Resilience Woven Through Life, Service, and Leadership with Gardenia Cercado

2 degrees. 4 languages. 1 incredible story of resilience.We had the pleasure of speaking with Gardenia Cercado, whose journey spans from Ecuador to Los Angeles, New York, and the Peace Corps. She shares how curiosity, mentors, and backup plans shaped her path into multifamily, why leading with compassion matters, and how her team helped grow the Mid-Atlantic footprint from 12 to 27 properties.From learning languages as an adult to navigating illness with grace, Gardenia’s story highlights the importance of resourcefulness, resilience, and leadership rooted in humanity.Content note: This episode contains sensitive discussion of suicide (starting at 17:46). In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone. Let's get social 💬InstagramFacebookLinkedInWebsite: Avenue5.comIf you have a topic or guest in mind, feel free to email us at [email protected]. Until next time! 💚