Our Story
It started with and idea after Suzy Levenda’s personal experiences in the Mortgage and Title industry. She knew how we cultivated relationships with each other as women needed to change. There was a collaborative dynamic that was missing. The vision for Women of Strength; Cultivating Leadership came to life after Suzy read an Inman post by Katie Lance titled:
“Where Are All The Women Leaders in Real Estate?”
After a powerful discussion with Katie and deciding on the name, the event was ready to launch. She was our first key note speaker in November of 2012. One of the Women of Strength Awards; which is given to an industry professional based on how they exemplify, inspire, encourage, mentor and lead is named after Katie for her inspiration and influence on this event.
The event is powered by industry leaders Todd Bookspan and Matt Baker of the Bookspan Baker Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage. They have been the driving force for making this event come to life and provide the foundation to keep this initiative growing.
With our ninth event in 5 years coming up this fall, the Women of Strength; Cultivating Leadership has become a powerful movement in the industry. A Facebook group has been created for all of our WOS Tribe Members; women and the men who support them, to further the ideals of: INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, MENTOR AND LEAD in the Real Estate Industry.
We are focused on the power of sharing your story and providing a space to do so. Our past themes have been; Sharing Your Story, Inner Strength, Who Am I?, Forgiveness, & Body Image and Self Esteem. This movement is about; empathy, kindness, vulnerability, compassion and faith. We promote singing the praises of women and men in the Real Estate Community. The success of others is a celebration to be shared.
The WOS event is an unforgettable experience and life changing for most. We could not make it possible without the unwavering support of All our dedicated sponsors. For you, we are forever grateful.