So this evening we have a very important episode, I set up the pod to draw a straight line between accelerating in your career with constant learning, so today we have a critical lesson to share. How to be a confident ally is rarely tackled, despite universal support for a more inclusive sector, yet what we can ALL do to improve this is too often throttled by fear. In the first of the two-part ‘DE&I Allyship’ exclusive series of the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate podcast, guest, Sue Brown, Managing Director of Real Estate Balance, hosts the conversation where first-hand experiences, issues, and solutions to foster more inclusive workplaces are discussed. Episode one features Faith Locken, founder of We Rise In and former Development Manager at Countryside and JLL, conferring with Gafar Fashola, Chair of BPF Futures and Vanessa Murray, Founder of The Circle Partnership. Connect with our panel: linkedin.com/in/sue-brown-62a19415 linkedin.com/in/faith-locken-710b2263 linkedin.com/in/gafar-fashola-6b6636112 linkedin.com/in/vanessa-murray-9b032763 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:53 Meet the Panelists 01:46 Gafar's Journey into Real Estate 03:05 Vanessa's Unique Path 05:16 Faith's Story and We Rise In 06:23 Challenges in Real Estate Diversity 12:06 Strategies for Inclusion 20:34 Navigating Career Challenges and Seeking Mentorship 22:00 The Importance of Sponsorship in Career Advancement 23:36 Diversity and Inclusion: From Grad Level to Senior Management 25:02 Real Estate Education and Industry Representation 27:08 The Role of Senior Managers in Promoting Diversity 27:53 Rethinking Qualifications and Career Paths in Real Estate 30:26 Personal Experiences and Microaggressions in the Workplace 33:51 Mentorship Differences and Confidence Building 37:32 The Importance of Allyship and Active Support 40:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.