Women Influencers

In this episode, I sit down with Cassy Williamson, keynote speaker, author, founder of Unapologetic Women, and strategic performance coach at Impact Eighty-Eight, whose story begins as a military kid learning the value of service, leadership, and showing up for something bigger than herself. From an early age, Cassy knew she was different, full of energy, passion, and a voice that did not always fit neatly into the boxes others expected.Cassy shares how her journey took her from music and advocacy for military families, to pediatric healthcare, to the homebuilding industry, where she eventually found herself in sales training and leadership development. Through each transition, the same theme kept showing up: the tension between being fully herself and being asked to compromise the very qualities that made her effective.She reflects on the moment that helped launch the Unapologetic movement, when a leader told her she would not be taken seriously by executive leadership unless she learned to “tone it down.” Instead of shrinking, Cassy wrote the chapter “No You Tone It Down” and leaned into a message that would become her book, her community, and her mission: helping women own their voice, their authenticity, and their impact.Today, Cassy leads Unapologetic Women, a growing community of women across the country built on love, kindness, growth, and connection. Her advice to the audience is a reminder that courage often has to come before confidence:“Do the thing before you actually feel ready to do it.” — Cassy WilliamsonConnect with Veronica:https://capstrata.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Cassy:https://www.cassywilliamson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassywilliamson/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #unapologetic

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jamie H. Kim, CCIM, founder of the Phronesis Group in California. Jamie’s story weaves together resilience, reinvention, and an unshakable faith that carried her through both professional pivots and profound personal challenges.She shares how growing up as a latchkey kid in West LA built her self-starter spirit, leading her to graduate early from NYU Stern and land at Arthur Andersen, where she audited Fortune 500 companies in New York City. Those years became her “business bootcamp,” sharpening her discipline and eye for detail. Yet Jamie ultimately craved more creativity and independence, and her path led her back to California, into commercial real estate, and eventually to founding her own boutique firm in 2009.Jamie opens up about the near-death health crisis that changed everything: sudden kidney failure in 2021 that left her two days from dying in her sleep. Her journey through hospitalization, dialysis, and recovery was as much about mindset and faith as it was about medicine. She recounts how she reframed her doctors’ language, visualized healing, and relied on prayer to beat impossible odds—emerging with a recalibrated view of work, balance, and life.Beyond her professional and personal resilience, Jamie reflects on the moment she intervened in her brother’s suicide attempt, an experience that forever changed her perspective on what truly matters. Her message is clear and compassionate: every problem has a solution, but not every burden is ours to carry.Her story is both sobering and uplifting—a testament to perseverance, resourcefulness, and the power of faith in leadership and in life. “Carry only the burdens that are yours to carry.” — Jamie H. KimConnect with Veronica:https://capstrata.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Jamie:https://thephronesisgroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mightyfive/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #phronesisgroup 

This week on Women Influencers, we compiled three of the great questions my guests have asked me. I am honored to have the opportunity to chat with amazing, influential women on the podcast and it is always an honor to consider and respond to insightful inquiries.Andrea Simon asked how I make the podcast valuable.Ral West asked me what systems I use to make my business more efficient.Tamika Moses asked about a challenge I've overcome.Watch to find out how I answered!Connect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Camille Preston, business psychologist, executive coach, and founder of AIM Leadership, to explore how embracing life’s challenges can unlock true growth and fulfillment.Camille shares her journey from growing up in New England to working in Africa, on Capitol Hill, and ultimately founding AIM Leadership in 2004. Her path was shaped by a pivotal moment on 9/11, when she witnessed law enforcement leaders grappling with unprecedented responsibilities—an experience that inspired her life’s work in leadership development and inner mastery.As an author of three books—Rewired, Create More Flow, and her newest release, Living Real—Camille empowers leaders to navigate complexity, face hard things, and reconnect with their authentic selves. She opens up about personal challenges, including the profound loss of five loved ones in five months, and how stepping back into nature and listening inward helped her reclaim joy and resilience.Camille’s story is a masterclass in courage, service, and self-awareness.“If we were all listening to that inner compass, we would be guided.” – Dr. Camille PrestonConnect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Dr. Camille:https://www.camillepreston.com/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/camillepreston/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #wealthwisewomen #livingreal

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nemesie Esteves, CCIM, co-founder of Bison Construction, whose journey from humble beginnings to industry leadership is powered by bold decisions and relentless curiosity. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Orlando, Nemesie grew up on job sites, helping with family construction projects and learning firsthand the value of transformation—of spaces and of self.After earning her undergraduate degree, Nemesie and her husband sold everything and traveled the world—from hiking national parks in a Toyota Matrix to backpacking Spain’s Camino de Santiago and managing an eco-hotel project in Thailand. But with their sights set on legacy, they returned home to Florida to launch Bison Construction, a company inspired by both their journey and their roots.Nemesie shares how saying “yes” to every opportunity—whether founding a business, working for a developer, or jumping into commercial real estate—helped her grow her skills and her confidence. Her pursuit of excellence led her to earn her Master’s in Real Estate, a General Contractor’s license, and the CCIM designation—not for the credentials alone, but to ensure that her work would speak for itself.Today, she mentors the next generation of professionals and reflects on how meaningful it is to empower others just starting out.“Don’t wait for permission.” - Nemesie Esteves, CCIMConnect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Nemesie:https://bisonconstruction.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemesie-esteves-msre-ccim-b4b337189/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #GameProperties

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Heather Konopka, CCIM, a commercial real estate leader whose journey from extreme hardship to professional success is nothing short of extraordinary. As a child, Heather grew up in poverty, unaware of just how difficult her circumstances were—scavenging for clothes, caring for her father with alcohol addiction issues, and becoming self-reliant at an early age. That upbringing sparked a fierce determination to break the cycle, leading her to become an entrepreneur by age 10 and later, the first in her family to attend college.Heather shares how her path led her unexpectedly into real estate, starting in residential sales while working as a flight attendant. Eventually, she earned her CCIM designation and built a thriving commercial real estate firm, specializing in multifamily housing. When the Great Recession hit, she lost nearly everything—including her office building and marriage—but refused to let it define her. She rebuilt with grit, passion, and purpose.One of Heather’s proudest moments came when she helped transform 82 acres of Texas land into a thriving residential community. Watching families thrive there today reminds her why she does the work. Heather’s story is a moving reminder that no matter where you start, you can build a life—and a legacy—of impact.“Know your why.” - Heather Konopka, CCIMConnect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Catherine:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-konopka-ccim/https://www.sperrycga.com/people/?brokerId=heather.konopka%40sperrycga.com#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Diane Allen, concertmaster, violinist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. Diane shares how a childhood moment at a Cleveland symphony ignited her passion for the violin—a passion that evolved into a career not just in music but in helping others access their “flow state,” a neurological state that fuels joy, purpose, and peak performance.Diane opens up about the challenges she faced, including performance anxiety, personal burnout, and caring for her mother with Alzheimer's while raising a rebellious teenager. These moments pushed her to reverse-engineer her own path into flow and create a three-step strategy to help others do the same. Her transformation—from classical violinist to electric violinist and corporate keynote speaker—underscores the power of reinvention and purpose-driven living.Reflecting on leadership and influence, Diane speaks about leading an orchestra without saying a word, and how being in flow creates a ripple effect that influences others energetically. Her advice? “Get into your life the way a musician gets into the music.” Through purpose and presence, she believes we can all tap into our deepest genius and love what we do.Connect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Diane:https://dianeallen.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeallenspeaker/#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM