Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story

In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Abigail Sievers, an industrial broker at JLL in Indianapolis. Abigail shares her journey into commercial real estate - from her early dream of becoming a news anchor to finding her niche in industrial brokerage.

She details the challenges and obstacles she’s faced throughout her career, including navigating maternity leave & motherhood in a male-dominated industry, and prioritizing family while growing a thriving brokerage business.

Abigail emphasizes the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and having an abundance mindset.

Today’s conversation also covers Abigail’s strategic use of LinkedIn for business development, the boundaries that help her balance a busy personal life with professional ambitions.

Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and finding support in both personal and professional spheres.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:41 Abigail Sievers' Career Journey

05:06 Transitioning from Marketing to Brokerage

08:35 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Development

18:15 Balancing Motherhood and Career in CRE

20:48 A Supportive Business Partner & Ally

25:14 Navigating Career Transitions

29:03 Mindset and Personal Growth

31:27 Building Relationships in a Small Market

39:11 Balancing Work and Family

41:00 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

Guest | Abigail Sievers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-sievers-ab987226

Firm Profile: https://www.jll.com/en-us/people/bio-broker/abigail.sievers

Host | Allison S. Weiss

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss/

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

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Connecting Beyond Walls: Garland Fuller on Third Spaces and Community

In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Garland Fuller, an award-winning third space culture and belonging consultant. With over 15 years of experience, Garland specializes in creating environments that foster community and connection.

During the conversation, Garland discusses her journey into commercial real estate, her role in transforming AAREP LA, and her current work focused on reimagining community spaces.

The discussion covers the necessity of nuanced approaches to office space utilization, the importance of integrating human-centric design, and innovative ways to activate underused spaces.

Highlights include Garland Fuller's “People, Place, Program” framework, the concept of third spaces, and the impact of evolving work environments on community building.

This episode underscores the importance of adapting to new cultural and technological shifts to create meaningful, engaging workspaces.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:09 Garland Fuller's Background and Career Journey

06:49 Diversity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate

10:06 Transforming AAREP LA

17:02 Reimagining Work and Space

25:36 Resetting Expectations in the Workplace

27:12 Challenges of Returning to the Office

28:23 Innovative Uses of Space

30:42 Revitalizing Community Gatherings

32:14 The Role of Virtual Reality in Real Estate

33:41 Event Trends Making an Impact

39:23 Implementing Effective Organizational Changes

43:05 The Third Space Academy

48:43 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

Guest | Garland Fuller

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

Website: https://garlandfuller.com/

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Host | Allison S. Weiss

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Likable Badass: Insights from Alison Fragale on Success and Influence

In this episode of the Spotlight A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Alison Fragale, an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina, and bestselling author of 'Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.'

The discussion centers around building social capital through an authentic, yet strategic framework of self-promotion, promotion of others, and asking for promotion.

Alison also delves into the challenges and strategies for women in male-dominated industries, the importance of bringing your authentic self to work, and how to navigate career transitions.

Listen in for additional insights on the role of public speaking, the evolving workplace dynamics in commercial real estate, and practical advice for women aiming for leadership roles amidst the large demographic shifts impacting the CRE industry in the next 5-10 years.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:46 Welcoming Alison Fragale

02:39 The Concept of Likable Badass

03:39 Building Social Capital

04:09 Self-Promotion Strategies

07:23 The Power of Other Promotion

09:18 Asking for Promotion

14:43 Effective Email Responders

19:01 The Role of Public Speaking

22:04 Preparing for Generational Shifts in CRE

26:43 Navigating Parenthood and Career Decisions

27:08 Balancing Career and Family Life

29:32 Adapting the Workforce for Women

30:18 Advocating for Work-Life Balance

32:39 Supporting Women in Male-Dominated Industries

34:06 The Importance of Lifting Others Up

37:02 The Power of Individual Impact

38:36 Agree or Disagree: Thought-Provoking Statements

45:39 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

50:46 Podcast Conclusion and Takeaways

Guest | Alison Fragale

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

Website: https://alisonfragale.com/

Order Likeable Badass: https://alisonfragale.com/book/

Book Alison as a Speaker: https://alisonfragale.com/speaking/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

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

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