The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & Strategies Women of Influence Podcast Series: Skylar Jones & Amber Brandhagen
This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Conference.
The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
In this episode, Crexi’s Shanti Ryle sits with Skylar Jones, Leasing Director of Kimco Realty Corporation, and Amber Brandhagen, COO and Principal of NAI Global Wireless, to cover wide-ranging topics, including:
- Introduction to the Crexi Podcast
- Meet Skylar Jones
- Skylar's Journey into Commercial Real Estate
- Challenges and Lessons Learned
- Empowering Women in Real Estate
- Trends in Retail Leasing
- Future Predictions for Retail
- Closing Remarks and Contact Information
- Meet Amber Brandhagen
- Amber's Journey into Commercial Real Estate
- Challenges and Key Lessons
- Understanding the Wireless Sector
- Future Trends in Wireless
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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About Skylar Jones:
Skylar Jones brings nearly 10 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, specializing in multifamily, retail, and office sectors. Currently focused on leasing open-air, mixed-use shopping centers, she has gained extensive exposure to a diverse range of asset classes. Skylar holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
In her role at Kimco, where she has been for over three and a half years, Skylar is responsible for placemaking, strategic merchandising, and negotiating leases with qualified prospects to fill vacancies in shopping centers across the Washington, DC metro area. She collaborates closely with regional leadership and the executive team to drive strategic initiatives.
Skylar’s expertise lies in qualitative merchandising, with a passion for creating vibrant, engaging retail environments, particularly within Lifestyle and Luxury/High Street Retail assets. She also serves as Chair of Kimco’s Empowering Women to Lead Employee Resource Group, supporting and encouraging women to enhance their skills and leadership potential through connection, mentorship, collaboration, and discussion.
About Amber Brandhagen:
Amber Brandhagen has 10 years of commercial real estate experience and is the COO and Principal of NAI Global Wireless.
She has completed in excess of $200 million in lease sales and related transactions throughout the United States and manages approximately $50 million of real estate assets. In addition, Amber facilitates the real estate process from initial contact through transaction closing and account closeout. She manages contract administration, due diligence, marketing, social media, and data management.
Amber is on the Leadership Board at NAI Global, where she serves as secretary. She’s also the Chairperson for the Women’s Alliance at NAI Global.
About GlobeSt. Women of Influence:
The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on their journey to the top.
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