In this episode of The Big Apple's Core Podcast, host Jennifer Busch sits down with Paula Kirby, Managing Director of Plaxall Inc., for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about her family's deep roots in Long Island City.
Paula shares the fascinating story of how her family founded Plaxall, a pioneering plastics manufacturing company, and how it evolved over the decades into a major player in commercial real estate. From the early days of innovation in plastics to shaping the skyline of LIC, Paula reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and enduring legacy of a family business that has helped define a neighborhood.

This special edition episode dives into the 2025 ERS theme, "The Rules are Changing: Leading in a New CRE Landscape". Sarah Abrams, Iron Mountain and Peter Van Emburgh, Cushman & Wakefield, sit down with Convene's Head of Real Estate, Brian Holland, to highlight the transformational trends impacting corporate real estate leaders. Highlights include strategies for engaging talent through dynamic workplace environments, how companies can better understand employees needs today to grow and thrive, and how these changes are impacting the different geographic markets.

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, to discuss her journey in commercial real estate. Liz shares how she got her start in the industry, the pivotal moments that shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From market trends to career advice, she offers valuable insights for professionals at all stages. Whether you’re new to CRE or a seasoned expert, this conversation is packed with takeaways on leadership, strategy, and the evolving landscape of real estate. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with one of the industry’s top voices!

In this episode, we explore why continuous learning is essential for success in the corporate real estate sector. Join us as we discuss how ongoing professional development can enhance performance, drive innovation, and foster a culture of growth. We'll delve into the role of technology in facilitating learning, share strategies for implementing effective development programs, and highlight the challenges and opportunities in staying updated with industry trends. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of lifelong learning in achieving career advancement and organizational success in corporate real estate. Tune in to discover how you can stay ahead in this dynamic industry!

Get to know two of CoreNet NYC's 2024 REmmy winners! Jaime Fuertes, a titan in the industry, shares his inspiring journey as Global Head of Workplace Solutions at Apollo Global Management. Join Jack Macejka, named Young Leader of the Year, as he sits down to chat with Jaime to explore his remarkable career, the essence of leadership in CRE, and the power of strong professional network.

Tune in for a conversation with Michael Beckerman, CEO of CRETech, and Larry Charlip, Head of Global Facilities at Warner Music Group, and our current CoreNet NYC Chapter Chair. In this episode, we get a sneak peek at some of the discussion topics at the upcoming NYC CRETech event, which is being held at the Javits Center on November 13th and 14th. Michael and Larry discuss the importance of having occupier input in the realm of proptech and current trends in this ever-evolving landscape.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Marilynn Joyner, Founder & CEO of Her Workplace. In this episode, Courtney Grill and Marilynn discuss the importance of mentorship and community in the Corporate Real Estate industry. Marilynn discusses how Her Workplace was started and the nuances that came with starting, scaling and expanding a new business. Their discussion builds on her article featured in the CoreNet New York Chapter InSite August 2024 publication.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with 2-time author and CEO of Simpson Strategic Solutions, Nora Simpson. In this episode, we learn about Nora’s neuroscience-based methodology that teaches teams and individuals how to break through the current culture of perpetual distractions and how we start moving towards healthy and inclusive productivity. Alison and Nora discuss the neuroscience behind her groundbreaking methodologies; fruitful team collaboration; effective productivity; and the nuances and importance of neurodiversity in the workplace.