How Real Estate Transformed a Dark Town into a City on a Hill

<p>What happens when you transition from full-time missions into real estate, only to discover that business itself is one of the most powerful platforms for marketplace ministry? In this episode of the BAM Podcast, host João and Jono sit down with Hannah Rico Fletcher (Regional Owner of RE/MAX Costa Rica &amp; Co-Owner of RE/MAX Oceanside) to discuss her powerful journey of faith in business. From surviving dark seasons and team failures to leading a thriving corporate enterprise and global nonprofit ecosystem, Hannah shares how Business as Mission (BAM) creates lasting community transformation.</p><p>Leaving full-time missions doesn&#39;t mean stepping away from God&#39;s calling. When Hannah shifted into real estate, her title changed, but her mission stayed identical. In this conversation, she breaks down how to overcome the sacred-secular divide, how to lead with boldness in corporate environments without alienating others, and how commercial ventures can directly fund job creation, human trafficking restoration, and church planting around the globe. Whether you are a young entrepreneur wondering how God can use your career or a seasoned professional seeking deeper purpose, this episode will challenge the way you view work, identity, and global discipleship.</p><p>• Dismantling the Sacred-Secular Divide: Why transitioning from traditional missions into commercial business isn&#39;t a demotion, but a strategic expansion of your calling.</p><p>• Transforming a City: How Hannah witnessed a Costa Rican town go from a dark &quot;Sodom&quot; to a thriving &quot;city on a hill&quot; through sustainable business and authentic community engagement.</p><p>• Leading with Faith in Corporate Spaces: Practical advice on sharing your personal &quot;why&quot; with excellence while honoring and respecting diverse corporate cultures.</p><p>• Global Ecosystem Impact: How digital agency skills and business operations are empowering church planters in Kenya and trafficking survivors in India with dignified employment.</p><p>• Encouragement for the Next Generation: Hannah’s candid advice for young 20-somethings stepping into business, failing forward, and pursuing God&#39;s purpose without isolation.</p><p>Connect with Us:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialbampodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbampodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbampodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbampodcast/Linktree: linktr.ee/officialbampodcast</p>