Boss Talks Evan Happel

In this episode of Boss Talks, we had the opportunity to interview Boss, LaShyra Escobosa. Here are some key subjects we discussed:

- LaShyra shares her remarkable journey from being a teen mother to becoming an industry award winner, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination.
- As an Executive with the board of the Delaware Apartment Association, she enlightened us about her roles including being a senior property manager with YS management and founding the Fix Her Crown Foundation aimed at mentoring and guiding young girls.
- LaShyra expresses her passion for youth empowerment, her broad perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her commitment to helping others make good decisions through her life experiences.
- We discussed her recent achievements such as winning the Property Manager of the Year Award, completing NAA's Diversity Leadership Program, and her endeavors in a national non-collegiate sorority.

This conversation was incredibly enlightening and emphasized the power of perseverance, mentorship, and above all else, the belief in one's ability to overcome obstacles in life.

This episode of Boss Talks features Maria Pietroforte, a seasoned professional in the real estate industry, who shares her journey from beginning her career in the 80s to becoming a president of a company within only eight years. She transitions her career towards technology-based companies and later becomes a consultant, emphasizing people-first leadership and culture-building. Outside work, she showcases her commitment to her love for animals by training her Rottweiler, Gunnar, for champion levels and certifications.

Pop in your earbuds for Boss Talks, Episode 66! We've got host Evan catching up with a bonafide 'Boss' of the apartment industry— the influential Amanda Gunn. A key player in the Washington Multifamily Housing Association (WMFHA), Amanda shares her flair in navigating property management, budgeting gymnastics, and driving the continuous education bandwagon. Whether they're riffing about rent roll discussions, multifamily market trends, or simply sharing their favorite caffeine fix, the podcast keeps its tempo light-hearted and engaging. All in all, it's an educational and energetic tour of the apartment industry peppered with plenty of fun stops along the way. So are you ready to rendezvous with a 'Boss'? Be sure to tune in!

*The views and opinions expressed on Boss Talks are those of the host and their guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community Boss.

Lynett Smith, CAM (Qu’Teaus) is the boss of the week.

Here are a few things that Qu’Teaus shared with us:
➡️ M.I.A. (Multifamily Industry Aid): Dear Abby, for multifamily professionals
➡️ Love for Foster Dogs: volunteering and fostering dogs, with Street Paws, Inc. Inc.
➡️ Lease up Love!

Drew Hudson, NAAEI Faculty is the boss of the week.

Here are a few things that Andrew is passionate about:

➡️ Encouraging associates to be authentically who they are. I do my best work when I’m just being myself.
➡️ Being open to what’s next. Shaping our sales training to what’s happening now.

Here are a few things that Tricia & Sloane are excited to share with you:

➡️ We have a unique dynamic, having been good friends first and then becoming colleagues. While we won’t always agree on all things, we know we both come at things thinking, “What’s best for WMFHA and our members”.
➡️ Having a front row seat to the massive growth of an association, in Washington Multifamily Housing Association

*The views and opinions expressed on Boss Talks are those of the host and their guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community Boss.