What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Mortgage underwriter.

Where did you grow up?
West side of Chicago.

Growing up, what did you want to be?
A comedian.

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Watch TV.

If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Beyoncé, she is a strong woman and a great influencer.

What is Chicago’s best-kept secret?
We have the best city and the best architectural buildings.

What do you love most about the industry?
Meeting people.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
Stay true to myself, make my customers have a good time while looking for homes.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Having to tell my clients that a contract was not accepted

What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Networking and social media.

What has been your greatest accomplishment?
Being on a co-sponsor on a radio talk station.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
Watching: “House of the Dragon.” Reading: “To Kill a Mockingbird” with my kids.

What’s your favorite meal in Chicago?
Harold’s Chicken.

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Chicago?
Frank Lloyd Wright.

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
A husband asked me to not give his wife bad news so he can get some loving!

What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
I’m super cool and very funny.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Jamaica, because of the people.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Keep networking and posting on Facebook because eventually someone will respond.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Canva.

Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Carrie little, Tiana Harrison, Pastor Keion, Riccardo Wardlow.