EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 24 MIN
V-Man and Barko Podcast | 002 | Neena Vlamis - CEO - A and N Mortgage
from V-Man and Barko Podcast · host V-Man and Barko
In this episode of The V-Man & Barko Podcast, we sit down with Neena Vlamis, Founder and CEO of A & N Mortgage, to talk about her journey from Downers Grove South to leading one of Chicago’s most respected woman-owned mortgage companies.Neena shares how she went from nearly becoming an English professor to building a thriving business, what drives her leadership philosophy, and how she built a company culture that celebrates individuality and empowers women.We also dive into:The latest Fed meeting news and what rate cuts could mean for buyers and homeownersNeena’s leadership secrets for hiring great people and creating a collaborative, driven teamHer passion for philanthropy, including the A & N Mortgage golf outing that raised $48,000 for the American Cancer Society and support for the Infant Welfare SocietyA little Chicago Catholic League football talk and community highlightsWhether you’re in real estate, lending, or just love a good local success story, this episode is packed with inspiration, mortgage insight, and plenty of laughs.🎧 Listen now and nominate someone doing good in the community at vmanandbarko.com.
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In this episode of The V-Man & Barko Podcast, we sit down with Neena Vlamis, Founder and CEO of A & N Mortgage, to talk about her journey from Downers Grove South to leading one of Chicago’s most respected woman-owned mortgage companies.Neena shares how she went from nearly becoming an English professor to building a thriving business, what drives her leadership philosophy, and how she built a company culture that celebrates individuality and empowers women.We also dive into:The latest Fed meeting news and what rate cuts could mean for buyers and homeownersNeena’s leadership secrets for hiring great people and creating a collaborative, driven teamHer passion for philanthropy, including the A & N Mortgage golf outing that raised $48,000 for the American Cancer Society and support for the Infant Welfare SocietyA little Chicago Catholic League football talk and community highlightsWhether you’re in real estate, lending, or just love a good local success story, this episode is packed with inspiration, mortgage insight, and plenty of laughs.🎧 Listen now and nominate someone doing good in the community at vmanandbarko.com.
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