About Me

Current

I became a Real Estate Agent with Vanguard Properties

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Dusty Roady is a top agent, paired with the best technology, team, and tools in the business. Combined with her charming personality, extensive and continuing education, and high level of customer service, she becomes an obvious pick for many clients.

2016-2018

Live band performance at Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA

woman playing guitar while another woman plays piano

Twenty years prior to this performance, I picked up a duct-taped acoustic guitar from Goodwill and started classes at Blue Bear School of Music in San Francisco. Within a few years I went electric, moved up to an ivory Fender Stratocaster, and now play rhythm/solo rock and blues with Blue Bear bands!

2015

Launched Roady's Races endurance event company

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I started an event company to host local running races and triathlons to raise money for animal rescue.

2014

I achieved EMT certification

There was a part of me that always wanted to be an EMT. It was one of the hardest courses I had ever taken, but I did what I had to do to make it happen, and I still carry this certification.

2010

I gained my teaching credentials

I earned my teaching credentials in Science, English, and PE and taught high school in Marin.

2005

Whole Athlete Associate Coach

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I started this program to help coach and train individual athletes so that they could reach personal best. I continue to be devoted to fitness.

2003

USA Triathlon National Championships

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I met my goal as an elite athlete in both power and endurance. I achieved what I initially thought wasn’t possible and have built a winning triathlon portfolio for over 20 years. In 45 races, I earned thirteen #1 spots, broke a course record at Treasure Island, and received sponsorships from Promax Nutrition and Claritin.

2002

I became a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dominican University of California

I was the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dominican University of California, helping all athletes achieve their fitness goals and go for the win.

2002

I earned my first podium finish

I acheived what I initially thought wasn't possible, and won!

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1999

Business owner, Excel Fitness

My passion not only was my job, but gave me the opportunity to empower others to do the same thing. The goal was to teach others safe and effective exercise methods and to extend longevity and empower others to reach personal best

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1998

My first Triathlon

My friends signed up for a race and needed a runner to complete their relay team. I couldn’t even spell triathlon and knew virtually nothing about the sport. But it sounded cool. I tagged along, and guess what? We won!

house being built on a plot of land while the sun is setting

1997

Built my first house

My husband and I dreamed of being real estate developers, so we bought one of the last plots of buildable land in Mill Valley, which was a virtual dive off a cliff. With creative financing, we paid the owner monthly for about three years and broke ground in 1996 on a self-designed and family-built 3800 sf home with a 180 degree view. I was the assistant contractor! We lived in the home for seven years before selling and double our investment.

1996

I became one of the top 20 powerlifters in the US

I was able to acheive something I was chasing for some time and broke into the top 20. This was a big win for me and pushed me to keep pursuing greatness in the sport for many years to come.

1993

I became a mother and started my powerlifting journey

I became a mother and started my powerlifting journey. My daughter was the first girl in her dad’s family in 50 years, and became my confidante, cheerleader, voice of reason, and deepest love.

I also joined Gold’s Gym, where I was invited to be part of the powerlifting team. I had no idea what powerlifting was, but it sounded cool. I worked diligently with the team and became a world ranked powerlifter

Dusty roady with her daughter as a child showing their strength

Early Years

I was raised as an Air Force brat, relocating constantly and loving the different cultures and lifestyles. I learned code of honor and that life is critical thinking with action. Oh . . . and play nice with others!

After college I developed a solid marketing, sales, and creative background as a marketing communications executive, market research analyst, media planner, retail sales manager and buyer, national magazine editor, and project manager.

This is my story–who I am and what led me to become a real estate expert.