In the first episode of Story Icon, Melissa Evans sits down with Kristin Gutierrez — Long Beach real estate agent, investor, and ADU strategist — for a powerful conversation about reinvention, women in business, real estate investing, wealth-building, leadership, and trusting yourself during seasons of change.

Kristin shares how losing her job in 2023 became the catalyst for fully stepping into real estate after years in consulting, sales strategy, investing, Airbnb properties, and property renovations. Together, Melissa and Kristin discuss ADUs, rental income, financial empowerment for women, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and building long-term wealth through real estate.

This episode is for women ready to stop playing small, trust their next chapter, and turn their experience into leadership and legacy.

Connect with Kristin here: https://kristingutierrez.co/

Get Kridtin's book here: https://sayyesandfigureitout.com/