Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish] - Quiet Strength: Building a Real Estate Empire as an Introverted Powerhouse with Jessica Quesada

Quiet Strength: Building a Real Estate Empire as an Introverted Powerhouse with Jessica Quesada

08/30/23 • 34 min

Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]

Have you ever thought that being an introvert disqualified you from your dreams? This episode is for you!

This week, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Quesada, Co-Founder of the Industrial Real Estate Firm Div Industrial. Jessica shares her journey from Property Manager to VP and now co-founder as a self-proclaimed introvert. Together, we explore the incredible skills she's developed as a networker and the boundaries she's learned to set for herself to find sustainable success while cultivating lasting connections.

In this episode, we discuss:

[3:05] How she juggled significant personal and professional change over the last year

[6:29] The pivot that led her to commercial real estate

[8:57] Staying open to learning

[11:47] Being a woman in commercial real estate

[13:45] How Jessica has traversed the industry as an introvert

[20:45] How boundaries have helped her from burning out

[22:53] Managing motherhood and a career

[25:05] The future of industrial real estate

[26:48] The business model of Div Industrial

Connect with Danielle

LinkedIn: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls

Website: https://daniellesprouls.com

Connect with Jessica

LinkedIn: Jessica Quesada

Website: divindustrial.co

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's at the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Have you ever thought that being an introvert disqualified you from your dreams? This episode is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

[3:05] How she juggled significant personal and professional change over the last year

[6:29] The pivot that led her to commercial real estate

[8:57] Staying open to learning

[11:47] Being a woman in commercial real estate

[13:45] How Jessica has traversed the industry as an introvert

[20:45] How boundaries have helped her from burning out

[22:53] Managing motherhood and a career

[25:05] The future of industrial real estate

[26:48] The business model of Div Industrial

Connect with Danielle

LinkedIn: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls

Website: https://daniellesprouls.com

Connect with Jessica

LinkedIn: Jessica Quesada

Website: divindustrial.co

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's at the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Previous Episode

Redefining Beauty: Embracing Imperfections, Shattering Biases, and the Power of Self-Worth

Self-image is like a mirror reflecting our perceptions about ourselves. From physical appearance, emotional stability, intelligence, and even professional performance and value, what we believe about ourselves matters. As WTF women, it is within our power to do something about it. Today I'm exploring four things that impact our understanding of ourselves. Together we'll explore how to develop and maintain a positive self-image and begin to embrace our true selves, imperfections and all!

In this episode, I discuss:

[2:20] How beauty standards unfairly keep us from celebrating and owning what makes us unique

[4:45] How motherhood can impact our self-image

[6:23] The harmful impact of social media platforms and how we can use them for good

[7:52] What Serena Williams can teach us about self-image and work performance

[9:18] Three things to help change the narratives that hold us back around our self-image

[11:02] Why we need to own our power to overcome gender bias

[12:15] How organizations can fight bias

[12:52] Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfections and the impact it has had helping women confront perfectionism

Connect with Danielle

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesproulsWebsite: https://www.nextlevelwomen.org/

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's at the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Next Episode

Conquering Inner Doubts: Why Our 'BUTs' Often Eclipse Our 'Butts'

In this empowering episode of "Unscripted Pivots", host Danielle Sprouls embarks on a solo journey to explore the "BUTS" that hold us back in life - not the physical ones, but the metaphorical ones that reside in our minds, often stifling our ambitions and dreams. Danielle encourages listeners to confront and dismantle these barriers, fostering a community where women can flourish without reservations.

Key Points

Understanding Our "Buts": Danielle introduces the concept of the "buts" that live inside our heads, which often manifest as doubts, fears, and excuses, preventing us from reaching our full potential.

Facing the Fear of Rejection: She discusses the pervasive fear of rejection that many women face, especially in the professional sphere, and suggests actionable steps to confront this fear and build confidence over time.

The Perfectionism Trap: A deep dive into how the pursuit of perfection can be a significant barrier in personal and professional growth. Danielle encourages listeners to learn and grow instead of being held back by the fear of not being "perfect".

Balancing Personal and Professional Lives: Danielle explores the common struggle of balancing personal aspirations with professional responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of creating a harmonious equilibrium that allows for growth in all life facets.

Strategies to Overcome Your "Buts": Danielle shares several strategies to help listeners identify and overcome their "buts", including self-reflection, seeking therapy, building support networks, skill development, setting realistic goals, and practicing mindfulness and meditation.

Connect with Danielle

LinkedIn: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @unscriptedpivots

Website: www.unscriptedpivots.com