In this episode of She's Wild, Nancy Surak interviews Anne Pollack on her 23+ year career in land use and real estate law that has spanned California and Florida. Anne takes us on her journey from environmental law to becoming a leading commercial real estate attorney in Tampa Bay. Tune in to hear captivating stories from her notable projects, including challenging variance approvals and navigating opposition during large multifamily rezonings. Discover the keys to her success, from networking and embracing diverse roles to her passion for serving clients of all sizes. Anne also shares valuable insights on collaboration in the industry and offers advice for aspiring professionals looking to make their mark in commercial real estate. Don't miss this engaging conversation that sheds light on Anne Pollack's accomplished career and her perspectives on real estate practice, client service, and industry relationships.

About Anne: Anne Pollack is a partner with Fletcher Fischer Pollack, P.L., a boutique, women-owned law firm in St. Petersburg, Florida. Over the past 20 years she has leveraged her knowledge to become an authority on acquiring development approvals and land use entitlements for real estate projects of all types and sizes across Florida, and in representing both private and governmental clients in connection with the sale, acquisition and development of real estate. Her practice also includes consultation on sustainability, green building and resiliency, reflecting the firm’s commitment to serving developers and businesses with holistic legal advice in this changing world. Anne’s sense of community and service has defined her throughout her career as much as her accomplishments in the legal world. She is a vital contributor to the Tampa Bay community and is a fixture in multiple industry, bar, and community-based organizations. She is currently on the board of ULI-Tampa Bay and co-chairs its Women’s Leadership Initiative and is Treasurer of Real Estate Investment Council – Tampa. She is on the Boards of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Creative Clay, and she is Vice Chair of the Insurance and Surety Committee of the Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section. Anne was President of CREW Tampa Bay in 2017.

Connect with Anne:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annepollack/
Website: https://www.fletcherfischer.com/

Connect with Nancy:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak
Website: http://www.nancysurak.com

She’s Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: surakproductions@gmail.com

Amber Erickson-Hurdle, CEO of Employer Brand Central and the #4 Top Ranked Branding Expert in the World joined Nancy Surak's podcast "She's Wild" to discuss the intersection of personal, employer and business branding. Amber shared insights from helping professionals and organizations define and position their value.

Key topics included the need for emotional connections in today's landscape, aligning personal, employer and business brands for success, gaining confidence as a woman business owner, strong employer branding's impact on talent attraction and retention, and advice on audits and expertise positioning.

For those wanting to take their business, career, or personal brands further, this episode offers invaluable insights from a world leading branding expert.

About Amber:
Amber Erickson-Hurdle helps professionals and organizations define and position their value to increase their confidence and the bottom line. As an in-demand professional speaker and founder of Employer Brand Central agency, Amber teaches professionals to connect the combined value of personal brands, employer brands, and business brands to increase market share and profitability, reduce turnover, and amplify satisfaction among customers and employees alike. Amber was recognized by Global Gurus for being among the top 30 brand professionals in 2020-2023, ranking #4 in the world for 2023. Although she stays busy running her businesses, she always finds time for her two adult kids, her Cavapoo Gibbs, and all of the outdoor activities she can squeeze in at home or on the road.

Connect with Amber:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamberhurdle/
Website: https://amberhurdle.com/
Instagram: @Theamberhurdle
Bombshell Business Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bombshell-business-podcast-with-amber-hurdle/id1141690501

Connect with Nancy:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak
Website: http://www.nancysurak.com

She’s Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: surakproductions@gmail.com

In this episode of She's Wild, host Nancy Surak sits down with Emily Franklin and Natalia Goldenberg, two up-and-coming developers at DeBartolo Development in Tampa, Florida. Emily and Natalia share their educational backgrounds and career paths that led them to real estate development. They provide insights into their day-to-day work developing projects from acquisition and underwriting to construction and lease-up.

They discuss the challenges and rewards of juggling multiple projects simultaneously and emphasize the importance of problem-solving skills, creativity, and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. They also offer words of encouragement for younger women, stressing the value of mentorship relationships and having confidence in one's own abilities.

They also discuss bringing top female executives to Tampa to educate local women professionals. This inspiring conversation provides a glimpse into the promising futures of these dynamic real estate professionals, while imparting wisdom that will benefit women across the commercial real estate industry.

Connect with Nancy:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak
Website: http://www.nancysurak.com

Connect with Emily:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-franklin-45a1a1b0/
Emily book recommendation: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss via Amazon https://a.co/d/4DBchcO

Connect with Natalia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliagoldenberg/
Natalia's book recommendation: The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday via Amazon https://a.co/d/9Ahldzr

She’s Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: surakproductions@gmail.com