Episodes

  • Lisa Lim, General Counsel of NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust: Breaking Barriers: AAPI Voices in Affordable Housing Leadership
    May 28 2024

    The latest EmpowerHER series of WAHNcast highlights Lisa Lim, General Counsel of the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. Lisa shares her journey, insights on navigating implicit bias and gender inequality, and perspectives on AAPI representation in leadership. Tune in for stories of resilience, leadership, and advocacy for equity in affordable housing. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation with Lisa, joined by Tanya Dempsey and Nicole Graham, CEOs of CSG advisors!

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    38 mins
  • Sadie Nott & Angie Truitt: National Founding Board
    May 7 2024

    Angie and Sadie highlight how our board members' different talents, ability to communicate well, and passion for the industry make our organization strong. They bring a mix of skills that help us make a huge impact in the affordable housing industry.

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    35 mins
  • Celia Smoot, Sr. VP with KeyBank: Beyond Profit: How I Found Purpose in Banking for Affordable Housing
    Apr 30 2024

    A career trajectory spanning from law to nonprofit to banking has provided her with a unique vantage point, having experienced both sides of the closing table. This diverse background has enriched her perspective, enabling her to grasp the complete picture. Her multifaceted view empowers her to adeptly leverage funds, resources, and community elements to not only enhance affordable housing but also foster supportive communities.

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    34 mins
  • Jill Cromartie & Ashley Northcutt: The Visionary Founders
    Apr 16 2024

    We have created an environment where you can be yourself. When people can show up as themselves, you make real change, not just in this organization, not just in your community, in the entire affordable housing industry, and we are extremely passionate about the fact that this is a social issue that is the largest in the country, the largest in the world, and we are making a real impact.

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    37 mins
  • Richelle Patton & Ann Cone: Atlanta WAHN Founders
    Apr 2 2024

    The 'WHY WAHN' series of the WAHNcast sheds light on the reason Ann Cone and Richelle Patton started Atlanta WAHN as an informal networking group. We can think of no better way to kick off this series than to hear from them and explore why leadership and sponsors across the country are involved in WAHN.

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    30 mins
  • Matthew Paschall, National Program Director of Baker Tilly: Empowering a Change Agent
    Mar 26 2024

    Matthew Paschall championed equitable real estate development, garnering firm support to host a national conference dedicated to the cause.

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    32 mins
  • Priya Jayachandran, CEO of National Housing Trust: Leaving a profound mark on workplace equity and flexibility
    Mar 12 2024

    This episode of the EmpowHER series highlights an exceptionally successful CEO who, well ahead of her time, championed workplace equity and flexibility, while leaving a profound mark on the affordable housing industry.

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    40 mins
  • Tracey Scott, CEO of Chicago Housing Authority: Strengthening Communities
    Feb 26 2024

    This episode of the EmpowHER series features an insightful interview with a successful woman who has navigated her career with a blend of curiosity, prioritizing family, and implementing impactful housing policies.

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    43 mins