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From Cuban Immigrant to Real Estate Visionary | Gladys Margarita Diaz on Empowering Tradespeople.


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In this inspiring episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Gladys Margarita Diaz—Cuban-American architect, developer, and founder of Urbaniza Realty. Gladys shares her incredible journey from fleeing communist Cuba at age 5 to becoming a force in real estate development and urban design.


She breaks down how her early immigrant experience shaped her resilience, why tradespeople need to master both soft skills and hard data, and how AI and financial literacy are game-changers for blue-collar professionals.


Whether you're in construction, real estate, or just looking to take control of your career—this conversation is packed with real-world advice you can apply today.


Chapters Include:


Immigrant grit & childhood responsibility

Learning construction from veteran engineers

Rehab projects & choosing the right materials

Business finance for the trades

Using AI and social media to grow your business

Books that changed Gladys’s mindset


Get your free Blueprint Checklist to define your ideal space & legacy: https://urbanizarealty.com/free-checklist


Connect with Gladys:

Website: https://urbanizarealty.com

Instagram: @urbanizarealty

Facebook: @urbaniza realty


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