by your post but lost track of it. I plan on listening to it. 

May 10, 2025 06:21 PM
L. Scott Ferguson

Thank you Kathy! I've been following you!

Jun 12, 2025 08:18 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Scott:

Thank you for sharing such a powerful message about grieving. It's something we all face at some time in our lives.

Jeff

May 11, 2025 11:07 AM
L. Scott Ferguson

Thanks Jeff! It definitely is a process. I appreciate you contributing! 

Jun 12, 2025 08:19 AM