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In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Kema Garcia shares how she went from hairstylist… to building a multi–eight-figure roofing company in Dallas… to investing in real estate across Mexico—including Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Bacalar.

We talk about:

• Building a life by design instead of chasing money

• Investing in land vs. chasing commissions

• Why Bacalar could be like Cancun 50 years ago

• The new train connecting Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya

• Growing (and selling) a roofing company

• Rebuilding after divorce and starting over

• Why success has to be defined on YOUR terms

• Faith, alignment, and doing business with purpose

From climbing roofs in Dallas to investing along the Riviera Maya coastline, this episode is about courage, reinvention, and building something that actually feels like you.

Whether you're in plumbing, automotive, HVAC, electrical — or you're a young person trying to figure out your path — this conversation shows how powerful the trades can be when you commit to excellence.

The trades aren't a backup plan. They're a wealth-building plan.

If you're in the trades (or thinking about it), drop a comment below and tell us:
👉 What made you fall in love with your craft?

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Let's build the next generation of skilled trades professionals the right way.

— Roger Wakefield