Today we’d like to introduce you to Sulondia “Sue-Ham” Hammond.
Hi Sulondia “Sue-Ham”, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always believed you can rewrite your story at any moment and that belief has carried me from small-town dreams to building platforms that change lives.
I like to say my story is one of faith, grit, and a little bit of humor to keep it all balanced. I started out as a young woman with big dreams in a small town. As a Marine Veteran, I learned early on the importance of discipline and service, and that’s been the backbone of everything I’ve done since.
When I left the military, I jumped headfirst into entrepreneurship. I wore many hats as a playwright, filmmaker, motivational speaker, and now mortgage broker and real estate investor. Along the way, I worked jobs that taught me valuable lessons, but I knew deep down I needed the freedom to create and express my true potential. That realization pushed me to build a platform that not only helps people secure homes but also inspires them to build wealth and leave legacies.
The road hasn’t been easy. I’ve faced setbacks, doubters, and even moments where I questioned if I was on the right path. But each challenge taught me how to pivot and grow stronger. Today, I get to blend my love for storytelling, my passion for helping others, and my business acumen to empower first-time homebuyers, veterans, and aspiring entrepreneurs to dream bigger and take action.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I’d love to say it’s been a smooth road, but the truth is, smooth roads don’t make strong drivers. My journey has been full of detours and hard lessons. I’ve gone through a divorce, bout of depression, filed bankruptcy, and even lost homes to foreclosure and cars to repossession. And if that wasn’t enough, I faced one of the biggest battles of my life when I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
There were moments when it felt like life kept knocking me down over and over. I remember sitting in silence, wondering how much more I could take, wondering if I’d ever see the other side of the pain. But even in my lowest moments, there was this small voice inside of me whispering, “This isn’t the end of your story. You’re built for this. Do something with your. gifts!”
Those seasons taught me how to rebuild, not just my finances, but my faith, my mindset, and my purpose. I fought my way back mentally, spiritually, and physically. And today, when I help others achieve their dreams of homeownership or building wealth, I do it with compassion and understanding because I know what it feels like to lose everything and to rise again.
My road hasn’t been smooth, but it’s made me stronger, wiser, and even more committed to helping others believe that no matter how hard it gets, they too can overcome.
We have the power inside of us to save ourselves.
If you want to HAVE better, you must BE better and DO better. (Be. Do. Have)
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
When I think about my professional life and career, I see it as a tapestry woven with creativity, service, and resilience.
I’ve always been multi-passionate, and my career reflects that. After serving in the Marine Corps, I tapped into my love for storytelling and became a playwright and filmmaker. I used the arts as a way to inspire and heal, not just myself, but others who saw themselves in the stories I told.
I used motivational speaking and coaching to empower people to break past their fears and live boldly. Over time, I found myself drawn to the world of real estate and mortgages.
As a mortgage broker and real estate investor, I get to do more than just close deals. I also teach financial literacy because I believe applied knowledge is power. Whether it’s helping people understand credit, prepare for homeownership, or learn how to use real estate as a tool for building wealth, I’m passionate about equipping others to take control of their financial futures.
What ties all these experiences together is my ability to use storytelling, education, entertainment, and humor in everything I do. Whether I’m hosting a workshop, closing a loan, writing a play, or speaking to a crowd, I’ve learned that people connect most deeply when you can make them laugh, inspire them, and teach them all at once.
At the heart of it all, I see myself as a builder of homes, businesses, dreams, and legacies.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I believe risk is the bridge between where you are and where you’re meant to be. For me, taking risks hasn’t been optional, it’s been necessary. I don’t see risk as something to fear; I see it as the price of growth. But yeah, I still experience some anxiety. LOL
Some of the biggest leaps I’ve taken came at times when it didn’t make sense on paper. Leaving a steady job to pursue entrepreneurship was a huge risk. Investing in my first real estate property, all risk considering I had little to no knowledge. Starting over after divorce, with limited resources; risk!
But here’s the thing: every risk I’ve taken has taught me something valuable. Even when I failed, I gained wisdom, resilience, and the clarity to pivot. I’ve learned that calculated risks aren’t about recklessness, but rather about believing in yourself enough to bet on your vision, even when others don’t see it yet.
I wouldn’t say I’m fearless. Fear is always there. But I’ve learned to move with it, not let it paralyze me. I think the bigger risk is staying stuck in comfort zones and never seeing what’s on the other side of faith. For me, it’s riskier being okay with average and or mediocrity. I don’t want to leave here with regrets. I intend to pursue my passions to the end.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.loanswithsueham.com and www.sueham.com
- Instagram: @suehambaby
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sulondia.hammond
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehammond/
- Twitter: @suehambaby
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SueHam
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@suehambaby
