Anne and I talk about the history of the Fairbank Community Food Bank, the value of each donated gift, and volunteers. She unpacks how this organization is structured, with examples of sustainability woven into the stories and examples.

Meet Jacyn DeBaun, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska, and Meadow Riedel, APR, External Affairs Manager, @Kinross Alaska

Both women get open and transparent about the type of cancer they were diagnosed with, the options for their cancer, and various treatments. The interview ends with each woman sharing a golden nugget of advice for anyone who is facing any kind of major illness or cancer.

Meet Charlie Leonelli, Chief Administrative Officer for MAC Federal Credit Union

Charlie and I dive right in to talk about career pathing, his personal experience from owning a business and transitioning into the corporate, world and what career pathing at MAC looks like. We reminisced a little about my time at MACFCU and his fun working in a business-to-business position as it paired with his gifting. We talk about the blend of the skills required or gained from experience owning your own business and the skills of working in the corporate world and how they now serve clients/members and staff.

Christine talks about how leadership growth is recognizing the motivation of those who are in service. If they have an Abundance mindset or feel like they are lacking something and need to be filled which can result in sometimes having difficult conversations. She shares the importance of having open and honest conversations that help clear any misconceptions and build stronger relationships.

Christine shares a desire for her 2025 1st Vice President goal that members think NAR is "us" and "we" collectively we are a unified body to work together for the greater good of the organization, and how to be apart of the solution. We round the conversation with identifying our superpowers.

Scott explains what membership at Explore Fairbanks looks like for local businesses. He also shares the importance of visitor engagement, ensuring visitors are given good, and accurate information. Why it's important to market Alaska and the results of being so well visited because of our strong, reputable, trusted staff, answering questions, and providing authentic advertising.

Tommy explains what it means to be a modern-day real estate professional. How to blend the traditional building client base, with our online digital presence, bring value to our content, and the importance of developing our personal brand.

I got to sit down with Colin at this year’s 2024 Region 12 Conference. Colin Mullane, Broker Owner of Full Circle RE, in Ashland Oregon. We talk about the importance of shelter, and how REALTORS are community-minded and give back to others. We end with learning Colin's superpower!