Full Circle with Garland

Garland shares her reflections on Season Two as she announces the launch of her Land Your Next Opportunity career masterclass on Friday April 30, 2021 at 12pm PT!RSVP at http://lu.ma/garlandfullerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 26, Garland interviews Lydia Monroy, Co-Founder and Principal of Pearl Equity PartnersEpisode 26 Highlights:Lydia Introduction - 0:45Destination: Yale - 4:40“Go make some money” - 10:00Primed to be an Entrepreneur 16:30Starting small - 20:20Balancing Act - 24:50Venturing on her own - 28:12Lydia’s Tips - 36:00Time, Treasure, Talent - 39:56Inclusion Drive my Work - 41:56Garland’s Afterthoughts - 47:21About LydiaLydia Monroy is responsible for acquisitions, due diligence, fundraising, asset management and the operations at Pearl Equity Partners.Prior to co-founding, Pearl Equity Partners, she was the Managing Director of Benedict Canyon Equities, a private equity real estate firm focused on the acquisitions of value-add multifamily assets in the Western, U.S. She was responsible for the operations of the firm, including transaction oversight, investment analysis and strategy, investor relations and reporting.In the 6 years she worked for BCE, she grew the company platform with the acquisition of 58 properties valued at $1.5 billion. In addition, she was responsible for the disposition of 46 assets valued at $740 million and the refinance of 30 assets valued at $366 million.Lydia received a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Business.Connect with Lydia:https://www.instagram.com/lsmonroy/http://linkedin.com/in/lydia-monroy-pearl-equity-partnershttps://www.facebook.com/lydia.monroy.9// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 25, Garland interviews Brandon Rule, President of Rule Enterprises, a Real Estate Investment and Development FirmAbout BrandonBrandon Rule believes he can change the world for the better through the development of communities! Brandon hopes to empower people by showing them how entrepreneurship and financial literacy can be tools to create wealth within communities of color. Brandon studied Economics and Sociology at Marquette University. After graduating he went on to become a banker at PNC Bank. A few years later, he transition into Community Development Finance at Forward Community Investments and Community Reinvestment Fund. In this role, he specialized in small business lending primarily to minority, women, and veteran owned companies who were not bankable within traditional banking standards. Brandon went on to launch Rule Enterprises, an investment firm which uses commercial real estate as its primary tool of investment. Specializing in affordable housing, Rule Enterprises has developed over $112M in affordable housing with another $100M currently in its pipeline. Brandon has also recently announced the launch of RE-INVEST, an online commercial real estate investing platform that aims to create access to real estate investing in ways that have previously been off-limits for most Americans. He believes the unique opportunity for people to create wealth by investing in real estate without ever purchasing a home can empower families to attain and sustain financial freedom for generations to come. Brandon has recently been named by Yahoo Finance as a top 20 real estate investor to look out for, Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 under 40, is on the Advisory Board for Marquette University’s and Virginia Tech’s College of Business Real Estate Department and is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Twitter at @b_ruleBrand featured on:BizTimes // Urban Milwaukee // US Bank// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

In this very special Episode 024, Garland shares a conversation with show co-producer Jerry Won to share their thoughts on the recent rise in anti-Asian violence and hate crimes and ways that we can all come together to fight hate and racism for a better future.From Jerry:Thank you Garland for allowing me space on your show to share my thoughts and perspectives to bring about more awareness and solidarity between our communities. I will never forget this and am so honored.About JerryJerry Won is a storyteller, brand builder, and community leader. He is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian American storytelling company whose brands include Dear Asian Americans, Beyond the Resumes, MBAsians, The Janchi Show, and Asian Podcast Network. Prior to podcasting, he was a strategy consultant at Accenture and sales leader at start-ups and F500 companies. Jerry has a BS from USC Marshall and an MBA from Michigan Ross; he has served in board and leadership roles of alumni organizations and community non profits. Along with his wife Kyung and his two children, Jerry lives in Southern California. Connect with him on Linkedin at jerrywon.com// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 23, Garland interviews Robin Thorne, Founder & CEO of CTI Highlights of Episode 23:Robin Intro - 0:44On Her Own Timeline - 09:26On Her Own - 16:53Transitioning into Government Work -  20:51Demo Chicks - 30:35Inclusion & Equity // Life Full Circle - 37:30Robin Thorne is the founder of CTI and serves as the Chief Executive Officer. She has over 15 years of experience in the area of regulatory compliance. Her emphasis has been written plan development, audits and assessments, emergency planning, hazardous materials management, and training. Robin’s interest and experience in environmental issues has provided her with the skills to serve as a Commissioner with the City of Long Beach's Sustainable City Commission.As a General Contractor, Robin's desire to grow has provided her the opportunity to expand into Construction Management providing resources in the areas of Project Controls, Scheduling, Engineering and Utility design and relocation, and various trade disciplines.  In addition, Robin has served her community in a number of capacities including participation on the Board of the Community Development Branch of the Long Beach YMCA, Soroptimist International of Long Beach, American Society of Safety Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and Society of Military Engineers. Robin has executive management oversight of all projects. She is also primarily responsible for recruitment, business development of CTI and sets its strategic direction, ensuring that the services are the best-of-class and customer service is paramount.Robin holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and is a licensed General Engineering Contractor in the State of California. In addition, she has taken several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses, graduated from Clark Construction's Strategic Partnership Program as well as the Fasttrack Academy with Skanska, Kiewit, AECOM and Traylor Brothers. Connect with Robin on LinkedIn// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 022, Garland interviews Tracy Prigmore, Founder of TLTsolutions and She Has a Deal.Tracy L. Prigmore is the Founder of TLTsolutions, a real estate investment and development firm that provides unparalleled access and insight to alternative investments. Tracy’s mission is to empower people to build generational wealth, and through TLTsolutions she creates opportunities for individuals, families and entities to obtain passive income by investing in residential, multifamily and hospitality projects. As the sponsor for real estate investments, Tracy works with property management to maximize the value of each asset.  She has a sterling record of bringing real estate ventures to life and maximizing their financial performance through sound asset management, as well as disciplined investment and renovation strategies. Currently, TLTsolutions has multi-million dollar portfolio of real estate assets under management in four states. With the firm’s launch of its first Fund focused on hotel properties; TLTsolutions is actively pursuing acquisitions that will more than double its portfolio.  Tracy is the creator of She Has A Deal, a platform designed to create new pathways to hotel ownership and development for women by providing education, networking and investing. She Has a Deal’s renowned pitch challenge is creating a pipeline of women hotel owners and develops by exposing early career women to hotel ownership and development. Prior to entering real estate development, Tracy spent 25 years as a healthcare executive and held senior leadership roles in strategic planning, business development and operations for three of the nation’s largest healthcare systems. Tracy resides in northern Virginia with her husband Derrick and their 8-year old son Noah.Connect with Tracy at @tracyprigmore on Instagram on LinkedIn// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 021, Garland interviews Marimba Milliones, President & CEO of the Hill District Community Development Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA.Highlights of Episode 020:Intro 0:46Education to Community Development - 07:19Community Development Corporations - 11:10Misconceptions about CDCs - 16:30Hill District Focus - 19:10How to get involved - 28:51What’s next for the Hill - 33:35Inclusion and Equity - 35:48Life Full Circle - 35:55Marimba Milliones is president and CEO of the Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania's historic Hill District neighborhood. She is a practitioner of and national thought leader in equitable development. Her work is focused on assuring equity in urban-core redevelopment involving low-moderate income residents, communities of color and cities. Milliones advocates for and utilizes intentional planning and development practices that honor people, place, culture and the market. She believes in win-win models. To this end, Milliones led negotiations of a community benefits agreement with the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins to assure equitable development for a historic tract of land in the heart of fast-growing Pittsburgh. The establishment of a city-wide affordable housing task force, and the largest tax financing district in the history of the City of Pittsburgh were sealed as a part of the negotiations.Milliones' policy advocacy over the years has resulted in a more equitable approach to development throughout the City. She has designed processes that assure that marginalized communities can be self-determinative in real estate development including community-level review and approval of projects requiring public subsidy. Her organization has pipelined and is preparing over 400 renters for homeownership; and recently launched a residential and commercial community land trust. Most notable is Milliones' work towards building a Black cultural and commercial neighborhood district anchored by the restoration of the historic New Granada Theater, new office space and storefronts, and 40 units of artist-preference affordable housing. The $55M+ mixed-use development effort will be an iconic example of how culture is a surefire economic development tool. Milliones is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and brings a strengths-based approach to organizational and community development. She has been recognized by the New Pittsburgh Courier, YMCA, Onyx Woman, Talk Magazine and others. In 2015, she was recognized by Pittsburgh Magazine as one of Pittsburgh's 15 Future Powerbrokers. She was recently listed in Pittsburgh Business Times' 2020 List of the Top 20 people to know in Construction in the Pittsburgh Region.Connect with Marimba:LinkedInWebsite// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 018, Garland interviews Ginny Clarke.Highlights of Episode 019:Ginny intro - 0:44Career Mapping - 9:50DEI is a Leadership Problem - 19:00Fifth Dimensional Leadership - 29:27Ginny’s Best Advice - 43:50The Ginny Clarke Experience - 49:35Inclusion and Equity Drive my Work - 51:45Life Coming Full Circle - 52:00Afterthoughts - 54:11Ginny Clarke was Director, Executive Recruiting at Google from August 2016 until November 2020. In this role, she led the Diversity, Internal Mobility and the Non-tech Recruiting teams. Her team of North American recruiters found and hired senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing and other G&A functions across Google. She recently left to pursue her own business of consulting, speaking, podcasting and writing. Her podcast, Fifth Dimensional Leadership is for leaders, thinkers and future-makers dedicated to creating the conscious workplace of tomorrow.Before Google, Ginny was a Partner at Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm, based in Chicago. For 12 years, she worked in the firm’s Financial Services and Financial Officer Practices, and co-founded and led Spencer Stuart’s Global Diversity Practice. She left Spencer Stuart to write a book titled Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work, which was published in 2011. The book provides a framework that empowers individuals to plot and assess their professional competencies, and strategically navigate their careers.After the book was published, Ginny ran her own executive search and talent management firm for 3 years before becoming a Senior Partner for Executive Search in the U.S. at Knightsbridge, a Canadian human capital solutions firm. Ginny started her career in banking at First National Bank of Chicago (now Chase). After a short stint, she spent a number of years in the real estate investment management business with Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) and Prudential Real Estate Investors. Her responsibilities included asset management, portfolio management, capital raising and client servicing. She earned her BA in French and Linguistics from the University of California at Davis, and her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. Ginny is the single mother of an adult son, Julian, who works in the entertainment industry.Connect with Ginny:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterBook: https://amzn.to/3urzYsX// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 018, Garland interviews Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, leadership coach Highlights of Episode 018:Tovi Introduction - 2:30Drivers in Education - 6:45Whiteness - 10:15Racial Healing + Allyship - 12:25Our Being Impacts our Doing - 15:00Let’s get Spiritual - 19:30Intro to Meditation - 26:45What can Parents do? - 30:30What’s next? - 38:21Inclusion & Full Circle - 43:03Afterthoughts 44:57Tovi C. Scruggs-Hussein is a visionary educator, author, and award-winning urban high school principal with over 25 years of emotional intelligence and self-mastery experience. She has served as California’s Regional Executive Director of Partners in School Innovation, founding co-director of the Association of CA School Administrators Equity Leaders Academy and Regional State Equity Representative, and co-founded a secondary school. Tovi is the founding co-teacher of the trauma-informed leadership course at Mills College. Most recently, Tovi was personally trained with Brené Brown and is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and Courage Catalyst. Her other certifications are numerous and include Integral Coaching by New Ventures West, Search Inside Yourself, and Niroga Institute. Connect with Tovi:https://www.ticiess.com/IG: @goddessatworkhttps://www.facebook.com/tovi.scruggs.9https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovicscruggs/ Racial Healing Allies workshop: https://www.ticiess.com/racial-healing-alliesDare to Lead Immersion Program: https://www.ticiess.com/dare-to-leadParent Champion: https://amzn.to/2Ntq09rArticle about Parent Advocacy: https://bit.ly/2NDwUcs// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 017, Garland interviews Aiko Bethea of RARE Coaching & Consulting.Highlights of Episode 017:Aiko Introduction - 01:25Growing up bi cultural - 04:42Racial identity awareness - 07:55From Law into DEI - 10:14Community - 15:00Urgency in the work - 19:45Fear in the workplace - 22:45What do we do now? - 28:45What’s next - 34:30Inclusion drive my work - 38:29Full Circle - 38:45Afterthoughts - 39:27Aiko is a leader, builder, and connector. She successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic. and corporate sectors. In each sector she created new roles to meet growing organizational needs and visions for evolving. She currently reports to the COO of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute where she leads Diversity & Inclusion. In this inaugural role, she developed and implemented the first enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy. Her expertise in change management, building alliances and collaboration is reflected in her ability to scale impact.Aiko is also principal and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, a consulting practice focused on coaching leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. Her practice integrates operations, leadership coaching and education strategies that yield measurable outcomes.For over seven years, Aiko was with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where she served as Deputy Director of Grants & Contracts Management. She led a cross-functional team responsible for compliance and due diligence review of $550M of annual investments. She developed and implemented lean workflow process, and facilitated change management throughout the organization.Aiko has served on several boards and provided pro bono training for nonprofit boards on governance, strategic development, and operational efficiency. She speaks nationally and locally on matters relating to leadership, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development. Aiko currently serves as Board President of the Seattle Children’s Theater. She is a leadership coach for The Coaching Fellowship, a global leadership program for women committed to social impact work. She is also a leadership coach for the Executive Mentoring and Peer Program for Women in Bio (WIB).Aiko earned her BA from Smith College in Northampton, MA and her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a graduate of the Hudson Institute of Coaching at Santa Barbara and is an ICF certified coach. Aiko is a Certified Diversity Professional and is licensed to practice law in Georgia. She spends much of her time learning from her two young sons.HBR: https://hbr.org/2020/06/what-black-employee-resource-groups-need-right-nowConnect with Aiko:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/Twitter: @AikoBetheaIG: @rare_coachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RARECoach // Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

On Episode 020, Garland interviews Madison Butler, The Blue Haired UnicornHighlights of Episode 020:Madison IntroBeing Loud on LinkedIn 0:45Coming out as Black at 25 7:17Madison’s Queer Identity - 10:50Diversity in Recruiting - 13:40Bring Your Whole Self to Work - 20:20Accountability According to Madison - 23:11Greatest Lessons Learned - 29:12Rage to Rainbows + Bye Bye Binary - 31:10Life coming Full Circle - 39:34Afterthoughts - 40:53Madison Butler is a New Englander at heart but moved to Austin in 2017. Her work is focused around creating equitable spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, removing the stigma around trauma, DEI and the ability to be ""human at work"". She is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data and tough empathy.Madison is committed to deconstructing the status quo and rebuilding corporate America, one organization at a time. Her mission is to ensure that no one ever feels like corporate spaces were not made for them, and they can live, work, and exist out loud.She is a start-up enthusiast and is passionate about building inclusive teams from the ground up with early stage companies. Madison is committed to helping change the narrative around what it looks like to be “human at work”, and hoping to help alleviate unconscious bias in corporate America.Connect with Madison:LinkedInWebsite// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

Welcome Season Two! On Episode 016, Garland interviews Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, President & Co-Founder of The Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP) Highlights of Episode 016:Darnisa Introduction - 1:30Upbringing and early influences - 2:30DEEP framework: DBIE - 04:39Belonging - 10:05Meritocracy is a myth - 12:02It starts with reckoning - 14:00Narratives and its importance - 19:52White privilege - 24:00The Inner Work - 28:30The Goal is Sharing - 34:20Critical Race Theory - 36:49What’s next for Deep - 45:00Inclusion and Equity Drive my Work: 46: 21Full Circle 46:46Afterthoughts - 51:37Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson is an educational and racial equity strategist that is deeply committed to the study of culture; innovation; and adult development. Since earning her master’s degree in Anthropology from Brandeis University, and her doctorate from Harvard’s Educational Leadership Doctorate (Ed.L.D.), Dr. Amante-Jackson has honed her knowledge of culture and adult development to transform organizational and school cultures on issues of equity; change management and re-design. Dr. Amante-Jackson currently serves as the CEO of The Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP) and as system level leadership lecturer at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.The Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP) is a professional development and strategy organization that is focused on the intentional, developmental, and complex work that is associated with changing mindsets around equity and dismantling systemic oppression and racism.Connect with Darnisa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darnisa-amante-jackson-ed-l-d-5b877929/Web: https://digdeepforequity.org/Web: https://www.darnisaamante.com/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

Garland shares her updates as we look forward to another great season of career and life conversations on Full Circle with Garland.Look forward to more engaging and uplifting conversation with Black women like Aiko Bethea, Ginny Clarke, Madison Butler, Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, and more!Also, Garland shares her thoughts and experience on the world's newest and fastest growing social platform, Clubhouse! Follow her there @garlandfullerSeason Two kick off on February 3, 2021!

Thank you for tuning into Full Circle with Garland this year. Host Garland shares end of year reflections and what she is excited about in 2021.Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021.// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

On Episode 015, Garland interviews Ernie Jarvis, CEO & Managing Principal of Jarvis Commercial Real Estate based in Washington, D.C.Highlights of Episode 015:Ernie Intro - 1:49Carrying on a Legacy - 3:15Growing up Ernie - 5:45Rising Through the Industry - 11:25Transitioning on His Own - 16:11Relationship Building - 19:33Leadership in Motion - 25:43Cooperative Economics - 29:57Brokerage Hindsight - 35:32Full Circle - 44:26Afterthoughts: 46:07Ernest (“Ernie”) Drew Jarvis is a recognized leader with exceptional knowledge of, and relationships in, the region’s commercial real estate and business communities. Combining unique roles in management, tenant representation, and asset ownership responsibilities, he has the depth of experience to craft the very best real estate strategies. Ernie has had senior leadership roles in two publicly traded commercial real estate companies, including having served as CBRE’s Washington, D.C. Market Leader, one of CBRE’s largest offices.Connect with Ernie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernie-jarvis/Web: https://jarviscre.com/about/ Episode resourcesErnie's Ten Point Plan: https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/read-this-brokers-10-point-plan-to-fix-the-industrys-diversity-problem-104803UMI Says by Mos Def: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ru9OjtEw5htfnVKpYsIcv?si=QiLiOdnfQMeE6oRmw5zZyg// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

On Episode 014, Garland interviews Minda Harts, best selling author and founder of The Memo, LLCHighlights of Episode 014:Minda Introduction - 01:51Early years of Minda - 04:28Being the only - 08:18Call me by my name - 11:07“Is this your hair?” - 13:50How to be better allies - 18:40What Minda’s hearing in 2020 - 12:20What’s next for Minda? - 25:30Inclusion drives my work 27:27Full Circle - 27:35Garland’s afterthoughts - 29:25Minda Harts is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. Secure The Seat is her weekly career podcast for women of color. Minda has been a featured speaker at American Express, Nike, Levi's, Twitch, Amazon, Google, SAP, Linkedin, SXSW, Universities and Colleges, and various Corporations. Minda has also been featured on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Time Magazine, and Essence Magazine.Minda is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table with Hachette Book Group; Seal Press (Available anywhere). Minda is working on two new books, the release dates are 2021 and 2022.Minda was named the #1 Top Voice on Linkedin for Equity in the Workplace in 2020. And named one of the top 40 Women Public Speakers by Real Leaders(Source: Linkedin.com/in/mindaharts)Connect with Minda:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/Web: https://www.mindaharts.com/NYU: https://wagner.nyu.edu/community/faculty/minda-harts Afterthought resourceshttps://news.yale.edu/2020/06/15/its-never-too-early-talk-children-about-racehttps://www.parentingscience.com/6-mistakes-white-parents-make-about-race.htmlhttps://www.pfizer.com/news/hot-topics/understanding_racial_microaggression_and_its_effect_on_mental_health// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

On Episode 013, Garland interviews Alberto Vela, Managing Director, Project and Construction Management Group - SW United States at CBRE | HEERY.Highlights of Episode 011:Albert Introduction - 00:47Growing up in East LA - 02:40Lessons from Alberto’s mother - 09:00Living legacy 15:50Belonging as the only - 19:45Advice to 21 year old Alberto - 23:00Giving back and paying it forward - 28:20Inclusion in my industry looks like - 36:35Full Circle - 38:13Afterthoughts - 39:42Alberto Vela is Senior Vice President at CBRE | Heery, overseeing project and construction management group for the Southwest Region. Prior to CBRE, he served in similar roles at AECOM, Samsung C&T, URS, and Jacobs Engineering.He serves in a leadership role at CBRE's Hispanic and Latino ERG: Hola.Mr. Vela holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Cal State Los Angeles.Connect with Alberto:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvela/NAIOP https://www.naiop.org/-/media/About-NAIOP/Diversity-Resources/August-2013-Commercial-Real-Estate-Diversity-Report.ashx?la=en// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

On Episode 012, Garland interviews Robert Jue and Jerome Nichols, Co-Founders of Standard Real Estate InvestmentsHighlights of Episode 012Robert’s path to real estate - 1:46Jerome’s path to real estate - 3:00Building on relationships with Robert - 4:16A non-linear path with Jerome - 5:02Lessons learned along the way with Robert - 7:42The parabola of time and focus - 11:08Advice to 21 year old self - 14:46Standard Real Estate Investment - 16:37Inclusion in my industry looks like 21:12Full Circle - 22:45Rober Jue is a Co-Founder of Standard REI.He was previously a Senior Managing Director with CBRE Global Investors where he was the Portfolio Manager of a successful ten-year fund franchise, Head of Development Investments in the Americas, Co-Chair of the Americas ESG Committee, and a member of the Americas Leadership Board. During his time at CBRE Global Investors, Mr. Jue also served on the board of directors for Wood Partners, a vertically integrated multifamily development and operating company. He has 17 years of experience in the real estate industry and started his career as an appraiser with CBRE. He earned a BA in Economics from UCLA. He is from Oakland, California and lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and three children.Connect with Robert:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-jue/Jerome Nichols is a Co-Founder of Standard REI. He was previously a Senior Director with CBRE Global Investors where he led development investment sourcing in the Americas. He served as Deputy Portfolio Manager for the firm’s development fund series and Chair of the Americas Social Impact Committee. Before joining CBRE Global Investors, Mr. Nichols worked in multifamily acquisitions with Capri Capital Partners, a Chicago-based real estate private equity firm. He began his 14-year real estate career in Washington, DC with The Bozzuto Group, a vertically integrated multifamily development and operating company. After earning a BS in Business from Wake Forest University, Mr. Nichols was a professional athlete with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers and Washington Football Team. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is an alumnus of the Robert Toigo Foundation. Mr. Nichols is from Prince George’s County, Maryland and lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and two children.Connect with Jerome:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-nichols-673b617/Learn more about Standard:https://www.standardrei.com/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerGo to @fullcirclewithGarland on Instagram to see the parabola of time and focus.

On Episode 011, Garland interviews Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D., Managing Director, Head of Client Analytics & Insight for Global Marketing, at Blackrock. Highlights of Episode 011:Growing up in Arkansas - 02:40A unique global perspective - 08:29Next stop: Washington, DC - 10:35Acting & a doctorate in NYC - 14:26From market research to financial services - 17:55Imposter syndrome - 23:42A life-changing event - 27:45Venturing into franchises - 31:20Pivoting back into corporate life - 38:00What’s next for Tiffany - 42:08Inclusion in my industry looks like - 45:18Life coming full circle - 45:48Afterthoughts with Garland - 47:50Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D., is a Managing Director, Head of Client Analytics & Insight for Global Marketing, at Blackrock. She is a member of the Global Marketing Executive Committee.As Head of Analytics & Insight, Dr. Perkins-Munn is responsible for creating a leading-edge marketing analytics function and platform for data and advanced analytics (including ML, AI, etc.) that will uncover and illustrate key business insights through the power of a data-, analytics- and measurement-driven marketing.Dr. Perkins-Munn previously served as Global Head of Client Analytics for J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Asset Management where she led a team of data scientists, data engineers, statisticians and digital analysts toward the goal of using client data more impactfully to increase product penetration among clients and to convert prospects into clients. Before JPM, she led similar teams at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley that conducted analytics and uncovered insights to reduce cost, mitigate risk, improve client service, and maximize profitability. She started her career as an academician, publishing articles, authoring and co-authoring books on diverse topics such as women, identity, disability, education and intelligence measurement.Dr. Perkins-Munn is a recognized author on using client feedback to drive significant revenue and profitability outcomes. She has received international acclaim for her research on customer satisfaction, share of wallet, profitability and brand-centricity.Dr. Perkins-Munn earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology and Statistics from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where she was awarded the Kogan Award for Interdisciplinary Research in Advanced Quantitative Methods, and a B.A. degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish from Georgetown University.Connect with Tiffany:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tperkinsmunn/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 010, Garland interviews Taidgh McClory, the Director of Social Impact & Inclusion for MP Boston and Founder of T.H. McClory, LLC, a social impact enterprise. Highlights of Episode 010:Growing up Taidgh - 01:59Caribbean influence - 7:20Identity journey through the school years - 8:31History & art - 10:41Lessons learned in advertising - 13:46Pivoting into commercial real estate - 16:50Re-evaluating what really matters 25:55DEI work in 2020 - 32:36Awakening books of 2020 - 37:09What’s your next for Taidgh - 43:54Inclusion in my industry looks like 46:55Life coming full circle - 48:15Garland’s post interview thoughts - 52:03About Taidgh:Taidgh McClory is a senior-level commercial real estate executive whose professional focus has turned to social impact. A former Managing Director/Partner at CBRE/New England, Taidgh actively promotes diversity and inclusion through his civic engagement and his business, T.H. McClory, LLC, a social impact enterprise founded in 2019 and dedicated to devising and implementing diversity & inclusion strategies for the CRE industry.Mr. McClory’s career in commercial real estate and advertising has spanned over 20 years and includes expertise in strategic planning, commercial real estate brokerage, marketing, brand planning, market research, and economic development. He most recently served as Managing Director/Partner at CBRE/New England, where he led sales management, business development and civic engagement across the New England region.A civic leader and champion of diversity & inclusion, Mr. McClory is a member of Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), a leading professional trade association formed to promote the interests of minority executives in the commercial real estate industry. In addition to REEC, Mr. McClory serves on a handful of boards and committees focused on diversity/equity/inclusion, social impact, commercial real estate, economic development, education, and philanthropy.• Executive Council of Diversity & Inclusion - The Partnership Inc.• Board of Director - MassEcon Alliance• Advisory Board - African American Real Estate Professionals (NE Chapter)• Co-Chair - NAIOP Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Forum (MA Chapter)• Investment Committee - Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund• Posse Foundation Career CoachMr. McClory graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in History and Studio Art. In his local community on the North Shore, Mr. McClory serves as a member of the Cummings Foundation Grant Selection Committee, Board of Trustees for St. John’s Preparatory School and a lector at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Lynnfield where he resides with his wife and three children. Connect with TaidghLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taidghmcclory/Books mentioned on this episode:White Fragility by Robin DiAngeloBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe Color of Law by Richard RothsteinCaste by Isabel WilkersonBlack Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoAlchemist by Paulo Cohelo// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 009, Garland interviews Cedric Bobo, Co-Founder of Project Destined, on the lessons he learned early in life on the power of ownership and how that north star has guided his career.Highlights of Episode 009:Ownership - 02:12“Never be afraid to be afraid” - 03:42Leaving Mississippi - 5:00Building your tribe through networking - 7:55Rising early secrets - 12:15Lessons from athletics - 14:00Transitioning to real estate - 14:46Destiny in Detroit 19:35Making real estate more equitable - 21:10Cedric’s book recommendation - 23:40Project Destined - 25:38What’s on the horizon - 28:36Inclusion in my industry looks like - 32:47Life coming full circle - 33:00Afterthoughts with Garland - 33:34About Cedric:Cedric Bobo is a co-founder of Project Destined.Prior to founding Project Destined, Cedric spent over 20 years as an investor and investment banker including over 10 years at the The Carlyle Group where he committed over $2 Billion of equity capital. In 2015, Cedric was named to the“10 Top Powerful Black People on Wall Street You Should Know.” Prior to Carlyle, he worked at D.L.J. Merchant Banking (London) and McCown De Leeuw. He is the co-founder of Charter Board Partners, a non-profit focused on governance in the charter school sector. He also serves on the District of Columbia’s Office of Public Charter School Financing and Support Credit Committee and the boards of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and Beauvoir, and The National Cathedral Elementary School.Cedric received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSME, summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee. (Source: Tiger21.com)Connect with CedricLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-bobo-187188/Project Destined: https://projectdestined.com/Features on Cedric:HBS Alumni Profile: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=6823Biz Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2017/06/26/investment-tycoon-and-local-teenagers-make-real.htmlCNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/05/alex-rodriguez-jennifer-lopez-boost-inner-city-kids-real-estate-program.htmlRead & Watch:Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion Dollar Business: https://amzn.to/2K2Jv6WReginald Lewis documentary: https://www.wliw.org/programs/pioneers/reginald-f-lewis-and-the-making-of-a-billion-dollar-empire-i048fw/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 008, Garland interviews Collete English Dixon, Executive Director of Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, and as real estate chair of the school’s Heller College of Business. Highlights of Episode 008:Introduction: 0:43Collete’s story - 3:24Values learned early on - 6:22Step one: finance - 8:58An unconventional career path - 11:28Superpowers in hindsight - 15:52Growth and pivot through a unique opportunity - 20:08Advice for business & real estate schools 27:06Collete’s favorite books - 31:47Leadership in the community 38:02What’s next for Collete - 44:17Inclusion in my industry looks like - 45:37Life coming full circle - 46:15About Collete:Collete English Dixon is the executive director of Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, and as real estate chair of the school’s Heller College of Business. Prior to joining Roosevelt University last June, English Dixon had a storied 37-year career at PGIM Real Estate, formerly Prudential Real Estate Investors. As vice president of transactions, English Dixon led the firm’s Midwest acquisition strategy, including the purchases of Chicago's 120 North LaSalle and Left Bank at Kinzie Station with Fifield Cos. English Dixon later co-led PGIM’s national investment dispositions strategy, and has been involved in nearly $12B in transactional volume in her career. (Source: Bisnow)Connect with Collete:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleteenglishdixon/Roosevelt University: http://www.roosevelt.edu/realestateChi AACRE: http://www.chiaacre.org/Collete Featured in:Roosevelt Press Release:Bisnow Feb 2018:Bisnow November 2018CREWREIT.com BooksCaste by Isabel WilkersonTears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates South Side by Natalie Y. Moore Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau https://amzn.to/35kcYkU Netflix Girlfriends: https://www.netflix.com/title/70157416// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 007, Garland hosts a discussion with moms working through COVID with:Jeannine Villasenor-Edwards: Full Time Manager of Strategy Planning and Performance at Burbank Water & Power; Small Business and Personal Transformation CoachTianna Paschel: Associate Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at the University of California, BerkeleyAmy Hung: Associate for JLL Capital Markets DAS GroupHighlights of Episode 007:Introduction - Jeannine 2:00Introduction - Tianna 2:37Introduction - Amy 3:20Balance in the early days of 4:00Homeschooling challenges 12:34Changing jobs during a pandemic 27:36Prioritizing work and life 34:45Lifestyle changes 42:05Solutions & Silver Livings 47:19Being a working mom through COVID - 58:10Full Circle 58:30The Lean In + McKinsey Report referenced in the episode:https://womenintheworkplace.com/Connect with Jeannine:Web: https://instituteofcoaching.org/users/jeannine-villasenor-edwardsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanninevillasenor/Connect with Tianna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saudadelight/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tianna.paschel/Connect with Amy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hung-57945720/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

A special bonus episode this week on a Monday as host Garland Fuller shares her thoughts on the upcoming election and why voting means so much to her.Resources mentioned in the episode:* Lifting As We Climb: https://amzn.to/3mI78zV #ad* I Will Vote: https://iwillvote.com/* Vote.org: https://www.vote.org/Vote! Vote! Vote!// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 006, Garland interviews Osayamen Bartholomew, Chief Program Officer of The Real Estate Associate Program (REAP)Highlights of Episode 006:Upbringing - 2:00Living abroad and coming back - 4:10Getting her start in Marketing - 07:43The Consummate Networker - 14:37The Art of Pivoting 17:11Project REAP - 20:50Upcoming partnerships - 25:42Leadership roles in industry boards - 27:21What’s next for Osa - 30:00Inclusion in my industry looks like - 33:00Full Circle - 33:15Osayamen Asemota-Bartholomew is a marketing and communications professional with over ten years of multi-industry experience in the Commercial Real Estate, Non-Profit Education and Entertainment Industries. Born in New York City and raised in both Brooklyn, NY and Lagos, Nigeria, to Nigerian and Dominican parents, she grew up with a love for education, entertainment and economic empowerment. Osa is founder of The Gift Agency LLC, an event marketing company, and has held leadership roles in various industries, including currently serving as Chief Program Officer for The Real Estate Associate program, the largest talent management diversity initiative in commercial real estate industry. Her responsibilities include leading all operational functions, communications, alumni engagement and diversity talent placement in nine cities across the country. She has a track record for achieving revenue growth, building cohesive teams, and managing time-sensitive projects with limited budgets.Connect with Osayamen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osayamen/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hey.osaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/heyosaREAP: https://www.projectreap.org/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 005, Garland interviews Rosalie Manansala, President of Jackson Stone Financial.Highlights of Episode 005:Introduction - 01:18Working through the pandemic - 01:26Rosalie’s upbringing - 03:20Overcoming obstacles - 6:06Beginnings in accounting 12:05Ignorance is bliss - 15:33Lessons learned - 16:20Triumphs in Entrepreneurship - 18:20Best kept secret: Coaching - 19:00Rebranding: 22:20FIIRE: 23:50Rosalie’s next goals - 25:50Inclusion in my industry looks like - 29:48Full Circle - 31:04About Rosalie:Rosalie Manansala brings over 10 years of accounting experience working at a “Big 4” public accounting firm, providing accounting and tax services to Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals. Prior to founding Jackson Stone Financial Services, Ms. Manansala worked at Deloitte & Touche, LLP’s national, tax consulting practice. In this capacity, Ms. Manansala scoped, managed, and implemented multi-million dollar corporate tax strategies for mid-size and Fortune 500 companies within the retail, banking, utility, manufacturing, and gaming industries, as well as high-net-worth individuals.Previous to working at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, Ms. Manansala was an accountant for a multi-billion dollar family office, focused on diverse investment strategies and non-profit endeavors in the areas of K-12 education, healthcare, and the arts. During her tenure, she was responsible for issues around private aircraft ownership, operations of private foundations, as well as the preparation of tax returns for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.While attending college, Ms. Manansala worked at Grant, Tani, Barash, & Altman, Inc., a Beverly Hills-based business management firm serving high-profile clients predominantly within the entertainment industry.Ms. Manansala is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of California, and received her Bachelors of Science Degree from California State University, Northridge. She has a passion for travel and being an active member in her community. Ms. Manansala is a native of Los Angeles, California.Connect with Rosalie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-manansala-7718741/Heart of Angels: https://www.heartofangels.net/Jackson Stone Financial: http://www.jacksonstonefinancial.com/// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 004, Garland interviews Randal Dawson, Executive Vice President of CBRE's Valuation & Advisory ServicesHighlights of Episode 004:Randal Introduction - 1:28“If I can read it, I can do it” - 2:17Getting his start as an independent contractor - 4:26Family business - 6:03Randal’s moment of confidence 8:17 - Mentors in his life 10:48Overcoming mistakes - 12:57Lessons learned 15:48Randal’s current favorite book 18:35Love for grilling - 20:09Leadership in the community - 25:16Next projects on the horizon - 28:45Inclusion in my industry looks like - 31:16Life coming full circle - 31:34About Randal:Randal is a seasoned expert in real estate valuations, tax appeals and counseling with more than 25+ years of experience. His background includes valuations of all types of commercial and special-use properties, with an emphasis on industrial, retail, multifamily properties, readapted uses of real estate and highest and best use studies. Randal has prepared and reviewed valuation and feasibility studies for litigation support, ad valorem, condemnation, trust and estate matters, family law, financial reporting, conventional financing, bond financing, fair rental studies, and insurance purposes. As a qualified expert witness, Randal has testified numerous times in federal, state, and local jurisdictions around the country. Litigation cases have included insurance claims, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, tax appeal, divorce, IRS tax disputes, condemnation and diminution in value related to historical preservation and conservation easements. Randal is a National Litigation Practice Leader and leads the Midwest Consulting Practice for CBRE, Inc., and holds the CRE designation from the Counselors of Real Estate, the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and the FRICS designation from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Randal is on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Chicago (development committee), a member of NAIOP Chicago Chapter (scholarship committee), CBRE African American Networking Group (executive committee) and a member of the Economic Club of Chicago.Connect with Randal:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-dawson/CBRE Bio: https://www.cbre.us/people-and-offices/randal-dawsonJunior Achievement Chicago: http://chicago.ja.org/NAIOP Chicago: http://www.naiopchicago.org/Randal's favorite books:How to Lead by David RubensteinFire and Wine by Mary Cressler and Sean Martin// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 003, Garland interviews Jennifer Taylor, Managing Director of Ambiculture Real Estate Advisors.Highlights of Episode 003:Upbringing - 2:00Work Ethic - 4:07Advice to younger yourself - 4:46Serial Entrepreneurship - 5:55Learning from failure - 7:10Hawaiian expertise - 8:45Current challenges - 11:20Keeping up with trends - 13:50Living & loving the dream - 16:05What Jennifer is in love with - 17:11FIIRE - 18:48Swirls for Girls and SIPA - 21:06Books/Podcasts - 22:35What inclusion looks like in Jennifer's industry and what Full Circle means to her - 24:50Meet Jennifer!Jennifer Taylor brings a unique vision to investing, an enthusiasm for professional cultural connection and commitment to best of class practices. She is a 25+ year veteran of commercial real estate investing and management. She launched a female- and minority-owned platform, Ambiculture Real Estate Advisors, focused on an urban ambiculture real estate investment strategy in the Western U.S. including Hawaii.Jennifer was recently partner at Archere Investment Management which targeted investments in markets with rapidly changing demographics. Prior to Archere, Jennifer launched Atalanta Realty Investments, an investment firm targeting office and retail assets. In 2014, her firm acquired two prominent office assets in downtown Honolulu. This is a re-acquisition for Jennifer as she owned the buildings prior and disposed of assets in a portfolio sale to institutional investors. Atalanta’s team also worked on development deals in 4 of the Hawaiian Islands.Prior to investment management, Jennifer spent a decade working in property/portfolio management.Jennifer is a licensed CA RE Salesperson and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designations. She is Board President and co-founder of industry organization Filipinos in Institution Real Estate (FIIRE). Jennifer co-founded the LA chapter of African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) where she sits on the Advisory Board. Jennifer is a board member of Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA). She was on executive council for the Institute of RE Management (IREM) LA Chapter. Jennifer founded the non-profit, Swirls for Girls, a diversity and enrichment program for girls of all identities. Connect with Jennifer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertaylor626/Ambiculture Advisors: https://ambicultureadvisors.comFIIRE: https://www.fiireusa.orgSIPA: https://sipacares.orgSwirls for Girls: https://swirlsforgirls.orgResourcesThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary ResultsGrit: The Power of Passion and PerseveranceMalcolm Gladwell: Outliers: The Story of SuccessNPR's How I Built This by Guy Raz// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!On Episode 002, Garland interviews Lynn King-Tolliver, Managing Partner of Archere Investment Management.Highlights of Episode 002:How her upbringing shaped Lynn's life - 2:37Getting hooked on finance - 4:54Transitioning to commercial real estate - 6:22The most important thing Lynn has learned - 8:17Being the first, only, different (FOD) - 11:14Listening to constructive feedback - 15:01Current passion projects - 19:57Upcoming projects Lynn is excited about - 24:36Digging for information - 28:20AAREP LA - 30:45Money is energy - 33:52What inclusion looks like in Lynn's industry and what Full Circle means to her - 34:54Meet Lynn!Lynn King-Tolliver is a commercial real estate executive with extensive portfolio strategy, management and transaction experience. After 25+ years with high caliber institutional firms, she is a founding partner of Archere Investment Management (AIM), a women and minority owned private equity real estate firm focused on West Coast markets. Prior to founding AIM, she was Senior Vice President with a major international real estate investment and advisory firm, HEITMAN, where she responsible for identifying, analyzing and executing real estate equity investments throughout North America. Prior to her role at Heitman, Lynn was a Strategic Advisor with UrbanAmerica Advisors, where she focused on investor relations, capital raising and deal sourcing. Previously, Lynn spent over seven years with MetLife Real Estate Investments, where she focused on portfolio management for a $10 billion domestic equity portfolio and had additional international responsibilities. She also served as a senior investment manager with Spieker Properties, sourcing deals and coordinating development opportunities across Southern California. Lynn began her career with Lincoln Property Company, holding various roles including acquisitions manager and senior asset manager.Lynn received a BA in Real Estate Finance from California State University, Fullerton. She completed a Certificate of Executive Education at Smith College and is a licensed real estate broker in California (#01387728). She is an affiliate of ULI, NAIOP, ICSC, and a founding board member of African American Real Estate Professionals Los Angeles (AAREP).Connect with Lynn:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lynntolliverArchere: archereim.comAfrican American Real Estate Professionals: aarepla.org//Meet Garland!Garland Fuller is an extraordinary talent connector, diversity champion, and trusted advisor. After spending more than two decades in talent acquisition and the last 8 years within the commercial real estate industry, Garland has a calling to do diversity and inclusion work and tell stories that inspire others to find their own place in the world. She has created strong relationships/coalitions within the commercial real estate business for Black and Brown communities. Garland has a Masters Degree in HR Development from FIU and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. She’s the VP, Programs for Association of Black Womens Real Estate Investors Orange County Chapter, an active volunteer in ULI’s Urban Plan and a member of African American Real Estate Professionals’ Los Angeles Chapter.Connect with Garland:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!Full Circle with Garland is a weekly podcast show that seeks to educate, encourage, and empower the next generation of future leaders through authentic and inspiring storytelling.Garland Fuller will share her experience and perspectives and also invite members of her illustrious network to join her to share inspiring messages with the audience. On this Episode 001, Garland is interviewed by show producer Jerry Won to share her own journey, what she values in life, and why she is starting her own podcast. Highlights of Episode 001:Meet Garland - 4:50The life changing internship - 8:00Her passion for DEI - 9:42Leaving a legacy -13:53Inspiration behind Full Circle - 18:00Vision for Full Circle - 20:00What to expect on future episodes - 21:05Who should subscribe and listen: 22:41Meet Garland!Garland Fuller is an extraordinary talent connector, diversity champion, and trusted advisor. After spending more than two decades in talent acquisition and the last 8 years within the commercial real estate industry, Garland has a calling to do diversity and inclusion work and tell stories that inspire others to find their own place in the world. She has created strong relationships/coalitions within the commercial real estate business for Black and Brown communities. Garland has a Masters Degree in HR Development from FIU and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. She’s the VP, Programs for Association of Black Womens Real Estate Investors Orange County Chapter, an active volunteer in ULI’s Urban Plan and a member of African American Real Estate Professionals’ Los Angeles Chapter.Connect with Garland:Web: www.garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller

Welcome to Full Circle with Garland!Full Circle with Garland is a weekly podcast show that seeks to educate, encourage, and empower the next generation of future leaders through authentic and inspiring storytelling.Garland Fuller will share her experience and perspectives and also invite members of her illustrious network to join her to share inspiring messages with the audience. Meet Garland!Garland Fuller is an extraordinary talent connector, diversity champion, and trusted advisor. After spending more than two decades in talent acquisition and the last 8 years within the commercial real estate industry, Garland has a calling to do diversity and inclusion work and tell stories that inspire others to find their own place in the world. She has created strong relationships/coalitions within the commercial real estate business for Black and Brown communities. Garland has a Masters Degree in HR Development from FIU and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. She’s the VP, Programs for Association of Black Womens Real Estate Investors Orange County Chapter, an active volunteer in ULI’s Urban Plan and a member of African American Real Estate Professionals’ Los Angeles Chapter.Connect with Garland:Web: GarlandFuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfuller