Wealth isn’t built by chance — it’s rebuilt through resilience, real estate strategy, and financial recovery.Michael Russell, once a top real estate broker, lost everything—his marriage, home, and credit—yet rose again to found Hope for Hardship, a nonprofit guiding families through foreclosure and financial distress.Discover how financial hardship, short sales, and credit rebuilding can lead to real estate freedom, personal growth, and long-term wealth strategies.Stephanie Onwuemenyi and Michael unpack foreclosure myths, lender communication secrets, and steps to recover from financial disaster with dignity and clarity.💡 Key TakeawaysWhy foreclosure doesn’t have to be the end of your storyThe truth about banks, short sales, and your homeowner rightsHow to rebuild credit and regain control after financial collapseThe emotional cost of money mismanagement and the power of humilityInside the Hope for Hardship movement: healing through helping others“Control the controllable” — how proactive communication saves homes🌍 Guest Links🔗 Learn more: https://hope4hardship.org📞 Call Michael: +1 (508) 501-9214🚀 Affiliate Block (Standard CTA)🔥 Power Your Growth with Our Partners:✅ Build stunning presentations with Gamma: https://try.gamma.app/BricksandBanks✅ 📧 Grow your audience with Kit: https://partners.kit.com/x3j2zt8uz3i3Smarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.🌟 Credibility + CTA🎧 Ranked in the Global Top 5% of Podcasts on ListenNotes (Score: 33)⭐ Power Score: 33 on Podchaser (The IMDb of Podcasts)👉 Help us reach the Top 1% — subscribe, review & share #BricksAndBanks