Through life’s challenges and moments of uncertainty, I had to trust that I would find a way forward. Looking back, I see how each part of my journey has shaped me, made me stronger, and prepared me to help others facing significant transitions of their own.

 

When we moved into our house in Broomfield, our daughter was three, and our son was three months old. It was our sixth move in nine years, but this one felt different. We were coming out of the hardest season we’d faced as a family: financial strain of building our dream home and navigating postpartum depression, just for me to unexpectedly need two back surgeries. Our “dream house” became one we couldn’t afford, and we faced the humbling reality of moving back in with family and renting out the new home to survive.

 

When we finally moved into our home in Broomfield, I remember standing in our new living room, surrounded by boxes, thinking: This has to be the one.

 

That feeling of craving stability didn’t come out of nowhere. I grew up in Durango, raised by two young parents who divorced when I was 7. Between both households, we moved 27 times before I turned 18. Although my parents worked tirelessly, we didn’t have financial freedom. I grew up going to volleyball tournaments with teammates’ families because mine couldn’t always afford to come. I craved stability.

 

For a long time, my anchor was sports, which gave me structure and purpose. But in college, while playing volleyball at Metro State, I fractured my skull diving for a ball and had to stop playing. That injury turned out to be a gift in disguise. I changed majors, studied abroad, and applied for the Reisher Scholarship—a highly competitive, full-ride scholarship awarded based on overcoming adversity. I didn’t expect to get it, but I did. That moment changed everything. It gave me the space to focus on school and figure out who I was without the sport I once believed defined me.

 

After college, I landed a job as an event manager at The Westin in Westminster, organizing large-scale conferences. It felt like a dream at the time—until the pandemic shut everything down, and I was laid off. That forced a new beginning I didn’t plan for.

 

My longtime real estate mentor had helped us buy three homes by then, and she kept telling me, “You’d be great at this.” I was hesitant—my husband was already on commission, and the idea of giving up a steady paycheck was terrifying. But I got licensed in just over a month, and with no backup plan, I dove in.

 

That first year, I closed 24 transactions—entirely referral-based. It was a crazy first year, but I loved it! I knew this was where I was meant to be. Real estate allowed me to help people find what I always longed for growing up: stability. That same year, I helped both of my parents buy their first homes—a full-circle moment I’ll never forget.

 

Moving to Broomfield, an amazing community, proved to be a great fit for our family. God was guiding us through that difficult time, even when we couldn’t see it. And with all the lessons I have learned, I get to walk people through their own transitions, finding what’s right for them and their families.

 

As a mom, life is a constant balancing act, but I’ve found that my business grows best where my life is happening—at bible study, the library, mom groups, sidelines of little league games and so forth. I don’t separate the two anymore. They’re connected, and that’s part of what I love so much about this work.

 

In my free time, I love golfing with my husband, Reilly, painting, baking, staying active with our kids, Peyton and Kellen, and being involved with Flatirons Community Church.

 

Real estate has never just been about transactions for me—it’s about helping people create stability and peace in their lives. I’ve lived through many experiences my clients have: growing families, building a dream home, downsizing, building a real estate portfolio, or moving to new neighborhoods to find the right fit. Those experiences shaped everything about how I show up for my clients today because I know the emotions that go into every decision.

 

Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, or selling a property that no longer fits your life, I’m here to walk with you through it all. My goal is simple: to make this process feel clear, calm, and centered around your life—not the other way around. Real estate gave me the freedom to build a life I love—and I’m here to help you do the same. Let’s make your next move the right one!

Sincerely,

 

McKenna Mau