What happens when the “secure” path disappears… and you’re forced to bet on yourself?

In this episode, we pull up a chair for Haley Dawood, founder of The Idea Hunter, an award-winning corporate event agency, to talk about the pivot that changed the trajectory of her career and the unexpected path that followed.

After working her way into corporate roles with major brands, Haley was laid off at 25. Instead of rushing into another job, she stepped into her mom’s small event business, something she originally saw as temporary. But as she got deeper into the work, she realized there was an opportunity to build something bigger.

What started as a short-term pivot turned into building and scaling a business from the ground up - navigating growth, uncertainty, and the realities of entrepreneurship along the way.

This conversation is about trusting your instincts, redefining success, and building something that aligns with who you are - not just what looks good on paper.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Navigating unexpected career pivots

• The shift from corporate structure to entrepreneurship

• Building and scaling a business from the ground up

• Redefining success as a woman in business

• Trusting timing and leaning into unexpected opportunities

• The journey of content creation and building a personal brand

The takeaway: Not every path is meant to be linear and sometimes the thing you never planned becomes the thing that changes everything.

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Season 2 kicks off with a conversation about growth, clarity, and stepping into a new chapter.

In this episode, Marli, Morgan + Carley, co-founders of Power Haus Women, reflect on the past year, the Year of the Snake, sharing what defined their personal and professional journeys and the lessons that came with them. From navigating change to letting go of what no longer aligned, each of them opens up about the shifts that helped them move forward with more confidence and intention.

This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead, the Year of the Fire Horse, one focused on bold decisions, meaningful growth, and building lives and businesses that feel aligned.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Reflecting on personal and professional growth

• Letting go of what no longer aligns

• Building confidence and trusting your instincts

• Evolving friendships and intentional relationships

• Redefining success and productivity

• Setting the tone for the Year of the Fire Horse

The takeaway: Growth often comes from change and when you embrace it, you create space for the next level.

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This week on At the Table, we’re joined by the brilliant Morgan Hawes — real estate investor, CFO & co-founder of Power Haus Women, and the newly crowned Chief of Member Strategy.

From neurosurgery ambitions to luxury listings, this is a candid conversation on the pivots that build purpose — and how slowing down, rebuilding, and getting real can lead to everything you never knew you needed.

✨ Topics we get into:

• How Morgan went from pre-med to ‘powerhaus’ broker
• The challenges of early burnout & hustle culture
• Real talk on divorce, loneliness & starting over
• Building aligned community (and friendship) from scratch
• Real estate hot takes + tips for buyers right now
• The invisible string theory — and how a DM changed everything
• Why the right women make you more expansive

This episode is full of heart, strategy, and the story behind what makes PHW work. Morgan’s been building something real for a decade — and now, she’s helping the next wave rise with her.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
00:29 Welcome to Powerhouse Women Podcast
01:22 Meet Morgan Hawes: Co-Founder and Real Estate Broker
03:26 Morgan's Journey: From Neurosurgery to Real Estate
07:38 Early Real Estate Challenges and Successes
14:56 Building a Community and Network
16:25 A Love Story: Meeting Deandre
22:55 The Power of Social Media Connections
38:00 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges
41:38 Embracing Open Communication in Relationships
42:49 The Importance of Vulnerability in Client Relationships
43:22 Learning to Communicate Effectively
44:23 The Role of Intuition and Self-Reflection
47:30 Morgan's New Role in Powerhouse Women
49:18 Building a Supportive Community
55:02 The Organic Growth of Powerhouse Women
58:00 Hot Takes and Personal Opinions
01:10:24 Real Estate Market Strategies
01:14:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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