In today's our guest is Joka Daly, who shares her journey from growing up in China, studying in Japan, and moving to Western North Carolina with her American husband to pursue their passion for real estate.

Joka became a realtor with a vision to transform land into vibrant communities, driven by the belief that real estate shapes people's lives.

In this episode, we explore:

• The journey from a small town in China to the mega-city of Shanghai for university, and eventually to North Carolina for love.

• The shift from city life in Shanghai to a rural, mountain community in North Carolina, and the drastic differences in population and lifestyle.

• How witnessing land development impacted Joka’s decision to enter the real estate and construction industry to transform her career.

• The cultural shock of transitioning to a predominantly Caucasian small town and the difficulty in establishing a real estate business as an outsider.

• Joka's vision to create mixed-use communities, integrating residential and commercial spaces to foster a sense of community.

• A reflection on the importance of pursuing one’s own goals and passions, rather than conforming to societal or company-imposed expectations.

Connect with Demi:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/demi-lin/

Welcome to Amazing Women in Business, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and empowering women as they navigate the challenges of career and leadership.

Hosted by Demi Lin, a global business leader with over two decades of experience, this podcast offers inspiring stories from women who have broken barriers, thrived in their careers, and stayed true to themselves.

In this episode, Demi welcomes you to the show, takes you through how this podcast came to be, and outlines the vision of what you can expect from each episode.

We are sitting down with some amazing women to deep dive into pivotal career moments, cultural identity, and valuable lessons learned at every phase. We’ll give you actionable insights from trailblazing women and influential business leaders, and create a space to inspire, empower, and connect, sharing the tools and best practices for growth to help women rise to their full potential in the business world.

If you want to connect further, you can find Demi Lin using the links below:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/demi-lin/