About Us

Welcome to the High Five Success Stories Podcast — hosted by Steph, who has been recording conversations with accomplished leaders since 2017 to surface practical insights, motivation, and guidance for listeners.

A Philadelphia-area native, Steph attended Holy Child and the Academy of Notre Dame before competing in Division I Track & Cross Country at the University of Pennsylvania. She spent ten years in leasing and sales at Maguire Hayden Real Estate, and in 2022 transitioned from brokerage to marketing consulting for commercial real estate firms, combining industry experience with storytelling and strategy. Steph launched the podcast as a side project and has continued to grow it alongside her consulting work. She also is a Brand Ambassador for her sister Patrice’s company called MilkMate, an all-in-one pumping solution that helps companies support breastfeeding employees (milkmate.com).

Today, Steph lives right outside Philadelphia with her husband, Nolan Funchion, and their two boys, Nolan Jr. and Kelly. To learn more please email Steph at steph@highfivesuccessmarketing.com