An Inspired Chat with Nakia Warner

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Nakia Warner. Check out our conversation below.

Nakia, 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. What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I’m being called to slow down and trust that things will work out without me having to constantly push or overextend myself. For years, I thought I had to answer every call, every email, be “on” all the time to succeed. Now, I’m learning to set boundaries—if my cutoff time is 6 p.m., I don’t need to pick up that 7 p.m. call. I don’t have to do everything.

What once felt scary—letting go, saying no, prioritizing rest—is actually giving me more clarity, peace, and joy. I’m being called to truly enjoy family time, take a breath, and lean into balance instead of burnout.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Nakia Warner, and my real estate career started in Bermuda with Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty, where I was the top rental agent for four years. I rented everything from $2,500 apartments to $15,000 luxury homes, and it gave me a front-row seat to how powerful real estate can be in shaping people’s lives.

When the market crashed, I didn’t leave Bermuda right away — instead, I did whatever it took to stay afloat. I worked five jobs at once: bartending on a boat, giving tours on private islands for corporate retreats, selling for a Bermudian app developer, waiting tables in a local restaurant — you name it, I did it. That season taught me resilience, adaptability, and what it really means to grind through tough times.

When I came back to the States, I poured all of that experience into Atlanta real estate. Over the past 19 years, I’ve sold homes as low as $20,000 and as high as $1.5 million, and what I love most is guiding people through those big turning points — from first-time buyers to families moving up into their next home.

With my brand, Pink Sands Group, I’ve built a business that’s equal parts strategy and community. I believe in keeping it real, giving clients clear guidance, and making the process less stressful and more empowering. And because I stay connected locally — especially through McDonough Moms — I get to be more than just a broker; I get to be a neighbor.

For me, real estate isn’t just about closings. It’s about the journey, the people, and building a life where family time matters just as much as the deals I put together.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My mom. She always said I was so much like her it scared her. She saw my compassion, my kindness, how I’d give without even thinking twice and my ability to forgive people so easily— and she also warned me how people might take advantage of that. She knew I had a sharp tongue and a strong will too, because I got that from her. She saw so clearly my ability to find a way. My mom could make things happen with nothing — sometimes by pulling people together, sometimes by sheer grit, sometimes by being resourceful in ways only she could. She recognized a lot of her in me and I truly didn’t fully understand it until she passed away and I see it so clearly now over these last 5 years after her passing.

Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
I miss living in Bermuda— and honestly, no one really knows how much. What I miss most is the very thing I fought against my first year there: the simplicity. Life was slower, calmer, without the constant rushing. People took multiple trips a year, not because they were burnt out, but because of “rock fever,” that island urge to see somewhere new.

When I came back to the States, I got pulled right back into the rat race and grind culture. For a long time, I let it take over. Only recently have I started trying to hold on to what Bermuda taught me — to slow down, breathe, and not let life become all about the hustle. It’s still something I’m working my way back to.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That you have to work 24/7 to be successful. Real estate glorifies the “always on, always hustling” lifestyle, but the truth is that pace isn’t sustainable. Another lie is that every deal is glamorous — when really, some of the toughest, messiest transactions are where you learn the most.

There’s also this idea that if you just post enough on social media or buy into every lead system, the clients will come. But the reality is, people don’t choose you because of an algorithm — they choose you because they trust you, and because you actually know what you’re doing.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Rushing. In 10 years, all that hurry won’t have added anything of value.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.PinkSandsGroup.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinksandsgroup/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nakiawarner/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinkSandsGroup
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