So this evening we have a very important episode, I set up the pod to draw a straight line between accelerating in your career with constant learning, so today we have a critical lesson to share. How to be a confident ally is rarely tackled, despite universal support for a more inclusive sector, yet what we can ALL do to improve this is too often throttled by fear.

In the first of the two-part ‘DE&I Allyship’ exclusive series of the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate podcast, guest, Sue Brown, Managing Director of Real Estate Balance, hosts the conversation where first-hand experiences, issues, and solutions to foster more inclusive workplaces are discussed. Episode one features Faith Locken, founder of We Rise In and former Development Manager at Countryside and JLL, conferring with Gafar Fashola, Chair of BPF Futures and Vanessa Murray, Founder of The Circle Partnership.

Connect with our panel:

linkedin.com/in/sue-brown-62a19415

linkedin.com/in/faith-locken-710b2263

linkedin.com/in/gafar-fashola-6b6636112

linkedin.com/in/vanessa-murray-9b032763

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:53 Meet the Panelists

01:46 Gafar's Journey into Real Estate

03:05 Vanessa's Unique Path

05:16 Faith's Story and We Rise In

06:23 Challenges in Real Estate Diversity

12:06 Strategies for Inclusion

20:34 Navigating Career Challenges and Seeking Mentorship

22:00 The Importance of Sponsorship in Career Advancement

23:36 Diversity and Inclusion: From Grad Level to Senior Management

25:02 Real Estate Education and Industry Representation

27:08 The Role of Senior Managers in Promoting Diversity

27:53 Rethinking Qualifications and Career Paths in Real Estate

30:26 Personal Experiences and Microaggressions in the Workplace

33:51 Mentorship Differences and Confidence Building

37:32 The Importance of Allyship and Active Support

40:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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