If anyone has earned the title of multihyphenate, it’s Egypt Sherrod—TV personality, real estate broker, designer, entrepreneur, and ambassador to Habitat for Humanity, our current VB Gives Back partner. 

What began as flipping houses on the side while working as a radio host eventually led to a full pivot into real estate and so much more. When she isn’t co-hosting HGTV’s Married to Real Estate with her husband Mike, she’s running the Indigo Road family of companies, which includes Indigo Road Realty and her curated Indigo Road home product line—both rooted in her mission to help people create spaces that reflect who they are. She also leads her nonprofit, 1000 Women Owned, which helps women gain access to resources and capital they need to grow their businesses. 

Hailing from a family of real estate brokers, it’s safe to say it’s in her blood. But for her, it’s about much more than simply business: Real estate is a tool for building generational wealth—and helping others do the same. “Families who own homes have better prospects for education, building wealth, and a greater sense of belonging,” she says.  

This reality is what fuels her passion for Habitat for Humanity’s work and its mission to help families build and improve the places they call home. With four Habitat builds under her belt, she’s not just giving back. She’s helping others lay the groundwork for long-term stability.  

We sat down with the entrepreneurial powerhouse to hear more about how her involvement with Habitat has shaped her own purpose-driven work, and why access to safe, stable housing is a foundation everyone deserves. 

You’ve had a long-standing relationship with Habitat for Humanity—how did you first become involved? 

It started withvolunteer work. I picked up a hammer and realized I wasn’t just helping build walls—I was helping build hope. That moment changed the way I looked at everything I do and led to my partnership and relationship as an ambassador. Habitat’s mission so closely aligns with my belief that everyone deserves a space they can be proud of, regardless of income or background, and that belief continues to guide my work.

How has Habitat’s mission shaped your perspective on homeownership and community? How does it influence your own work?

Habitat reinforces something I’ve always believed: Owning a home isn’t just about the house. It’s about identity, legacy, and community. That perspective shows up in everything I do. Whether I’m helping someone buy their first home, designing a space, or creating products for the home, I’m always thinking about how to help people feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to where they live.

How does affordable housing play a role in addressing larger social issues?

Affordable housing is one of the most powerful tools we have to address disparities in homeownership. When people have access to a safe, affordable place to live, it opens the door to better education, improved health outcomes, and stronger economic mobility. I’ve seen families transform simply by having a space they can call their own. 

This philosophy drives the work I do through my nonprofit. Whether it’s homeownership or entrepreneurship, access is everything. When we remove barriers, we create real pathways for people, especially women, to build legacy, wealth, and impact. 

What does “home” mean to you?

Home is more than a place; it’s your grounding space. It’s where your spirit resets, your memories are made, and your truest self can just be. For me, home has always been about love, warmth, and intention. I pour somuch of myself into the world—through business, service, and creativity—but I always need a space to return to that fills me back up. That’s what home is: a soft place to land.I bring this energy into every space I design, whether for a client, my own family, or someone discovering their style for the first time.