Melanie Klein joins this week’s episode to share why real estate has become a powerful pathway to financial security for women. From rising homeownership—now 20% of buyers—to growing investment confidence, women are reshaping their financial futures. We discuss how and why real estate makes sense for women, share insights from coaching women REALTORS®, and unpack why the profession can be especially empowering. Plus, we look at practical ways to better support women in building lasting wealth.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Melanie’s career history and background
• How far women have come in the past 50 years
• Women and real estate: why it’s a match made in financial security heaven
• The opportunities that exist for women in today’s real estate world
• Why real estate is an attractive career path for women
• What she’s learned from coaching women (and men) REALTORS®
• The power of collaboration
• How we can best support women and wealth creation

Tatiana Zagorovski joins this week’s episode to discuss where AI technology helps—and where it falls short. Hear real-world examples, potential risks, and how REALTORS® can better educate clients while embracing AI as a tool, not a replacement.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Tatiana’s career history and background
• How AI can be a powerful tool for efficiency—helping with tasks like listing descriptions and research—while cautioning that it should never be treated as a fully reliable or authoritative source without verification.
• Why AI cannot replace real estate professionals, especially when it comes to navigating complex transactions, identifying property issues, and managing unexpected challenges.
• How agents can start using AI effectively, from automating routine tasks to maintaining authenticity and adding a personal touch to AI-generated content.
• Guidance for consumers, emphasizing the risks of relying solely on AI for major financial decisions like buying or selling a home.
• Bottom line: AI is a valuable assistant—but human expertise, relationships, and judgment remain essential in real estate.

Joe Killinger joins this week’s episode to discuss proven lead generation strategies that work in today’s market — and how to implement them without burning out.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Joe’s history and career background
• How agents approach lead generation and how can we rethink it
• The importance of content creation for lead generation
• How agents can build their personal brand
• How we can activate our database to make it an asset
• The importance of building on past relationships
• Best advice for agents in today’s market 

Karan Khanna joins this week’s episode to discuss how AI is changing transaction coordination for Ohio agents, what saves real time, what it still can't handle, and how to evaluate any AI tool without wasting money.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Karan’s history and career background
• AI’s use in real estate transactions
• What AI is really good at
• What people need to know about using AI
• Where AI’s limitations exist
• How to evaluate various AI platforms

Ashlee Jankovich joins this week’s episode to discuss the time-wasting mistakes both new and experienced agents make. She explains why staying busy doesn’t always mean making money—and shares practical tips for working more efficiently.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Ashlee’s career history and background
• How we can better work with prospects and lead gen
• What is most important when it comes to branding and marketing
• Social media: the dos and don’ts for posting and management
• The importance of saying “no” and setting boundaries
• The benefits of better time management

In this episode, we sit down with real estate investor Niyi Adewole to break down today’s market trends, uncover hidden opportunities, and explore how anyone can start building wealth through real estate.

Full Description / Show Notes

• Niyi’s career history and background
• How he made the jump to investing
• A breakdown of today’s real estate market, including key trends, investor demand, and how to interpret rising interest rates.
• Insight into the investor-friendly REALTOR model and how agents can tap into this niche to grow their business.
• Discussion of the biggest opportunities and challenges in today’s market, especially for new investors entering in 2026.
• Practical advice on getting started in real estate investing, along with what investors are currently looking for.
• A forward-looking perspective on where the market is headed over the next 2–3 years and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

Brandon Cobb joins this week’s episode to break down land development and investing. He shares practical strategies for making money, insights on working with national builders, his perspective on the future of neighborhood design, and how to get started in development today.

Full Description / Show Notes:

• Brandon’s history and career backround
• What made him want to get started in land development
• How he determines what makes good investments or not
• Favorite projects he’s worked on
• How to build relationships with national builders
• What the future of neighborhood design looks like
• Best advice for someone who wants to get started in land investment

Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller joins this week’s episode to explore the power of empathy, explaining how it shapes both our personal and professional relationships and sharing practical ways to incorporate it into our everyday lives.

Full Description / Show Notes:

• Dr. Robinson-Winemiller’s career background and history
• What inspired her to make empathy her life’s work
• What empathy really means—and why it’s more powerful than you think
• How to use empathy to strengthen both personal and professional relationships
• Practical strategies for bringing more empathy into your everyday life
• The importance of self-empathy
• Common barriers to empathy and how to overcome them
• Real-life examples of empathy in action and the impact it can have
• What’s next for Dr. Robinson-Winemiller

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talk, Anastasia is joined by Legislative Steering Committee Chair Michael Jones and Vice Chair Rich Piraino to break down everything you need to know about REALTORS® at the Rotunda. They discuss why this event matters, what members can expect, and how showing up and sharing your real-world experiences can directly influence policy decisions at the Statehouse. From building relationships with legislators to making advocacy more approachable, this conversation highlights why getting involved truly makes a difference for REALTORS® and the clients they serve. 

For more information on REALTORS® at the Rotunda and to register, visit our website: REALTORS at the Rotunda

Full Description / Show Notes 

Learn what REALTORS® at the Rotunda is and why it matters

Hear how advocacy efforts shape real policy decisions

Understand the value of meeting with legislators face-to-face

Get a preview of what to expect as a first-time attendee

Listen to how REALTOR® voices have influenced legislative outcomes

Explore how relationships with legislators are built over time

Get involved and attend REALTORS® at the Rotunda! Register here.

Sharon Fanto joins this week’s episode to discuss her four frameworks for resilient leadership—growth mindset, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and positive perspective—and how they help real estate agents navigate challenges. She emphasizes building trust, fostering collaboration over competition, and viewing competitors as potential partners to strengthen relationships and opportunities.

Full Description / Show Notes:

• Sharon Fanto shares her journey from a 30-year career in corporate leadership to becoming an executive coach and real estate agent, grounded in trust, leadership, and care.
• She introduces her book Stronger Than the Storm and its four resilience frameworks: growth mindset, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and positive perspective.
• How these principles help real estate professionals navigate uncertainty, support clients, and stand out in challenging markets.
• The importance of psychological safety, encouraging environments where mistakes are acknowledged and used as learning opportunities.
• How these leadership pillars apply to both professional growth and personal relationships, reinforcing continuous learning.
• The importance of collaboration over competition, encouraging agents to build strong networks, view competitors as partners, and create lasting business opportunities.