On the Ledge

OUR APRIL CONFERENCE AGENDA

NAMB’s Legislative & Regulatory Conference, abbreviated “LRC” and often referred to as “The Ledge,” takes place in April at the National Press Club. This membersonly event gets you up close & personal with the organization’s leadership, the legislative process & our governmental allies. NC

Space is limited for this members-only event so, register today! namb.org/lrc

LRC Agenda Highlights

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023

9AM-5PM: FHA Certification Class

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

8AM-5PM: Committee Meetings (Nominating, Finance, FHA, Membership, Government Affairs)

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023

3-5PM: Delegate Council and State Leadership Meeting

5-7PM: PAC Fundraising Reception

MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023

9AM: Opening remarks by NAMB President Ernest Jones, Jr., CRMS

9:15AM: Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Chairman, House Committee on Financial Services

12PM: The Honorable Marcia Fudge, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

2PM: The Honorable Sandra Thompson, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency

4PM: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), House Committee on Financial Services

5PM-6PM: Happy hour featuring open bar & light hors d'oeuvres

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023

9AM-4PM: Lobby Day with your State on Capitol Hill

4:30-6PM: Lobby Day Breakdown Reception

For me, I was (and still am) fascinated with capital markets, pricing, hedging & valuation, so I sought to learn as much as I could on those topics. That knowledge base, which I forged around the economics of our industry, was foundational to me and gave me confidence as I built my career.

Whether you’re a Loan Officer or hold another sales role in this industry, technical knowledge provides credibility. Develop your technical knowledge, gain confidence, build credibility and there you will find your strengths.

3. Own Your Digital Space

Moving to a digital world has been a great equalizer for women. In the past, you could walk into a meeting & go directly to the back or stand to the side of the room. Now, everyone is seen virtually in the same size box on the screen. Much like standing in the back of the room, I still see women on screen with their cameras pointed at the top of their heads, or they simply don’t turn their cameras on at all. This is where I encourage you to show up. Turn on your camera and be visible. Make eye contact to show that you’re present and engaged. How you show up matters, so own your space on the screen.

Make sure you use your voice. You may be inclined to hold back because you feel it’s polite to wait for someone to finish speaking. In the virtual environment, you don’t