Letting & Estate Agent Podcast Being black didn't hold me back - Ep. 2379
Nov 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Patsy Day, an estate and letting agent from Norfolk and Suffolk, reveals how her experiences as a Black British woman have shaped her journey in the UK property market. She shares insights on overcoming skepticism, especially when opening her branch in Bury St Edmunds, and how her unique background has become a powerful professional asset. Patsy also emphasizes the importance of pride, hard work, and kindness, inspiring young Black and Asian professionals to see their differences as strengths.
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Difference Became A Positive USP
- Patsy Day says being a Black British woman became a point of difference that helped her stand out in property.
- She often overturns others' preconceived ideas by demonstrating competence and confidence.
Warning Turned Into Motivation
- Patsy recounts being warned she'd struggle when she opened in Bury St Edmunds but used that doubt as motivation.
- She opened in 2009 after working since the mid-1980s and proved critics wrong through performance.
Growing Up Different Built Resilience
- Patsy describes growing up one of only three Black families in Huntingdon and facing rude behaviour as a child.
- Those early challenges made her stronger and motivated her later success in business.