CREW Seattle

Jul 21

CREW Seattle is a chapter of the national CREW Network, supporting women in commercial real estate through leadership and development.

AUDIENCE: 100 CREW Seattle members across real estate and related industries

LOCATION: Virtual

CHALLENGE: To inspire action and provide clarity during a time when many professionals felt overwhelmed and directionless.

CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:

Delivered “Take Action” keynote (40 minutes)
Engaged in lengthy, live Q&A
Customized message to match CREW Seattle’s mission

CREW Seattle sought a fresh, empowering voice to help its members close out the year with clarity and courage. They chose Cara Brookins to deliver “Take Action”, a keynote centered on simplifying the process of growth, even in moments of paralysis.

“I use YouTube for a lot of different “how-to’s,” but certainly nothing like building a house from the ground up. Cara has an incredible story and I hope many people will have the opportunity to hear it!”
–CREW Seattle

Speaking to 100 professionals from development, construction, law, and finance, Cara emphasized the importance of momentum. She shared the story of building her own home as a single mom without any construction experience, framing the story as a blueprint for professional breakthrough.

Her approachable tone and practical advice struck a chord, with participants noting that Cara’s story was not just inspiring, it was a catalyst for rethinking how they lead and execute.

A post-keynote Q&A invited deeper conversation, and many attendees stayed on to ask how they could implement Cara’s action-first philosophy in their own lives and careers.