Stories of Reinvention, Resilience & Real Estate
The powerful true story behind one woman’s journey from uncertainty and survival to building one of the most recognized luxury real estate brands in Los Angeles.Before the luxury homes, media appearances, and multimillion-dollar success stories, there was reinvention.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Heart and Sold, Valerie Fitzgerald shares the real moments behind building a life and business against the odds — the setbacks, sacrifices, resilience, and lessons that shaped her journey.
This is more than a real estate book. It’s a story about rebuilding your life, believing in yourself when no one else does, and creating success from nothing but determination, grace, and persistence.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, working mother, professional rebuilding after hardship, or someone searching for inspiration to start over, this book offers an honest and empowering look into what it truly takes to survive and thrive.
WHY READ HEART AND SOLD?
For Entrepreneurs
Learn what it truly takes to build a successful brand and business from scratch.For Women Rebuilding Their Lives
A reminder that your current circumstances do not define your future.For Real Estate Professionals
Get an honest behind-the-scenes look into luxury real estate, branding, relationships, and longevity.For Anyone Starting Over
This book is proof that reinvention is possible at any stage of life.“A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” — Valerie Fitzgerald
ABOUT VALERIE FITZGERALD
Valerie Fitzgerald is the founder of The Valerie Fitzgerald Group, one of Los Angeles’ most recognized luxury real estate teams specializing in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Malibu, and the Westside.
She is also an author, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host of Real Estate Real Laughs and coming soon Queen B – combining resilience, business expertise, and reinvention into both her personal story and professional success.
Valerie previously starred on HGTV’s Selling LA and has built a reputation not only for luxury real estate expertise, but for inspiring others to rebuild, evolve, and create meaningful success in their own lives.
TESTIMONIALS
SPEAKING TOPICS
- Start over with no roadmap
- Build confidence after failure
- Navigate business, motherhood, and personal growth
- Create opportunity during uncertainty
- Build a respected personal brand from the ground up
- Turn resilience into long-term success
The book blends emotional storytelling with practical lessons on mindset, business, leadership, reinvention, and personal growth.
Your next chapter can start today.
Order Heart and Sold and discover the story behind the success.