Named a Legends in Lending in 2022 and A Mortgage Industry Icon by MPA magazine in 2021, I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve the mortgage industry proudly and present my unique and authentic self. I am the Chief Growth officer of EPM & the CEO of Lighthouse Lending Capital, as well as a speaker, 3-time best-selling author with my series of “Say Yes Everyday” books. I proudly serve as the Chair of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) Visionary program, Chair of the Women’s committee for the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey (MBANJ) and a board member, the Chair of Women with Vision as well as a Women with Vision e-magazine columnist & a Mortgage Women Magazine columnist. and the host of my podcast, What's your Why Wednesday.

Lending Forward is a weekly podcast hosted by Taylor Ellard and powered by Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.  We bring you raw stories from real people in the mortgage industry. We're covering what's next in lending, forward-thinking, and reflecting on lessons learned from Mortgage Bankers, Realtors, Financial Advisors, Coaches, and more! How are you lending it forward?

Founded in 1996, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group® is a privately owned mortgage lender headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va. Atlantic Bay has been recognized as a Top 100 Mortgage Company in America, Best Mortgage Company, Most Enjoyable Place to Work, and an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company.