Midlothian, VA May 2020

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MAY 2020

OUR AMAZING MISS AMERICA

LOCAL WOMEN WHO INSPIRE AND IMPRESS

ROOM REDESIGNS YOU’LL RELISH

T H E Y E AT M A N G R O U P

RECEIVES TOP HONORS FOR 2019 L & F ’s N u m b e r 1 T e a m

Katlyn Beach Rookie of the Year

B e s t S o c i a l Me d i a

Ky l e Y e a t m a n S a l e s M a n a g e r o f t h e Y e a r The Yeatman Group received top honors from both Long & Foster Real Estate and the Home Building Association of Richmond for their record breaking numbers and their dedication to the industr y in 2019.

Long & Foster Real Estate honored The Yeatman Group as the number 1 team, with over 195 million in volume and 493 in transactions. This is the third consecutive year that The Yeatman Group has been honored with this title.

The Yeatman Group uniquely specializes in new construction and takes pride in being able to offer a

never before seen, all inclusive service to buyers in new construction as well as resale. This type of service hasn’t gone unnoticed as the Home Building Association of Richmond handed out several top awards to the team at this year’s MAME Awards. The Yeatman Group walked away with over 15 awards including Rookie of the Year, Katlyn Beach; Sales Manager of the Year, Kyle Yeatman; and Best Social Media, TYG. The Yeatman Group looks forward to helping more buyers and sellers in 2020 achieve their real estate goals. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or build, work with a team you can trust - call us today!

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MIDLOTHIAN LUXURY REPORT Neighborhood

Address

Sq Ft

S o l d Pr i c e

Pr i c e / S q F t

Closing Date

DOM

Tarrington

3700 Ellerton Dr

6,263

$889,900

$142

02/28/20

4

Hallsley

1737 Tulip Hill Dr

4,358

$859,000

$197

03/2/20

2

Reeds Landing

3608 Littlecroft Pl

6,960

$835,000

$119

02/26/20

64

Rosemont

2912 Aylesford Dr

6,263

$775,000

$123

03/18/20

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Tarrington

12706 Kelham Mews

4,400

$749,000

$170

03/20/20

179

Hallsley

1301 Baltrey Ln

5,100

$747,500

$147

03/20/20

79

Queens Grant

2701 Old Fort Pl

5,191

$735,000

$141

03/11/20

210

Salisbury

13420 W Salisbury

4,176

$715,000

$171

03/16/20

7

Reeds Landing

11340 Buckhead Ter

4,642

$709,000

$152

03/17/20

0

Hallsley

15925 Swindon Ct

4,497

$685,000

$152

03/19/20

20

Salisbury

14301 Kenmont Dr

4,534

$673,121

$148

02/27/20

72

Salisbury

14309 Southwell Ter

6,321

$657,000

$103

03/20/20

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Hallsley

15713 Ripon Rd

4,084

$645,000

$157

03/17/20

5

Salisbury

2530 Rochester Ct

4,604

$640,000

$139

03/03/20

4

Rosemont

2409 Hartlepool Ln

4,747

$632,500

$133

03/04/20

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Days on Market

*This data was provided by CVR MLS **Top 15 sales in the Midlothian and James River High School Districts in the last 30 days (as of 3/25/20)

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Aaron Swart | aaron.swart@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Mary Ellin Arch | maryellin.arch@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Welcome to May and The Ladies Issue!

Emily Alwood, EmmiClaire Photography | emmiclairephoto@gmail.com

AS WE WRITE THIS, SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED AND MANY BUSINESSES SHUT-

Jay Smack, SmackSound/Red Amp Audio | smackjay@gmail.com Jeff Wingo, Wingo Visual Arts | jeffwingo@me.com

TERED. Traffic is light as workers commute from bed to kitchen table, opening a laptop to prepare for a morning meeting via Zoom. Churches have gone dark, offering services

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

instead on YouTube. Social media is littered with videos on correct hand-washing tech-

AD DESIGNER

niques and recipes for homemade sanitizing solutions. Even our language has changed,

Evan Deuvall

sprinkled with new terms that sprang into existence seemingly overnight: self-quarantine, flattening the curve, social distancing.

LAYOUT DESIGNER

Jayme Emery

Also as we write this, our community is pulling together in unprecedented ways. We’re ordering takeout to support restaurants that have had to shut down their dining rooms.

We’re patronizing our favorite businesses online instead of in person. And we’re drawing closer to our neighbors, checking in to make sure they’re OK. And into your mailbox comes the May issue of Midlothian Lifestyle. Our direct-mail delivery service offers a way for you to stay connected with our community during a time when connection is critically important. Our Ladies Issue will give you a reason to

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

enjoy a quiet day at home, as you settle in to read the inspiring story of Miss America

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Camille Schrier. You’ll be impressed by our women Movers & Shakers and how they

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

contribute to our community. Don’t miss the beautiful and functional room redesigns,

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

and a mouthwatering heart-healthy recipe. Finally, our issue will help you keep in touch

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

with local businesses offering traditional services in convenient ways – from real estate

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

and home décor to career counseling and financial advice.

With this issue, too, we’re announcing an exciting new online platform, City Lifestyle. It’s an all-new way to build community connections with our partner advertisers, especially restaurants and service businesses. It also provides fun things to read and news about community happenings. Check it out at https://citylifestyle.com/midlothian.

We’re with you, Midlothian! We’re here to boost your spirits, to offer you entertainment, and most especially, to keep you connected. Happy May!

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ON THE COVER Miss America Camille Schrier

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Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020 FEATURES 12 BETTER LIVING THROUGH REDESIGN Customers love coming home to beautiful, functional spaces designed by Paragon Construction

16 TOUGH ACTS TO FOLLOW Local women inspire and impress as they do their jobs and serve our community

20 SHE’S A SCIENTIST AND MISS AMERICA Camille Schrier smashes stereotypes as she promotes STEM, fights medication misuse, and shares her struggles

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34 JOUEZ JEWELRY CELEBRATES SPORTS AND DESIGN ‘Jouez,’ the French verb ‘to play,’ embodies a unique collection of wearable art

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20 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Local Limelight

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Renovate & Refine

26 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Giving Back 34 Parting Thoughts

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Midlothian Lifestyle Open House Partners and friends of Midlothian Lifestyle gathered on March 12 at one of The Yeatman Group's new model homes in the elite RounTrey neighborhood for food, fun and fellowship. In addition to our associates at Yeatman, we salute Sunlight Solar, Jouez Jewelry and ADT Security. Special thanks to Philip Adams for the tasty eats! Photos by our partner EMMICLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

FLOOR STORE OPENS IN NORTH CHESTERFIELD The Floor Store, Midlothian’s premier luxury flooring store, celebrated its grand opening on March 6 with many community leaders and local business owners in attendance.

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March Good Times photos were made by Lexi Hanrahan A photo credit was inadvertently omitted from the Good Times photos of the Hallsley Toys for Tots drive, published in our March issue.

The photos were taken by Lexi Hanrahan of Lexi Hanrahan Photography. Midlothian Lifestyle magazine regrets the omission.

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Kitchen: Wellborn Premier cherry cabinets, Solarius granite counter and backsplash

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BRIGHT IDEA In the kitchen: concealed under-cabinet outlets and lighting. In the closet: open and glassdoor cabinetry to display accessories, inverted wall and ceiling colors for a bright feel.

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family transitions easily from home to sunroom to deck, with a year-round view and new areas for fun family gatherings.

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New sunroom has windows on all sides

New deck is attached to sunroom

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T O U GH C A T LOCAL WOMEN INSPIRE AND IMPRESS AS THEY DO THEIR JOBS AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

RHONDA HOWLE T T CARROLL

FOUNDER/PRINCIPAL BROKER, CLOCKTOWER REALTY GROUP

G I V I N G B A C K T O S TA F F A N D C O M M U N I T Y YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? We started Clocktower as a small brokerage in 2017, and now have over 60 of the most genuine, hard-working, incredible agents. We owe our success to them. A lack of insurance options for real estate agents led us to implement the first group health plans in Central Virginia, possibly the state, for 1099 agents and their families.

HOW IMPORTANT IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT? My parents always said, if you look out for people around you, you’ll always be OK, and it’s true. We enjoy helping the community – we’ve done everything from making meals for the homeless to rebuilding a porch for a disabled veteran. It’s a great way to get together as a company and give back.

BEST ADVICE EVER GOTTEN OR GIVEN? We always say, “Go big or go home.” That’s our unofficial company slogan. If you’re going to do something, knock it out of the park, or don’t bother.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN? I grew up in a small town on the Bay and love being on the water. I love traveling and spending time with my amazing family and English bulldog, Hank.

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E M I LY A LW O O D OWNER, EMMICLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

COMMUNIT Y BEFORE COMPE TITION WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PUBLISHED PHOTO? A total surprise! It was a landscape I’d taken while living and teaching on Dominica, in the Caribbean, published in a local news outlet. This built my confidence and led to my launching my photography business part-time on Dominica and then full-time in the States.

WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY BUSINESS? I took the approach of community over competition, because we should support and bring out the best in one another. During this coronavirus crisis, I support the community by staying home and ordering delivery services to help small businesses, as I know firsthand the struggles of small business ownership right now. I’ve also volunteered with local nonprofits to provide event photography.

BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED? BEST ADVICE? Ask yourself if you’re passionate about what you do. If not, change it. Also, advocate for yourself and ask for help. It’s OK if you haven’t figured everything out. It’s OK to leave a job to pursue your passion. I did!

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND PRIVATE LIFE? WHAT’S FUN? I used to hustle non-stop. Now I don’t have the urge to answer emails right away. I’m a nature lover so I like hiking with my husband, Ben, and dog, Tux, snapping photos of the views around me.

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K I M B E R LY R . L I G AT T I & M A R Y F A R R - M AY N A R D CO-OWNERS, LEGACY SCHOOL OF DANCE

B E A R O L E M O D E L HOW SHOULD WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY IN STRESSFUL TIMES? This is a time to remain calm and keep a sense of humor. We have a lot of little eyes watching us to see how we react. It’s also time to share from your abundance. We’ve been privileged to perform at assisted living facilities, church events and the Virginia Dance Festival, which benefits the Children’s Hospital Foundation. We’ve also partnered with Girl Scouts to provide a year of dance for underprivileged youth.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE? This is probably the most difficult piece. Legacy is a huge part of our lives. It’s family to us. The work doesn’t always feel like work.

YOUR FAVORITE RELAXATION? We love adventure, new experiences and places. We travel within the USA and see what our country has to offer. And we love to incorporate dance as we travel.

BRENDA WHITE GENERAL MANAGER, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR

COMING TOGE THER AS A COMMUNIT Y HOW CAN WE COPE IN TRYING TIMES? It’s imperative that we all come together as a united front. We must exercise patience and understanding as well as kindness, like offering to help our elderly – even just checking their mail.

BEST ADVICE FOR OTHERS? I’m a huge believer that the “best” qualified person gets the job. If that means that you have to work twice as hard, then DO IT! HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE? I’m lucky I can work from home. Down time is necessary, but I admit I’m the type who never really turns the Fair “off.” We hope everyone is safe and healthy and able to join us at the Fair Aug. 28-Sept. 7!

YOUR FAVORITE RELAXATION? My go-to is Lake Gaston. I go with my fiance, Robert, my son, Travis, and his wife, Nicole, my dog, Ally, and my grand-dogs, Wrigley and Charlie.

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Brenda White (photo provided)

RJ Lewis (photo provided)

RJ LEWIS DIGITAL STRATEGIST, RJ LEWIS DIGITAL

SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY? I help small businesses optimize their online customer experience. When the pandemic hit, I saw an opportunity to help because many businesses have only a rudimentary online presence. One thing I admired about that time was how people supported one another personally and professionally, investing in local commerce and volunteering. So I did my part by offering free and discounted custom strategic plans for businesses affected by COVID-19 that wanted help devising more virtual solutions.

BEST LESSON LEARNED? Know your worth and the value you provide. Money is a renewable resource. Time isn’t. I became an entrepreneur so I could spend time with my growing family and still make a good living, then promptly started working all the time. Turns out I’m in charge of my schedule!

SO HOW DO YOU FIND BALANCE? I carefully plan my day employing time blocking and Pomodoro techniques to protect the time I have for all my needs, like family dinner, clients, and time to just be.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE GOTTEN OR GIVEN? Being a solopreneur is a myth. Invest in people whose strengths complement your weaknesses. Doing so promotes business and personal growth.

YOUR BIGGEST INDULGENCE? I’m a sucker for Edy’s Espresso Chip and a good book.

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ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH | PHOTOGRAPHY AUSTIN

S h e’s a s c i e n t i s t and Miss America

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CAMILLE SCHRIER IS SMASHING STEREOTYPES AS SHE PROMOTES STEM, FIGHTS MEDICATION MISUSE, AND SHARES HER OWN INSPIRING STORY

IT WAS A RISK. A HUGE RISK. It was June 22, 2019, and Miss Dominion was preparing to take the stage in Lynchburg to perform her talent in the Miss Virginia pageant. She hadn’t rehearsed a song or choreographed a dance or memorized lines from a famous play. She strode into the lights wearing a lab coat and demonstrated the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with potassium iodide (a substance also known as “elephant toothpaste”). The explosion was spectacular, and not just on stage.

Miss Dominion became Miss Virginia, and went on to the Miss America pageant, where she again performed her science-experiment-as-talent.

Perhaps less of a risk this time, but with similarly spectacular results – an enthralled audience, a set of impressed judges, and the Miss America crown.

Is Camille Schrier a natural risk-taker?

“I still find myself afraid to fail,” Schrier said recently, on a break during a “Southern swing” tour that included stops in Richmond and elsewhere in Virginia. “It’s one of the biggest messages I hope to get out. In the era of everything online, we’re afraid to do things where we fail, or do things that are different from others. I talk about this a lot in schools.”

Then, in a display of humility and generosity for which Schrier has become known, she pointed out that several fellow contestants also took risks during the Miss America talent competition, citing a ceramics demonstration by Miss Idaho and speed painting by Miss Kansas.

Known also for her devotion to STEM studies, Schrier is using her platform as Miss America to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics studies and careers to girls and young women.

“I’m making it normal for Miss America to be a woman of science,” Schrier said. “The culture of women is changing. I look at this role with as much CONTINUED >

Camille Schrier “I’m using my role to highlight what’s already been happening. Miss America has always been a woman who has been accomplished. You can be fun and wear really glamorous clothes and still be a scientist.”

“I’M MAKING IT NORMAL FOR MISS AMERICA TO BE A WOMAN OF SCIENCE .”

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SHE’S A SCIENTIST - AND MISS AMERICA (CONTINUED)

boldness as possible. People are surprised when they meet me;

advocate for medication safety. This includes reducing opioid

they say, ‘You’re a real person!’ And I say, ‘Why wouldn’t I be?’ Miss

abuse, curtailing medication errors, and decreasing the associ-

America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.”

ated mortality of both through education efforts crossing commu-

During a recent visit in Richmond, Schrier reprised her Miss

nities and demographics, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

America talent demonstration at the Science Museum of Virginia,

Schrier, a certified trainer in naloxone, the opioid rescue medica-

impressing a group of Carver Elementary School students with

tion, is clear in her intent to make progress during her year as Miss

exploding foam. “I like to do science with my crown on,” she joked.

America. “It’s so common to have medication errors in the home,”

“That can pique a child’s interest in a new way.”

she said, adding that she hoped to prevent overdoses and reduce

Clearly, she enjoys busting through boundaries and straddling

the stigma on people who have become addicted to opioids.

stereotypes. But it’s more than fun and games, fashion and style.

She’d also like to spare others her personal struggles with body

Schrier, who holds two degrees from Virginia Tech (biochemis-

image. “In a role like Miss America, it’s assumed I’ve never struggled.

try and systems biology) and is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy

That’s so untrue,” said Schrier, who talks openly about receiving psy-

degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, is a passionate

chiatric help in her battle against disordered eating. “There are so

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many people who are struggling with mental health issues, and I’m not afraid to share my story, so they can find help.”

While she has a super-busy year ahead of her, Schrier seizes opportunities to relax and unwind. She confessed a modest couch potato streak (“I’m a millennial who still watches cable TV like TLC”) and a love of cooking and baking (“At I home I will always make myself a meal for fun”).

And she’s looking ahead. Her goal after her Miss America year is to finish her doctoral work at VCU – with reduced student debt thanks to her pageant scholarships – and then to work in a nontraditional pharmacy role, perhaps on the business side of a pharmaceutical company.

“I think I’ll be very appreciative of the routine – coming home from work and relaxing at home,” she said wistfully. “I don’t do that now.”

“ S i l e n t N o M o re” While visiting VCU in January, Camille Schrier spoke at the “Silent No More” Overdose Symposium. “We have the unique power to prevent this disease through education, to combat the problem at its core,” she said, adding she intended to seek out stories of addiction while on tour because “we’ll be better pharmacy professors after hearing these stories.”

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Monsen advocates keto-style eating, limiting carbs to 20 grams per day.

While vastly different in their approaches to starchy foods, both diet preferences share important commonalities – their focus on fresh, whole, minimally processed Health coach Jaime Monsen

and non-packaged food.

“If it flies, walks, crawls, swims, or grows, you can eat it,” Monsen says. “If it’s in a package, beware.”

A focus on whole, unprocessed foods can mean a lot of cooking, but both health pros are enthusiastic supporters of popular meal delivery services such as Hello Fresh and Blue Apron. It can also mean confusion in the grocery aisles; Monsen regularly accompanies patients to the supermarket for lessons on food selection and label reading.

Eating whole foods puts you halfway to a healthy heart; to get the rest of the way you need exercise. Dr. Scharpf says the general rule is 150 minutes of cardiovascu-

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THE PRESCRIPTION FOR A HEALTHY

lar fitness each week, 20 minutes of resis-

HEART IS REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE:

tance training twice a week, and 5 minutes

FRESH FOOD AND REGULAR EXERCISE.

of mindfulness and meditation daily.

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“You just have to commit to it,” Dr.

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neighborhoods that surround them convey a compelling message about a region’s values and priorities,” Lafayette says.

Laura Lafayette with Greta Harris of Better Housing Coalition

To help ensure a high quality of life, Lafayette serves on the board of the nonprofit Partnership for Housing Affordability. The partnership is currently working on the Richmond Regional Housing Framework that will promote new entrepreneurial ventures, reduce congestion and create opportunities for private investment, all with a goal of enhancing quality of life and providing tangible solutions for those with housing challenges.

RAR also supports Better Housing Coalition, Project: HOMES, The Sophie House, Housing Virginia, Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity, Virginia Supportive Housing, and Homeward.

“Laura and RAR have supported and helped grow our affordable housing industry,” said Greta Harris, president and CEO of Better Housing Coalition. “They have strengthened our nonprofit capacities, influenced meaningful policies and helped us work more collaboratively together in order to serve more families. They understand the importance of quality housing choices across all incomes in our RVA region.”

Some of Lafayette’s specific activities in support of the housing partnerships include volunteering during Richmond’s Affordable Housing Awareness Week, presenting at Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s housing summit, helping to break ground at the first Community Land Trust home in Church Hill, and celebrating with new homeowners at a “key ceremony” at their new house.

Laura Lafayette volunteers during Richmond Affordable Housing Awareness Week

Within the broader community, Laura serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Housing Commission and is the chair of the Board of Housing Virginia, the founding chair of the board of the Maggie L. Walker Community Land Trust, and the immediate past chair of Homeward. She also serves on the board of the Peter Paul Development Center as well as the vestry of Christ Church Episcopal.

But RAR’s community involvement goes beyond supporting housing organizations. Through a donor-directed fund at The Community Foundation, the association was able to allocate $70,000 to nine local educational nonprofits last year.

Lafayette’s core driver is to create a community of opportunity, and she never turns down a platform to talk about her passion, often speaking at conferences and community functions. “We’re not looking at what the city will look like in 2020,” she says, “but what it will look like in 2030.”

She also works to instill her passion for community work into every member Realtor; each is introduced to the issue of housing opportunity through new-member orientation, and they are reminded at every RAR event thereafter.

Lafayette emphasizes to the association’s members that expanding opportunities in the community has a direct positive impact on individual real estate agencies.

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