Stephanie Saunders Marshall’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Stephanie Saunders Marshall. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Stephanie, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the first 90 minutes of my day truly set the tone for everything that follows. As a real estate agent, no two days are the same—some mornings I’m heading out early for a walkthrough, a closing, a home inspection, or an appraisal. The to-do list is endless.

But honestly, my best days are the ones when I get to walk my dog, hit the gym, and then dive into the work ahead. It doesn’t happen every day—maybe two or three times a week—but when I start my mornings this way, I feel like I’ve taken care of myself first before giving my energy to clients and problem-solving throughout the day. It makes me feel grounded and ready to handle whatever the business throws my way.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey there! I’m Stephanie Saunders, and I help people in New Hampshire and Massachusetts sell, buy, and build homes and move into the next chapter of their lives with clarity and confidence. I’m a REALTOR® who’s passionate about marketing, storytelling, problem solving and making real estate feel less overwhelming—because let’s be honest, moving can totally suck! But I try very hard to lighten the load and make it a positive experience for all sides.

I create a ton of video content (you’ll find me at @sellyourhousewithsteph on all platforms except X which is @teambostonhomes) to help sellers and buyers understand the market and feel like they have a friend in their corner. I also produce a YouTube series called ‘Footings 2 Finished’, where I walk viewers through the new construction process, step-by-step. We just finished Season 3- check it out!

I’ve been honored to be awarded ‘Innovator in Marketing’ twice by our local REALTOR board, and that’s because I love blending creativity with strategy to get homes sold and create awareness for the changing market for those who only enter the market maybe once every 10 years. My brand is all about being approachable, knowledgeable, and a true advocate for my clients.

Right now, I’m focusing on helping move-up buyers who need to sell their current home to get into something that fits their growing needs (especially those who are clinging to that interest rate…trust me I get it I’m one of your too!), and I love helping them navigate that journey while keeping things as stress-free as possible. Real estate is more than transactions—it’s about people, community, and building a life you love, and that’s exactly what I’m here to help with.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Wow, this is a deep one. I think bonds are broken when trust is broken. Trust is something that has to be earned, always, and it can take just one bad experience to lose it and have to start all over.

In my opinion, trust is built by keeping communication open, talking directly to someone instead of through others, doing what you say you will do, keeping your commitments, showing up, and taking into account what the other person might need from you. Being able to say “I’m sorry” and admit when you’ve made a mistake is important, too. We all act rashly sometimes, but we can always recognize where we’ve fallen short and promise to do better next time.

And it goes both ways. I believe the people I choose to have in my life will give me the same grace that I’m willing to offer them.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Relax. Trying to be perfect isn’t worth the stress. Try your best and continue to do better next time.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
I think one of the biggest lies in real estate is that success is all about chasing higher and higher numbers. There’s this pressure to sell 50 one year homes, then 100 homes the next year, then 200 etc etc, as if that’s the only definition of “making it.”

But I’m just not a volume person. I’d rather do fewer, meaningful deals with clients I love working with than be miserable trying to hit some made-up metric of success. For me, it’s about relationships, not racking up transactions. I want to enjoy the work, serve my clients well, and still have a life outside of real estate—and I believe you can be successful without losing yourself to the hustle. I don’t believe in rise and grind culture, but I do believe in hard work and honoring your commitments to others and to yourself.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
Each night before I fall asleep, I close my eyes and list all the things I’m grateful for from that day. Sometimes I remember small moments I had already forgotten, and it makes me smile. That’s when I feel at peace—ending the day focusing on the wins instead of the worries. It’s my way of going to bed with gratitude, not stress, so I can wake up ready to take on the next day with a clear mind.

And if I’m really worried about something, I’ll journal it out before bed. Writing it down helps me put it to rest and let my brain work on a solution overnight—sometimes the answer even comes out in the writing. There’s always a solution, and that brings me peace too.

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