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Egypt Sherrod
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| Born | November 16, 1976 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television personality and real estate broker |
| Children | 3 |
Egypt Sherrod is a well-known American TV and radio host. She is also a successful real estate broker and designer. You might know her best from HGTV shows like Flipping Virgins and Property Virgins. Egypt also runs her own real estate company, Indigo Road Realty, and a design company called Indigo Road Design Group.
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Egypt Sherrod's Early Life and School
Egypt Alise Sherrod was born on November 16, 1976. Her hometown is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When she was a kid, she lived with her grandparents. She even slept in a closet that was just big enough for her bed! This made her dream of having a huge closet one day.
Egypt's College Education
Egypt went to Temple University. She earned a degree in broadcasting and telecommunications. She also studied theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She has special certifications in real estate. These help her be a great negotiator and buyer's agent.
Egypt Sherrod's Career Journey
Egypt started hosting on a jazz radio station when she was 18. At 19, she became a music director at a radio station. She was the youngest person in the country to do this. Later, she became a top radio personality for New York City’s WBLS 107.5. She interviewed many famous people there. These included Prince, Tyler Perry, and Oprah. Her radio show was heard in over 60 cities across the US. She also worked as a reporter on the Maury talk show.
Moving from Radio to Real Estate
Egypt grew tired of only reporting on gossip and entertainment. She started thinking about a new career. Her father and uncle were real estate brokers. So, she saw real estate as a good way to earn money for the future. It was also a backup plan for her radio career. Her connections to celebrities from radio helped her find real estate clients.
She bought her first home when she was 24. She noticed that a lot of her money went to fees for her real estate agents. So, she decided to become a licensed agent herself in 2002.
Becoming a TV Host
While still hosting her radio show, Egypt got a call. A casting director wanted to know if she would host a new TV show. This show would become Property Virgins. She auditioned and got the job. A few episodes into filming, she found out she was pregnant. She was worried she might lose her job, so she kept it a secret. Luckily, it was not a problem at all!
With a baby on the way, Egypt thought about her work and family life. She decided to move from New York. In March 2012, she took a job as a midday host at WVEE V-103 in Atlanta. She had visited Atlanta often as a child to see relatives. In Atlanta, she continued to interview celebrities. The show Property Virgins even moved its filming to Atlanta to fit her schedule. She filmed on weekends.
Eventually, Egypt felt overwhelmed. She had two jobs, a family, and was dealing with postpartum depression. She decided to leave her radio job. She wanted to focus on her TV filming schedule and her family.
Other TV Appearances and Projects
Egypt has often appeared on TV shows. She gives advice on buying and selling homes. You might have seen her on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, FOX, CNN, and HLN. She has also been featured in magazines and websites like Fast & Company and Black Enterprise.
She wrote a book called Keep Calm...It's Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide To Buying A Home.
Egypt also acted in the 2012 movie Life, Love, Soul. She has hosted many special events for HGTV. These include the "White House Christmas Special" and the Rose Parade. She also hosted the HGTV "Urban Oasis" Giveaways. Before HGTV, she hosted "Home Delivery" for other TV networks.
Egypt is also a popular speaker and moderator. She hosted the stage at Oprah's "The Life You Want Tour." She is often a guest on shows like Dish Nation, Steve Harvey, and Showbiz Tonight. She hosted the reunion special for the TV show The Haves and the Have Nots in 2021.
In 2021, Egypt and her husband Mike Jackson were judges on HGTV's Rock the Block. In 2022, they competed on Season 3 of the same show. Since December 2022, Egypt and Mike have starred in their own HGTV show, Married to Real Estate. On this show, they help clients turn old houses into their dream homes.
Awards and Recognitions
Egypt Sherrod has received many awards for her work. She got a Humanitarian Citation from the Borough of New York. She also received a State Assembly Citation for being a humanitarian and community helper. The New York City Council gave her a citation for her community service.
Her book, "Keep Calm It's Just Real Estate," was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She also received the MISSION Award from WEEN (Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network). Network Journal named her one of their "40 Under 40" top young professionals. She was also named a "Power Player on the Rise" by Radio and Records magazine. NABFEME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment) gave her the "Executive to Watch" Award.
Giving Back to the Community
In 2008, Egypt started The Egypt Cares Family Foundation. This non-profit organization helps people learn about money and be financially strong. One of their programs is a "rising stars boot camp." It is for kids aged 8–17 who want to work in radio and television. The "Egypt Cares Give Back Tour" is an event each year. They collect coats and toys for those in need. This tour has even received special recognition from the Brooklyn President.
Egypt Sherrod's Family Life
Egypt first met her husband, Mike Jackson, when they both worked in entertainment. She was a radio personality, and he was a DJ. They didn't start dating until years later, in 2004. They reconnected while working on a house renovation project. Egypt owned the house, and Mike was the contractor. Egypt married Mike Jackson on September 11, 2010.
Egypt and Mike have three daughters. Their names are Harper (born in 2019) and Kendall (born in 2012). Simone (born in 2002) is Mike's daughter from a previous relationship.
TV Shows and Movies
- Dish Nation – Guest host
- Home Delivery – Co-host
- Life, Love, Soul – Actor (Carrie Turner)
- Property Virgins (2012–present) – Host
- Flipping Virgins (2012–present) – Host
- All-Star Halloween Special (2015) – Host
- Good Morning America (2016)
- Brother Vs. Brother (2016–present) – Celebrity judge
- Home & Family (2016) – Guest host
- White House Christmas Special (2016) – Host
- Steve Harvey (2017)
- Urban Oasis (2017-2018) – Host
- Put a Ring On It (2020) - Reunion Host
- Rock the Block season 2 (2021) – Judge
- Rock the Block season 3 (2022) – Competitor
- Married to Real Estate (2022–present) - Host
Podcasts
- Marriage and Money Podcast with Egypt & Mike (2022-present) – Host
- Little Black Dress with Rocsi Diaz and Nina Parker (2017) – Guest
- Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington (2018) – Guest
