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Aug. 16, 2016
HOW DID YOU get to where you are today? I was raised by a family that had a strong work ethic coupled with high moral standards. I was pretty much given the groundwork - I just had to put it in play!
Whom do you credit? I’ve had a lot of help and guidance building my career froam people like Cathy Cagle, and the late Tony Vallone as well as my friends and family. They have always been supportive and are my biggest cheerleaders. Real estate is a relationship business and it’s important to remember that at the end of the day.
I started in residential real estate as Cathy Cagle’s assistant and now I’m lucky enough to be her partner on our team. She saw something in me and took me under her wing. We both have the same drive and views on what is important in our industry: our clients, loyalty, honesty, and transparency. I’m forever grateful for her mentorship.
What lessons have you learned that might enlighten and inspire others? Every day is something new and every transaction is different. Each client’s home search or sale process is a different journey. It’s my job to make sure they have a desirable outcome while always keeping their best interests in mind.
What’s new in your life or work that you’re excited about? We are preparing for a busy fall! We have some gorgeous new listings going live and buyers who are ready to find their new homes.
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MUTINY WINE ROOM in the Heights is celebrating five years with a bash this month. Opening just months before the pandemic, the tasting-room-style bar and restaurant is run by Emily Trout and Mark Ellenberger, who also own Kagan Cellars in Napa Valley.
“Wine, at its worst is an expression, and at its best is a work of art,” said the founders in a statement. “We founded Mutiny Wine Room to create connections between wine lovers and the hands, hearts, and minds of the artists that create great wine."
The food menu at Mutiny is helmed by chef Eduardo Alcayaga who emphasizes local produce from specialty purveyors for his Cali-meets-Texas menu. The Ranch Board, for example, is a twist on the wine-tasting staple with sirloin steak, venison sausage and bacon roulade.
On Jan. 23, the anniversary party will also celebrate the exclusive release of Kagan Cellars' 2019 Vintages with a grazing table from chef Eduardo plus discounts on wine club memberships.
A giant astronaut now looks over Discovery Green where the PCMA conference will host its opening event
AMAL CLOONEY, LIZ Cheney and Brené Brown will be in Houston this week to speak at the Professional Convention Management Association’s annual conference. Houston First is bringing the conference — for meeting-planners who work on behalf of companies and associations to book conventions — to town. Houston First president and CEO Michael Heckman has referred to the event as “the Super Bowl of our industry,” as the organization hopes to book $200 million in new incremental business over the next five years.
Expecting an audience of 4,000 attendees at the GRB, Houston First is creating a working kitchen to showcase the city’s diverse dining scene. Participating Houston chefs and mixologists from Houston hotpsots like Jun, Kiran’s, Koffeteria, Ishtia, Gatlin’s BBQ, Julep, Maven and others will be serving up their most popular dishes. “Houston's culinary scene is uniquely vibrant, reflecting the city's rich cultural diversity and bold creativity,” says restaurateur David Skinner of Ishtia. “We’re proud to contribute to that dynamic tapestry through food and storytelling."
The conference opens on Sunday night with a massive street fair at Discovery Green, featuring Houston faves and icons like Art Cars, custom cowboy hats and a giant astronaut flying over the park. To round out the festivities, three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Gwen Stefani will perform a 90-minute set at Daikin Park on Tuesday night.