Off-Market: talk with Melissa
Think all Realtors are the same? Think again.
This is the podcast that takes you beyond the sold sign and into the real, raw, and refreshingly human side of real estate professionals.
Every Friday, host Melissa Doucet sits down with agents from across the country (and beyond) to talk about everything except real estate—mental health, music, sobriety, creativity, resilience, parenting, passion, purpose, and the messy, magical moments in between.
Whether you’re in the industry or just curious about the people behind the profession, Off-Market offers real conversations with real people living full, vibrant lives.
Off-Market: talk with Melissa
Fishing, Festivals & Finding Therapy in Heavy Metal with Ashley Cochran
What do fishing at Cape Tormentine, clamming at sunrise, and headbanging at a heavy metal festival have in common? For Ashley Cochran, they’re her therapy, her joy, and the way she reconnects with herself outside of real estate.
In this episode, Ashley opens up about life as a REALTOR ® and mom of three, her passion for fishing, and her love of heavy metal music as a form of personal release. We also talk about her recent family trip to Europe—navigating London, falling in love with Dublin, and the magic (and chaos) of traveling with kids.
We explore:
- The calm she finds in fishing and clamming on the East Coast
- Why heavy metal music is her therapy and her connection to community
- What it’s like raising three kids while running a busy real estate career
- Her recent adventures in Europe and the lessons learned from traveling as a family
Ashley’s story is a reminder that REALTORS ® are multifaceted humans with passions, struggles, and superpowers that don’t show up on a business card.