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The Case for Wealth Creation: The Scenes Behind the Curtain

“I wanted to be able to help people achieve their dreams.”
 
Peggy Pratt Calle, a successful Associate Broker from Century 21 North East. Specializing in first-time homebuyers, Hispanic buyers, and investors, Calle assists clients within the Boston and North Shore markets, where her years of experience flipping houses comes in handy with her investor clients. She is a certified Loss Mitigation Specialist and has completed more than 240 short sale transactions throughout her career. 
 
Last year, Calle formed her own team, taking responsibility for training and teaching her new buyer agent and assistant as well as implementing new systems to streamline her process and increase production. In 2018, she ranked at No. 116 for the Top 250 Latino agents in the nation by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Previously, she’s earned the Double Centurion Award from Century 21 and the Community Contribution Award from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She has also been named a NEAR Platinum Top Producer and among the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ Top 50 in the Northeast for 2017.
 
Calle is the NAHREP Boston Chapter President for 2018 and a member of the North East Association of Realtors. She is a supporter of Rotary International and Habitat for Humanity.
 
Credits: | Boston Agent Magazine

The Case for Vulnerability: Showing the Genuine Side of Yourself

Lourdes Genao Ulloa is a multifaceted professional who is naturally curious about life and the "why" of things. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in Marketing with a minor in Race Culture and Power and Master of Science from Bentley University in Information Age Marketing.
 
She is a co-author in a book titled Breaking the Glass Ceiling which has been a amazon top seller in 29 categories in 2 countries with a chapter called Island Roots, Global dreams. Her passions include understanding people and trends and relentlessly pursuing a better version of herself in all facets of life. Originally born in the Dominican Republic and growing up in Nashua, NH. Lourdes is known for her persistence, and work ethic, these characteristics have served her to accomplish a debt free college education and fully paid tuition for her masters degree.
 
As a part-time venture, she’s a real estate investor,  principal and owner of Genao Marketing and provides public speaking services on the power of influence, the art of persuasion and tools to be a master negotiator. She enjoys traveling, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Her goal is to share her experiences and serve to inspire as an example that despite hardships, obstacles and stereotypes anything is possible.

The case for representation and wealth creation

Neily Soto, Developer & Housing Advocate, and Best Seller Author of Breaking the Glass Ceiling. She is now running as one of the first Latinas for the city council in her community.
 
Growing up in subsidized housing, she recognized an opportunity in real estate, becoming an investor and housing developer. 
 
Neily’s passion for real estate and entrepreneurs has allowed her to help develop programs locally to aid first-time home buyers in the early stages of her career, such as the down payment assistance program for the City of Lawrence under the administration of Mayor Sullivan and Interise, a program she taught to help aide local businesses scale. 
 
Her focus has always been First Time Home Buyers and business owners in communities of color. In the great recession, she pivoted her business to serve over 400 families, modify their loans, or transition them with a short sale. In 2011, she shifted her business to helping owner occupants cash out some equity to start building a portfolio, as well as serving entry-level investors to attain the knowledge to start investing. A decade later, Neily has shifted again to start developing inventory as our communities are in dire need of housing.
 
Some of her accomplishments include becoming Founding Chair for the Diversity Equity & Inclusion task force in Massachusetts and Founder of PRG, LLC a development and consulting firm producing Attainable Housing Developments which is focused on bringing housing stock for home ownership into all communities of color.
She is the Co-Founding President of Business Network International Advocates in Lawrence, MA, and Is the current President of the Massachusetts Housing Coalition in Cambridge, MA, where their mission is to promote a sustainable and smart growth housing environment that supports economic, racial & social equality.
 
Neily was born in Massachusetts to Dominican parents and lives there with her husband and children. In her free time, Neily still sits on several boards and is working to create sustainable homeownership and generational wealth for as many families as possible. She enjoys traveling with her family and dances Salsa for entertainment. She loves to eat and exercise and has a passion for art and literature. Her biggest accomplishment has been to put her oldest daughter through college debt-free and mentor her for home ownership and passive income at the age of 22.

The Case for Changing the Narrative and Giving People a Voice! | Part 2

Tune in for the Part 2 of Dr. Lorilet's episode! 
 
Dr. Lorilet Monegro is a pediatric speech and language pathologist focusing on bilingual Spanish/English language development and disorders. She is based in Westchester County, New York. Dr. Monegro holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from New York University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University — Brooklyn Campus. She completed The Bilingual Extension Institute program for speech-language pathologists under the direction of Dr. Cate Crowley from Columbia University. 
Dr. Monegro is passionate about supporting Latina Spanish-speaking mothers and their children’s vital speech and language skills. She is committed to empowering Latinas and helping future generations of women achieve their educational goals. Her doctorate in Executive Leadership focused on understanding the influences on high school academic success for Latina college graduates. She was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society as a Saint John Fisher University Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter member. 

The Case for Changing the Narrative and Giving People a Voice! | Part 1

Dr. Lorilet Monegro is a pediatric speech and language pathologist focusing on bilingual Spanish/English language development and disorders. She is based in Westchester County, New York. Dr. Monegro holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from New York University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University — Brooklyn Campus. She completed The Bilingual Extension Institute program for speech-language pathologists under the direction of Dr. Cate Crowley from Columbia University. 
Dr. Monegro is passionate about supporting Latina Spanish-speaking mothers and their children’s vital speech and language skills. She is committed to empowering Latinas and helping future generations of women achieve their educational goals. Her doctorate in Executive Leadership focused on understanding the influences on high school academic success for Latina college graduates. She was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society as a Saint John Fisher University Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter member. 

The Case for Undocumented Immigrants: The Power of Your Voice

Zoila Marisol Gomez is the Managing Partner & Founder of Gomez & Palumbo, LLC. She obtained her JD in 2006 and since has been licensed to practice by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has specialized in immigration law. She dreamed of becoming a lawyer since she was a child living in the Dominican Republic. She immigrated to the United States in 1988. 
 
She has dedicated her life work to advocate for and educate the immigrant community. In her efforts to further educate them regarding their rights and responsibilities, Attorney Gomez, participates weekly in the radio show “Al Son de la Mañana,” in WGUA Radio Católica, 98.1 FM. She is extremely passionate about giving back to the community that has seen her grow into the successful professional woman she is today and is active in many boards to further the betterment of the community she is proudly part of.

The Case for Resilience: From Crossing the Border in a Wooden Box to CEO

Meet Johana Quintuna, a nail artist and the founder and CEO of Nails by Johana.
 
Johana Quintuna, a woman who defied the odds and crossed borders, both literal and figurative, to create an extraordinary life. At age 17, she crossed the borders undocumented and inside a wooden box. Imagine entering a foreign land undocumented, concealed inside a wooden box, without knowledge of the language, culture, or the daunting challenges ahead. Johana Quintuna did just that, and her journey was nothing short of terrifying.
 
But what sets Johana apart is her indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience. Join us as she shares her heart-wrenching yet empowering tale of survival and transformation. From her humble beginnings as an undocumented immigrant, she has risen to become a successful founder and CEO of her own businesses - and now she is becoming a published author of our coming book Breaking the Glass Ceiling
 
In this episode, Johana Quintuna opens up about her experiences, her struggles, and her triumphs, with the hope of inspiring women everywhere to discover their own inner strength and resilience. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation that reminds us all that resilience knows no borders. Don't miss it only in Inspirame Podcast.

The Case for Metamorphosis: Breaking out from your cocoon

Meet Claudia Inoa, a Latina team leader in the real estate industry, and host of a popular women empowerment podcast - Claim Your Throne Queen. Director of Education for the Women's Council of Realtors in Bergen County. Claudia is a leading voice in women's empowerment, helping them build better lives for themselves and their families by providing mentorship, guidance, and support.She is a sought-after speaker, leader and coach, who has appeared on TV in the U.S. HGTV and Telemundo, featured in publications both in print and online, including El Diario: 2023 Mujeres Destacadas Award, Real Producers, Stroll Saddle River & Rio Vista Magazine, Rivertown Magazine, Ridgewood Guild Magazine. Claudia is the host of the acclaimed Claim Your Best Year conference and has been a panelist for the Tom Ferry Summit & Wire event. Claudia is the proud mother of three and happily married to her hero Elvis Inoa.

The Case for Cooperation vs. Competition: Creating Wealth & Leaving a Legacy Through Homeownership!

Join us in todays episode! Meet The K2 Group:  Karol Escobar-Lynch and  Karina Castellanos, the force behind it!
"Our community’s future matters to us. As Latinas and Immigrants, we understand the power behind owning your home. Our mantra is "Mortgage Loans Made Simple." We are committed to educating and uplifting our community to break free from the scarcity and poverty mindset and continue to build generational wealth by creating a legacy that comes with homeownership.
 
We help homebuyers through the complex process of obtaining a mortgage and securing the financing they need to purchase their dream home."
 
The K2 Group, founded by Karol Escobar-Lynch and  Karina Castellanos, has over 43 years of combined experience in the mortgage industry. We joined forces to provide homebuyers with the best experience and resources the industry offers, from competitive rates to our key to success, the human touch. Here at K2, we care for our clients.
 

The Case for Self-Growth: The Burden of Beating the Odds

Join us as we chat with our incredible guest, Julissa Alvarez, one of our authors in the book BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING. She shares her personal story of triumph with expert insights; this episode is all about celebrating the achievements of women while shedding light on the challenges that still need our attention.
 
Julissa Alvarez is the Vice President, Board of Advisory for the Lehman College Alumni Association
She has led important initiatives, most recently, the development of the first endowed alum association scholarship fund. She is an Associate Director for Faculty Affairs at NYU Steinhardt School of Education
She is currently the Associate Director for Faculty Affairs at the NYU Steinhardt School
of Education.
 
That’s not enough; Julissa is also one of the founders, together with her husband, of an Amazon logistics company where Julissa is the CEO and oversees over 120 employees. Through this company, she has offered job opportunities in her community by making jobs available (full-time and part-time) for people of all ages and walks of life. This multimillion-dollar company has created over 350 jobs since 2020.
 
She is also the CEO and founder of Brimela Routes luxury Event rentals in the Dominican Republic, creating jobs in the DR.