GLOW CRE (Pharrah Jackson and Pamela LeVault)

Commercial real estate finance veterans Pamela van Os and Pharrah Jackson share their words of wisdom with listeners in a podcast intended to inspire a new generation of women and future leaders in commercial real estate. 

In this inaugural episode, Pamela and Pharrah introduce themselves and talk about the mission for GLOW CRE - come along for the journey!

GLOW CRE (Gaining Leaders, Originators and Women in Commercial Real Estate) is an honest look into what it’s like being a woman in CRE finance, how some of the industry’s top women got to where they are, and how women can work together with men as allies to increase equity for all in the CRE sector.

Reach out to hosts Pamela (pamela.vanos@greyco.com) and Pharrah (pharrah.jackson@greyco.com) with questions about CRE finance careers or suggestions for future episodes.

GLOW CRE is sponsored by Greystone, a leading commercial real estate finance company. 

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GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os speak with Kristen Croxton, a Senior Vice President of Originations for Capital One Multifamily Finance. Kristen shares why she's successful in loan sales and her best advice for making progress in your career. Hear how Kristen stands out in a "sea of blue blazers" in Episode 2 of GLOW CRE!

Reach out to your hosts Pharrah Jackson (pharrah.jackson@greyco.com) and Pamela van Os (pamela.vanos@greyco.com) with feedback or suggestions on the GLOW CRE podcast.

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GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os chat with Stephanie Wiggins, Managing Director and Head of Agency production at PGIM. Stephanie shares what inspires her about the "new generation" coming up in CRE industry, and what motivates her to do TODAY what could be done tomorrow. You don't want to miss Episode 3 of GLOW CRE!

Reach out to your hosts Pharrah Jackson (pharrah.jackson@greyco.com) and Pamela van Os (pamela.vanos@greyco.com) with feedback or suggestions on the GLOW CRE podcast.

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GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os talk about being entrepreneurial and the power of negotiation with Susan Tjarksen, Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Take a listen to Susan's invaluable advice for women in business and finance, including why she started coming to meetings late - on purpose - and her view on failure as a path to success.

Reach out to your hosts Pharrah Jackson (pharrah.jackson@greyco.com) and Pamela van Os (pamela.vanos@greyco.com) with feedback or suggestions on the GLOW CRE podcast.

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According to CREW, women make up just 36% of the CRE industry. In this episode of GLOW CRE, hosts Pamela and Pharrah bring an ally into the conversation to learn more about supporting women and minorities in commercial real estate finance. Cedric Bobo, founder and CEO of Project Destined, talks about how he's built a mentoring platform to funnel talent to CRE and helps Project Destined interns play to their capabilities in order to succeed.

Reach out to your hosts Pharrah Jackson (pharrah.jackson@greyco.com) and Pamela van Os (pamela.vanos@greyco.com) with feedback or suggestions on the GLOW CRE podcast.

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GLOW CRE hosts Pamela van Os and Pharrah Jackson are joined by Sarah Garland, Senior Managing Director at CBRE, who talks about mentorship, the different career styles of men vs women, how to grow effectively into management, and the importance of not making assumptions.

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In this jam-packed episode, GLOW CRE hosts Pamela van Os and Pharrah Jackson are joined by Christina Flynn, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriter at Fannie Mae. Learn everything there is to know about multifamily credit and why Chris believes loan underwriting involves a bit more "art than science." As a manager, Chris also discusses the importance of respect - particularly in today's challenging environment - to succeed in the relationship business of CRE.

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In a conversation with a critical industry ally, GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os speak with Chris Papa, Founding Partner of executive search firm Jackson Lucas, about the progress women are making in equity within the CRE sector. Chris shares his unique perspective on helping women negotiate pay, he reveals some unique gender-based survey data, and identifies potential areas of opportunity for women to succeed in CRE. You don't want to miss this chat with Chris!

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GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os are joined by renowned leadership speaker and best-selling author Selena Rezvani to discuss key concepts from her latest book, Quick Confidence. In this episode, you will learn the art of the "resting neutral face" and how to become an expert in your own value. With the tools Selena provides, you can rise above anything that comes your way and shine in your career.

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Hosts Pamela van Os and Pharrah Jackson reflect on the first year of all things GLOW CRE, including the wisdom and insights shared by leading women (and their allies) in commercial real estate. Don't miss some of their favorite quotes, mantras, and affirmations from guests this year!

Join GLOW CRE in 2024 for more inspiring stories when Pamela and Pharrah return with new episodes starting in February!

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GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah Jackson and Pamela van Os dive into imposter syndrome with respected DEI industry expert (and resident Greystonite) Pranika Sinha. Pranika gives her perspective on why DEI is critical to the advancement of women in their careers, shares some surprising facts about how early imposter syndrome can appear and how many people experience it, and provides tools to overcome this feeling so you can strive for success. 

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GLOW CRE is joined by industry veteran Jerry Johnson of Basis Investment Group, who shares his wisdom on bucking stereotypes and "finishing strong" as you progress in your career. Hear about his legacy in CRE and how inclusion touches all facets of his life. 

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Pharrah and Pamela are joined by Carmen Romero, President and CEO of Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). Carmen talks about her journey from corporate CRE finance to affordable housing development, and the "intentional destiny" that made this career leap possible. 

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Angela Kelcher, co-head of JLL's affordable housing group, is many things - coach, marathoner, comedian, and musician - but in her discussion with GLOW CRE hosts Pharrah and Pamela, she shares why affordable housing has been personal to her since she was young, and how it shaped her career.

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Pamela and Pharrah are joined by Jen Harrop, SVP, Fund Management at Peakhill Capital in Toronto, Canada for their first look at how women are faring in the international CRE sector. They delve into similarities / differences between the US and Canadian markets and whether an investor deck can be "too pink." 

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GLOW CRE is joined by executive coach Nicole Provonchee, who shares the secret to breaking down barriers, rising above, and taking responsibility of your own success and career growth. Learn how to turn bad habits into superpowers from this insightful conversation.

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In this episode, Pam and Pharrah hear a different perspective from someone early in their CRE finance career. An analyst at Greystone, Grace Di Leo shares her journey into the industry and chats with the hosts about developing her career as a woman in CRE. Check out this live mentoring session of GLOW CRE!

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Retail restaurant real estate expert Edie Weintraub joins GLOW CRE to share a different side of commercial real estate (think food hall curation), but reveals that the secret to success lies in marrying passions with strengths. Learn from this entrepreneur's journey and prepare to leave hungry after this conversation!

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GLOW CRE is joined by the recent past president of CREW Atlanta, Trina Joseph, who is also the queen of connections. A Managing Director at Coro Realty Advisors, Trina shares her career journey and views on mentoring and networking. She also shares some exclusive research from CREW about AI in the CRE industry. Learn more about CREW: https://crewnetwork.org/

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Joanna Frank joins GLOW CRE to discuss the body of research supporting why "healthy buildings" significantly benefit their residents (such as how climbing 6 flights of stairs daily offsets the average annual weight gain). As CEO of the Center for Active Design and fitwel, the leading standard and certification platform for healthy buildings, Joanna shares how her background in architecture, development, art, and public service steered her toward this passion. 

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Hosts Pamela and Pharrah reflect on the sophomore year of GLOW CRE, during which they brought in a diverse array of guests and perspectives on careers, mentoring, and forging a path to success. Hear their favorite mantras of the year and some of the lasting lessons from guests.

Join GLOW CRE in 2025 for more inspiring stories when Pamela and Pharrah return with new episodes starting in February!

Learn more about the GLOW CRE podcast, sponsored by Greystone.