Building Impact: Carrie Bobb’s Real Estate and Legislative Legacy

In this episode of the Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE podcast, retail expert Carrie Bobb shares insights from her extensive career in commercial real estate.

Carrie discusses her career retail leasing & placemaking, merchandising strategies, and her favorite projects, including leasing One Paseo in Del Mar.

Her foray into digital strategies with HelloJenny, further acquired by Foundry Commercial, is highlighted as a key development in aligning social media with real estate transactions.

Most notably, Carrie talks about her pivotal role in the creation of 'Carrie's Law,' which removed arbitration for sexual assault cases in the workplace.

This conversation delves into her journey of faith and personal development, her eventual move to Nashville, thoughts on future career steps, and reflections on balancing professional and personal life.

Additionally, the episode ends with a light-hearted and impromptu segment featuring Carrie's young son, Jack, discussing his interests and aspirations.

00:00 Introduction to Carrie Bobb and Her Achievements

03:11 Carrie's Early Career Journey

05:17 Finding Her Niche in Retail

07:09 Going Independent and Career Milestones

09:15 Balancing Competition and Relationships

20:36 Carrie's Law and Advocacy

25:44 Faith and Professional Resilience

28:22 HelloJenny and Social Media Strategies

33:36 The Importance of Social Media for Young Professionals

34:33 AI and Social Media: The New Search Engines

36:09 Creating Authentic Content: Your Personal Voice vs. AI

37:48 Navigating Social Media Platforms: X and LinkedIn

38:58 Balancing Social Media and a Personal Life

45:30 Reflecting on Career and Future Goals

51:19 Clearing the Runway: Making Space for New Opportunities

59:52 Special Episode: A Fun Chat with Jack

Social Media Details

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

Guest | Carrie Bobb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebobb/

Instagram/X: @carriebobb

In this episode of the Spotlight, a Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison S. Weiss welcomes Danielle Sprouls, founder of Unscripted Pivots, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of 'WTF Women That Flourish: Transform Your 'What the F' Moments into Your Greatest Wins.' Danielle shares her transformative journey from being an attorney and commercial real estate executive to launching her own coaching business. She discusses the pivotal moments in her life, her approach to overcoming fear, and the importance of embracing unscripted changes. Danielle also highlights her connection to her grandmother, DiDi, and the powerful lessons she imparted. The conversation provides valuable insights into resilience, the importance of community, and the courage to pivot with purpose.

00:00 Introduction to Danielle Sprouls

02:56 Danielle's Book: WTF Women That Flourish

04:04 The Origin of WTF and Unscripted Pivots

05:18 Danielle's Career Journey: From Law to Real Estate

07:43 Personal Life and Career Pivots

10:47 Embracing Change and Finding Purpose

20:11 The Power of Faith and Sobriety

25:32 Living with Intention and Community

28:18 Navigating Job Transitions and Promotions

28:50 Embracing Intuition and Legal Training

29:45 Life Milestones and Career Pivots

30:58 The Importance of Fear and Failure

34:00 Moving to California and Starting Anew

37:37 Mentorship and Giving Back

41:45 Launching Group Coaching and Final Thoughts

Social Media Details

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

Guest | Danielle Sprouls

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesproulsesq/

Website: https://www.unscriptedpivots.com/

X: https://x.com/The_WTF_Lady

Bethany Babcock: A Journey from Outsider to Industry Leader

In this episode of the Spotlight, a Women Speak CRE podcast, your host Allison S. Weiss welcomes Bethany Babcock, an industry titan who has made significant strides in property management, leasing, and investment sales over the past 20 years.

The discussion covers Bethany's unconventional path into commercial real estate (CRE), her founding of Foresite Real Estate, her desire to leave CRE a better place than she found it, and how she manages to be innovative and authentic on social media.

Bethany shares her journey from starting out in CRE through divine intervention to spearheading successful industry programs like the CRE Launch Program.

This program has helped train and retain new talent across various universities and brokerage firms, cultivating a unique culture and earning accolades like the 'Best Place to Work for Small Businesses' by the San Antonio Business Journal. The episode also delves into the critical roles mentorship, values, and personal branding play in one's career, while highlighting Bethany’s impressive ability to balance her professional ambitions with personal life commitments.

Following in our friend Beth Azor’s footsteps, we encourage listeners to support the CRE Launch Program through scholarships, mentoring, or volunteering, emphasizing the importance of fostering the next generation of talent in CRE.

00:00 Introduction to the Spotlight Podcast

00:12 Meet Bethany Babcock: A Titan in Real Estate

03:55 Bethany's Journey: From Missionary Kid to Real Estate Professional

06:01 Accidental Beginnings: Bethany's First Job in Real Estate

07:41 Transitioning to Brokerage: Challenges and Triumphs

09:43 The Importance of Mentorship in Bethany's Career

11:24 Starting Foresite Real Estate: A Leap of Faith

13:06 Leveraging Values and Mentorship for Success

16:50 The CRE Launch Program: Bethany's Passion Project

18:12 Launching a Virtual Internship Program

18:49 The Evolution of the CRE Launch Program

20:19 Program Structure and Opportunities

22:52 Balancing Ambition and Family

24:47 Personal Branding and Social Media Strategies

27:19 The Importance of Resilience in Real Estate

31:27 Reflecting on Career and Future Goals

32:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Social Media Details

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

Guest | Bethany Babcock

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybabcock/

Website: https://foresitecre.com/

X: https://x.com/bethanyjbabcock

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