Pivot with Purpose
Better Off Said is a career, business, and lifestyle podcast hosted by Meghan Houle, exploring real conversations about work, relationships, money, hiring, negotiation, and power.
This show breaks down how decisions actually get made — from job offers and salary negotiations to fundraising, leadership, relationships, and career pivots — with insights grounded in real-life experience.
Each episode covers topics like:
- career growth and hiring
- salary negotiation and compensation
- entrepreneurship and fundraising
- relationships and decision-making
- personal and professional development
- leadership, leverage, and power dynamics
Unlike traditional career podcasts, Better Off Said focuses on the unspoken realities behind success, the conversations that happen behind closed doors, not just the advice shared publicly.
If you’re looking for honest, strategic insight on how life and work actually intersect and what it really takes to move forward, this podcast brings clear direction and real perspective.
Pivot with Purpose
Navigating Through Toxic Environments with Patty Arvielo
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Hey everyone! I am thrilled to have Patty Arvielo join us today on Pivot With Purpose. Patty Arvielo is the Co-Founder & CEO of New American Funding and is a trailblazer who redefined the mortgage game with her signature blend of passion, hustle, and heart. Launching 2003, New American Funding is now the largest privately-owned AND woman-owned mortgage company in the United States. They employ over 4,000 Employees (53% Women) and have over 260 locations across the country! Patty is on a mission to open doors for all, whether by leading a diverse, dynamic team or through her advocacy for financial equality. She has a successful mentorship program called Thrive and Lead, guiding future leaders to realize their full potential. An extreme supporter of everything woman-owned, Patty has invested in several woman-owned companies, proving that no dream is too big, and no goal is out of reach.
Together we discuss her incredible journey and her insights on leadership, the importance of company culture, and the challenges women face in the industry. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one!
Topics Covered:
(01:28) Career Beginnings: Patty shares her story of falling into the mortgage industry at 16 and how her journey evolved from there.
(04:02) The challenges of finding mentors as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
(10:24) Patty explains the core values of her company and how culture over profits has been a guiding principle.
(17:09) The myth of work-life balance and the importance of embracing who you are in both personal and professional spheres.
(23:33) How to handle toxic environments and difficult conversations.
(29:02) The CEO reality: The responsibility and the pressures that come with the role.
(31:36) Advice for those contemplating a leap into entrepreneurship.
(40:27) Mentorship and financial freedom.
Patty is such a wealth of knowledge for anyone dealing with difficult work environments or considering a career shift. She proves that embracing change and fostering a positive culture can lead to incredible success!
Patty’s Links:
Website: https://pattyarvielo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattyarvielo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattyarvielo
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