In this episode of Keys to the Coast, we’re excited to introduce the newest member of the Sandi Gentry Team — Ryan Slack.

Ryan’s path to real estate is anything but traditional. Before stepping into the world of buying and selling homes, Ryan spent years serving students and families as an Athletic Director at a local Christian high school. In that role, he built strong relationships, led with integrity, and supported families through important moments — skills that now translate seamlessly into his real estate career.

Host Kensie is joined by Kelly on the second mic as they sit down with Ryan to talk about his background in education and athletics, his family life, and what ultimately led him to plant roots here in West Michigan along the lakeshore. Ryan shares how his faith, leadership experience, and passion for helping others continue to guide the way he shows up for his clients today.

From coaching and communication to navigating high-pressure decisions with confidence and care, this episode highlights why Ryan is such a natural fit for both real estate and the Keys to the Coast community.

Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, relocating to the lakeshore, or just love hearing stories about the people who make our coast feel like home — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Keys to the Coast is hosted by Kensie with the Sandi Gentry Team and highlights the people, places, and properties that make life along the West Michigan coast so special. From real estate conversations to community spotlights and local business owners, this podcast is all about connection, service, and coastal living.

📣Thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to West Michigan?
Connect with the Sandi Gentry Team — we’re always here to help you find your place along the coast. Text HOME to 616.502.5551

🎙️We’re kicking off the New Year with a conversation about intentions, choosing a word for the year, and letting go of the pressure that often comes with resolutions, and goal setting. Kensie, Kelly, and Sandi share their personal words, what they’re hoping to cultivate this year, and why community and local businesses are at the heart of Keys to the Coast.

Topics We Cover:

• Resolutions vs. intentions
• How to choose a word for the year
• Personal & professional goals without pressure
• The future of the Keys to the Coast podcast
• Celebrating community and local businesses

Listener Prompt:
What’s your word for the year? Send it to us or share it on social and tag us — we’d love to cheer you on.

In this episode of Keys to the Coast, Mckensie introduces the newest powerhouse on the Sandi Gentry Team — Kendall Stratton, our new Social Media + Marketing Coordinator. With her beauty, wellness, and marketing background, aesthetic eye, and ability to bring strategy to the chaos, Kendall is already transforming the way we show up online.

Together, Mckensie and Kendall dive into:
✨ Kendall’s journey from the beauty and wellness industry to real estate marketing
✨ How storytelling ties both industries together
✨ The fun (and occasional chaos) of content days
✨ Social media trends to watch in 2026
✨ Why authenticity and community-driven content are the future
✨ A rapid-fire Q&A that reveals their coffee habits, workplace chaos, and more

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