Women in Real Estate: Advocating for Change Through Legislative Day

WomanUP!
Apr 23
1 min read

Updated: May 29

C.A.R.’s Vice President of Political Affairs, Laiza Negrete, sat down with Kili Rahbeck, Vice Chair of C.A.R.’s Local Government Policy Committee and Broker/Owner of KOR Realty and Janet Keo Conklin, Real Estate Broker, La Palma City Council Member, and Public Policy & Community Engagement Leader, for a conversation on the critical role women in real estate play in shaping the policies that impact the industry. They reflected on when and how advocacy became a priority in their careers, shared their excitement for Legislative Day, and provided advice on how you can make the most of your day at the Capitol.

Understanding your community, local issues, laws, and permitting processes not only empowers you to better serve your clients but also opens the door to more referrals and expands networking opportunities. Listen now and discover how you can turn your voice into action.

Laiza highlighted the inspiring story of Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who made headlines when she brought her newborn to the Assembly floor to cast an essential vote — a powerful reminder that when women show up, even in the most challenging circumstances, they change the narrative and shape the future. You can read the article here.

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