Motherhood doesn’t delay the healing path. It is the initiation. Not the romantic kind. The real kind. Motherhood trains you in: • regulation while interrupted • presence without outcome • witnessing pain you can’t fix • power with restraint • love without applause It strips away performance. It burns through bypassing. It doesn’t let you disappear into your growth. Your kids don’t care about your frameworks. They care whether your nervous system can stay with them when things are messy. And that—quietly, relentlessly—is the work. Many people think they’ll “become” healers later. After the kids are grown. After there’s more time. After they feel ready. But motherhood isn’t a detour from healing work. It’s the slow, humbling training ground that makes it ethical. If your growth feels slower now, messier, less impressive— you’re not behind. You’re being seasoned. And that kind of wisdom can’t be rushed.

“Hey mama! I’m gonna have to let go of Christmas cards this year. I’m overwhelmed. I need to get a P&L to my accountant so I can get ahead of taxes by Friday. I may have to postpone our meeting till next week.” A text message I sent to Jenn on Monday. I wanted so badly to send out our Christmas cards this year—especially because the photos she took of our family are…honestly, perfect. But I also had to face the truth: something had to give. And this was the thing I needed to let go of so I could focus on what mattered most. 2025 was a big year for me. My biggest year in GCI since becoming a real estate agent. I got all of my personal and business taxes in order—and I’m getting ahead on my 2025 taxes with an audit-ready S-Corp binder. That alone was one of my top goals. Another major goal? Becoming financially literate and truly smart and savvy with money. Which is why taxes have become…a whole thing for me, in the best way. On top of that, I picked up a few startup projects and started a Girl Scout troop. But the most important milestone of all was Zora’s birth—because my most sacred role is being a mom. I’m not gonna lie…sometimes it feels like I’m carrying a lot. Maybe too much. But I genuinely love everything I’m doing, so there’s nothing I want to let go of. Except holiday cards. Those had to go. 😂 So here they are—right here, right now. Happy Holidays, everyone! Love always, Ranny Ray & Team Ray 📸 Photo credit: Jenn Mercille of @pacific.pix (Bea said that this was the best photoshoot she's had. Me too. Best photo experience, ever!)

Congrats to my clients who found their forever home, a new construction luxury home on a 2+ acre property in Graham! I'm loving the new construction purchases! 🥰

My most recent closing happened yesterday—a beautiful new construction home in Kirkland. Referred by a past client, my clients were ready to upgrade their family into a new home but wasn't sure how it was going to work. This one took me a little while to figure out, but I eventually did. The stars aligned—and we closed in this shiny Kirkland gem. I LOVED LOVED LOVED working with this family—and immensely grateful they trusted me. 🫶

Working and being a mom with a new baby takes skill but sometimes we drop the ball. For me, that ball is marketing. Here are the last few listings I closed while juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. #realestatemompreneur

JUST LISTED | Grapeview, WA Welcome to Paradise Shore Estates—where comfort meets adventure on beautiful Mason Lake 🌊 This 3-bed, 2-bath home (1,584 sq ft) features an open, light-filled layout that flows effortlessly to a wrap-around deck—perfect for morning coffee ☕, summer BBQs 🍔, or sunset gatherings 🌅. Enjoy private community access to: 🚤 Marina + boat launch 🏊‍♀️ Swimming + fishing docks 🔥 Park with cabana + firepits 🏀 Sport courts Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful full-time home, a weekend escape, or an income-producing retreat, this property has it all in one of Mason County’s most coveted lake communities. 💌 DM me for details or to schedule your private tour!

I told Beatrix, our 12yo, that she will get $.25/like, $.50/comment and $1/share. I'm teaching her the value of earning and exchange using her gifts and talents. Thanks for supporting her side hustle!

What does freedom look like for you? 💭 Not the world’s version—but yours. Maybe it’s more time at home. Fewer hours at work. Space to say no without guilt. 🌼 In this week’s blog, we’re talking about how to create a vision for financial independence that actually feels like you. Read the full post and start dreaming with your heart, not just your wallet: https://teamrayandco.com/how-to-create-a-vision-for-financial-independence/ #VisionForFinancialIndependence #ValuesBasedLiving #IntentionalFinance #HomebodyFreedom #FinancialClarity #PugetSoundWellness #MindfulLiving

Simplifying your finances isn’t about restriction—it’s about peace. 🫶 When money feels complicated, it can quietly drain your energy. But when you create simple, intentional systems, you open the door to ease, clarity, and freedom. ✨ In this new blog, we’re walking gently through ways to simplify your finances in a way that supports your wellness and the pace of life you crave. 💸🌿: https://teamrayandco.com/how-to-simplify-your-finances-for-greater-freedom/ #SimplifyYourFinances #FinancialWellness #MindfulMoney #HomebodyBudgeting #SlowFinance #IntentionalSpending #PugetSoundLiving

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