In this insightful episode of Empowered Investing with Leading Ladies, host Arleen Garza sits down with Celine Williams, President of Celine M. Williams Services and a trusted authority in multifamily and affordable housing compliance.

With more than 15 years of experience in the rental housing industry, Celine provides consulting, training, and inspection services that support multifamily communities in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal requirements while maximizing income and delivering quality housing. As a certified HUD REAC inspector, NAAEI Faculty member, and accomplished leader with an MBA and multiple industry designations, she brings a practical, real-world perspective to one of the most critical aspects of property operations.

Arleen and Celine dive into what compliance really means for multifamily assets, how inspections and regulatory requirements directly affect property performance, and why educating and empowering onsite teams is essential to long-term stability and success.

If you’re looking for a clear, empowering conversation that demystifies compliance and highlights its real impact on multifamily communities, this episode offers valuable insight you won’t want to miss.

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In this inspiring episode of Empowered Investing with Leading Ladies, host Arleen Garza sits down with Monick Halm, founder and CEO of Real Estate Investor Goddesses and a true trailblazer in helping women build wealth on their own terms.

With more than 20 years of experience across syndications, buy-and-hold, and fix-and-flip investments, Monick has guided thousands of women toward financial freedom through real estate.

Arleen and Monick explore the signature WEALTHY framework, the transformative power of community, and how women can confidently step into deal-making whether they’re chasing their first investment or ready to scale.

If you’re looking for an authentic, uplifting conversation about building wealth and designing a life you love, this episode will leave you fired up for your next step.

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In this episode, Arleen sits down with Gina Diaz, immigration & real estate attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach to unearth how fear can be leveraged rather than avoided in your professional journey. Gina shares her story: immigrating to the U.S., becoming a single mom at 19, overcoming health crises, building a legal practice focused on helping immigrants, diving into real estate investing, and starting We Win LLC to empower women in investing.

If you’ve ever second-guessed a bold move, felt stuck by your fears, or wondered how to turn moments of uncertainty into stepping stones, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts, inspiration to meet fear head-on, and tools Gina uses to transform anxiety into action.

What you’ll hear:

• The turning points in Gina’s life where fear became motivation
• How her immigration and legal advocacy work sharpened her courage
• How she navigated setbacks both personally and professionally
• Real estate investing as a path to financial agency
• Tips for using fear to grow instead of retreat

Tune in to discover how making fear your friend could unlock what you’ve been holding back from.

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