In Episode 2 of The Counter Offer, Meredith Alderson and Jenny Kim catch up on life lately — from spring break plans with family and the realities of juggling busy schedules to behind-the-scenes conversations about Austin real estate, marketing strategies, and new construction homes.

The episode also dives into real estate topics including FLEX listings, off-market strategies, private listings in Austin, and Jenny’s experience working on one of her latest new build projects. Meredith and Jenny share insights into how strategic marketing, relationships, and timing can completely change the outcome of a listing in today’s market.

The main conversation centers around the idea of “work-life balance” and whether that phrase is actually setting working moms up for failure. As business owners, Realtors, and mothers, Meredith and Jenny get honest about the pressure to “do it all,” the realities of balancing family and entrepreneurship, burnout, mom guilt, ambition, and why perfect balance often isn’t realistic, especially in careers like real estate that never fully turn off.

They also share lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers about boundaries, prioritization, motherhood, building businesses, and creating lives that work for their families instead of chasing unrealistic expectations.

Whether you’re a working parent, entrepreneur, Realtor, or someone trying to navigate career growth and personal life, this episode offers a relatable and honest conversation about business, motherhood, ambition, and redefining success on your own terms.

Topics include: • Working moms in real estate • Work-life balance and burnout • Austin real estate market strategies • FLEX listings and off-market homes • New construction homes in Austin • Real estate marketing and branding • Entrepreneurship and motherhood • Balancing business ownership and family life • Real estate advice from experienced Austin Realtors • Honest conversations about modern motherhood

Follow Meredith Alderson: Instagram: @meredithalderson.heyday The Heyday Group: @heydaygroupaustin

Follow Jenny Kim: Instagram: @jennykimrealtor June & Co.: @juneandcompany

Produced and edited by Adam Walding Instagram: @adamwalding.heyday