Sin Permiso: The Latina Lifestyle

Of Greek and Hispanic descent, Lou Markakis is a trusted real estate broker known for his work across the North Shore and beyond in both commercial transactions and permitting real estate developments. A graduate of Emerson College with a background in political communication, Lou has also held leadership roles in local political campaigns and community organizations and is a Master networker and communicator. Pay attention!

Meet Edwin Acevedo – 2026 Incoming NAHREP National President Edwin is a dynamic entrepreneur, proud Salvadoreño, and the owner of Century 21 Lotus and his own mortgage company in California. An engineer by training and a visionary by nature, Edwin has built a multifaceted career through resilience, a sharp financial mindset, and relentless focus. In this episode, we dive into his journey, mindset, and what drives his success.

A MUST WATCH or LISTEN! We all deal with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed but as an entrepreneur it can be extremely intense and burn out constantly hovers over our heads! From real estate agent to Patriots video producer , Kevin Cueto marketing specialist and video expert , shares his story candidly and shines a light on the pressures WE overachievers and over thinkers can endure and how we can break out of it!

Gladys Oliveros grew up on the hard streets of Medellin Colombia in the 80's-90's and then migrated to Boston to receive her much desired education. She has since become a cultural icon, youth mentor and a political advocate for the Latino and LGBT community. She is currently the City of Boston's Latin X advisor of Cultural affairs and is the Founder of La Casa de la Cultura in East Boston

On this episode we have the beautiful afro-latina Vicma Lamarche. 2025 Nahrep Boston Chapter President & loan officer with New Fed Mortgage. Vicma and I discuss the intricacies of colorism and racism WITHIN the Latino community, unknown truths and what it feels like to be a Black girl in our Brown community.

On this episode of Sin Permiso, we sit down with Marc Lewis-an influencer, restaurant critic, and content creator whose sharp-witted rants and viral memes about Massachusetts town and city stereotypes have made him a social media sensation.

Kelly Garcia and Melinda Vega members of the Chelsea city council.  Born and raised in the city they serve and of Puerto Rican descent, they are the perfect examples of the movement of young Latinas in politics. Kelly and Melinda are passionate about serving their community and as you'll find out on this podcast they say what they do and do as they say.

Principal, Feliz Mortgage Group | Senior Mortgage Advisor & Branch Manager, Province Mortgage With nearly 14 years of experience, Ramon E. Feliz helps first-time homebuyers and investors build wealth through strategic lending. Committed to transparency, honesty, and merit-based lending, he ensures a seamless mortgage process for every client.

My friend Alberto Vasallo III is best known for his family's business, El Mundo Boston, Massachusetts' oldest Latino media company, founded over 53 years ago. You might also recognize him from his television career, his work with the Red Sox, and most recently, as the host of the morning show La Hora del Café.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie Russo. Hailing from Revere, Jamie Russo is a local real estate developer whose hard work has left an indelible mark on the city he calls home. As the CEO of Eastern Equity Partners, Jamie has built a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and beautifying the community through his relentless drive and vision. Known for his tireless work ethic, Jamie's motto, “Do you think it's easy?”, reflects his commitment to overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to do the same. His story of perseverance, leadership, and local pride is one you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie Russo. Hailing from Revere, Jamie Russo is a local real estate developer whose hard work has left an indelible mark on the city he calls home. As the CEO of Eastern Equity Partners, Jamie has built a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and beautifying the community through his relentless drive and vision. Known for his tireless work ethic, Jamie's motto, “Do you think it's easy?”, reflects his commitment to overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to do the same. His story of perseverance, leadership, and local pride is one you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of having Ana Velez with us! Ana is a very well known Colombian social media influencer. Her content revolves around her life and giving tips to people looking to move to the United States! She has over 250k followers on Instagram and is truly the definition of hard work pays off!

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lourdes Genao.   Lourdes came from humble beginings and now currently works her dream job as a shopper for huge brands that we all most likely go to frequently! She's a trend setter and a true inspiration to many! Tune in to her Lourdes's story!

In this episode, we had the opportunity of interviewing Evan Silverio!    Evan was born and raised in Lawrence,MA. He was always an entrepreuneur at heart and went through many different careers such as being an LO and is now the president of Silverio Insurance and a serial entreprenuer! He has an amazing story that you should definitely tune into!

Today's episode featured Evan Russell! Evan is a great friend of mine with tons of experience in real estate! He is now the VP of Agent Development at C21! He does a ton of coaching with agents and at this point in his career, has seen it all! He drops some amazing nuggets on tech and being a successful agent in today's market!

In this episode, we are joined by Anasha Girma, an agent on the Pratt Properties Team and a Divorce Specialist when it comes to Real Estate! She speaks on her book, "Selling Options in a Divorce" and goes over divorce, real estate, and her own experiences! Make sure to tune in!

Welcome to another episode of Sin Permiso: A Latina Lifestyle Podcast! We had a bit of a break in the show, but we are back! To kick off the return of Sin Permiso, we had David Ramirez sit down and chat with me! David is a Social Media Marketing Guru! He got his degree in Marketing from Northeastern University. He gives some helpful tips for business owners trying to elevate their social media channels and some do's and don'ts! Make sure to tune in!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing someone very special! Jim D'amico! I've been working with Jim for a long time now and he has served as a huge mentor and supporter of me! Jim's versatile background in real estate spans decades and involves many different roles. Currently, Jim represents Region 6 on the Board of Directors, serving on the Strategic Technology Task Force. In addition, he is the Broker/Owner of Century 21 North East, which since 1995, has expanded to include 40 offices and 900 agents. Through his hard work and dedication, he received the SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. As his company grew, so did the accolades. Century 21 North East was named the top-selling Century 21 company in units sold in New England from 1999 to 2005 and 2017-2022. Century 21 North East is also ranked 10th globally for Century 21 International. Jim has also helped educate new realtors as a real estate instructor in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Seeing a need in the industry, he founded Agent Lead Desk, innovating the way large agencies receive and process requests. He owns APM Property Management, which streamline owner / tenant relationships & transactions. 

 His versatile knowledge of real estate markets covers a large area, as he currently is an active licensed broker in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut as well as the all-new Century 21 Integra in Florida. Century 21 Integra represents the processes and success of Century 21 New England coming to the beautiful communities of Florida. Less than a year from its launch, Integra has already nearly doubled in size, helping thousands of individuals and families to find their dream homes.

Welcome to another episode of Sin Permiso! Today's guest was Nidia Peguero! A love of real estate started at a young age for Nidia Peguero, when her parents owned multiple properties and her father worked in construction. “He would let me tag along to various renovation projects he was doing on the weekends,” she shares. “I recall one home he was renovating when I was a young girl. It was located on the water in Marblehead, and that did it for me.” She imagined building her own house, and in 2016 she and her husband fulfilled that dream in North Andover, a suburb in the Merrimack Valley where they are raising their two children. A Realtor and team lead at Century 21 North East, Peguero started her career as a paralegal with a small law firm in Chelsea where the partners were also real estate developers. “Working at the law firm gave me the legal knowledge necessary to advise first-time buyers and also investors,” Peguero explains. A Realtor for 17 years, she's also a landlord and manages several properties. “I feel that I am an asset to clients looking to dip their feet in the landlord business,” she adds. Born and raised in Chelsea, Peguero continues to have her office there. “I started my career in Chelsea, where the population is predominantly Latino,” she shares. “Being bilingual and developing relationships is extremely important to me, as I want my clients to feel appreciated and understood.”

Welcome to another episode of Sin Permiso! Today's episode featured Ivy Medina!   Ivy is a realtor in the Greater Boston area with Century 21 North East! From day one, she has been a hustler and has overcome many obstacles to get to where she is today! Tune in to hear her story!

In this episode, we talk about the difference between hard work versus commitment! This was a short one with some gems in it for you! Tune in!

Welcome to another episode of Sin Permiso Podcast! In this episode, I had my good friend Cristian Saenz! Cristian has an amazing story! He currently resides in Miami and is a make-up/hair stylist to many celebrities! You won't want to miss this one!

We had the pleasure of bring Yudy Veras Bueno back onto the show, but this time, we were tackling new subjects!  On our last episode with Yudy, the subject was based on the Latina money mindset. We shifted to discussing relationships this time. Yudy spoke about the importance of fostering healthy relationships, embracing your feminine energy, and ultimately, being unapologetically yourself! This is another episode you don't want to miss so tune in!

Welcome to another episode of Sin Permiso! On this episode, I had the pleasure of being in Miami and chatting with one of my best friends, Jenny Pimentel! Jenny is currently a commericial and residential Realtor in Miami. She grew up with me in Massachusetts and had a background in Marketing. After working several years in Advertisement, she made the switch and never looked back! She is an absolute rockstar and drops some amazing knowledge and nuggets about business and relationships!  Tune in!

This is another personal and special episode of the Sin Permiso Podcast. I had the pleasure of spending some time with my sister Jennifer Pratt. We talked about our relationships with our father, our upbringings since we weren't raised together, and her journey to becoming a rockstar attorney in Miami! This is truly an amazing conversation and think you are all going to enjoy this one very much!

In this episode, we took the podcast to sunny Miami,Florida! We are having a few episodes out there, but our first episode is my good friend Jen Cerami.  Ms Cerami is a mom, sales executive, and goal setter who wants to share her story so that it can inspire others to reach for their dreams. Nothing is impossible and she proves it in this episode so tune in!

In this episode, we had Omar Melendez on the show!   Omar is a self-made serial entreprenuer who now owns an Electrician Company and is a real estate investor as well! He started off working a few nights a week at a restaurant and did extremely well in that field until he eventually took a risk and branched out to what he is doing today! He is truly an inspiration for many so you aren't going to want to miss this episode!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cecilia Maya. Cecilia is a true entrepruenuer. She owns real estate, businesses, land, and so much more! She also happens to be one of my first bosses growing up and I owe a lot of my success to her early push. She is such an amazing person and has an incredible story that I can't wait for you all to hear! Tune in!

In this episode, we had my good friend Jose Perez on!  Jose Perez is a serial entreprenuer in Boston! He runs many succesful companies and also owns a boutique firm concentrated on helping disadvantaged firms achieve financial success thorugh strategic planning! He is an extremly hard worker and has an awesome story as to how he got to where he is today so tune in to the episode to learn more about Jose!

Helllo! Welcome back to another episode of Sin Permiso. We apologize for not having an episode up last week! We were traveling interviewing some really amazing guests so get ready for some awesome content coming soon! This week's episodes is one of my great friends! My day 1, Victor Ortiz! I meant Victor at a young age and we always had a brother/sister relationship! Victor is truly a great person! Today, he is a full-time firefighter, a DJ, and a real estate investor! Talk about a jack of all trades! Tune in to the episode to learn more about Victor!

Welcome to this week's episode of Sin Permiso. This was the first episode we did that wasn't in person and over zoom! In this episode, I spoke someone who I truly admire! Our guest was Yudy Veras Bueno! Yudy Veras Bueno, is a renowned Life Transformation Coach & Self-Love Expert, best-selling author and motivational speaker.     Through her award-winning transformative coaching program, Yudy inspires and empowers her clients to overcome their fears of self-doubt and self-imposed suffering.   Over the past decade, Yudy has helped countless individuals break through emotional barriers and discover their true self-worth.  Yudy guides her clients to find new choices and possibilities that lead to self-love and self-acceptance and a life that is joyful, more loving, and filled with compassion for themselves and others. Yudy is a proud mom of two amazing kids, Amanda and Chris, and have been happily married for twenty-four years to her loving husband, Jonas Bueno.   Tune in for this incredible episode!

In this episode, we had the pleasure of having Jessica Martinez! Jessica Martinez started like many of us did. Not knowing what the future held for her, she worked a few jobs and eventually got some great advice from a mentor.  She today runs her own Transaction Coordinator Company and also has an extremely interesting love story as well! You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in!

In this episode, we had the amazing Madelyn Garcia with us!   Madelyn has been in the real estate industry with me for over 20 years! She begas as a realtor and slowly built into becoming an investor and even a broker owner of her own real estate brokerage, Madelyn Garcia Real Estate! She is truly doing amazing things in our community and is an inspiration to many! Tune in to learn about Madelyn!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Juan Gallego. I have known Juan for quite a long time and he is truly an incredible person! Juan was once a realtor for Century 21 and was great at what he did. After a few years of real estate, he shifted into the world of investing and development. To this very day, Juan is still a successful developer, but Juan is doing so much more than developing! Over the years, Juan has given so much back. He makes a yearly habit of going out to underprivileged communities and offering free mouth surgery to children and so much more! That is truly his passion and it is incredible to see that as someone's driving passion to do well in their business! Tune in to the episode and learn more about Juan!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kervin Valdez! Kervin is the owner of Town Livery in Lawrence. Town Livery is a private luxury transportation service that mostly services the Greater Boston area and Southern New Hampshire. He came from humble beginnings and went through a lot to make it to where he is today! He is big support of many charities in the Merrimack Valley and never hesitates to give back to the communities that gave so much to him! He is true philanthropist and has an amazing story. Tune in!

On this episode, we had the pleasure of having Arianny Arias with us! Arianny is a long-time Loan Officer with over 20 years of experience! She immigrated from the Dominican Republic at the age of 15 and never looked backed! She is currently working as a Production Manager at Prime Lending in the Merrimack Valley and runs a team, but before taking on that position, she packed a bag and traveled the world for an entire year! In this episode, you will learn about her career path, her travels, and how they shaped her into the person she is today! Tune in!  

This week on Sin Permiso, we had the pleasure of having George Uribazo! George Uribazo turns his clients' real estate dreams into realities. He is the Branch Manager at PrimeLending since 2012 and has been a branch manager in the mortgage industry since 2005. Uribazo works with Boston- and eastern Massachusetts-based first-time homebuyers, as well as customers seeking to enter the luxury market and investors. He also takes on the role of teacher, guiding his team of loan officers to success. “I have seen the industry go through numerous changes and enjoy helping others navigate the challenges,” he says, adding that he feels great pride when his loan officers become managers and are able to lead their own teams. Earning his real estate license at age 19, Uribazo was a top Realtor for Century 21 before becoming manager of his office, and later, he switched to a career as a mortgage banker. “Even though I enjoyed helping families find their dream homes, I really found that I had a love and talent for working on the banking side of the homebuying process,” he says. For 15 of the 25 years that Uribazo has worked in the mortgage industry, he has been a member of the president's club and ranked among the top 5 to 10 percent of the company's sales force. He is also one of the founding board members of the Boston chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and currently serves as its membership chair. Born in Cuba, Uribazo moved with his family to Spain when he was 5 years old and immigrated to U.S. five years later. “Through my family's experience, I have seen what is it is to come to the U.S. with nothing and obtain the American dream of homeownership,” he says. “I strive to make that dream a reality for every family that I have the privilege to work with.” Uribazo is an avid Harley Davidson rider and has taken his motorcycle all around the U.S. He is also a proud husband and father and a committed volunteer with his church community.

In this episode, I had the opportunity of having Alvania Lopez! Alvania moved to the United States when she was just 5 years old! She graduated college with a degree in Psychology. She went into corporate for some time before realizing that what she was doing wasn't for her and her company, Peachbox, was born! PEACHBOX CO. IS A LATINA-OWNED STARTUP, FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. OUR LOVE FOR URBAN LUXURY PRODUCTS, AND THEIR OBSESSION FOR EFFORTLESS GIFTING, IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT THEY DO. NURTURING STRONG COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS SINCE 2016, THEY NOW SHARE THEIR STORY WITH YOU. THEIR GIFT BOXES ARE PERFECTLY HAND WRAPPED AT THE PEACH-HOUSE HEADQUARTERS, WHERE THEY FIGHT TO REDUCE WASTE, BY PACKAGING YOUR GIFTS WITH STUNNING BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING! Alvania is truly an inpiration to many! Tune in to this episode

This episode was one for the books! I had the opportunity to bring on none other than Michelle Fermin! For the past 25+ years, she has built her business and referral network based off of hard work and exceptional service. She has a full time bilingual team that are experts at the art of negotiation and all of the details that go along with home purchases. She has been involved in everything from building new construction, value assessment, market strategy, rehabs to tear downs. OVER 5000+ CLOSED TRANSACTIONS *Member of the 50MClub* *Ranked #1 by Top Agent Magazine as #1 for New England (NHAREP) *2020 #1 Century 21 Team in all the World by Transactions* *2009-2019 Recognized by the WSJ as a Top 100 Agent for the Country

In this episode, I have our producer ask me some more questions for all of you to get to know me a bit better! This is something I would like to do every so often to give you guys some background on myself as well! I hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any questions for me that you would like answered, please DM or comment them on our IG page:   @sinpermisopodcast

In this episode, we had the pleasure on interviewing Victor Mourre! Victor Mourre studied to be a Plastic Surgeon in Mexico and soon made his way over the the Boston Area where he began working at Beth Israel. Today, Victor owns Boston Cosmetic and Laser Center which has grown to 3 locations over the last few years! They specialize in Botox, Laser Hair Removal, and much more!

In this episode, we had James Khoury!   James is Lebanese-American and was borned and raised in Lawrence,MA! His parent were immigrants and worked hard to raise him and help him get to the point where he is today! He underwent being a producer on a radio show and even going to Law School before being the successful loan officer and branch manager he is today! Tune in!

In this episode, we had the pleasure of having Johan Lopez on! Johan is the broker/owner of Home Shop Properties. Over the last few years, he has taken the leap from selling homes to building large developments. His most recent development, The Millex, is a 28 unit building in Lawrence,MA! He gives his perspective on the latino money mindset and tips for young entreprenuers!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Acosta! Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, public policy advocate, and investor. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP ®). NAHREP is the largest Latino business organization in the nation. Mr. Acosta is also the co-founder of L'ATTITUDE, a major event he produces with international business executive Sol Trujillo, former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, and music superstar Emilio Estefan. L'ATTITUDE celebrates the key role of Latinos in business, entertainment, sports, tech, and politics. Acosta is also a general partner of L'ATTITUDE Ventures, the nation's largest venture capital fund exclusively focused on Latino-led start-ups. Mr. Acosta writes a weekly blog about business and current events at garyacosta.com.   Tune in!

Thank you for the support so far on this podcast! I have been loving all of your feedback! We have big things coming! With that being said, I had the pleasure of interviewing Armando Tam on this episode!   Armando Tam is the SVP of Business Development for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) where he oversees the organization's chapter network and its for-profit businesses. NAHREP is the largest Latino business organization in America. Tam first began his industry leadership as the founding president of NAHREP's Bay Area Chapter. Prior to his work at NAHREP, Tam was a real estate investor and owned and operated a real estate brokerage, and a mortgage company. He is minority shareholder in LatinCon, LLC which has ownership stakes in L'ATTITUDE and The Mortgage Collaborative. A food aficionado, Tam produces popular cooking videos that showcase his passions for creative cooking and Latin music. He is a prolific business connector, and is best known for his tireless advocacy for Latinos in business, sports and entertainment.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Nuria Rivera on! Nuria Rivera is the owner and CEO of Novation title in Utah and is the 2022 President elect of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. She is a motivational speaker and also has her own podcast  “Nuria's Mastermind” This episode is full of great advice for all aspiring business owners and shows you that with the right hustle and mindset, anything is possible!

In this episode, we traveled out to one of our annual NAHREP conferences to meet up with some amazing entreprenuers! Our 2nd guest ever on Sin Permiso was none other than Daisy Lopez-Cid! Daisy is from the Orlando,Florida Area where she owns several Remax Offices! She is absolutely crushing it as a Real Estate Broker and Investor as well in Florida! Tune in to learn about Daisy and her story!

Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support on our first episode last week! I truly appreciate all of the listeners! Last week, you got to know me. Now we are doing what we set out to do and that is talk to other inspiring individuals. Our first guest is none other than Neily Soto! Neily is a realtor. mother, coach, developer, and so much more! She has always been someone I've akways looked up to for good reason. In this episode, Neily talks about her upbringing and gives some kick ass advice for all! Tune in!!!!  

Welcome to the first episode of Sin Permiso! My name is Peggy Pratt and I thought it would be a good idea for you all to get to know me! In this episode, I go over my life. Growing up, the ups, the downs, and ultimately how I got to where I am today! Tune in!