Ready to level up? This isn’t your average real estate seminar. Women Housing & Income Providers is bringing together powerhouse women and bold strategies for building serious portfolios. We’re diving into what it takes to scale smart, grow fast, and lead with intention. Expect real talk, tangible takeaways, and a room full of ambitious energy. If you’re done playing small, this is where the next chapter begins. Bring your drive—and a backup pen. You’ll want to catch every gem.

On the panel:

Garrett Leigh of Essex 312 is a multifamily investment specialist with a sharp eye for three- to twelve-unit properties across Chicago’s North Side. With a background in institutional real estate acquisitions, Garrett brings serious strategy to every transaction and knows how to navigate complex deals with clarity and precision.

Jovita Baber of Historic Homes is bringing new life to East Garfield Park—one historic building at a time. Her mission: preserve Chicago’s architectural soul while creating beautiful, affordable housing. With each rehab, she’s proving that community investment can be both profitable and powerful.

Bonita Harrison of Sunshine Management is a force in affordable housing and community development in East Lawndale. She’s revitalized

over 100 properties, generated $25 million in Black community wealth, and created hundreds of jobs. Bonita doesn’t just build buildings—she builds legacies.

These trailblazers are here to share how they got where they are, what they’re doing now, and what you can learn to grow bigger, badder, and

bolder in your own real estate journey.