Katy Wright shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Katy, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Who are you learning from right now?
Oh honey, everyone. I’m a firm believer that if you show up with curiosity and a little humility, the universe will teach you exactly what you need—whether it’s through a mentor, a moment, or a guy you matched with on Hinge over a bruschetta board.
Truly, I see people and experiences as teachers. That random interaction at the grocery store? A masterclass in patience. That failed launch? A crash course in resilience. You can learn from everything and everyone if you stay open—and lately, I’ve been learning a lot from three specific people in my orbit:
1. Molly McGinty – Realtor, Real Talker, and My Real Estate Fairy Godmother
Molly is the Houston-based powerhouse I work with and a close family friend. She’s been *so* generous with her time and knowledge—from real estate to relationships and everything in between. Honestly, I’m forever indebted to her for answering my *entire* question catalog (it’s long, bless her), sharing her tools, her templates, and the real-life lessons she’s gathered in the industry. She doesn’t gatekeep—she gives. And I soak it all up like a biscuit in gravy.
2. Brent, Brandi & Shay – The BSAPPE Group in Savannah, GA
Getting to work with the BSAPPE Group is like getting a front-row seat to a masterclass in excellence. I once asked Brent and Brandi what they believed has led to their continued success—and their answers live rent-free in my head. Brandi talked about the little things: noticing people, serving without being asked, picking up trash that isn’t yours, and always leading with kindness. Brent’s response was this quiet but powerful pursuit of excellence—*relentless*, but grounded in gratitude. For the people, the process, the purpose. These are people who walk their talk, and I feel lucky to learn from their example.
3. Kyle – Yes, From Hinge
Listen, you never know where your next life lesson is coming from, and for me? It was Kyle. We had deep, reflective conversations that felt more like therapy than small talk. We talked about how our brains worked, our quirks and how to lean in to them, why we’re wired the way we are, how our actions affect the people we care about, and how to build something that stays true to our values. He challenged me to get real about my why—why I show up the way I do, why I choose certain paths, and how I want to live, love, and lead. Romantic or not, he was a teacher. (Thanks, Kyle. Gold star.)
So yeah—right now, I’m in this season of absorbing. And I think the key is just staying open. Some lessons come in polished packages with business cards and a spreadsheet. Others show up in hoodies and order fries for the table. But if you’re paying attention? *Every single one matters.*
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi friends! I’m Katy Wright—founder of Rheo VA and a Houston-based realtor-in-the-making who believes in doing business a little differently.
By day (and honestly, often late into the night), I run Rheo VA, a virtual assistant and operations business that supports real estate professionals behind the scenes—think systems, marketing, social media, and all the organized magic that helps agents stay in their lane and grow. That’s still very much alive and well!
But these days, the bulk of my energy is going into building my real estate business here in Houston, TX—and it’s so much more than a career pivot. It’s a vision. A mission. A calling, even. My real estate brand, @wrightathomehtx, is grounded in one simple but powerful belief: people > properties.
Sure, I help people buy, sell, lease, and move—but at the core of it all, it’s about relationships. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and supported every step of the way. Real estate is deeply personal—yet there’s this lingering reputation that realtors are just in it for the commission. (Let’s be honest—there’s some truth to that stigma. The industry can feel like the Wild West at times.)
But I’m here to shift that narrative. I’m all about transparency, trust, and connection. I don’t want to just get you into a house—I want to help you find the place that feels like home.
One of the first families I had the privilege to work with was the O’Roke family, and they’ll always have a special place in my heart. Luke was transitioning out of the Army and starting work at NASA (casual, right?), and they needed to find a home to lease, fast. We faced a ton of challenges—application after application got denied. It felt like the odds were stacked against us. But we kept at it, got creative, and went back to the drawing board more times than I can count.
They stuck with me, and we laughed (and occasionally stress-snacked) through the chaos. We even had a running joke that we’d “risk it for the biscuit” if it meant finding the right place. And eventually—we did. They found a home for the next chapter of their lives, and I gained a second family in the process.
That’s what I’m building here in Houston: real estate that’s rooted in people first, that’s relational instead of transactional. Whether you’re buying, leasing, or just exploring your options—I’m here to walk alongside you with honesty, hustle, and maybe a few inside jokes along the way.
Let’s build something beautiful—together.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Whew—this one hits deep.
The part of me that’s had to be gently (and sometimes not-so-gently) released? The part that needed to know how the story ends. That version of me served her purpose. She helped me dream big, make plans, and achieve some incredible things—like buying a home at 25 and traveling to London solo with nothing but a carry-on and a deep belief in Google Maps (okay, okay…maybe an extra large suitcase came with me. Ya girl needed options). That need for control gave me structure when I needed it most.
But once I had my daughter, something shifted. I realized I couldn’t predict every beautiful, messy, wild, loving thing that was coming my way—and more importantly, I didn’t want to.
And if I was being honest? For all that planning and gripping and goal-post-chasing…I wasn’t really enjoying myself. Not fully.
It wasn’t until I surrendered the need to have it all figured out that I found something way more powerful: peace. The kind that comes with waking up and saying, “Alright, let’s see what today has.”
Since releasing that need for control, life’s surprised me in the best ways. I’ve reconnected with an old best friend who feels like home. I’ve found myself in rooms and conversations I wouldn’t have believed if you told me five years ago. I’ve laughed more, worried less (still working on that), and genuinely felt more present.
Is it scary to not know how the story ends? Sometimes.
Is it worth it? Absolutely.
Because the magic isn’t in knowing what’s coming. It’s in trusting that whatever it is—you’ll meet it with grace, grit, and maybe even a little joy.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Okay, first of all? I’d probably grab her face, look her in the eyes, and say: “Holy heck, hang on.” (Because let’s be real, I might’ve wanted to cuss, but I’ll keep it PG for little me.)
Then I’d wrap her in the biggest, warmest, kindest hug she didn’t even know she needed, and whisper, “Life is going to punch the mess out of you…but don’t worry, you’re going to punch it right back.”
Younger me was scrappy. She was strong. But she was also just trying to make it through—surviving chaos, learning how to hustle, creating safety where there wasn’t much. I had a whole toolkit of half-baked coping mechanisms and a wake of emotional collateral damage I didn’t always understand.
But through it all, I kept growing. And eventually, I did something huge: I reparented the little girl inside of me. The one who needed someone to tell her she was valuable, even when she wasn’t performing. That she was worthy, even when she wasn’t being “useful.” That she didn’t have to just survive—she could thrive.
I started unlearning how to exist in survival mode and relearning how to exist as my truest, freest, most unapologetic self.
Am I like that 100% of the time? Nope. I’m still human.
But am I like that more days than not? Yeah. And that feels like the kind of progress I’d high-five my younger self for.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
95% of the ideas I rely on are borrowed—because let’s be real, the world is packed with golden nuggets of wisdom, and I’m out here with my metaphorical pickaxe collecting them like treasure.
First, let me fan girl Molly McGinty one more time (just in case y’all didn’t catch how much I adore her). Two of her mottos have stuck to my soul like motivational glitter:
“Do it afraid” and “Always outclass ’em.”
Whew. That first one? I’ve whispered it to myself almost daily these past couple years. Because spoiler alert: I rarely feel totally ready. Most days, I’m doing things I’m afraid of, unsure of, or wildly unqualified for (in my own head, at least). But I show up anyway. I do it afraid. And somehow, I figure it out on the other side.
And then there’s the daily inspo I catch from scrolling motivational threads when I need a little kick in the leggings. Sometimes it’s a quote from a business coach. Other times, it’s just someone being real about pushing through doubt or burnout. Those little hits of wisdom give me the momentum to do one more thing that day. One more task, one more follow-up, one more deep breath.
And let’s not forget James Clear, king of the 1% rule. His philosophy of doing one thing each day that makes you 1% better has been a grounding force—even if it goes against my natural “all or nothing” tendencies. I’m a big vision, dream-board-making, “let’s build an empire” kinda girly. So when I have just 10 minutes between showings, my inner overachiever wants to toss that time in the trash. But slowly, I’ve started to embrace that progress doesn’t always have to be seismic. Sometimes it’s sending that email, updating that file, taking that walk—and letting that be enough.
So yeah, I’m a collector of brilliance. A remix artist of wisdom. And I’m thankful for all the brilliant minds who’ve helped light the way.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
That I loved people well.
Not perfectly. Not performatively. But with intention, grace, and consistency—especially in the little things.
This season of my life has demanded a lot of me. Building and running a business, building a financially sustainable life for me and my daughter—it takes WERK (capital W, okay?). And because of that, some things have had to pause. I’ve missed happy hours, rescheduled brunches, and bailed on more group texts than I’d like to admit. Not because I don’t care, but because the real estate devil is real and relentless, and my calendar is his playground.
That has been one of the hardest trade-offs for me—because at my core, I deeply value showing up for my people. And yet, I’ve learned that love doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes it looks like 35 days straight of sending a high-five emoji in response to my coworker’s daily gym selfie on Instagram. (Shoutout to the mirror pic MVP—our streak is going strong!) It’s a small thing, sure. But small things done with love? They matter.
I hope people remember that I showed grace in a culture that tells us to cut people off the second they mess up. That I believed in boundaries and second chances. That I knew sometimes love looks like being there, and sometimes it looks like saying, “I care about you, but I also care about me.”
Since college, it’s been my heart’s desire to love people well. And while that love may look different now—quieter, more intentional, sometimes sent in the form of voice notes or quick check-ins instead of hours-long hangouts—I hope it’s still felt just as deeply.
When I’m gone, I hope the story isn’t that I was everywhere with everyone all the time—but that when I was there, I was present, kind, and made people feel seen and celebrated in their own weird, wonderful ways.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kwright.kw.com
- Instagram: @wrightathomehtx
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Tiffany Nicole
