The Charlotte region has cemented its role as a global business hub, attracting domestic and international investment across residential and commercial real estate. As global mobility and cross-border transactions accelerate, the meaning of "local" real estate is evolving—creating new opportunities for agents ready to think bigger. That momentum helped spark the launch of Canopy Global in 2024, with expanded programming rolling out throughout 2025. Through education, networking, and pathways like the National Association of Realtors® Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, Canopy Global is preparing Realtors® to compete and lead on an international stage.

Join host 2026 Canopy President Joan B. Goode as she talks with Katie Reisinger, COO, Leading RE of the World, and Jessica Edgerton, Chief Legal Officer and EVP of Industry and Learning for the Global Network, Leading Real Estate of the World.

Nationally renowned speaker and educator Dr. Jennifer Keitt joins host Charisma Southerland, president of Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS, to share how Realtors® can rreset their mindset and unlock lasting motivation. Drawing from decades of expertise in human behavior and leadership coaching, Dr. Keitt reveals real-time strategies to interrupt old patterns, build resilience, and lead with confidence.

What if you could do more than just get likes on social media? On this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, host and Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS president-elect, Joan Goode, talks with national speaker and real estate content creator Katie Lance, who will share her proven strategies to help Realtors® simplify content planning, repurpose posts across platforms, and align social media with their business goals to close more deals.

The Charlotte region's growth continues to make it a hub for business, attracting domestic and foreign investment, in both residential and commercial real estate, prompting Canopy Realtor® Association to launch Canopy Global last year, an educational program and initiative allowing agents ready to expand their businesses globally, with networking, resources, and additional educational opportunities. Join guest host, Kristie Ferguson, Realtor®/broker, real estate instructor and chair of Canopy's Global Committee as she talks with Matt Christopherson, Director of Business and Consumer Research at the National Association of Realtors® for this program on how and why Realtors® should consider expanding their business to include the growing international side of real estate and how Canopy's Global Council can elevate their business.

Inside the Canopy Files goes Incognito, with nationally-acclaimed author, speaker and playwright, Michael Fosberg. Diversity & Inclusion chair and Realtor®/broker, Eric Norman along with Canopy's Vice President, DIA, Global and Realtor® Professional Development, Karyn Lindsey, talk with Michael Fosberg about his one-man play: Incognito! Through narrative, humor, and dramatization, Fosberg's Incognito helps create insights that reach beyond biases and prejudices to foster inclusion and engagement, forcing the audience to recognize that our commonalities are stronger than differences.

The Charlotte region's growth continues to make it a hub for business, attracting domestic and foreign investment, in both residential and commercial real estate, prompting Canopy Realtor® Association to launch Canopy Global. Join Charisma Southerland, Association President and host of Inside the Canopy Files as she talks with Stephanie Aker, Global Council Engagement & Development Manager from the National Association of Realtors® and Canopy Global Committee Chair, Kristie Ferguson about the launch of Canopy Global and programming to encourage, educate and provide resources for Realtor® members interested in expanding, exploring and developing international real estate business.

Inside the Canopy Files podcast passes the mic to guest host, Eric Thomas, retired Chief Meteorologist for WBTV-TV, board of director at Home Again Foundation, and 2024 Grand Marshal of the 8th annual Strides for Shelter 5K. Eric and his guest, Rick Gilbert, Executive Director of the Home Again Foundation, discuss the work they're doing to stem the tide of homelessness in the Charlotte region and how this year's Strides for Shelter 5K will fund the construction of a one-bedroom cottage for a homeless veteran.