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Hosted by Teresa Palacios Smith

Hosted by Teresa Palacios Smith; Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer of HomeServices of America, Women Who Lead is a series that includes conversations with women in the housing eco-system and diversity, equity and inclusion industry who are forging pathways and who share their experiences and stories on how they manage, operate and succeed in their roles as leaders.

11/11/2026

What happens when visionary women come together to challenge conventional thinking and shape the future? They inspire change, create opportunities, and redefine what's possible!

Join Teresa Palacios Smith for a special edition of Women Who Lead: VISIONARY LEADERS, featuring an extraordinary group of women from NAWRB's Development & Innovation Leadership Council (NDILC).

Guests:
• Bleu Blaskee, Former Sr. Advisor-Emerging Markets & Philanthropy Partners, Save the Children
• Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair, Exit Realty Corp. International
• Lynette Keyowski, Partner, Global Venture & Value Creation, Second Century Ventures
• Xandra Laskowski, CEO, OSEA, Angel Investors
• Joanne Lucas, NDLIC Council Member
• Dr. Vanessa Montañez, Homeownership & Community Lending Executive, Author & Thought Leader
• Maria Moskver, President & CEO, API Exchange Inc.
• Desiree Patno, CEO, NAWRB & Chairwoman NDILC
• Cynthia West, PhD, Public Speaker on AI, Technology & Ethics, CEO, Rezultant

Following the 2026 NAWRB Leadership Summit and the release of The Ultimate Asset Report (2026 WHER), we're continuing the conversation with leaders whose experiences and expertise span housing, technology, innovation, economic opportunity, and quality of life.

We'll explore what visionary leadership means and how women are breaking barriers, challenging conventional thinking, and turning ideas into meaningful action.

Because visionary leadership isn't just about seeing what's possible. It's about having the courage to make it happen!

11/10/2026

VISIONARY LEADERS | Experience. Perspective. Impact. | Women Who Lead

What happens when nine extraordinary women come together to share their experiences, challenge conventional thinking, and explore the future of leadership?

They inspire change, create opportunities, and remind us that visionary leadership is about more than imagining what's possible. It's about making it happen!

Join me for a special edition of Women Who Lead: VISIONARY LEADERS — Experience. Perspective. Impact.

Following the 2026 NAWRB Leadership Summit, themed Survival of the Fittest, Part II: The Rise of Energy, and the release of The Ultimate Asset Report (2026 WHER), nine remarkable women continue an important conversation about the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping our future.

MEET OUR VISIONARY LEADERS

Bleu Blaskee — Former Senior Advisor, Emerging Markets & Philanthropy Partners, Save the Children
Tami Bonnell — Co-Chair, EXIT Realty Corp. International
Lynette Keyowski — Partner, Global Venture & Value Creation, Second Century Ventures
Xandra Laskowski — CEO, OSEA Angel Investors
Joanne Lucas — NDILC Council Member
Dr. Vanessa Montañez — Homeownership & Community Lending Executive, Author & Thought Leader
Maria Moskver — President & CEO, API Exchange Inc.
Desirée Patno — CEO, NAWRB & Chairwoman, NDILC
Cynthia West, PhD — Public Speaker on AI, Technology & Ethics, CEO, Rezultant

IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:

• Leadership lessons that inspire others during uncertainty and change
• Artificial intelligence, innovation, and the importance of human judgment
• Expanding homeownership and economic opportunities
• Women, wealth, entrepreneurship, and access to capital
• Redefining success through different stages of life
• Philanthropy, influence, and creating lasting impact
• The power of collaboration and visionary leadership

Because visionary leadership isn't just about seeing what's possible. It's about having the courage, commitment, and collaboration to make it happen.

📅 Premieres Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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10/14/2026

You can look like you have it all together and still be carrying more than anyone knows.

The career. The family. The relationships. The responsibilities. The expectations. And somewhere in the middle of it all, the pressure to keep showing up.

That’s the conversation at the heart of this year’s Empower HER: “The Invisible Load: Strength Has Layers.” And one week later, we’re bringing that conversation to Women Who Lead.

Joining the conversation:

Cynthia Miller, Empower HER, Co-Chair, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Lauren Ravitz, Empower HER Panelist, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Shauna Covington, Empower HER Panelist, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Molly Haines McKay, Empower HER Panelist, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Cynthia will take us behind Empower HER and share why this year’s theme mattered and what she hoped to create through the event. Lauren, Shauna, and Molly will also join Teresa Palacios Smith to continue the conversation, sharing their perspectives on what we carry, what others may never see, and what it means to give ourselves permission to ask for support.

Because strength isn’t always about carrying more.

Sometimes courage is recognizing you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Couldn’t join us in Los Angeles? This is your chance to be part of the conversation

10/14/2026

What are you carrying that no one else can see?

You can be successful, confident, and leading others while quietly carrying more than anyone realizes.

Following last week's incredible EmpowHER: The Invisible Load, Strength Has Layers, we're continuing the conversation on Women Who Lead: COURAGEOUS LEADERS!

Join me and four extraordinary women:

✨ Cynthia Miller
✨ Lauren Ravitz
✨ Shauna Covington
✨ Molly Haines McKay

We're getting personal about the invisible pressures women face, the difficult decisions behind leadership, setting boundaries, finding our voices, and discovering that asking for support can be one of the most courageous things we do.

Because strength isn't always about carrying more. Sometimes courage is recognizing you don't have to carry it all alone.

☕ Grab your cafecito and join us TODAY, Wednesday, October 14!

⏰ 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET

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Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. And your story matters.

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09/29/2026

What are you carrying that no one else can see? ❤️

Careers. Clients. Families. Relationships. Responsibilities. Expectations. And somewhere in the middle of it all, the pressure to keep showing up at our best.

On October 7 in Los Angeles, I’ll have the privilege of moderating EmpowerHER 2026: The Invisible Load: Strength Has Layers, presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties' I.M.P.A.C.T. Council.

I’ll be joined by Shauna Covington, Lauren Ravitz, Molly Haines McKay and John Closson for a candid conversation about the responsibilities we carry that others may never see, and what we’ve learned about continuing to show up for our clients, colleagues, families, communities and ourselves.

And there is so much more planned for the afternoon, including conversations around wellness, financial preparedness and planning for the future, along with opportunities to connect.

Tickets are just $25 and parking is included.

📅 Wednesday, October 7⏰
Doors open at 1:50 PM📍
Century Center | 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles

I would love to see you there! ❤️

For registration, email [email protected] if you do not have access to the Agent Marketplace.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

09/28/2026

Some stories are difficult to tell. But sometimes, they are the stories that need to be told. ❤️

Desiree, I will never forget those words: “What is your room number? I’m coming.” And I will never forget that you did.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share a very personal piece of my story in The Ultimate Asset Report (2026 WHER) and for creating a space where we can talk about the human side of leadership.

I’ll be joining an unbelievable slate of leaders and speakers at the NAWRB Leadership Summit, October 5–6 in Long Beach — and it is NOT too late to join us!

The full two-day Summit is $495 and includes two days of conversations and SHETalks, shared meals, strategic introductions and networking, the NAWRB Leadership Awards Celebration, Hat Magic 🎩 and the launch of The Ultimate Asset Report (2026 WHER).

And this is intentionally an intimate Summit — attendance is limited to approximately 100 leaders so you can actually meet the people in the room, participate in the conversations and make meaningful connections.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, come! I would love to see you there.

Register here:
NAWRBconference.com/register

Sometimes leadership isn’t about having the right words.

Sometimes it’s simply saying, “I’m coming.”

09/24/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 💚
I’m incredibly honored to be nominated for the 2026 Extraordinary Latinas Awards by UNITED LATINAS in the Empowering Excellence category.
Throughout my career, I’ve believed that leadership is not simply about what we accomplish ourselves. It’s about opening doors, creating opportunities, sharing what we’ve learned and helping others recognize what is possible for them.
That is why the words Empowering Excellence make this nomination especially meaningful to me.
I’m grateful to UNITED LATINAS for this recognition and for the work they do to elevate the leadership, impact and presence of Latinas. And congratulations to all of this year’s nominees. I’m proud to be in your company. 💚
The winners will be announced during the 2026 UNITED LATINAS Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Event on October 14, and everyone is invited to join us.
Register here:
2026 UNITED LATINAS Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Event

09/23/2026

Featuring Refugio “Ref” Atilano, Founder, CEO and Author

What if one of the biggest challenges facing our next generation of leaders isn’t a lack of talent, ambition or work ethic, but simply not knowing how to navigate the workplace once they get there?
Join me, Teresa Palacios Smith, for a special edition of Diversity MATTERS featuring Refugio “Ref” Atilano, Founder and CEO of Elite Changemakers, author of The Latino Leadership Playbook, and creator of The Professional Leadership Club.

A former Fortune 100 senior leader and Global ERG Chair, Ref has made it his mission to help emerging professionals turn potential into impact—and to help organizations build stronger leadership pipelines.
We’ll talk about the unwritten rules of career growth, mentors versus sponsors, personal brand, ERGs as leadership incubators, AI and workplace readiness, and what companies can do to identify, develop and fast track their next generation of leaders.

We’ll also introduce Elite Changemakers, Ref’s new nonprofit focused on equipping college students, new hires and emerging professionals with the skills, relationships and confidence to succeed and grow within organizations.

Whether you’re beginning your career, leading an ERG, developing talent, a corporation seeking to develop your recruits and emerging leaders, or simply wondering who your organization is preparing to lead next this conversation is for you.

Because talent may get you in the door. Learning how to lead prepares you for the next one.

09/09/2026

What does it take to become a Poderosa?
Is it the title? The accomplishments? The seat at the table?
Or is it what you do once you get there?

This month on Women Who Lead, Teresa Palacios Smith celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with three dynamic Latina leaders who have built successful careers while continuing to lead, grow, mentor, and make their mark on the industry.

Joining the conversation:
• Caroline Isern, Senior Vice President, Community Outreach and Engagement Leader
• Rose Ann Djelmane, NAHREP 10 Certified Trainer
• Arlyn Kalinski, Executive Director, Emerging Markets

They'll get personal about the choices that shaped their careers, the risks they've taken, the lessons they've learned, the people who believed in them, and what they've discovered about finding—and using—their own voices as leaders.

Their leadership also extends beyond their careers. Each has given back to the industry through NAHREP, including service, past and present, on NAHREP's Corporate Board of Governors (CBOG). We'll explore why that involvement matters, how it has shaped their leadership, and, with NAHREP at AVANCE just around the corner, hear from those attending about what they're looking forward to this year.

Three women. Three journeys. Plenty of lessons learned along the way.

This is PODEROSAS.

09/08/2026

Thank you Patty Arvielo for including me among these incredible women who I admire and who inspire me everyday. I am beyond words for this beautiful recognition.

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