On today's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Manwell, a friend and former colleague about her career journey from community services to real estate agent.

You can connect with Lisa on LinkedIn at (4) Lisa Manwell | LinkedIn . She mentioned OREA - OREA - Ontario Real Estate Association

Lisa and I chatted about her path from high school to real estate agent, with extensive experiences in social services in between the two.

We agree that the struggle is real for young people (and quite honestly, people of all ages), and we spoke about the importance of co-op programs at college and the value of finding your people.

She shared her experiences and the surprising benefits of an unexpected detour. Everything starts with a thought, and with an interest in real estate, she laid the foundation for the next step in her career journey.

Lisa spoke of the importance of relationship building and the power of connection and the growth that occurs when you able to step out of your comfort zone.

What's next for Lisa? Lots of great opportunities, possibilities and potential at this next stage of her life. :)

A big shout out to Algonquin College for being an amazing educational institution that has changed the lives of so many people over the years.

Speaking of connections, I am really looking forward to next week's Career Connection with a wonderful mystery guest.

Here's to jumping into the future together!