On episode 48 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Ayesha Hudson, CEO of A-Peace, LLC, a housing and resident programming provider in the most underserved communities in Washington, DC. 

During this episode, we discuss:

- The changes in the DC housing market over the past 20+ years

- The various rental subsidy and supportive housing programs in DC

- Membership and opportunities with the DC Landlord Advisory Group

- Participation in the Capital Impact Partners' Equitable Development Initiative and Amazon Housing Equity Accelerator Fellowship for minority developers in the DMV

Contact Ayesha:

Website: apeacellc.com

Email: [email protected]

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On episode 47 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Adeola Adejobi, Founder of Avant-Garde Network, the leading social enterprise company focused on creating black executives and entrepreneurs. Adeola is a nationally and regionally recognized leader in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in business entrepreneurship and real estate.

On this episode, we discuss:

- The tangible impact of the Diversity in Commercial Real Estate conference and Women of Color and Capital Conference 

- What some companies are doing right to bridge the diversity, equity, and inclusion gaps in the world of commercial real estate

- The real estate investing landscape and opportunities abroad

- What to expect from this year's Women of Color and Capital Conference (October 13-15, 2022) https://wocxc22.quvent.com/

Contact Adeola Adejobi:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeolaadejobi/

Website: https://www.avantgnetwork.com/

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On episode 46 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Imelba Rodriguez, an associate broker based on Brooklyn, NY. Imelba has several years of experience working with various organizations to help address the housing affordability crisis in the city, one family at a time.  During our conversation we discuss:

- the current state of affordable housing in NYC

- her experience being a landlord and self-managing a multifamily building 

- the various programs offered by the city to help low-income residents achieve homeownership

- advice for realtors and clients to get deals executed in this unprecedented real estate market

Book suggestion:

The Power of Ted by David Emerald

https://www.amazon.com/POWER-TED-EMPOWERMENT-DYNAMIC-Anniversary/dp/0996871802/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1628233745&sr=8-1

Contact Imelba:

646-787-5899

Imelbamartinez.com

IG: @4theloveofrealestates

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imelba-rodriguez-realestate/

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On episode 45 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Jasmine Jina Ortiz, a commercial broker based in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts area. During our conversation we discuss:

- benefits of being a residential/commercial dual threat agent

- how being involved in different real estate organizations and pursuing numerous designations can take your career to the next level

- new real estate developments and opportunities in the Boston and Worcester markets

- increasing real estate diversity specifically within the LatinX community

Book suggestion:

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Contact Jina:

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinaortiz/

IG: @jasmineortiz1193

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On episode 44 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Rachel Lesperance, a paralegal with Res-Title based out of the Indianapolis, Indiana area. During our conversation we discuss: 

- the state of the title industry during the pandemic and beyond

- what states have the toughest closing procedures for real estate transactions

-her words of wisdom to realtors and loan officers to make the closing process go as smooth as possible

Book suggestions:

Dance First, Think Later by Kathryn and Ross Petras

Contact Rachel:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lesperance-9526a6176/

Website: https://www.res-title.com/

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On episode 43 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Courtney Timmons, co-founder of Concrete Roots, a family-owned business to build residential communities using shipping containers in the Atlanta area. During our conversation we discuss:

- pros and cons of building with shipping containers vs traditional building materials

- helping to create the zoning codes for residential shipping container builds in Atlanta

- advice for developers interested in building with shipping containers

- working with nonprofit groups to teach marketable skills and give jobs in the construction sector to the homeless

Book Recommendation:

New York School of Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces by Eileen Fisher

https://www.amazon.com/New-York-School-Interior-Design-ebook/dp/B01F2ISTKC

Contact Courtney:

concreterootsgroup.com

IG and Facebook: @concreterootsgroup

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-timmons-b4510217/

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On episode 42 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Brandi Hawkins and Tiffany Harris, founders and owners of Harris Hawkins & Co, a real estate brokerage based in Baltimore. During our conversation we discuss:

Book suggestions:

The Sell by Fredrik Ecklund

https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Secrets-Selling-Anything-Anyone/dp/1592409318/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622719061&sr=8-1

Fear is Just a four Letter Word by Tracy Tutor

Contact Brandi & Tiffany:

IG: @harrishawkinsandco

@thebrandihawkins

@tiffharris_therealtor

www.harrishawkinsandco.com

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On episode 41 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Smita and Chetna Lal, also known as the Syndication Sisters. They have over 20 years of experience purchasing and rehabbing rental properties mostly in the DMV area, and in recent years have moved up to acquire apartment complexes throughout the Midwest and southern United States. During our conversation we discuss:

-advice and words of wisdom for anyone looking to start doing your own real estate syndication deals

- strategies to safely acquire property during any phase of the real estate cycles

- building confidence to start raising capital from friends and family

Book suggestions:

Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki 

https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Woman-Kim-Kiyosaki-audiobook/dp/B002L32MGE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CWJNKB6NJK21&dchild=1&keywords=rich+woman+kim+kiyosaki&qid=1622062490&sprefix=rich+woman+kim+kiyosa%2Caps%2C586&sr=8-1

Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl

https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Real-Estate-Markets-Coming/dp/0470174668/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=emerging+real+estate+market+david&qid=1622062531&sr=8-3

Contact Smita and Chetna:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitalal/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetnalal/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smita.lal.3

Email: [email protected]

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On episode 40 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Fleury, founder of The Branded Career, a platform dedicated to helping professionals with career development and executive coaching. She is also a Senior Asset Manager for a leading commercial real estate firm. During our conversation we discuss:

- How her own trials and tribulations navigating a new career path inspired her to start The Branded Career

- Advice for both professionals in a more traditional career path and in more entrepreneurial roles on how to increase your influence and earning potential

- More about her role and responsibilities as an asset manager

- How she was able to leverage her experience and relationships from PROJECT REAP to pivot in her career

- Her experience so far hosting the Branded Career podcast

Book suggestion:

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Contact Melissa:

Thebrandedcareer.com

IG: @melissafleuryinc

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/

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On episode 39 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I had the pleasure of getting double the knowledge and inspiration from the ladies of the Dream Team of ExecuHome Realty, Tekee Wilkes and Candis Carr. They are veteran real estate agents in the Baltimore, MD market and also participate in many activities and initiatives to educate members of their community about the power of real estate. During our conversation we discuss:

- Current state of the Baltimore real estate market with actionable advice for buyers and sellers

- Their work in the community including their "Open House with the Dream Team" radio show on Praise 106.1FM and speaking engagements with local schools and nonprofit organizations

- Advice and inspiration for new real estate agents looking to get into the industry

- Challenges they have overcome in their career as women of color

Book suggestions:

Mud 2 Millions by Ayesha Selden

Contact Candis & Tekee:

www.trustthedream.com

Instagram:

@trustthedreamteam

@realtor_tekee

@carr_realtor

Candis: (443)677-8732

Tekee: (443)413-4393

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