<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/tag/influential/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Assetsoft - Blog #Influential</title><description>Assetsoft - Blog #Influential</description><link>https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/tag/influential</link><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:53:14 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring Women in the Real Estate and Construction Industry in 2021]]></title><link>https://www.assetsoft.biz/blogs/post/inspiring-women-in-the-real-estate-and-construction-industry-in-2021</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.assetsoft.biz/Women in Real Estate and Construction - squr.jpg"/>Real estate has come a long way in recent years for everything related to innovation. Right now, it’s one of the&nbsp; most technologically advanced ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_OirJ7YteTwOOhttjT2Q_eA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_OirJ7YteTwOOhttjT2Q_eA"].zpsection{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_AOzhaiNcSZ6Ut1nHETLfhQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_AOzhaiNcSZ6Ut1nHETLfhQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_KVx0l2jHSAmoU6HqSxzf9Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_KVx0l2jHSAmoU6HqSxzf9Q"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_heP9q0gtIhaci4tHGF89gg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> [data-element-id="elm_heP9q0gtIhaci4tHGF89gg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="size-original" data-size-mobile="size-original" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-large zpimage-mobile-fallback-large hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_n1iiFgjKQbuMBY7YRZQTiA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_n1iiFgjKQbuMBY7YRZQTiA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Real estate has come a long way in recent years for everything related to innovation. Right now, it’s one of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.assetsoft.biz/software" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">most technologically advanced</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">&nbsp;</span>economic sectors. It has seen some of the most robust modernization efforts.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">But technology isn’t the only innovative area. Real estate has also been one of the leaders in female entrepreneurship. To celebrate women’s history month, the San Diego Business Journal released its list of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ocbj.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/news/documents/2021/02/23/Women_in_Construction_CRE__Design_-_02-22-21_4VFrLMi.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">influential women in real estate and construction</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Today, we’ll go through some of the most prominent names among these sectors, from recent and previous years. Let’s go through some of the stories of the most successful women in the sector.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_qumRcgVXQ360-S8iTKn-wg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qumRcgVXQ360-S8iTKn-wg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:26px;">Women’s experience in commercial real estate&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_PFqMk4FPyFPqMg07gJMG6Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_PFqMk4FPyFPqMg07gJMG6Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">A few days ago, The Globe And Mail released an article about&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-women-and-commercial-real-estate/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">successful women's commercial real estate experience</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">. It parts from a recent study that revealed significant gender disparity in the industry.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">For instance, only 15% of the highest management positions included females. That number comes from a US study in 2019 by the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women Network). Therefore, the recent note aimed to shed light on the issue.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Let's go through the five interviews detailing the experiences of five female real estate workers in Canada.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_kudG15z8DZk316eBywdFmQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_kudG15z8DZk316eBywdFmQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_FKnlp28RLTg_s8dHOfe_lg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_FKnlp28RLTg_s8dHOfe_lg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ixp6kqUD4qez5QV4OCrGYg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ixp6kqUD4qez5QV4OCrGYg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021.png" alt="Ouri Scott"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_FrMK4w-nqTfYTfHV879v4A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_FrMK4w-nqTfYTfHV879v4A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_61RwT5cy-tLNmj5usC5NsA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_61RwT5cy-tLNmj5usC5NsA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:21px;">Ouri Scott</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_VQAabTPH3SLaZHvfhAj1BA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_VQAabTPH3SLaZHvfhAj1BA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Ouri Scott focuses on indigenous throughout British Columbia. She’s a designer for community and cultural buildings, educational spaces, health centers, and multifamily properties.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The main challenge she details was working in a predominantly male company. The firm showed a desire to provide equal opportunities for women, yet most chances went to males. She had to work extra time to gain her architect registration.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice for women is to come to terms with not being able to do everything. It’s okay to lean on loved ones for support.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_OEGbo0t-AV1ZeruXk8TzRg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_OEGbo0t-AV1ZeruXk8TzRg"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_Q1kDEFnj_ckRjs9kucGaGA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Q1kDEFnj_ckRjs9kucGaGA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_qOin-Wa-m0m2lBqryZIfyA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qOin-Wa-m0m2lBqryZIfyA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-2.png" alt="Karen Walker"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_LH46q9SbxwnSzHpm31jQHw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_LH46q9SbxwnSzHpm31jQHw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_kEE6715TdQVAW_FKIgfSYw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_kEE6715TdQVAW_FKIgfSYw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:21px;">Karen Walker</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_IqBfW-ajUmrkjYxRtbudAg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_IqBfW-ajUmrkjYxRtbudAg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her prior experience came from working as an executive assistant for a development company located in Mississauga. She moved to work for a similar company in Hullmark, which tasked her with creating an internal department. It now manages over 30 properties spanning over 100 tenants.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The main challenge comes from other workers not expecting her to have the required knowledge for specific tasks. However, she does note that the industry has evolved a lot, becoming more diverse.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice for women is to focus on networking. Meeting people can open more doors than what you can find on your own.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_gsIMoYZZ8qAA7lN9qFMzfg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_gsIMoYZZ8qAA7lN9qFMzfg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_cjNVlco3zAS_kTfO-GyldQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_cjNVlco3zAS_kTfO-GyldQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;">Anna Murray&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_SxmsvkDA_dt4R8jVslH6hQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_SxmsvkDA_dt4R8jVslH6hQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Anna came from British Columbia, later moving to Alberta and focusing on ESG (Environmental-social-corporate governance). Her focus on gas, oil, and mining also carried her time spent with the UN's Global Compact, promoting sustainability.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">For her, the main challenge for women is to find companies that are serious about promoting leadership diversity. Additionally, women also need to consider balancing their lives and work responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Therefore, her advice is to profile potential employers thoroughly. The plan is to spot their commitment to diversification efforts.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_XF7dcfQcqm5P-jLntZ2fpw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_XF7dcfQcqm5P-jLntZ2fpw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_Scv2EQowemEqwz6yDvShew" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Scv2EQowemEqwz6yDvShew"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;">Lara Murphy&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm__DCnsm3bXH6WUSk7CcXjDQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm__DCnsm3bXH6WUSk7CcXjDQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Lara Murphy started as an entrepreneur. She always looked to build businesses, knocking on doors to find clients. It was only natural for her to start a firm of her own back in 2005. After meeting Karen Ryan, they founded the Ryan Murphy Construction company.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Despite her surviving market collapse in 2008, she notes that the biggest challenge is to feel like an outcast. That's because it's not common to see women running companies.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice is to find the right allies. The right people can help you overcome obstacles and become a better businesswoman.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_09h9aHUV8547FuiwSHyRnw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_09h9aHUV8547FuiwSHyRnw"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_1n_GGRlcO1PNq0jtZl6m4g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_1n_GGRlcO1PNq0jtZl6m4g"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_gpvE9dLlbP05xOucRYJI9Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_gpvE9dLlbP05xOucRYJI9Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-10.png" style="width:192px;height:314.84px;"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_24Wx1PO8x9q8jz5zlWDnbQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_24Wx1PO8x9q8jz5zlWDnbQ"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_CdYSBUVTTmTK5bZvYYXtTA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_CdYSBUVTTmTK5bZvYYXtTA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Joanne Chua&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_QL8Aihnd4yHg_jo6MOFNKg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_QL8Aihnd4yHg_jo6MOFNKg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Finally, Joanne Chua started with Grosvenor Americas. She started as an executive assistant before becoming an investment manager. Luckily, the company actively encouraged her to find her interests.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Nevertheless, she still notes that it's challenging to find areas where men don't dominate the sector. Joanne acknowledges that avoiding that in her workplace was a lucky break, and she's now the education and outreach director for Commercial Real Estate Women in Vancouver.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice is similar to many of the interviews: networking. Everyone should build connections for both opening doors and support you.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_P-KSJTPu6Lyk8-VkCUFEqQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_P-KSJTPu6Lyk8-VkCUFEqQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_ZgUgnvxY0PKVWBgezFDBJw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ZgUgnvxY0PKVWBgezFDBJw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Luckily, real estate has grown continuously in recent years regarding diversification. Success stories like these are also available from years ago. Women have maintained a steady increase in their management influence within the industry.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><a href="https://www.realestateexpress.com/career-hub/become-a-real-estate-agent/women-in-real-estate/#%3A%7E%3Atext=%20Women%20in%20Real%20Estate%3A%205%20Talented%20Females%2Cin%20business%20and%20law%2C%20Song%20Sutton...%20More" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">This article by Real Estate Express</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;is a fantastic example of what we've mentioned. Released precisely three years ago, it also details the experiences from five success stories. Additionally, it notes that real estate is among the ideal careers for women looking to craft their future.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_RCgqw7a0MKv-AwWq7pPtWA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_RCgqw7a0MKv-AwWq7pPtWA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_RmVFzGG9MSp52RGonjaNzw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_RmVFzGG9MSp52RGonjaNzw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_EepPTrlsP7EllK2BF4crcg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_EepPTrlsP7EllK2BF4crcg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-11.png" alt="Kim Howard"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_kt_myH0G0aWUhrlGDDqidg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_kt_myH0G0aWUhrlGDDqidg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_11D86ECE21LWsN15f7LfoQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_11D86ECE21LWsN15f7LfoQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;">Kim Howard&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_U302V3PEkvl2IRDaPnBJGw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_U302V3PEkvl2IRDaPnBJGw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">She abandoned corporate marketing for a more fulfilling career. She had the “hustling mindset” that made her love working on her own. That led her to recruit her husband, and they made the jump together as partners.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">For her, the main challenge for women in real estate is showing that they’re as good at negotiating as men. However, she notes that relying on other agents disclose the information and jumping after them helps her take deals by surprise.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her main advice is to learn to say “no” and focus on one’s goals. In the end, focusing on the right things is better for everyone.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_kVs6Xma4mz6F2VW3oTmQOA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_kVs6Xma4mz6F2VW3oTmQOA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_lXYYMR4gMstfBfFgrAbqgw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_lXYYMR4gMstfBfFgrAbqgw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_0vOLf5t0uWwWhazxwU68fg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_0vOLf5t0uWwWhazxwU68fg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-12.png" alt="Kristina McCann"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Xj9q1q-NkOUfQCOQEjG7RQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Xj9q1q-NkOUfQCOQEjG7RQ"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_6QIDi1Qbsm4YDcXGeI6mgg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_6QIDi1Qbsm4YDcXGeI6mgg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:21px;">Kristina McCann&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_TTSB-1nhlK7HAid7Xeu-Ow" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_TTSB-1nhlK7HAid7Xeu-Ow"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Kristina started around 21 years ago as an assistant for mortgage bankers. She later became a realtor’s assistant before being a realtor by herself. After being let go by her boss, she held an open house, which sold on the first day for a million dollars.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">For her, the challenge is falling for the idea that real estate is like a club. Many forget that everyone is just doing their best. She’s also had to become less friendly as a real estate agent, preferring to focus on getting things done.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice is to try marketing to people outside your locality. That means competing with more agents, but outsider clients are easier to reach.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_wdYivcgSlL4z1QCJCwOssw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_wdYivcgSlL4z1QCJCwOssw"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_Q2HqrZshF0gI1bbrQm8EXw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Q2HqrZshF0gI1bbrQm8EXw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_3tRoDEStYJjd4Z_bD0UdSQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_3tRoDEStYJjd4Z_bD0UdSQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-13.png" alt="Lisa Song Sutton "></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Tns-pUKzl4MCy5xq3zMVgA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Tns-pUKzl4MCy5xq3zMVgA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_CeLM00tUApusTndO1ZygNw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_CeLM00tUApusTndO1ZygNw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:21px;">Lisa Song Sutton&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_6Ep4gz0Ou4rd8WJsSxOlEA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_6Ep4gz0Ou4rd8WJsSxOlEA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Lisa started with experience in law and business, switching to real estate later. She focused on luxurious properties before landing a multi-millionaire deal on the first try. Her knowledge of Nevada and her negotiation skills make her an expert in finding top-paying clients.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">One of her primary challenges was underestimating herself. Additionally, male-dominated markets tend to create harmful perceptions about female realtors. For instance, many think that women see real estate as a side-gig while caring for their kids.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her main advice is to create, nurture, and take hold of one's brand. That means going beyond any brokerage's branding.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_oub2N8LmiYlmIkAzk1GF4A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_oub2N8LmiYlmIkAzk1GF4A"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_sRdOdFiN2h1f70J1uOGOaw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_sRdOdFiN2h1f70J1uOGOaw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_LBCyBmrzAXoxk0y81YV-Mg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_LBCyBmrzAXoxk0y81YV-Mg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-14.png" alt="Shelton Wilder"></span><br></p></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_3eVU_QJZ_tXVvNGdIdyOfQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_3eVU_QJZ_tXVvNGdIdyOfQ"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_g4p5Yat6WDfYNSWG4jJcsw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_g4p5Yat6WDfYNSWG4jJcsw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:21px;">Shelton Wilder&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_2QAzShHQfUbFVYsfPH1WxA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_2QAzShHQfUbFVYsfPH1WxA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Shelton has one of the most interesting backgrounds. She was a fashion lover and even appeared in Shark Tank with her line. Today, she maintains that real estate is very similar to fashion, and selling properties is basically like styling.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">For her, the main challenge was self-imposed: not wanting to join a team. Thankfully, she loved the hustle. Additionally, she prefers to leave all decisions to their clients, focusing on providing facts and statistics.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her advice is to have enough reserve capital to start a career by yourself. The other option is to find support or join a team.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_95m2-BZG8iryb5byZlgi9Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_95m2-BZG8iryb5byZlgi9Q"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_jwJxkZ0sxA2UG6Kl6NFW2A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_jwJxkZ0sxA2UG6Kl6NFW2A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_hLbEsxx9z3sncATHWPEf2Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hLbEsxx9z3sncATHWPEf2Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:32px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><img src="/Sun%20Mar%2007%202021-15.png" alt="Anne Baldwin"></span><br></p></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_cCAXEPvFon0rT2PQbf0WmA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_cCAXEPvFon0rT2PQbf0WmA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Anne had a similar start to Shelton. She began with wholesale fashion merchandising. Her negotiation and marketing skills made her husband’s family take her into their real estate business. Now, she and her husband are partners.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Interestingly, she says that it could be challenging to overcome the idea that women work in real estate because they're attractive and make sales. Reaching a leadership position can be difficult, but it's changing.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her best advice is to embrace flexibility. Real estate is unpredictable, and you need to think fast and find solutions when that happens.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:26px;">A growing trend in real estate&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_jtWbrcbf9yvSsaUCqdf0rQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_jtWbrcbf9yvSsaUCqdf0rQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://labusinessjournal.com/WomenOfInfluenceConstructionDesign2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">Los Angeles Business Journal</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">&nbsp;</span>also notes that construction is a land of opportunity for women in particular. Despite remaining underrepresented so far, leadership has become more common for female figures.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The article states that more companies seem to encourage women to join leadership roles. That includes promoting their female workers, and it's one of the industries that beat the joint pay gap. It mentions that they make 1% more than males on average.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Additionally, Women In Construction has shown that this isn't new. In late 2018, they released an excellent article on the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.womeninconstructionsummit.com/blog/8-influential-women-in-construction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">eight most influential women in the industry</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">.</span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_Tldqf8_rRLSb2MUCbkDvjw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Tldqf8_rRLSb2MUCbkDvjw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Elizabeth Diller also made it to the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://time.com/collection/most-influential-people-2018/5217632/elizabeth-diller/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">Time 100 list in the same year</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">.</span> She’s been among the most influential figures in the world. She founded Diller Scofidio + Renfro over 30 years ago with her husband.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her portfolio includes expanding the Museum of Modern Art and working on the Centre For Music in London. She’s also responsible for the design behind LA’s Broad Art Museum. The High Line is also part of her visionary work, which is now an architectural icon.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_iOHRwbkO4UZs4D00CuH5Ng" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_iOHRwbkO4UZs4D00CuH5Ng"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; margin-block-start:16px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_vJYXwdsEEWmmUXQV5PgoOA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_vJYXwdsEEWmmUXQV5PgoOA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_hoHg1iD5EpeudhiRGM-nxg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hoHg1iD5EpeudhiRGM-nxg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Roma Agrawal studied Physics and Structural Engineering, working six years with WSP Global developing Western Europe’s tallest tower: The Shard. She was the only featured woman featured in The Tallest Tower, a Channel 4 documentary about the project.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">She also won the Rooke Award three years later. It's worth noting that it's among the most prestigious recognitions. She's no stranger to media features, appearing in The Guardian, TEDx, Cosmopolitan, and The Telegraph.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_dpImWlhSpazM9CNHn9pc3A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_dpImWlhSpazM9CNHn9pc3A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Kelly abandoned school when she was 18, joining an administration position with the NHS. She felt inspired by her father, a building contractor. It made her look for construction job opportunities. She decided to learn about electricity before founding Kelly Electrics.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Today, the female electrician is famous for her contributions. For instance, she was a finalist for Britain's Top Tradesperson and Women in Construction awards. Today, she focuses on hiring female electricians to inspire more females to join the industry.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_F-Oa_GGzwbeiy9MxEYhI6A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_F-Oa_GGzwbeiy9MxEYhI6A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Roni began her own construction company in 2009, named Jomas Associate. She focuses on environmental engineering. She was also part of the Goldman Sachs small business program at Saïd Business School.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Before that, she worked extensively on major road projects in the UK. Recently, she’s worked with land developers, evaluating ground conditions and contamination. She also promotes job diversity and is famous for winning several awards, like&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/10/04/winners-announced-black-british-business-awards-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">Black British Businessperson of the Year</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;">.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:21px;">Claire Gott&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_pOKBIVacE8zuaSR8GvqGVA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_pOKBIVacE8zuaSR8GvqGVA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Claire Gott is the co-founder of Cameroon Catalyst, a charity focusing on international projects via community developments. The charity was responsible for a medical center, primary school, carpentry and mechanical workshop, housing, and electricity hubs.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Other projects include running multi-disciplinary teams, working on prominent projects. Redeveloping the London Bridge Station is an example. She's been awarded an MBE for civil engineering and her charity work.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-size:21px;">Monika Slowikowska</span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_lJCrjnYcLM2KlNBrOI1JsA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_lJCrjnYcLM2KlNBrOI1JsA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Her career started with advertising before switching to construction, thanks to her home-building dreams. Noticeably, she’s worked for the Park Plaza hotels in London. She then worked for five years as her brother’s managing director.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">After that, she founded Noble Houses Developments, her own business. It was later renamed Golden Houses Developments, and it focuses on high-end residential developments. Like the Best Woman Contractor in 2018, she's earned awards and has been featured in mainstream media.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-size:21px;">Barbara Res</span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_txEDPOXHFIXfF1HERDi5pw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_txEDPOXHFIXfF1HERDi5pw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:inherit;"><div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Interestingly, Barabara hit deadlines back in 2016 by speaking against Donald Trump. She was also involved in the Trump Tower construction, releasing a memoir detailing her experience during the work and other thoughts about women in the industry.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div></span><p><span style="font-size:11pt;color:inherit;">With over 40 years in the industry, she’s also famous for being the first woman overseer for a major project in New York. Trump named her the senior vice president, leaving her in charge of the Trump Tower.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span><br></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_glJSr73d4BZcSZjgIkuFVg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_glJSr73d4BZcSZjgIkuFVg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_4MSJN8_GkJ49vjrS2RJgiA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_4MSJN8_GkJ49vjrS2RJgiA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:21px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Christine Townley&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_ld-OHIxq0Q-XnBKbMOoqUg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ld-OHIxq0Q-XnBKbMOoqUg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Finally, Christine is another legend for females in construction. Her career's beginning was marked by notable projects: reservoirs, floodwalls, and dams. The Thames Tidal Barrier is an example of her work.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p style="font-size:12px;"></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div style="font-size:12px;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">She became an educator, mainly dedicating her time to promote diversification in the industry. For instance, she's worked with the Construction Youth Trust, becoming a vital force behind the charity's growth. Since then, she's been an active figure promoting young women joining the sector.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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