Birdseed: Empowering through Housing Justice

In this episode of Parlez-vous? CEO, host Anne-Lise Cailliez interviews Lisa Wise, a serial entrepreneur and advocate for social justice in real estate. Lisa shares her journey from experiencing housing insecurity to becoming a successful property manager and business owner. She discusses the importance of purpose in her work, the impact of her entrepreneurial spirit, and her commitment to addressing racial inequities in the real estate industry. Through her experiences, Lisa emphasizes the significance of community, resilience, and the drive to create positive change. In this conversation, Lisa discusses her journey in business and philanthropy, focusing on her innovative approach to housing justice through the Birdseed initiative, which provides no-strings-attached down payment grants. She reflects on her writing journey with her book 'Self-Elected', emphasizing the importance of storytelling and connection in business. Lisa also shares insights on generosity, its impact, and the challenges of fundraising in today's environment, highlighting the need for community engagement and action. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:02 Lisa Wise's Journey to Real Estate 04:32 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Education 10:22 Transformative Experience with Housing Ownership 12:54 Transitioning to Property Management and Business Growth 18:02 The Importance of Purpose and Impact in Business 22:53 Addressing Racial Inequities in Real Estate 27:44 Navigating Succession and Philanthropy 30:02 Innovative Housing Solutions: The Birdseed Initiative 36:07 The Journey of Writing: Self-Elected 42:56 Generosity and Its Impact 45:53 Fundraising in Challenging Times   You can connect with Lisa Wise through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawise/ Website: https://www.nest-dc.com/ You can connect with me at: My website: parlezvousceo.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annelisecailliez Instagram: instagram.com/parlezvousceo   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact us at ⁠[email protected]  #realestateadvice #talentacquisition #coaching #prospecting #salesstrategies #mindset #successstory #buildingrelationships #realestateseries #parlezvousceopodcast #fundraising