Women Influencers

Veronica Malolos, CCIM

Imagine getting to know the most successful women influencers in business and commercial real estate today. Hi, I am Veronica Malolos, CCIM, Founder and CEO of Capital Stack Real Estate Group, a commercial real estate company serving the Greater Orlando area. By bringing the unique stories of successful women on my podcast, my hope is to inspire and motivate other women in the different stages of their lives or careers. For corporations looking to increase their female talent pool perhaps this will help open more doors for women in their industry. I invite you to tune in and be inspired. Remember...if they can do it, you can do it, too! Get ready to be inspired and motivated by some of the most successful women influencers in business and commercial real estate today!

  1. MAR 10

    From Chaos to Control with Lisa Woodruff

    In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, Founder and CEO of Organized 365 and author of the upcoming book Escaping Quicksand, whose work focuses on helping women organize their homes and lives so they have more time to pursue what they are uniquely called to do. Lisa shares how her passion for organization began in childhood. Growing up with an artistic mother and an organized father, she often brought order to the household in creative ways — even giving her mother the gift of organizing her cluttered piles as a Christmas present, something her mother genuinely loved. What started as a natural instinct for creating order eventually grew into a mission to help women reclaim their time and energy through organization. She reflects on a difficult season in her late 30s when life felt overwhelming. After adopting two children, managing complex family needs, losing income during the recession, and navigating the illness and passing of her father, Lisa found herself feeling stuck in what she later described as “quicksand.” That period ultimately led her to start Organized 365 and begin rebuilding her life with a renewed sense of purpose and self-care. Today, Lisa has built a thriving community of more than 11,000 members and continues to teach that organization is not just about tidy spaces, but about creating the capacity to live intentionally. Her message to women navigating the busy decades of life is both reassuring and empowering: “You’re going to have so much time.” — Lisa Woodruff Connect with Veronica: https://capstrata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/ Connect with Lisa: linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff https://organize365.com/escapingquicksand/ https://organize365.com/podcast-landing-page/ #womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #organize365

    22 min
  2. FEB 16

    Building Wealth with Intention: Karen Rands

    In this episode, I sit down with Karen Rands, best-selling author, investor advocate, and founder of the Compassionate Capitalist movement, whose work is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through informed, purposeful investing. Karen shares how her outlook on money and success was shaped by growing up with a single mother who valued education but struggled financially, and a father she later discovered was an inventive entrepreneur who built wealth after securing a patent at age 50. That realization became a defining moment for her: it’s never too late to reinvent your life or pursue your vision. After earning an economics degree from Emory and spending over a decade at IBM working with emerging technologies and startups, Karen stepped into the world of angel investing, eventually leading an investor group that grew into one of the top networks in the Southeast. When the Great Recession halted investment activity and dismantled her platform, she faced one of her greatest challenges, forcing her to rebuild her confidence, clarify her mission, and recommit to helping others access capital and opportunity. Throughout the conversation, Karen emphasizes her passion for teaching women how to invest, close wealth gaps, and support businesses they believe in, leaving listeners with one powerful piece of advice: “Get started... You know more than you think you do.” - Karen Rands Connect with Veronica: https://capstrata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/ Connect with Karen: http://bit.ly/linkCCS #womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #investor #venturecapital

    32 min
  3. 12/22/2025

    From the Farm to the Jobsite: Vernice Atkins Bradley

    In this episode, I sit down with Vernice Atkins-Bradley, Founder and CEO of Votum LLC, an Orlando-based construction firm, and a respected leader in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Vernice shares how her foundation was built early, growing up on a farm in rural Alabama with her grandparents, where she learned hard work, responsibility, and leadership. After moving to Florida to live with her mother and siblings, she became the oldest child in a large household, a role that shaped her confidence and resilience. She reflects on a pivotal moment in her career when she was denied a promotion despite being the most qualified, simply because she lacked a four-year degree. As a single mother, Vernice returned to school while working full time, eventually earning both her undergraduate degree and a law degree, before spending a decade with Turner Construction and founding Votum LLC, now operating for more than 15 years. Throughout the conversation, Vernice emphasizes her commitment to mentoring others, expanding opportunities for women and minorities in construction, and one guiding truth that defines her success: “You can be successful when you have those relationships that help you to be successful” - Vernice Atkins-Bradley. Connect with Veronica: https://capstrata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/ Connect with Vernice: https://votumllc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernice-atkins-bradley-18a56429/ #womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #construction

    25 min
  4. 11/25/2025

    Faith, Family, and Retail: Jessica Johnson-Kelley, CCIM

    In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Johnson-Kelley, CCIM, a top-producing retail broker, industry leader, and pastor’s wife whose path is rooted in generational influence, grit, and intentional balance. Jessica shares how her love for retail began in childhood trips to Dillard’s and JCPenney with her grandmother — the woman who raised her, funded her education, showed up for every milestone, and planted in her a lifelong sense of style, strength, and possibility. She talks about finishing her degree online as a stay-at-home mom of three boys, then launching a real estate career while pregnant with twins. After seven years in residential, a community connection encouraged her to consider commercial real estate. With no prior experience, she sold a boutique firm on her drive and potential, later moving to Cushman & Wakefield and specializing in retail. Her first-year income was small, but her conviction wasn’t — and over time it opened door after door. Jessica also reflects on remarriage, serving in her church, and mentoring young brokers. Through it all, she returns to one core principle: your career should never eclipse the people you love. Protecting time for her five children and building healthy boundaries has been both her greatest challenge and her greatest success. “Your family is your first client.” — Jessica Johnson-Kelley, CCIM Connect with Veronica: https://capstrata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/ Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-johnson-ccim/  www.johnsonkelleycre.com  https://www.instagram.com/brickandbizcre/ #womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM

    23 min
  5. 11/09/2025

    Advocating for Yourself with Heather Hansen

    In this episode, I sit down with Heather Hansen, a former trial attorney turned speaker, coach, and founder of Belief Builders. After 25 years in the courtroom, Heather now helps leaders and teams overcome doubt, communicate with confidence, and build unshakable belief in their vision and their work. Heather shares how growing up with strong, working women—her mother and grandmother—gave her the foundation she needed to thrive in a male-dominated profession. As one of the few women in trial law, she leaned on psychology, communication, and storytelling to guide clients, influence juries, and navigate the emotional intensity of medical malpractice cases. But the greatest turning point came when she realized she was exceptional at advocating for others, yet hesitant to advocate for herself. Learning to “ask for what she wanted in a way that made her likely to get it” changed the course of her career. That shift led her from burnout to reinvention, and ultimately to the work she does today: teaching individuals and organizations how to choose themselves, communicate with clarity, and build belief from the inside out. Heather’s journey is a powerful reminder that advocacy isn’t just a skill for the courtroom — it’s a skill for life, leadership, and every dream we dare to pursue. “Choose yourself, and then advocate for that choice.” — Heather Hansen  Connect with Veronica: https://capstrata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/ Connect with Heather: https://www.beliefbuilders.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hansen-84243512/ https://www.instagram.com/anelegantwarrior/ #womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #BeliefBuilders

    16 min
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Imagine getting to know the most successful women influencers in business and commercial real estate today. Hi, I am Veronica Malolos, CCIM, Founder and CEO of Capital Stack Real Estate Group, a commercial real estate company serving the Greater Orlando area. By bringing the unique stories of successful women on my podcast, my hope is to inspire and motivate other women in the different stages of their lives or careers. For corporations looking to increase their female talent pool perhaps this will help open more doors for women in their industry. I invite you to tune in and be inspired. Remember...if they can do it, you can do it, too! Get ready to be inspired and motivated by some of the most successful women influencers in business and commercial real estate today!