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October 2023 » thefivestar.com 63 Are there any women who have served as career mentors for you, and what did you learn from them? Several women mentored and inspired me: Laurie Maggiano and Stephanie Kelly come to mind. Laurie always took time out of her demanding schedule to meet, answer questions, and offer guidance on everything from government regulation, standing up for what you believe in, and balancing my career with family life. Stephanie Kelly was the team lead of the claims depart- ment and spent weeks and months training me. There are also many other women trailblazers, like Ann Thorn, JK Huey, Jocelyn Martin-Leano, Char- maine Brown, Timika Cole Lewis, and Amie McCarthy, showing that success is achievable regardless of gender. I would also be remiss to share that I spent a lot of my earlier days in my career watching and learning from people that I wanted to be more like—both men and wom- en—and paying attention of what I didn't want to do. It's a culmination of all these relationships and experiences that have shaped the person I am today. What is the most critical piece of advice you would give to women beginning their career in this industry? To women starting their careers in this industry, my foremost advice is to fuel your journey with passion and curiosity. Remember, we are perpetu- al learners in both business and life. Approach challenges with an open mind, fostering collaboration, and always seek to surround yourself with inspiring individuals. Dedicate time to causes you genuinely care about, and always strive to enhance the spaces and communities you touch. Aim to surround yourself with those from whom you can learn, and always acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of others. Diversity is the tapestry of our world; appreciate and value everyone's unique strengths and perspectives. Mistakes are inevitable, but they become valuable when we learn from them. As Maya Angelou wisely said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Embody this sentiment in all your interactions. Subscribe to MortgagePoint and MortgagePoint Digital now! Scan this QR code to sign up Experts you trust. People you know. News you want. MortgagePoint is putting essential mortgage market news at your fingertips with our new digital edition, now available online via your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy the magazine at your desk, and tap into MortgagePoint Digital's easily accessible platform anywhere, anytime. Committed to giving originators, servicers, and all lending professionals access to smarter perspectives, MortgagePoint believes it's time to think differently about the mortgage industry. Because the American Dream is evolving . . . are you? Brought to you by & SEPTEMBER 2023 WOMEN IN HOUSING LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY'S TOP WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS Magazine Y O U R T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R M O R T G A G E B A N K I N G A N D S E R V I C I N G N E W S 2 0 2 3 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S