GlobeSt Women of Influence 2026

Cassie Hrtanek on Leadership, Culture, and Women in Commercial Real Estate

The Smart Agency — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:11 -0700

In this episode of The Smart Agency Presents: GlobeSt Women of Influence, Jenn Quader sits down with Cassie Hrtanek, Chief Operating Officer of Inland Real Estate Group, LLC.

Cassie shares her journey from assistant counsel to COO, reflecting on more than two decades at Inland and what it means to lead across human resources, technology, risk management, communications, and marketing. She also discusses Inland’s major move from a longtime campus into a new vertically integrated office space designed to support collaboration, culture, wellness, and the return-to-office experience.

The conversation explores leadership transitions, building trust after moving from peer to supervisor, the value of legal training in operational leadership, and why women in commercial real estate should say yes to new opportunities, ask for what they want, and lead with authenticity.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO.

Click here for more info: https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence

Whitney Livingston on the Future of Retail Real Estate, AI, and Women in CRE

The Smart Agency — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:50:53 -0700

Whitney Livingston is the Chief Operating Officer of ICSC, the preeminent membership organization serving the commercial real estate and retail industries with more than 50,000 members across the United States and Canada.

In this GlobeSt Women of Influence podcast conversation, Livingston talks with host Jenn Quader about where retail real estate really stands today, why well-located and well-operated centers continue to outperform, and which tenant categories — from grocery and wellness to food and beverage, as well as discount and off-price retail — are driving the strongest demand for space.

She also shares how AI and PropTech are reshaping the future of physical retail, why every shopping center must define its mission around convenience, discovery, or both, and how ICSC is creating intentional access, visibility, mentorship and leadership opportunities for women building long-term careers in commercial real estate.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO.

Click here for more info: https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence

Building Sanctuary: Kelly Cantley of Bozzuto on Leadership, Growth & Women in Construction

The Smart Agency — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:04:00 -0700

In this episode of The Smart Agency presents GlobeSt. Women of Influence, Jenn Quader sits down with Kelly Cantley, Senior Vice President at Bozzuto Construction Company. Kelly shares what it takes to build a lasting impact in one of the world’s most demanding industries. From expanding into new markets like Texas to leading high-performing teams and championing women in construction, Kelly offers insight into leadership, resilience, and creating “sanctuary” through both housing and workplace culture. Hear how trust, mentorship, and purpose drive success in multifamily, senior living, and mixed-use development.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO. https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence

Saadia Sheikh on AI, Leadership and the Future of CRE

The Smart Agency — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:27:41 -0700

Saadia Sheikh is the Global President of SIOR, leading more than 4,000 industrial and office specialists across 52 countries, and the founder and CEO of Powersense, a CRE advisory platform serving corporate occupiers and investors in U.S. gateway and growth markets. In this GlobeSt Women of Influence podcast conversation, Sheikh talks with host Jenn Quader about where industrial and office markets really stand today, how new tax laws and incentives are reshaping deal economics, and the AI and technology shifts that will redefine how brokers and advisors work over the next three to five years. She also shares why curiosity is a discipline, what human-centered leadership looks like in an age of disruption, and what opportunities are truly accessible to women building long-term careers in commercial real estate.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO.

https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence

Sharon Wilson Geno on Fixing America's Rental Housing Crisis

The Smart Agency — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:18:49 -0700

Sharon Wilson Geno is President of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the leading voice for the apartment industry and the 40 million Americans who rely on rental housing. In this GlobeSt.com Women of Influence podcast episode, she sits down with host Jenn Quader of The Smart Agency to dig into the real drivers of today's housing affordability crisis, and what it will take to solve it.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO.

https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence

Amanda Knox on High Stakes Negotiations

The Smart Agency — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Jenn Quader interviews Amanda Knox on The Smart Agency presents GlobeSt Women of Influence podcast.

In the $5 trillion commercial real estate industry where women still represent less than 10% of the C-suite, this conversation matters.

Amanda Knox shares what attendees can expect from her keynote at GlobeSt Women of Influence 2026 and offers insight on authenticity, advocacy, and staying true to yourself when the narrative around you is changing.

For brokers, owners, investors, and capital providers, narrative shapes opportunity. Amanda’s perspective is powerful for anyone looking to grow their voice and contribution in the industry.

GlobeSt Women of Influence takes place July 13–14, 2026 in Denver, CO.

https://events.globest.com/WomenOfInfluence