If you are building something, feeling tired, or trying to find your lane without pretending to be someone else, this episode will hit.

In this episode of The Real Connect Podcast, Tamika Carlton sits down with Atlanta real estate closing attorney and TV personality (Ladies Who List), Tiffani Hawes, to talk about what it really takes to build a respected business in an industry that was not designed with you in mind. Tiffani opens up about walking into brokerages as the “little old Black girl” asking for a chance, realizing she did not understand how business was actually won, and then finding her edge through social media by simply being real.

They also talk about the seasons of entrepreneurship, why burnout is often part of season one, and how relationships, consistency, and honesty can become the best strategy for success.

This conversation is equal parts funny, practical, and grounding. Tiffani breaks down why you cannot outsource clarity, how she built a team that actually stays, what it means to lead without control, and how to keep your marriage and family strong while still going after what is yours.

What You Will Hear About:

1. Breaking into a male-dominated industry and learning the real game

2. How Tiffani used social media to build trust, visibility, and consistent referrals

3. The truth about entrepreneurship seasons, burnout, and what the “grind” really looks like

4. Why you cannot hire help until you understand your own problems

5. Leadership, loyalty, and how she keeps long-term employees without micromanaging

6. Marriage, motherhood, and raising self-sufficient kids while building a business

7. Why real connection feels natural, not forced

🔗 Watch, subscribe, and share this episode if you are trying to build something real, stay consistent, and still feel like yourself while doing it. This one is for the people who are tired of pretending and ready to lead with truth.

Connect with Tiffani Hawes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanihawes_closingattorney or visit her website: https://thehaweslawfirm.com/

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00:00 Discovering the Power of Social Media

01:19 Navigating the Real Estate Industry

01:40 Life in Atlanta and Personal Background

03:34 Building a Dream Home

08:03 Journey to Becoming a Lawyer

12:04 Entrepreneurship and Business Growth

15:50 Leadership and Team Management

24:52 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate

26:27 Starting a Law Firm: The Early Struggles

27:33 Embracing Social Media for Business Growth

27:58 Authenticity on Social Media

30:52 Balancing Family and Career

33:27 Raising Independent Kids

39:33 The Reality TV Experience: Ladies Who List

41:35 Maintaining Relationships and Friendships

44:37 Marriage and Longevity

49:55 Speed Round: Fun and Personal Insights

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