In this inspiring episode of The Voices of Business, host Joshua Maddux sits down with Di Thompson—Chair of the Board for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Realtor with Equity Union. Di shares her journey from commercial real estate to community leadership, her deep connection to Santa Clarita, and how giving back has fueled her purpose and success. With co-host Corey Nathan out on an adventure, Joshua leads this vibrant conversation on civic engagement, real estate, and the unique charm of SCV.

What You Will Learn:

• How Di transitioned from commercial to residential real estate and found her purpose
• The role community involvement plays in personal and professional fulfillment
• Insights into Santa Clarita's urban development and revitalization
• The Chamber's diverse councils and how they elevate local business voices
• Why being involved in your community might be your biggest business advantage

Episode Highlights:

• [00:02:00] Di's first impression of Valencia—and the art festival that stole her heart
• [00:06:00] Her career pivot from commercial leasing to becoming a stay-at-home mom and later a residential real estate expert
• [00:10:20] Why helping families find homes brings Di deep fulfillment
• [00:14:00] The vision for Santa Clarita's parks, including a new roller rink and a potential surf park
• [00:22:29] Di's preview of 2025 for the SCV Chamber—including the expanded Business Expo and council growth
• [00:30:57] How community service grew into a passion, with Di now serving on several boards
• [00:33:18] The value of being visible and involved in community organizations
• [00:37:39] Real estate lessons: dealing with emotional transactions and learning from setbacks

Featured Quotes:

"I never planned on being this active in the community, but I absolutely love it." – Di Thompson

"Success, to me, is being self-actualized—it's what feeds my soul, not just my bank account." – Di Thompson

"Your vibe attracts your tribe. I work with clients who align with what I'm about." – Di Thompson

"The Chamber was the springboard for everything. It helped me feel connected and gave me the confidence to explore other opportunities." – Di Thompson

Resources Mentioned:

• Thompson Realty Advisors: https://www.thompsonrealtyadvisors.com/
• Thompson Realty Advisors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thompson_realtyadvisors/
• Di Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diiehma/
• Di Thompson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-thompson-a47046328/

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