
Empowering Change through Real Estate with Ronita Coleman
03/25/25 • 55 min
In this inaugural episode of the Blackbridge Mindset Podcast, hosts Mike, CJ, and Ken introduce their vision and bring on their first guest, Ronita Coleman.
Ronita, a mechanical engineer by training, turned her career towards real estate development and community impact. She shares her journey from buying her grandparents' house to establishing a thriving career in Detroit's commercial real estate sector. The conversation covers her significant achievements, such as rehabilitating the historic Casa del Rey into affordable housing, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. They also delve into the role of resilience, the crucial partnership with her husband, and her approach to managing work-life balance.
The episode concludes with a Q&A lightning round and a unique 'Wakanda Peace Pause' tradition.
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In this inaugural episode of the Blackbridge Mindset Podcast, hosts Mike, CJ, and Ken introduce their vision and bring on their first guest, Ronita Coleman.
Ronita, a mechanical engineer by training, turned her career towards real estate development and community impact. She shares her journey from buying her grandparents' house to establishing a thriving career in Detroit's commercial real estate sector. The conversation covers her significant achievements, such as rehabilitating the historic Casa del Rey into affordable housing, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. They also delve into the role of resilience, the crucial partnership with her husband, and her approach to managing work-life balance.
The episode concludes with a Q&A lightning round and a unique 'Wakanda Peace Pause' tradition.
Be ready to take notes as Black Bridge Mindset's journey begins.
Thank you for listening!
Follow our socials!
Contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
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The hosts also share personal anecdotes, and the episode ends with a fun segment called the 'Wakanda Peace Pause.'
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Black Bridge Mindset - Empowering Change through Real Estate with Ronita Coleman
Transcript
Hello, and welcome to the Blackbridge Mindset Podcast, where culture, entrepreneurship, and business intersect to fuel inspiration. This podcast celebrates the power of diverse voices shaping the future of business. So whether you're building a business, breaking barriers, or just looking for some serious inspiration, you're in the right place. The Blackbridge Mindset, where culture and entrepreneurship collide.
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