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The HOOD

by Morgan Shawver

Careers Parenting

Season 2

Raise the Roof

Roofs don't come up in conversation until they're a problem. And by then, the stress has already set in. In this episode, Morgan sits down with Zach McRae, owner of Near Me Roofing, to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of buying or selling a home. Zach has worked with 600+ agents across Central Ohio, and he does not sugarcoat anything. They cover why the insurance-based roofing model is collapsing, what to do before you ever call your insurance company, how to read a roof inspection without panicking, and why the first call most homeowners make after damage is exactly the wrong one. Plus, Zach shares how he went from running retail stores to building one of Columbus's fastest-growing roofing companies, and the grandfather who shaped every bit of it.

Good Head Space

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments of your life, and the emotional weight of that process is real. So I brought in someone who knows a thing or two about helping people get out of their own heads. Brittany is a licensed professional counselor, a former kindergarten teacher, a fellow mom in the trenches, and one of those people who just makes you feel like everything is going to be okay the second she walks in the room. We go way back, and this conversation did not disappoint. We talk about how to mentally prepare before you enter the market, what assertive communication actually looks like between partners during the home search, why the inspection period is its own kind of stress spiral, and how to recognize when the process has started to take too much of a toll. Brittany also shares some real, practical tools, including a five senses grounding technique you can use anywhere, even during a showing. If you've ever felt like the homebuying process was messing with your mental health, or if you're a mom who just needs someone to tell you that what you're feeling makes sense, this one's for you.

New Construction

This episode features one of the most recognizable names in Central Ohio new construction, Justin Phillips. Top 1% in the country, marketing maverick, stand-up comedian, and co-creator of the Rebel event. We threw the script out in the first five minutes and just talked. We get into the spring market and what's actually happening out there right now, the wildest marketing moves Justin has ever made (yes, the hot air balloon with his face on it counts), how he's leaning into AI to scale his business, and the personal brand work that actually moves the needle. Plus the story behind one cold call to Glenda Baker that turned into a 700 person event. As Justin said in this one, "you can have anything you want in this world if you just help enough other people get what they want." So grateful to call him a friend and to share this conversation.

Unexected Dynamic Duo

This episode features two of my favorite people in this industry, Peggy and Bryce. What started as a pair of colleagues turned into one of the best friendships I've gotten to witness, and as a realtor and lender duo, they bring both a front row view of today's market and a whole lot of heart. We get into what we're really seeing out there (yes, interest rates included), the wildest moments of their careers so far, what keeps them showing up every day, and the exciting news Peggy has been waiting to share. The quote that stuck with me from this one: "Stick with the people who pull the magic out of you, not the madness." Peggy and Bryce are exactly that, and I'm so grateful to share space with them.

Luckiest Neighbor in the World

My special guest is someone who I am very close with, in the mental aspect and physical as well. She puts up with my Type A self while she just goes with the flow. I would say we balance each other out beautifully. She is a God fearing, whole heart loving, mom, wife and most importantly my neighbor. She has recently opened up an incredible business that is also very important to me and my well being. Everyone welcome AUBRIE to the HOOD! Special Guest: Aubrie Davidson

Is Real Estate Blind?

Welcome into The Hood. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD. Have you ever thought that one day you were just a kid graduating from Columbus City Schools and you blink your eyes and you find yourself as a contestant on a hit netflix show?! Well my guest today had just that happen. He captured Americas hearts as a kind, loving man who was just trying to find himself a wife... to not realizing how this experience would change his life. I am so excited to have him here. Welcome Kevan to The Hood! Special Guest: Kevan Jones

Love what you do, do what you love

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD. My special guest has been in my life since the day I was born. She has always been someone I continuously look up too and she is one of the most hard working individuals I have ever met. She's an incredible mom, niece, teammate and cousin. I am so blessed to work with her side by side. Special Guest: Lindsey Bagby

Re-falling in love with your life

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD. Everyone has a story, everyone is always going through something. Its why giving grace has been one of the biggest things I have been working on for the past year. You never know who you will encounter and how your story can help others. Thats what we are hoping for with this episode... I have a beautiful special guest who picked her life up and has become an inspiration. I am so excited and honored to help her share her story. Special Guest: Keshia Todhunter

Starting the New Year off with a BANG!

Welcome into The HOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things ParentHOOD and NeighborHOOD. My special guest is someone who is beautiful inside and out. He has a heart of gold and would truly give his shirt off of his back for anyone. He has some wonderful things to share about him and his husbands future and what they are hoping could potentially happen this year. I am so fortunate to be able to work with this person and see their smiling face in the office.... Special Guest: Dewayne Yates

Season 1

New Builds + New Babies

Welcome into your December 2025 Edition of MotherHOOD. I’m your host, Morgan Shawver bringing you all things from the Real Estate World and Mommy Life. WOW, have my special guest and I been through life together. It feels like we have known each other our entire life, but it hasnt been THAT long. She is one of those people that the moment we see each other we pick up right where we left off. She trusted me when she was fresh and ready to be a first time home buyer and did it COMPLETELY on her own. To a girl I admire so much, welcome JORDAN to MotherHOOD. Special Guest: Jordan Novoselski

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