CREW Boston

Jul 16

CREW Boston is the region’s leading organization for advancing women in commercial real estate.

AUDIENCE: 275 professionals in development, law, banking, architecture, engineering, and more

LOCATION: Virtual

CHALLENGE: Balancing career growth with personal responsibilities, staying updated on market trends, breaking through leadership barriers, and navigating gender disparities in a traditionally male-dominated industry

CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:

Delivered a 45-minute keynote: “Take Action”
15-minute Q&A to deepen engagement
Virtual delivery during CREW Boston’s annual holiday event

In a year defined by burnout and uncertainty because of Covid, CREW Boston needed a speaker who could bring real motivation to their annual holiday program, without feeling cliché. Enter Cara Brookins, whose keynote “Take Action” connected instantly with the high-achieving crowd of commercial real estate professionals.

Delivered virtually from the house she built, Cara’s message tapped into a universal truth: no matter how experienced or successful we are, we all get stuck sometimes. She shared how building her own house as a single mother became the foundation for rebuilding her confidence, and how that same mindset applies in the boardroom, on job sites, and in any high-pressure environment.

Cara equipped attendees with a simple but powerful strategy: act now, adjust later. Her tools for forward momentum were practical and immediately applicable, especially for a CREW audience juggling demanding schedules.

The event concluded with a live Q&A that allowed attendees to dive deeper into the process of transformation, professionally and personally.