Motion to Spill – Episode 013: Closing Table Confessions

The Motion to Spill crew hits a new milestone in this episode as Meghan and Sarah welcome their very first guest, the unstoppable Ellen‑Nora Deese. What begins as a celebration quickly turns into a hilarious, rapid‑fire ride through friendship, real estate, lawyering, and the kind of shared history that only comes from years of closings, chaos, and questionable lunch choices. Ellen‑Nora recounts how she and Sarah first met at her own home closing, how that connection grew into a professional partnership, and how it eventually became one of the most important friendships in her life.

From there, the trio dives into stories that only real estate and law can produce: late arrivals, triple‑booked calendars, fishbowl margaritas, sushi lunches, and the ongoing debate about whether Sarah is actually a safe driver. Ellen‑Nora shares what it’s like to work with attorneys from her side of the table, why communication matters more than anything, and how scaling too fast can break a business long before anyone notices. Meghan and Sarah jump in with their own confessions, including the staff’s Friday family lunches, the infamous blue‑light incident, and the moments when everyone involved wonders how they got through the day with their sanity intact.

But beneath the laughter is a genuine appreciation for the work each person does. Ellen‑Nora talks about the seriousness with which she approaches her clients, the pride she takes in guiding first‑time buyers, and the way her background — including raising five boys — shaped her into the advocate she is today. The episode becomes a celebration of the messy, human, deeply personal side of real estate and law, and of the friendships that make the hard days easier and the good days even better.

Listeners can send questions and stories to [e-mail], but remember: this is entertainment only, not legal advice.
Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios in Winston-Salem. Produced by Tim Beeman.

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