Elizabeth Convery built her real estate business with grit, speed, and a never-say-no mindset. She answered the calls, made the sacrifices, and earned the wins. But somewhere along the way, she realized the life she built was running her—and not the other way around.
In this episode of the Wisdom from the Helm Podcast, Elizabeth shares the quiet, brave shift that changed everything: learning to say no. She did so not out of laziness; she did it out of self-respect.
Success Without Self-Abandonment
Elizabeth’s story isn’t about walking away from ambition. It’s about redefining it. She takes us through the evolution of a high-achiever—someone who once measured her worth in responsiveness, availability, and results—and how she slowly, intentionally, unlearned those patterns.
The turning point? A single 7pm phone call that made her question everything.
We talk about what she discovered on the other side of hustle: clarity, boundaries, and a business built to support her life—not consume it.
Identity, Motherhood, and the Cost of Always Being On
When Elizabeth became a mother, she realized just how deeply she’d tied her identity to being needed. She shares how becoming a parent forced her to renegotiate her values, rewire her relationship to work, and make space for herself—for the first time in years.
Her honesty around burnout, guilt, and self-trust is a powerful reminder that the best leaders don’t serve everyone. They lead themselves first.
Boundaries as a Business Strategy
Elizabeth now runs VERY Real Estate on her terms. No nights. No weekends. No people-pleasing. Just intentional leadership, meaningful service, and space to breathe.
She shares the simple but radical principles that now guide her: trust the client, trust the process, and trust that what’s meant for you won’t pass you by.
About Elizabeth Convery
Elizabeth Convery is a real estate coach and founder and associate broker of VERY Real Estate, a residential real estate team based in Philadelphia. With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Elizabeth is known for her sharp strategic mind—and her deeply human approach to leadership. She is also the creator and coach of The Confident Agent, a coaching program for women in real estate.
She’s also a mother, mentor, and fierce advocate for women in real estate.